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Vauxhall STX Gives a Preview of the New Generation Astra Estate
The Vauxhall STX concept, the electric estate study whose world premiere Opel/Vauxhall staged at the Paris Motor Show and which offers the first clear glimpse of the design direction of the next-generation Astra Sports Tourer. Its name stands for "Sp…
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VW Atlas Refreshed: No Hybrid, But Stronger and More Efficient
Volkswagen's large US SUV, the Atlas, moves into its second generation this fall. The new model climbs from 269 horsepower to 282 horsepower, achieves EPA-rated 22/29 mpg fuel economy, and there's still no hybrid from the factory: The electric-assist…
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New Opel Astra's Entry-Level Price in Germany Exceeds 31,000 Euros
The entry equipment level of the new-generation Opel Astra starts at 31,890 euros in Germany; at the current exchange rate, that corresponds to a band above roughly $35,000. So what do you get for this money? Steel wheels, wheel covers, and a very ba…
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2027 Mazda CX-30 Takes the Field Against the Ford Puma with Its Facelift
Mazda has updated the CX-30 for the 2027 model year in Europe. The compact crossover, which has not received a comprehensive facelift since 2019, arrives with a new flagship trim, the Homura Plus, a special Makoto edition, a palette expanded to nine …
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Polestar Design Chief Signals Compact Model as Audi A2 e-tron Rival
Philipp Römers, the name in charge of Polestar's design, has for the first time raised the possibility of a model that could rival Audi's new compact electric car A2 e-tron entering the brand's portfolio. This is not a confirmed production decision; …
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Next-Generation Dacia Jogger to Be Electric for the First Time
Dacia's family car Jogger's second generation will share the same CMF-B platform as the new Sandero, and for the first time in the model's history it will come with a fully electric version alongside the hybrid - this has been confirmed through offic…
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BMW Launches a Special Program for Those with Drivers: Chauffeur Package for the 7 Series and i7
BMW UK has launched a special sales program for professional chauffeurs and executive transport providers using the new 7 Series and the fully electric i7. has launched a special sales program for professional chauffeurs and executive transport provi…
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India Is Moving to Real-World Emission Testing with BS-VII
India is planning to phase in BS-VII emission norms starting from April 2029 through draft notifications published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The new regulation does not merely tighten exhaust limits; for the first time it impose…
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The Raptor Engine Is No Longer Exclusive to the Raptor in the 2027 Ford Bronco
Ford is removing the twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 from being exclusive to the Bronco Raptor in the 2027 Bronco lineup; the engine is now optional on the Outer Banks, Badlands and Heritage trims, and standard on the new Filson trim. According to t…
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Land Rover Defender Sport Spotted at the Nürburgring Ahead of Its 2027 Debut
The Land Rover Defender Sport was caught by spy cameras at the Nürburgring shortly before its world premiere planned for 2027. Positioned as a new, more compact five-door member of the Defender family, the model maintains its upright silhouette while…
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Honda Recalls 4,804 Vehicles Due to Tire Repair Kit Fault
Honda is recalling 4,804 Accord and CR-V models in the US over the risk that the cap of the sealant bottle in the tire repair kit could separate and fly off under pressure. This announcement is a separate decision, independent of the brand's major ca…
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Tesla Lists the Roadster as Its Last Manual Vehicle: After That, Autonomous
Tesla's second-generation Roadster was unveiled in Texas on October 15 and positioned as the only human-driven car the company will produce in the long term. Elon Musk's statement that all future Tesla models will be autonomous is the clearest sign o…
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