The Jaecoo J5 SUV has been confirmed for an Australian launch by the end of 2025 as the Omoda Jaecoo brand’s smallest, most affordable model locally. Speaking to CarExpert, Shawn Xu – vice chairman of Chery International and CEO of Omoda Jaecoo – confirmed the Jaecoo J5, a small SUV similar in size to the Kia…
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Class action lawsuit claims touchy steering wheel controls cause unintended acceleration. August 15, 2025 — A class action lawsuit claims Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUVs experience sudden acceleration because of “overly touch sensitive capacitive steering wheels.” The 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 steering wheel buttons/controls allegedly automatically engage the adaptive cruise control features. This can supposedly occur “with…
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A dirty AC coil can absolutely set the stage for system failure by blocking heat exchange, forcing longer run times, and pushing the compressor to operate at higher pressures and temperatures than intended. As the “insulating blanket” of grime thickens, the unit either freezes (evaporator coil) or overheats (condenser coil), and both scenarios can damage…
BMW of North America used Monterey Car Week to give the 8 Series Gran Coupe a proper farewell. At Pebble Beach, the company revealed the 2026 BMW M850i M Heritage Edition in Bright Red, parked alongside an E31 850CSi finished in the same shade. In the U.S., it’s called Bright Red; in Germany, the color…
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Automotive Just when you thought Cadillac had stretched its imagination to the edge with last year’s Opulent Velocity, the luxury automaker returns with something even more audacious. Meet the Elevated Velocity concept, a high-riding electric SUV that looks like it was plucked straight from a sci-fi blockbuster and dropped into the future of…
Aston Martin and Glenfiddich have made a bold statement at the 2025 Monterey Car Week. Two of Great Britain’s most celebrated brands are joining forces in a global partnership that builds upon Glenfiddich’s work with the Aston Martin Formula One Team, which is now expanding into lifestyle and luxury experiences. At the heart of this…
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Amid political backlash and new rivals Tesla’s latest Model Y faces a simple question: has it still got what it takes? Product testing doesn’t exist in a vacuum and this is particularly true of cars. The key in your hand and the body of metal sitting in front of you are only there because a murky…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Let’s be real: Most founders don’t need more marketing tactics. There is a ton of content out there about how to handle your marketing — so much that it’s overwhelming. Marketing also accounts for a large part of business budgets, adding up to nearly 10% of the…
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The Tasman, and a new US-bound electric pick-up will remain Kia’s only utes, as the brand confirms it is not looking at a sibling to Hyundai’s Santa Cruz. Kia ute based on Hyundai Santa Cruz, illustrated by Theottle. Hopes for a smaller and less off-road-focused Kia ute to challenge the latest breed of car-derived utes…
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The BMW 8 Series remains the brand’s largest passenger car that isn’t an SUV, sitting at the top of the lineup with an emphasis on luxury grand touring. Its current generation has been on the market since 2018, offered in coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe body styles. Rumours have been swirling around suggesting the model’s…
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