800-HP ZR-1 1000-HP Zora Could Take C8 Corvette to New Heights

From the May 2023 Issue of Car and Driver. When the eighth-generation Corvette Stingray arrived for the 2020 model year with its engine behind the passengers and the proportions of a mid-engine Ferrari, a host of rumors rumbled down the road behind it. The Stingray, we heard, would ultimately go for the throat of Lamborghinis, McLarens, or anything with the word “hypercar” or “exotic” in its dating profile. Those whispers will become a reality in the next couple of years with the arrival of two ultra-high-performance Corvettes: the ZR-1 and the Zora. The foundational elements of both cars

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Maruti Invicto price Toyota Innova Hycross features comparison

Maruti Invicto is priced between Rs 24.79 lakh-28.42 lakh and is more affordable than the Innova Hycross. Published On Jul 06, 2023 08:00:00 AM As we had reported earlier, the Maruti Suzuki Invicto will miss out on a few features compared to its platform sibling, the Toyota Innova Hycross. Priced between Rs 24.79 lakh and Rs 28.42 lakh, Maruti Suzuki’s new MPV is slightly cheaper than Toyota’s MPV. Let us see how the two MPVs differ on paper. Maruti Suzuki Invicto vs Toyota Innova Hycross: price comparison Here’s how the prices of the two MPVs compare: Maruti Suzuki Invicto vs Toyota Innova

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EPMB secures approval for EV manufacturing licence from MITI – plans to build an assembly plant in Melaka

He said that the company is committed to fulfilling the conditions set by MITI within the given timeframe. “We believe this initiative will not only drive business growth, but also support Malaysia’s aspiration and vision of a greener future,” he added. EPMB is a Malaysian-based investment holding company operating in the automotive business segment. Its various businesses are primarily involved in the manufacturing of automotive components and parts. Looking to sell your car? Sell it with

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2024 Toyota Tacoma Teases New Trailhunter Trim

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma will be available in an overlanding-ready Trailhunter trim. Expect plenty of off-road-ready kit, including an ARB rear bumper and big tow hooks. Those features are confirmed in Toyota’s latest teaser, as are the Trailhunter’s branded headlight bezels. Toyota is looking to further appeal to off-roaders with its 2024 Tacoma mid-size pickup. After initially teasing the new truck in hybrid TRD Pro guise, Toyota is now giving us a small peek at the forthcoming Trailhunter trim. Though the Tacoma appears to be the first production vehicle from Toyota to bear the Trailhunter

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Tata Nexon EV DC charging advantages and disadvantages of DC charging for your car SUV – Ask Autocar Anything

The rate of charging differs with each type, and that plays a part on your battery lifecycle. Published On May 28, 2023 09:00:00 AM I own a Tata Nexon EV and I commute about 150km each day, which also includes some running on the highway. There’s a public DC fast charger that falls on my route and I find it quite convenient to recharge my car in between breaks on my commute. But is it advisable to always use a DC fast charger to charge my EV? Or can there be some negative implications for the battery? Sumit Halder, Pune Autocar India says: Some manufacturers like Citroën say that you can use

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2024 Ford Mustang GT opens up the sports car toybox

Tooling along the canyon roads of Southern California’s Angeles Crest National Forest in the 2024 Ford Mustang GT, I have a mission: Experience the many toys the new Mustang offers in both the coupe and the convertible. That’s a pretty tall order as Ford throws everything the enthusiast driver might want at its seventh-generation pony car, as well as a healthy helping of tech, and it all improves upon an already great sports car. That toybox includes performance equipment and tech features, and many of the latter are enabled by the former. Much of it is run through a 12.3-inch digital

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2024 Kia Seltos Starts Just under 26 000

Pricing is now out for the 2024 Kia Seltos , which increased by over $1000 to start at $25,715. Oddly, all-wheel drive is standard on the S, X-Line and SX trims but costs $1500 on the S and $2200 on the EX. For 2024, Seltos lineup also gets refreshed exterior and interior styling. The Kia Seltos subcompact SUV exists to fill the small remaining gaps in the brand’s lineup. Sized and priced above the smaller Soul and below the larger Sportage, the Seltos manages to toe the line without being considered diminutive. Pricing for the 2024 model is out and increases by over $1000, with a starting

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Illegal bike scooter sales by multi-brand showrooms a cause for concern: FADA

The malpractice is resulting in revenue loss on various fronts. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), in collaboration with the Delhi and Mumbai State Transport Department, has expressed concern over the illegal practice of unauthorised multi-brand outlets (MBOs) selling two-wheelers. MBOs sell vehicles without aftersales commitment FADA has urged Delhi, Mumbai transport departments to take action FADA has reported that these MBOs are acquiring unregistered vehicles in bulk from dealers and reselling them to customers at discounted rates, which is, in fact, higher than

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The 2012 Hyundai Sonata’s Manual Transmission Was Hot Garbage

It’s probably not accurate to describe my family as car enthusiasts, but over the years, we’ve generally driven interesting cars. Both my parents can drive stick and started teaching me as soon as I got my license. I learned my love of the manual transmission from them and currently own a six-speed E39 540i that I plan to keep forever. And yet, thanks to my dad, I learned to hate one very specific manual car: his 2012 Hyundai Sonata. It’s been my mortal enemy for years, and I finally need to write about it in hopes of achieving some level of catharsis. Behold the Splendor of the Hyundai

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View Photos of the 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS680 SUV

Maybach’s first EV is this ultraluxurious big SUV, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS680 SUV. It’s only fitted with two rows of seats, with separate passenger seats in the second row (there’s an optional bench seat). The EQS will be available starting this fall. Click through for impressive photos of the interior and exterior appointments on the Maybach EV. READ THE FULL STORY

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