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2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with Manual Transmission is Available One Last Time
Jun 5, 2023 Ξ

2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with Manual Transmission is Available One Last Time

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Dodge made a significant change to the Challenger SRT Hellcat for recent model years (after mid cycle 2021) by removing the standard six-speed manual transmission. However, the Tremec TR-6060 gearbox  Full Article »

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Discounts Doubled on Tesla Model 3 US Inventory
Jun 2, 2023 Ξ

Discounts Doubled on Tesla Model 3 US Inventory

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Tesla Inc. has recently implemented significant discounts on its Model 3 electric cars in its U.S. inventory in an effort to attract buyers amidst economic uncertainty, heightened competition, and the  Full Article »

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Report: U.S. Auto Safety Regulator Fails to Meet Internal Timelines in Defect Investigations
Jun 2, 2023 Ξ

Report: U.S. Auto Safety Regulator Fails to Meet Internal Timelines in Defect Investigations

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According to a government report released on Thursday, the U.S. auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has consistently failed to meet internal timelines for completing auto  Full Article »

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Jaguar Land Rover Shifts Company Focus to Become JLR & Spotlights Four Core Brands
Jun 1, 2023 Ξ

Jaguar Land Rover Shifts Company Focus to Become JLR & Spotlights Four Core Brands

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Jaguar Land Rover, a prominent automotive manufacturer, has recently undergone a transformation to reposition its focus on its four key brands. In line with its new strategy, the company has  Full Article »

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Toyota Debuts Hydrogen-Fueled Corolla Race Car Hinting at Shift from Gas Guzzlers in Auto Racing
Jun 1, 2023 Ξ

Toyota Debuts Hydrogen-Fueled Corolla Race Car Hinting at Shift from Gas Guzzlers in Auto Racing

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In a groundbreaking move to showcase their commitment to developing environmentally friendly vehicles, Toyota has introduced a liquid hydrogen-powered Corolla race car at a circuit near Mount Fuji in Oyama,  Full Article »

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Lucid to Raise Nearly $3 Billion from Saudi’s Public Investment Fund & Others
Jun 1, 2023 Ξ

Lucid to Raise Nearly $3 Billion from Saudi’s Public Investment Fund & Others

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The electric-vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group Inc announced on May 31 that it is securing approximately $3 billion in funding from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and other sources. This  Full Article »

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Ford Recalls 142,000 Lincoln MKC SUVs for Fire Risks
Jun 1, 2023 Ξ

Ford Recalls 142,000 Lincoln MKC SUVs for Fire Risks

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Ford Motor has announced a recall of 142,000 Lincoln MKC SUVs in the United States due to concerns over under hood fires. The automaker is advising owners to park their  Full Article »

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Automatic Emergency Braking Requirements Proposed by NHTSA for New Vehicles
May 31, 2023 Ξ

Automatic Emergency Braking Requirements Proposed by NHTSA for New Vehicles

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently introduced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at enhancing road safety by mandating the inclusion of automatic  Full Article »

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Toyota To Invest $2.1 Billion in N.C. Battery Plant & Build Kentucky SUV Factory
May 31, 2023 Ξ

Toyota To Invest $2.1 Billion in N.C. Battery Plant & Build Kentucky SUV Factory

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Toyota has revealed plans to invest an additional $2.1 billion in the construction of an electric and hybrid vehicle battery factory near Greensboro, North Carolina. This facility will play a  Full Article »

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Ford CEO: EVs May Not Reach Cost Parity Until After 2030
May 31, 2023 Ξ

Ford CEO: EVs May Not Reach Cost Parity Until After 2030

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According to Ford Chief Executive Jim Farley, electric vehicles (EVs) are not expected to reach cost parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles until after 2030. Farley made this statement  Full Article »

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Jaguar Land Rover Recalling I-PACE EV SUVs Over Fire Risks
May 31, 2023 Ξ

Jaguar Land Rover Recalling I-PACE EV SUVs Over Fire Risks

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is issuing a recall for approximately 6,400 I-PACE electric SUVs in the United States due to concerns over potential fire hazards. The recall is prompted by  Full Article »

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IIHS & Consumer Reports Update 2023 Recommended Vehicles for Teens
May 31, 2023 Ξ

IIHS & Consumer Reports Update 2023 Recommended Vehicles for Teens

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports (CR) have released their annual teen vehicle list, offering families a selection of safe and practical options for young drivers.  Full Article »

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Bugatti Chiron Owners Got to Hit 250 MPH at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Runway
May 30, 2023 Ξ

Bugatti Chiron Owners Got to Hit 250 MPH at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Runway

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What if you could hit 250 mph and not worry about going to jail? Also, what if you could experience 250+ mph in a new Bugatti Chiron at Kennedy Space  Full Article »

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2024 Cadillac CT4-V & CT5-V Blackwing Celebrate 20th Anniversary of “V” with New Colors & Content
May 30, 2023 Ξ

2024 Cadillac CT4-V & CT5-V Blackwing Celebrate 20th Anniversary of “V” with New Colors & Content

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We recently had a chance to experience the 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, and essentially walked away wanting to order one to put in the Automotive Addicts garage. For the 2024  Full Article »

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Canadian Government Invests in GM-POSCO Quebec EV Battery Materials Plant to Expand Supply Chain
May 30, 2023 Ξ

Canadian Government Invests in GM-POSCO Quebec EV Battery Materials Plant to Expand Supply Chain

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General Motors (GM) is set to receive $220 million in government support from both the Canadian federal government and the Quebec province for the establishment of an electric vehicle (EV)  Full Article »

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