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• 6,000 Audi Workers Flood Neckarsulm — Will VW Shut It Down?

  30-07-2026 12:36 via motor1.com
  
  VW’s restructuring puts Audi A5, A6, A8 and e-tron GT assembly at Neckarsulm under a 2030 closure risk despite a job guarantee running to 2034.
  
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• Top Gear Star Richard Hammond Hit With $2,300 Speeding Fine And Seven Points

  30-07-2026 16:00 via motor1.com
  
  Magistrate Ann Minton totals $2,300 and seven points for Richard Hammond after two December runs in a Porsche Taycan and Bentley Continental GT.
  
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• Shocking: Ferrari's Controversial EV Is Reportedly Sold Out

  30-07-2026 15:00 via motor1.com
  
  The new Ferrari Luce EV appears to be a sales success.
  
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• Why women were blocked from Le Mans for decades

  30-07-2026 13:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Jackie Bond-Smith, Joey Cook and Jacqui Smith had to fight to race their Mini Marcos | Image: Getty
  Jamie Chadwick is the first woman to drive a hypercar at Le Mans, but would have been barred just decades agoJamie Chadwick recently became the first woman to drive a hypercar at Le Mans, a year after making her debut in the secondary class of the fabled 24-hour race.
  Many women have competed in this iconic event across the decades, yet the best female finish has stayed unsurpassed for almost a ce
  
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• Thousands Protest As Volkswagen Weighs Closing Historic Audi Factory

  30-07-2026 12:36 via motor1.com
  
  VW’s restructuring puts Audi assembly at Neckarsulm under a 2030 closure risk despite a job guarantee running to 2034.
  
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• The 2027 Audi Q9 Configurator Is Already Live. We Maxed It Out

  30-07-2026 12:01 via motor1.com
  
  The equivalent of an A3 Sedan separates the base model from the fully loaded SQ9.
  
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• BMW puts G-Class rival on hold as China headwinds hit home

  30-07-2026 11:33 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Off-roader, code-named G74, evolved rapidly before development efforts stalled; China presents big challengeBMW has begun reassessing its future product strategy, including putting its rival for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class on ice, as changing market conditions have forced the German car maker to review which models will go into production later this decade.
  The move follows what new CEO Milan Nedeljković described as a dramatic shift in the automotive landscape over the pa
  
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• The Genesis GV60 Magma Is $9,000 Pricier Than Its Hyundai Sibling

  30-07-2026 10:32 via motor1.com
  
  The Ioniq 5 N's fancier cousin reaches dealers in the coming weeks, but only in three states.
  
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• The Toyota Corolla GRMN Costs Supra Money

  30-07-2026 10:03 via motor1.com
  
  GRMN Corolla turns Toyota’s hottest hatch into a two-seat, Cup 2-shod, 730-unit special that costs about $20,000 more than a regular GR Corolla.
  
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• The $64K Toyota Corolla That Costs Supra Money

  30-07-2026 10:03 via motor1.com
  
  GRMN Corolla turns Toyota’s hottest hatch into a two-seat, Cup 2-shod, 730-unit special that costs about $20,000 more than a regular GR Corolla.
  
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• The Audi Q9 Starts Life In Europe With A Diesel, But More Engines Are Coming

  30-07-2026 08:53 via motor1.com
  
  Audi tells us its flagship SUV won't be limited to a V6 TDI in Europe.
  
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• The reality of car testing: Five minutes to judge a 1600bhp hypercar

  30-07-2026 08:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  An "exclusive opportunity" to try a long-awaited new car turns into a media circus - what did I really learn?The alarm goes at 4.30am. Ahead of you is a 150-mile drive that thousands will be doing this week: the well-trodden way to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Except you're going a day early, to the neighbouring racing circuit, for a date with 1600bhp. Yes, sixteen hundred.
  You're carrying out the magazine's first test of one new all-electric, tri-motor sports car. The FoS is an increasingly
  
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• Trophy hunting: A used MG 4 is a £10k EV bargain

  30-07-2026 07:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Fine specimens of this rounded electric hatchback are there for the taking, with ranges from 218 to 338 milesFinally, an affordable, practical, pleasingly styled and good-to-drive electric car. That was our verdict on the MG 4 EV when it arrived in 2022.
  That it hailed from China seemingly didn't dent its appeal to British buyers - perhaps in part because it wore the famous octagon on its beak. Since coming here, it has always been among the top 10 best-selling EVs, peaking at number two, and be
  
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• ZEV mandate review is 'urgent', industry warns new PM

  30-07-2026 01:01 via autocar.co.uk
  
  'Unrealistic' rise of zero-emission targets risk future investment in UK industry, claims SMMT bossNew Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged by industry bosses to press ahead with government plans to review the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and make the automotive sector a key part of his plans to reindustrialise Britain.
  Mike Hawes, the boss of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), made the calls to coincide with the release of car and commercial vehicle manufacturin
  
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• Mini Is Testing Its Most Off-Road-Capable SUV Yet

  29-07-2026 23:30 via motor1.com
  
  Mini is testing a new Countryman Edition in the Rocky Mountains ahead of the tough Rebelle Rally.
  
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• New Mercedes GLA revealed as Audi Q4 rival with 408-mile range

  29-07-2026 20:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Electric crossover will arrive in November, with a hybrid following in 2027The new Mercedes-Benz GLA has joined the firm's revamped line-up of compact models - with company boss Ola Källenius insisting that it is "better in all dimensions" than its big-selling predecessor.
  Launching in electric form in November and with a hybrid to follow early next year, the third generation of the Audi Q4 and Volvo EX40 rival sits on the Stuttgart firm's compact MMA architecture, which it shares with
  
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• Mercedes Reinvents Its Smallest SUV For The EV Era

  29-07-2026 20:00 via motor1.com
  
  The new Mercedes-Benz GLA comes in two electric flavors with up to 349 horsepower. Don't worry, there's a hybrid too.
  
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• This Lovely Mercedes 190 Evo II Restomod Packs 765 Horsepower

  29-07-2026 19:10 via motor1.com
  
  Italy's Vespera Automobili brings the Mercedes-Benz 190 Evo II back to life with an exclusive restomod.
  
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• GM Is Already Replacing The New Chevrolet Equinox EV

  29-07-2026 17:30 via motor1.com
  
  GM is prepping a 2029 Chevrolet Equinox EV redesign on the BEV-N platform.
  
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• BMW's Off-Road SUV Might Not Happen After All

  29-07-2026 17:00 via motor1.com
  
  The Mercedes-Benz G-Class rival reportedly did not make it past the final approval round.  
  
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• Porsche Honors Its Racing Heritage With Two Gorgeous Throwback Liveries

  29-07-2026 16:30 via motor1.com
  
  One Porsche 963 prototype is competing with a Sunoco-inspired livery from the 1970s.  
  
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• China's Newest Luxury SUV Is Built To Beat The Germans

  29-07-2026 16:00 via motor1.com
  
  Designed in Sweden, the Zeekr 9X targets the luxury segment with six seats, lounge-like interior, and supercar performance
  
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• 'We're Here to Deliver:' How A Forgotten Hypercar Company Plans To Make A Big Comeback

  29-07-2026 15:30 via motor1.com
  
  After years out of the spotlight, Apollo is back with the sold-out Evo and a long-term plan to return to its rebellious German roots.
  
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• 2027 Ram Rumble Bee Pricing: $35,000 Gap Between Cheapest And Most Expensive

  29-07-2026 15:00 via motor1.com
  
  The base model costs $62,790, but the SRT borders on six figures.
  
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• Lepas L8 driven: is this £35k PHEV more than a posh Jaecoo?

  29-07-2026 14:03 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Yet another Chery brand arrives in the UK, this one with sub-£35k plug-in hybrid family SUVChinese car giant Chery should give itself a pat on the back. Eighteen months ago most UK car buyers had never heard of it, but since the launch of its Jaecoo and Omoda brands, it has rocketed up the sales charts, most notably with the Jaecoo 7.It's now confident enough to have a go at a slightly higher-priced premium brand. It's called Lepas – a portmanteau of 'leopard' and 'passion' &nd
  
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• No VXR badge here - but my Vauxhall Grandland is surprisingly stiff

  29-07-2026 13:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Track excursion reveals an identity crisis: this SUV thinks it’s a sports carDuring the first few weeks with my Vauxhall Grandland, I pondered aloud whether its maker had sacrificed an element of comfort and practicality in search of a more 'sporting' drive, and I think I should perhaps explain a little further. For a large family SUV, the Vauxhall rolls very little and corners with surprising poise. Its steering is pleasingly accurate - albeit rather over-light and lacking any semblance o
  
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• Volkswagen Built A 1,000-Horsepower Mega Golf, But It Didn't End Well

  29-07-2026 10:31 via motor1.com
  
  It started as a GTI, and then things got wild.
  
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• Ford of Europe hires BYD Europe MD as it begins fightback

  29-07-2026 10:25 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Maria Grazia Davino moves from regional managing director of BYD Europe to the Blue OvalWelcome to Movers and Shakers, an Autocar Business feature covering the latest job moves from across the automotive industry.
  This page is updated regularly with all the biggest transfers, promotions and departures in the sector, covering everything you need to know.
  Name: Maria Grazia Davino
  Company: Ford of Europe
  Role: Vice-president, salesFord of Europe has appointed Maria Grazia Davino as its n
  
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• Ford Europe hires BYD Europe MD as it begins fightback

  29-07-2026 10:25 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Maria Grazia Davino moves from regional managing director of BYD Europe to the Blue OvalWelcome to Movers and Shakers, an Autocar Business feature covering the latest job moves from across the automotive industry.
  This page is updated regularly with all the biggest transfers, promotions and departures in the sector, covering everything you need to know.
  Name: Maria Grazia Davino
  Company: Ford of Europe
  Role: Vice-president, salesFord of Europe has appointed Maria Grazia Davino as its n
  
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• Genesis GV60 Magma: why it's the ultimate blend of performance and pragmatism

  29-07-2026 10:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  With a track-honed 641bhp and fleet-friendly running costs, there’s no company car quite like it
  Not so long ago, company car and salary sacrifice drivers faced a difficult choice when selecting their next set of wheels. Do you play it safe, keep costs down, and accept long but uninspiring hours behind the wheel? Or do you take the hit on tax and go for something a bit more interesting? Thankfully, with the exponential rise of electric cars, that dilemma is largely gone.
  Combining strong p
  
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