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This post was originally published on Autonews A Hyundai dealership lease customer on July 22 joined other consumers who have sued CDK Global, alleging their data was put at risk by the June 19 cyberattacks suffered by the dealership management system provider. Ronaldo Proto of Connecticut filed the lawsuit in the U.S. Northern District of… Continue reading Hyundai dealership customer sues CDK over cyberattacks

This post was originally published on Autonews A Victory Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram employee in Rome, NY., allegedly stole more than $50,000 from the dealership and was charged with second-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records.

This post was originally published on Autonews The California company said in a regulatory filing that Kjell Gruner is resigning, and had notified Rivian of his decision to resign “to pursue other opportunities.” Gruner started at Rivian in September 2023.

This post was originally published on Autonews The mirror supplier said net income and revenue declined after a drop in light-vehicle production.

This post was originally published on Autonews CDK said dealers it has spoken with have been ‘grateful and appreciative’ of compensation offer. But some affected dealers said it doesn’t cover their losses.

This post was originally published on Autonews Second-quarter results for GM, Ford and Stellantis reflect a bumpy road as they juggle costly EV plans while managing profits on gasoline and hybrid models in an uncertain market environment.

This post was originally published on Autonews A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest.

This post was originally published on Autonews Software vendors can band together as a class to sue automotive technology giant CDK Global for allegedly restricting access to data and causing them to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in overcharges, a federal judge in Chicago has ruled.  

This post was originally published on Autonews Curbee has launched a software-service platform designed to help dealerships streamline and enhance their mobile services for technicians and customers, thereby improving customer loyalty, profitability, and the overall service experience.

This post was originally published on Autonews GM’s Cruise targets resumption of driverless rides this year and could start charging fares by early 2025.

This post was originally published on Autocar The iconic hot hatch took on a harder edge with its eighth generation, at the expense of its intoxicating blend of everyday performance. Can this facelift make it a better GTI? A considerable burden of expectation has weighed heavily on the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI since it was launched… Continue reading Volkswagen Golf GTI

This post was originally published on Autocar Czech firm continues to make the case for diesel estates with its stalwart family hauler Skoda has gone up in the world and within the Volkswagen Group. Where the Skoda Superb started as a stretched Volkswagen Passat, evolving to a stretched Passat with a weird boot and finally… Continue reading Skoda Superb

This post was originally published on Autocar Fourth generation of Skoda’s family car gains tech- and style-focused updates without sacrificing key strengths Few cars encapsulate the spirit of the brand that produces them like the Skoda Octavia. Whether in hatchback or estate form, the model has become known for its understated charm, all-round practicality and tremendous… Continue reading Skoda Octavia

This post was originally published on Autocar Toyota has just one EV in its line-up but will add five more by 2026 Firm’s Europe chief says car makers must co-ordinate with the government for a workable solution The UK government’s ZEV mandate is “a very big challenge” and could affect the viability of the whole… Continue reading Toyota warns of “very big challenge” created by ZEV mandate

This post was originally published on Autocar Sometimes the best things really do come in small packages, as these compact company cars prove The best small company cars provide four-wheeled proof that very often less is more. These compact machines might lack the status symbol-enhancing swagger of bigger and more expensive models, but their combination… Continue reading The best small company cars for tiny BIK rates

This post was originally published on Autocar Genesis has registered 556 cars so far in 2024 Brand has registered just 556 cars in the UK in 2024, but the personal touch is resonating with buyers The nascent Genesis brand has been through rather a lot in its short time in the UK. Launched in the… Continue reading Editor's letter: Genesis is here to stay after a struggle

This post was originally published on Autocar Only the fastest, most expensive and ludicrous-looking cars need apply. Find out which we rate the highest If you absolutely love power, performance and the sharpest drive money can buy, then you’ll be keen to know which are the best hypercars money can buy.  Hypercars are the very… Continue reading Top 10 best hypercars 2024

This post was originally published on Autocar Brand’s best-seller will be sold with three powertrains into the next decade, including electric from next year Porsche will continue to offer the Cayenne with combustion and hybrid power beyond 2030, which means the SUV – its most popular model – will enter the next decade offering three… Continue reading Porsche Cayenne EV lands 2025 and ICE car lives past 2030

This post was originally published on Autocar Where does Nissan’s second bespoke EV rank in the electric crossover class? The mid-sized family EV market is stacked with a diverse range of models – and what that means for buyers is a greater amount of choice. You can invest in a smaller high-riding hatchback, or go for… Continue reading Nissan Ariya

This post was originally published on Autocar K4 is available with a naturally aspirated 147bhp 2.0-litre engine and a 190bhp 1.6-litre turbo Mexican-built model for the US market could eventually replace the Ceed in Europe Kia is poised to take on the Volkswagen Golf with a striking new petrol-powered hatchback aimed at global markets –… Continue reading Kia primes striking petrol hatchback to take on VW Golf

This post was originally published on Autocar Mobilize Duo has the same tandem seating set-up as the Renault Twizy New Mobilize Bento and Duo will soon be available in the UK, a new job listing reveals Renault is gearing up for the UK launch of the Twizy’s spiritual successor, the Mobilize Duo. The news was… Continue reading Renault readying Twizy successor for UK launch

This post was originally published on Autocar Some of the fastest cars on the planet are now powered by electricity. These are the best ones right now The march towards electrification is accelerating, and if any sector serves to highlight the shift towards all things battery-powered, it’s arguably the sports car class. Traditionally the preserve of… Continue reading Top 10 best electric sports cars 2024

This post was originally published on Autocar Twingo’s two-year development cycle will be one of the shortest for any Renault yet Sub-£17k electric city car will be built alongside the Clio at the same plant as the previous Twingo The new Renault Twingo is set to be built alongside the Clio at the Revoz plant… Continue reading New Renault Twingo to be built in Slovenia

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Ferrari buyers can use Dogecoin, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to purchase a supercar in the UK

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The baby Tesla, also referred to as as project ‘Redwood’, is scheduled to enter production in the first half of 2025

This post was originally published on Autocar Sometimes the best things really do come in small packages, as these compact company cars prove     The best small company cars provide four-wheeled proof that very often less is more. These compact machines might lack the status symbol-enhancing swagger of bigger and more expensive models, but… Continue reading Top 10 best small company cars

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Gridserve’s new facility makes it easier to diagnose problems in the network and boost the speed and success rate of EV charging

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Editor Paul Barker looks at why Ford decided to bring back the Capri name on a new electric SUV

This post was originally published on Autocar With plenty of punchy performance and driving character on every model in the range, here’s how to find your ideal CUPRA Born The CUPRA Born is a car that has picked up plenty of acclaim in recent months thanks to its standout style, it amped-up performance, its compelling… Continue reading CUPRA Born: how to pick your perfect spec

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk In Auto Express magazine this week we test the Hyundai Tucson against the Ford Kuga and Vauxhall Grandland, plus we drive the latest VW Golf

This post was originally published on Autocar Renault’s market-leading crossover is back with a new face and fresh tech as part of a mid-life update Since the second-generation Renault Captur’s launch in 2019, Gilles Vidal has taken the reins at Renault’s styling department and brought in a new design language, which now makes the Captur… Continue reading Renault Captur

This post was originally published on Autocar This week in Autocar… Ford’s new era of small, cheap cars, new Mini vs Abarth 500e, and Lexus’ new hot hatchback tested on track This week in Autocar, we’ve got the lowdown on Ford’s new era of small, cheap cars, pit the new Mini against Abarth’s 500e, and… Continue reading Autocar magazine 24 July: on sale now

This post was originally published on Autocar This week the lads talk to Fernando Alonso about his perfect Aston Martin… This week Matt talks to Aston Martin’s Formula 1 racer Fernando Alonso, and Steve talks riding in the new Ford Capri Episode 98 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds Matt Prior interviewing… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 98)

This post was originally published on Autocar The SL is one of a handful of AMG models still offering a V8 – but the selection could soon grow Performance division hedges bets on ICE tech, but an “emotional” all-electric AMG is on its way Mercedes-AMG expects to make internal combustion-engined cars for as long as… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG hints at longer life for flagship V8

This post was originally published on Autocar The average cost of on-peak slow charging fell from 67p in May to 59p in June Motoring organisation calls for “easy wins” as petrol remains better value than on-peak slow charging The cost of charging an electric car at the kerbside fell by 12% during June, according to… Continue reading AA calls for VAT cut for public charging as kerbside cost falls 12%

This post was originally published on Autocar Second generation of AMG’s flagship super-sports car gets four seats, four-wheel drive and a plug-in hybrid option Confirmation bias must be something that car makers account for when they’re doing their market research, mustn’t it? In press material – for cars like this new Mercedes-AMG GT sports car and… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk A report from the National Audit Office shows the government’s ignorance regarding the declining state of roads in England

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk If you want an electric car that can go the distance, then maybe you should consider our Deal of the Day for 23 July

This post was originally published on Autocar Mattia Binotto replaces Andreas Seidl to head up Audi’s F1 project with Sauber Former Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Mattia Binotto will head up Audi’s F1 project ahead of the team’s inaugural entry in 2026 with Sauber. Sacked by Ferrari at the end of the 2022 campaign after several… Continue reading Ex-Ferrari F1 boss moves to Audi ahead of 2026 grid entry

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Tom Jervis thinks Jag’s Formula E exploits are coming at a great time for the British brand, especially with a TV series in the works…

This post was originally published on Autocar National Audit Office report slams Department for Transport’s lack of understanding and council support The government “does not know” if £1.6 billion per year of taxpayer money sent to local councils is actually making a difference to the state of England’s crumbling roads, a National Audit Office (NAO)… Continue reading Government “doesn't know” if annual £1.6bn spend is improving roads

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The two brands have joined forces to celebrate Italian design and materials with the special edition EV

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk As many as 53,000 people have been caught driving in closed lanes on smart motorways in the past three years

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Regtransfers CEO, Mark Trimbee, weighs-in on the confusion around 3D and 4D number plates, calling for clearer guidance for motorists

This post was originally published on Autocar Facelifted city car offers stripped-back, simple driving at affordable prices Good news! There’s a new car with a naturally aspirated engine and a manual gearbox that weighs under a tonne. It isn’t the latest carbonfibre Porsche special edition but one of the cheapest new cars you can buy:… Continue reading Kia Picanto

This post was originally published on Autocar Workhorse tries to appeal to the lifestyle market with an abundance of equipment and a hardcore off-road edition The Isuzu D-Max is tasked with spearheading its brand’s push into the “lifestyle” market; that well-trodden but eminently profitable niche that gave birth to cars as varied as the Land… Continue reading Isuzu D-Max

This post was originally published on Autocar Upcoming LaFerrari successor could be engineered to run on E-Fuels Benedetto Vigna says F1’s carbon-neutral fuel could hit the road, possibly starting with the LaFerrari successor Ferrari boss Benedetto Vigna believes that environmentally friendly e-fuels and hydrogen powertrains could have a future in its models – and he… Continue reading Ferrari CEO: E-fuels are “way forward” for ICE supercars

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Our Car Deal of the Day for 22 July appeals to city dwellers who are both fashionable and frugal

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Large and luxurious four-seat convertibles were once at the heart of Cadillac’s eccentric image, something this new concept might just recreate

This post was originally published on Autocar Matt Prior (Editor-at-large) and James Disdale (Special Correspondent) return for a new video series Welcome to Episode 1 of Middle-Aged Tread, The Autocar Vodcast. The brand-new occasional video series sees two middle-aged men (Matt Prior and James Disdale) talk about cars while trying not to complain too much about things. This week the… Continue reading Introducing Middle-Aged Tread – the Autocar Vodcast

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The ambition to put an Aston Martin Valkyrie into competition is back on track as the first prototype hits Silverstone

This post was originally published on Autocar Sollei is based on the Celestiq, which uses GM’s new Ultium platform Luxury 2+2 harks back to Cadillac’s golden age with extravagant specification and historic paint colour Cadillac has revealed a drop-top version of the Celestiq, its hand-built rival to the Rolls-Royce Spectre. Named the Sollei – ‘sun’… Continue reading Cadillac Sollei concept previews drop-top Rolls-Royce Spectre rival

This post was originally published on Autocar Good city cars are an endangered species – here’s our top ten of those that remain The law of unintended consequence can be cruel – you only have to look at the city car sector to understand that. At a time when we’re being encouraged to consume less,… Continue reading Top 10 best city cars 2024

This post was originally published on Autocar VW’s EV sales have halved this year compared with 2023 Ford, Land Rover, Renault, VW and Toyota are among the biggest brands tailing the 22% target for 2024 Car makers including Renault, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Ford and Toyota are falling far behind targets for the UK’s ZEV mandate,… Continue reading ZEV mandate targets slip out of reach for major brands

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The new Enyaq 50 and Enyaq 50 Edition are available to order now, with prices starting from £36,970

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Ferrari’s as-yet-unnamed creation is the successor to the LaFerrari, Enzo, F50 and F40

This post was originally published on Autocar The Valkyrie will be the only V12-powered Le Mans Hypercar V12-powered hypercar is shaken down ahead of 2025 endurance racing campaign Aston Martin has released the first pictures of its Valkyrie-based Le Mans Hypercar, which has been testing ahead of its campaign in next year’s World Endurance Championship.… Continue reading First pictures: Aston Martin tests Le Mans Valkyrie

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk As many as 1,000 Immigration Enforcement staff will now focus on tackling businesses exploiting illegal foreign labour

This post was originally published on Autocar The sportiest SUVs offer performance, decent dynamics and practicality – here is our list of the best 10 Whether you consider it a contradiction in terms, a total aberration or the ultimate all-rounder, there’s no denying the performance SUV can stir debate. On paper, these high-riding and highly tuned… Continue reading Top 10 best sports SUVs 2024

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The all-electric four-door saloon from China’s Xiaomi has more power than a Bugatti Chiron

This post was originally published on Autocar Aggressive bodykit generates up to 2145kg of downforce Chinese phone maker plans to snatch Nürburgring lap record with track-focused SU7 Ultra Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has unveiled a track-focused version of its first car, the SU7 super-saloon, which packs 434bhp more than the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. Named… Continue reading Xiaomi takes aim at Taycan Turbo GT with 1527bhp super-saloon

This post was originally published on Autocar Did we like the big EV as much as its big mileage suggests? The final verdict is in Why we ran it: To see whether a recent update had kept Audi’s flagship EV at the leading edge Month 1 – Month 2 – Month 3 – Month 4 –… Continue reading Audi SQ8 E-tron 2024 long-term test

This post was originally published on Autocar New A5 is the first car to feature Audi’s new-gen combustion engines and PHEV option Audi still plans to go EV-only in 2033 but forecasts strong PHEV demand in the meantime Audi will expand and upgrade its hybrid offering over the coming years because the transition from combustion… Continue reading New hybrid era at Audi as EV switch takes “longer than we thought”

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Mike Rutherford thinks that pure electric cars are still struggling to win over the hearts and minds of buyers

This post was originally published on Autocar EVs may be less flexible, but can your petrol car power a camping trip? Prior riffs on batteries, camping in an EV, and the man sending 24 ambulances to Ukraine Recently, I drove the Dacia Spring, a small electric car with a 140-mile range when new (and warm and… Continue reading Will electric cars ever be able to go truly off grid?

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The M25 is open after a series of three full weekend closures this year, but drivers should prepare for more disruption as more shorter closures are still set to occur before the end of the year.

This post was originally published on Autocar Championship cars are painted in famous helmet liveries – this one is inspired by Alain Prost’s 1986 design British firm Lanzante’s take on the Porsche 911 is unique – but its creation was more a happy accident Porsche 911 restomods have become something of a cliché, with new… Continue reading How to build an F1-engined Porsche 911

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk New data shows that EV market share in Europe fell by 0.3 per cent in the first half of this year, despite the car market heading towards pre-pandemic levels

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Morgan CEO tells us that a fully-electric Morgan “will come without compromise”

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Korean brand’s first performance EV will closely resemble the GV60 Magma Concept from 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The newly launched fourth-generation of Suzuki’s humble supermini is our Deal of the Day for 19 July

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Kia’s big-selling mid-size SUV is about to get a makeover for 2025

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The plug-in hybrid version of our favourite premium mid-size SUV is the Deal of the Day for 18 July

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Global demand for the Romanian supermini has grown alongside its huge popularity in Europe

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Climate protesters have been handed sentences of at least four years after causing more than 50,000 hours of delays

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk A high performance 296bhp powertrain is introduced to give the little Lexus some bite

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The all-electric Cupra Born has picked up some serious added firepower and chassis upgrades, but it’s not cheap

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The four-door luxury saloon will have the same powertrain as the new Continental GT Speed

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk There’s a fresh design, new batteries and more equipment for Hyundai’s family EV

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Launched in 2019 as Mercedes’ first mainstream EV, the EQC has been axed without a replacement in the wings

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk “Ghost charging” is named as biggest bugbear as EV drivers show a lack of consideration for others

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Production of the Jaguar XE, XF and F-Type ended earlier this year, as the brand prepares for its all-electric luxury future

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Are we looking at a V8 with a plug-in hybrid system or a V6 for the new RS7? Only time will tell…

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Just 1.4 per cent of EV breakdowns involve running out of battery charge, down from eight per cent in 2015

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk A new Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid flagship model has arrived along with a sporty GTS. Both follow hot on the heels of recent range-wide updates

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Tyres at the 1.6mm legal minimum tread depth must still meet same performance standards as new tyres, says the EU

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk A new survey says just 43 per cent of drivers are considering an EV, with only eight per cent planning to do so before 2035

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Our recently awarded City Car of the Year 2024 is our Car Deal of the Day for 17 July

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk 2024’s Goodwood Festival of Speed was a celebration of over 130 years of engine tech, but it also looked well into the future

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk After attending the 2024 British Grand Prix, Paul Barker was left shocked at how expensive everything was

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Audi has promised proper exhaust pipes for all future combustion cars, following extensive customer feedback on fake items

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Audi’s all-electric A6 executive car will take on the BMW i5 when it arrives next year

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk TVR’s future hangs in the balance as the Welsh Government receives a damning statement from the Auditor General

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The fifth generation of BMW’s popular large SUV is set to arrive next year and our spies have spotted it already

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Two additional variants of Porsche’s popular SUV have arrived with a new features and tech

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk More power and a sporty chassis tune are in store for Nissan’s family EV