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• Is This The New Dodge Charger SRT?

  21-07-2026 17:04 via motor1.com
  
  A video circulating on social media appears to show two Dodge Charger variants we haven't seen yet.
  
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• Ford Recalls 566,000 Broncos For Engine Compartment Fires

  24-07-2026 17:30 via motor1.com
  
  Exposed wiring can result in an arc that ignites surrounding components.
  
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• The 2027 Nissan Z Is More Expensive, But It Gets One Smart Upgrade

  24-07-2026 16:21 via motor1.com
  
  The base Z starts at $45,735, while the range-topping Z Nismo costs $68,505.
  
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• Kia Has 8 Models Coming In 2026. Here's All Of Them

  24-07-2026 15:00 via motor1.com
  
  Kia is already performing better than ever, and a wave of new models could propel the Korean brand even further.
  
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• Sporty cars that looked fast - but actually really weren’t

  24-07-2026 14:02 via autocar.co.uk
  
  We take a look at the cars whose looks wrote cheques their engines couldn’t always cash
  Sharp styling, large spoilers and sculpted air dams will occasionally trick us into thinking a meatier engine lies underneath.
  Looks can be deceiving and don't always mean great acceleration or top speed. Here are some cars that we think look more meteoric than they are:Toyota Celica
  With its low-slung stance, small bonnet scoop and carved lines, the Celica started off in life with just 143bhp from its
  
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• Some Interesting Junkyard Finds at Collins Auto Salvage in Auburn, Georgia

  24-07-2026 13:52 via autocar.co.uk
  
  We visit Auto Salvage to find out if there really is gold in those hillsAuburn, Georgia is home to Collins Auto Salvage, a yard with close to 1000 cars.
  At this yard the cars are strewn all over the place instead of being stacked-up neatly on racking, as is the norm these days. In other words, it’s exactly the kind of place we love to explore…
  A few years ago we spent a wet November morning digging around in the undergrowth, uncovering this wonderful collections of unloved classics.
  
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• The most underrated cars ever made

  24-07-2026 13:33 via autocar.co.uk
  
  It’s time these great cars received the recognition they deserveNot all great cars get the recognition they deserve.Some genuinely brilliant cars seem to slip under the radar. We’ve pulled together a list of some of the most underrated cars of the past 60 years to give them the pat on the back they truly deserve. Which cars would you add to our list of 40?Citroën GS
  Many column inches and screen time have been devoted to the Traction Avant, 2CV and DS, but less is said about the
  
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• VW Group plans "major reduction" of up to 50% of models

  24-07-2026 12:13 via autocar.co.uk
  
  VW Group's five 'core' brands each sell a Golf - but firm wants to remove complexity
  Company will remove derivatives and cut equipment options by 75% as it gives each brand a clearer line-upThe Volkswagen Group aims to improve the quality and profitability of its cars by cutting up to half the models it sells, as part of a strategy to dramatically reduce costs and complexity.
  The firm posted a dramatic drop in profits in the first half of 2026, returning a margin of just 3.8%, which it says
  
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• Maserati Grancabrio review: Can new-look V6 GT beat Mercedes SL?

  24-07-2026 11:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Stylish drop-top comes in for a nip and tuck – and leaves with one of the best-sounding engines in the gameUnfortunate slogan choice in the artsy video that Maserati showed journalists at the launch event for its facelifted 2026 line-up: “In a world that mistakes volume for presence, we have never raised our voice.”You get the point: it’s about the Italian brand being subtle, refined and considered while rivals bicker over power figures, battery capacities and Nurb&
  
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• Driven: Maserati Grecale gains 385bhp V6 to fill the Macan gap

  24-07-2026 11:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  New Modena V6 version adds GT appeal to an overlooked sports SUV, but is it worth £10k more than a BMW X3 M50?Maserati bosses talk a good game about a stellar future. Sales figures and sell-off rumours be damned: the outlook has never looked brighter for the Italian brand, they suggest, with its positioning as Stellantis’s only true luxury brand and the scope for cost-efficient platform- and part-sharing within that group, such that its current lacklustre commercial performance
  
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• Mercedes Had The Nurburgring All To Itself For Wild AMG V8 Coupe Test

  24-07-2026 10:57 via motor1.com
  
  It rented the German track and went full throttle in the extreme CLE Mythos.
  
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• The New Mercedes GLA Debuts Next Week

  24-07-2026 09:24 via motor1.com
  
  The third-generation compact luxury crossover will break cover on July 29.
  
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• The best company cars 2026 - driven, ranked and rated

  24-07-2026 09:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Which models strike the best balance of driver appeal, everyday practicality and low benefit-in-kind tax bills?One of the best perks of any job is a company car, and choosing a new one is not only an exciting prospect but also a good way of saving you money. 
  Over the past few years, the company car landscape has undergone significant change, with strict emissions regulations and tax bandings pushing buyers away from petrol and diesel cars. 
  In their place, electric and plug-in hy
  
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• BMW M boss: Electric M3 is petrol car's "natural enemy"

  24-07-2026 07:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  New electric version of super-saloon prioritises driver engagement rather than more power, says M division bossBMW is producing its “own natural enemy” in the electric M3, according to M division boss Frank van Meel, as buyers of the next-generation M3 will be lured away from the petrol variant by the EV’s superior dynamics. 
  The M3 EV was previewed by last month’s unveiling of the M Concept Neue Klasse. This represents a total transformation
  
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• Ford's Next EVs Will Ditch Google for Apple Maps

  23-07-2026 23:00 via motor1.com
  
  Ford's upcoming affordable EV will get native Apple Maps with smarter charging and better BlueCruise.
  
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• The golden age of the rear-engine car

  23-07-2026 22:59 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Millions of rear-engined cars roamed the globe in the 1960sAn entire generation of motorists learned to drive with a rear-engined car.This type of car became immensely popular during the 1950s and the 1960s and companies from all over the automotive spectrum touted their merits in every market they sold cars in. Moving the engine to the back reduced the cost of a car and made its interior more spacious while keeping its overall dimensions in check, they argued.
  However most car companies moved a
  
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• The intriguing gems of the Volvo Museum

  23-07-2026 22:57 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Volvo's own museum was a treasure trove of legendary cars of the brand's pastThe Volvo Museum was a treasure trove of the brand’s finest machinery.Now permanently closed with many of the exhibits transferred to the new World of Volvo, the museum showed the brand made more than just bricks. It’s true that, even with its classic cars, the company often put a much greater emphasis on safety than on design.
  But it has also shown a tremendous amount of creativity since its inception
  
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• Unusual car designs from Germany

  23-07-2026 22:34 via autocar.co.uk
  
  A look at some of the most intriguing models to ever come from GermanyThroughout the years, some German car designers have dared to stray from the norm and give us some outlandish car designs.
  From beautifully eccentric shapes to squirrelly design features, here’s our pick of Germany’s most unusual:Volkswagen Beetle (1938)
  Many people think that Ferdinand Porsche was the man behind the Beetle, but this is incorrect. Engineer and inventor Bela Barenyi came up with the design five year
  
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• Honda's Aging Pickup Is Finally Getting Replaced

  23-07-2026 21:45 via motor1.com
  
  Honda is developing the third-generation Ridgeline that will arrive within the next two years.
  
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• Toyota's Biggest Off-Roader Gets Even More Capable With A New Trim

  23-07-2026 20:30 via motor1.com
  
  The Trailhunter upgrades are aimed at off-grid adventuring in a full-size SUV.
  
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• Honda Civic Si Production Is Ending—For Now

  23-07-2026 19:07 via motor1.com
  
  Honda already confirmed that there would be an all-new next-generation model but didn’t say when it would arrive.  
  
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• Cadillac Is Bringing Back Two Gas SUVs It Just Killed

  23-07-2026 18:30 via motor1.com
  
  The XT5 and XT6 will return to the lineup with combustion engines.
  
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• Americans Are More Interested In Off-Roading Than Ever, Survey Finds

  23-07-2026 17:00 via motor1.com
  
  More than 64 percent of Americans are eager to get off the beaten path.
  
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• Toyota Upgrades Its Funkiest Model With A New Hybrid System

  23-07-2026 16:02 via motor1.com
  
  The 2027 Toyota Crown gets the automaker's latest hybrid system, and it costs $200 to start more to than before.
  
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• This Supercharged Corvette Hit 300,000 Miles On Its Original Engine

  23-07-2026 15:00 via motor1.com
  
  A 2010 Chevrolet Corvette modified by a well-known tuner recently hit 300,000 miles on the original engine.
  
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• Does torque vectoring really make EVs more fun to drive?

  23-07-2026 12:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Motors open up new opportunities for making a car more agile, but its potential has yet to be realisedAs we enter the era of the electric driver's car, there's a lot of talk about torque vectoring - not least from me.
  It's nothing new, but EVs have given it new relevance, partly because car makers are desperately scratching around for ways to make their fast but silent cars exciting and partly because electric motors open up opportunities.
  Before jargon overload makes you tune out, let's remind
  
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• Ford partners Geely on new multi-energy SUV for Europe

  23-07-2026 11:30 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Chinese-American joint venture will build several new models at Valencia factory, securing its futureA new multi-energy Ford crossover and two Geely EVs will be built in Valencia, securing the future of Ford's Spanish factory.
  The deal, confirmed after months of speculation, will involve the creation of the new joint venture that will take over the operation of the factory, which Ford opened 50 years ago.
  When the deal is completed next year, Ford will own 66% of the new entity and Chi
  
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• Porsche's Cost-Cutting To Claim Another 5,000 Jobs: Report

  23-07-2026 10:53 via motor1.com
  
  It would bring the total to around 9,000 layoffs, with salary reductions also possible.
  
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• Porsche's Cost-Cutting Drive To Claim Another 5,000 Jobs: Report

  23-07-2026 10:53 via motor1.com
  
  It would bring the total to around 9,000 layoffs, with salary reductions also possible.
  
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• Bigger Hyundai Tucson Spied With Massive Screen

  23-07-2026 09:34 via motor1.com
  
  Not so compact anymore, the next-generation crossover is expected to debut before the end of 2026.
  
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