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Aston Martin AMB 002 Roadster Brings Its Badge to Motorcycles
For the first time, the Aston Martin badge will appear on the nose of a roadgoing motorcycle. The AMB 002 Roadster, developed with Brough Superior, combines 130 horsepower with a 419-pound wet weight, giving the bike a 620 hp-per-ton power-to-weight ratio. Aston Martin and Brough Superior Expand Their Partnership The AMB 002 Roadster is not…
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Leno’s Law Moves Closer to Expanding California Smog Exemptions
Leno’s Law is one step closer to becoming reality in California after Senate Bill 1392 passed both legislative chambers on August 31 and advanced to Governor Gavin Newsom for consideration. If signed, the measure would expand smog-check exemptions for certain classic vehicles built between 1976 and 1985. California Bill Would Expand Classic Car Exemptions Filed…
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Jensen Interceptor Returns as a New Four-Door GT
Jensen is preparing a major return with the Jensen Interceptor, introducing its first clean-sheet model in decades and planning a road-focused four-door GT alongside the track-oriented Interceptor GTX. While Jensen has continued building recommissioned cars, it has not created an entirely new model from the ground up in decades. That changes with the Interceptor GTX,…
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BMW Expands Image Data Collection to Improve Smart Cars
BMW is expanding its image-data collection program in Europe, using information gathered from customer vehicles on public roads to help improve driver assistance and partially automated driving systems. The company says real-world situations encountered by its growing fleet of Neue Klasse-based vehicles can provide data that cannot always be reproduced through simulations or development testing.…
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BMW Expands Data Collection in European Models
BMW is expanding its use of image data from real-world traffic situations in European-market vehicles, saying the information will support the development of driver assistance and partially automated driving functions. The move comes as data privacy remains a growing concern around connected vehicles and onboard monitoring systems. BMW Focuses on Real-World Driving Data Data privacy…
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Plug-In Hybrids Face New Scrutiny Over Real-World Emissions
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are facing increased scrutiny after a comprehensive ICCT study found that their real-world carbon dioxide emissions can be significantly higher than laboratory estimates. The findings raise questions about how regulators calculate emissions for vehicles that combine electric power with traditional internal combustion engines. Real-World PHEV Emissions Differ From Test Results…
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Volkswagen ID. Polo Orders Surge as EV Demand Grows
The Volkswagen ID. Polo is quickly becoming a top seller for the German automaker, with more than 30,000 units already on the order list since sales began in April. The strong demand comes as Volkswagen reshapes its strategy and focuses on affordable electric vehicles in the European market. Volkswagen ID. Polo Gains Strong Demand The…
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Tesla Model Y L EPA Range Beats Tesla Estimates
The Tesla Model Y L has officially delivered more range than Tesla originally estimated, with EPA figures giving the new six-seat crossover a notable advantage over the smaller Model Y. EPA Range Exceeds Tesla’s Original Estimates The Model Y L Premium All-Wheel Drive is now listed on Tesla’s customer-facing website with an EPA-rated range of…
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2027 Silverado HD, Sierra HD May Get New Engines
The 2027 Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD are reportedly in line for new gasoline and diesel engines, even though the heavy-duty pickups are not expected to receive the full redesign planned for their light-duty counterparts. New Engines Reportedly Coming to HD Trucks GM Authority, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that the two…
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Cadillac Escalade Heated Seats Face Software Glitch
General Motors has issued a service bulletin over a software-related issue that can cause the heated seats in some Cadillac Escalade vehicles to stop working as the cabin temperature rises, highlighting a potential problem involving the vehicle’s Body Control Module. Heated Seats Can Stop Working According to a report published by GM Authority, GM issued…
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