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• JCB Hydromax: inside the quest to set a 406mph hydrogen record

  15-08-2026 07:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Andy Green's run to a hydrogen land speed record looked easy – but things weren't nearly that simpleThe Bonneville Salt Flats were named to recognise explorer Benjamin Bonneville. But to the special, wonderful breed of individuals drawn to this quiet corner of Utah to drive extreme vehicles as fast as they possibly can in a straight line, it’s simply known as The Salt.
  The definite article is used because The Salt isn’t simply the remnants of a long-dried up lake. It&
  
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• McLaren's Manual Supercar Won't Define What Comes Next: 'It Is Not A Preview Of The Future'

  18-08-2026 18:00 via motor1.com
  
  The McL 6GT revives one of Bruce McLaren’s most ambitious ideas, but the company says its radical design won’t shape future models.
  
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• McLaren's Manual Supercar Isn't A Preview Of The Future

  18-08-2026 18:00 via motor1.com
  
  The McL 6GT revives one of Bruce McLaren’s most ambitious ideas, but the company says its radical design won’t shape future models.
  
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• Jeep Just Debuted The New Cherokee. But Another One Is Already On The Way

  18-08-2026 17:00 via motor1.com
  
  The new Jeep Cherokee will enter production in late 2029 and ride on Stellantis’ new STLA One platform.  
  
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• 850,000 Jeep, Ram, Dodge And Chrysler Vehicles Recalled

  18-08-2026 16:00 via motor1.com
  
  Stellantis recall covers popular 2026 and 2027 Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler models, with a free over-the-air camera software update rolling out to owners.
  
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• Only 100 Will Exist: Meet The Nürburgring-Born Porsche 911 GT3

  18-08-2026 15:00 via motor1.com
  
  An early tribute, since the anniversary is actually not until 2027
  
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• Keep your V12s - Porsche's Mezger flat six is my all-time favourite engine

  18-08-2026 15:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  You need only hear this legendary race-bred lump at full chat to be convincedFrom the likes of the 4.0-litre six that powers the 992 GT3 RS to the thunderous dirty dozen in the legendary 917, Porsche knows how to build a boxer engine.
  They're all brilliant in their own right, but for me the 'Mezger' flat sixes are the absolute cream of the horizontally-opposed crop - partly because of their outrageous performance but also because of the history behind them.
  Named after Hans Mezger (1929-2020), w
  
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• Did Mate Rimac Just Hint At A V16 Bugatti With A True Three-Pedal Manual?

  18-08-2026 14:30 via motor1.com
  
  Rimac outlines how a potential manual V16 Bugatti could coexist with the dual-clutch Tourbillon while today’s hypercar makers cautiously revisit three-pedal setups.
  
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• Toyota GR GT Supercar For The US Is Already Sold Out On Purpose

  18-08-2026 13:30 via motor1.com
  
  Limited to roughly 200 to 250 cars, Toyota GR GT allocation in the US is pre-assigned to known GR drivers to shut out speculators.
  
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• The Toyota GR GT Will Be Hard To Get In America. And That's Exactly The Point (Update)

  18-08-2026 13:30 via motor1.com
  
  Limited to roughly 200 to 250 cars, Toyota GR GT allocation in the US is pre-assigned to known GR drivers to shut out speculators.
  
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• Bad News: The Toyota GR GT Supercar Is Already Sold Out In The US

  18-08-2026 13:30 via motor1.com
  
  Limited to roughly 200 to 250 cars, Toyota GR GT allocation in the US is pre-assigned to known GR drivers to shut out speculators.
  
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• Government must ease electric car targets to protect UK automotive

  18-08-2026 12:53 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Nissan's Sunderland factory is a key EV hub, but the current trading environment poses a threat
  Consultation on ZEV mandate will hear arguments from both sides, but the need for change is clear – and urgentMuch of the confusion that surrounds the controversy over whether or not the government should ease the terms of the ZEV mandate stems from the fact that the arguments are very convincing, and extremely well rehearsed, on either side.
  Car makers and importers cite several years of severe
  
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• Not Dead Yet: Audi Might Save Its Five-Cylinder Engine After All

  18-08-2026 12:30 via motor1.com
  
  Despite looming Euro 7 regulations, Audi is fighting to keep the inline-five alive.
  
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• McLaren Bets Big On America As Its Top Supercar Market

  18-08-2026 12:15 via motor1.com
  
  New McLaren dealers and experience centers in key US cities aim to deepen brand loyalty, boost supercar sales, and support its wider recovery push.
  
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• Stellantis Could Scrap Brampton Plant—2,200 Jobs At Risk

  18-08-2026 11:30 via motor1.com
  
  Unifor describes verbal warnings about Brampton Assembly while Stellantis publicly stresses bargaining, capacity strategy, and future Jeep Compass production risks.
  
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• The Man Who Designed The Ferrari Enzo Just Created His Own V12 Supercar

  18-08-2026 11:00 via motor1.com
  
  The naturally aspirated engine is paired with a gated six-speed manual.
  
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• 1963 Corvette Grand Sport Shatters Auction Record With $18.7M

  18-08-2026 10:35 via motor1.com
  
  RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport chassis 003 just reset values for blue-chip American racing cars worldwide.
  
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• 1963 Corvette Grand Sport Shatters Auction Record With $18.7 Million

  18-08-2026 10:35 via motor1.com
  
  RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport chassis 003 just reset values for blue-chip American racing cars worldwide.
  
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• The New Mercedes C-Class Doesn't Bring Back The AMG C63 V8

  18-08-2026 09:28 via motor1.com
  
  Mercedes has a sound explanation for why the V8 isn't returning.
  
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• Watch An EV SUV Drive Upside Down In 360° Tunnel Loop

  18-08-2026 09:10 via motor1.com
  
  Voyah’s electric Passion S used carefully chosen speed, steering angle, and tunnel radius to complete a 360-degree loop in a Wuhan test tunnel.
  
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• Mazda's Fictional Rotary Sports Car Is Returning With A Hardcore Version

  18-08-2026 08:58 via motor1.com
  
  The RX-Vision GT3 is getting the Evo treatment, but you'll only be able to drive it in Gran Turismo.
  
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• Mazda's Fictional Rotary Sports Car Is Returning For A Hardcore Version

  18-08-2026 08:58 via motor1.com
  
  The RX-Vision GT3 is getting the Evo treatment, but you'll only be able to drive it in Gran Turismo.
  
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• Mini Rooftop Edition Turns Its Signature Contrast Roof On Its Head

  18-08-2026 08:45 via motor1.com
  
  Special Mini Rooftop Edition flips body and roof colors on Cooper S hatchbacks while tying into the brand’s 2026 Icon Drops anniversary campaign in the US.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz C-Class Facelift Hides A 255-HP Mild-Hybrid Surprise

  18-08-2026 08:00 via motor1.com
  
  Refreshed Mercedes C-Class boosts its combustion lineup with stronger hybrid tech, longer plug-in range, and a more digital, sensor-heavy cabin.
  
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• BYD designer Egger: Milan studio to help Denza chase Audi, BMW

  18-08-2026 08:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Chinese giant will use European base to deploy "new designs and innovation" against established brands
  BYD design chief Wolfgang Egger - previously of Alfa Romeo, Audi and Lamborghini - is going after his previous employers on their home soil with a new Europe-centric design approach for the Denza premium marque.
  The Chinese giant is ramping up operations at its new European headquarters in Milan, where a dedicated design facility will aim to bring all BYD cars into line with local tastes and ex
  
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• LFP or NMC: How is my electric car's battery made - and do I care?

  18-08-2026 07:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Behind the acronyms lies a simple truth: all EV batteries work the same - but there are key differencesBy far the most most important part of any electric car is the battery. It’s also one of the youngest technologies because, while first conceived in the 1800s, the first commercial lithium ion batteries were made by Sony in 1991.
  And another thing: we hear lots of confusing names for them, but how different are they? For instance, is a lithium-iron-phosphate battery a lithium io
  
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• "It's so characteristic..." Audi mulls options for five-cylinder future

  18-08-2026 07:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Sport division is "well aware" of engine's significance and "evaluations are still running"Audi could keep its venerable five-cylinder turbo engine alive for another generation despite forthcoming emissions regulations threatening the existence of the unique motor configuration, which has featured in the brand's portfolio for 50 years.
  Audi introduced its first in-line five in 1976 for its flagship 100. It has kept a five-pot in its line-up ever since, deploying the arrangement in sporting legen
  
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• Ford's Hypercar Finally Hits The Track, And It Sounds Amazing

  17-08-2026 20:00 via motor1.com
  
  The Ford Hypercar is currently being tested in Europe, and its hybrid V8 powertrain sounds awesome.
  
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• Ford 's Hypercar Finally Hits The Track, And It Sounds Amazing

  17-08-2026 20:00 via motor1.com
  
  The Ford Hypercar is currently being tested in Europe, and its hybrid V8 powertrain sounds awesome.
  
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• Toyota's Plug-In Hybrid Sales Are Exploding

  17-08-2026 19:00 via motor1.com
  
  More dealers have more PHEV products to sell, and the result is pent-up demand finally meeting supply.
  
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