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Honda Civic Type R set to sell out, and future batches could cost more

The West Australian

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July 12, 2026

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Honda Civic Type R set to sell out, and future batches could cost more

The hot-selling Type R has sold strongly since the latest allocation went on sale, but while more may come to Australia, emissions regulations could push the price higher.

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South China Morning Post

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· Jun 26, 2026

‘Do or die’ for small carmakers: China market braces for 156 new models as price war looms

A record 156 new models are expected to hit the Chinese automotive market in the second half of 2026, intensifying concerns about small players’ profitability as a new price war looms. The mass-market segment would see an influx of intelligent electric vehicles (EVs) priced at around 100,000 yuan (US14,740), but only leading carmakers were expected to secure large orders thanks to their brand awareness and production advantages, analysts said. “Demand for new cars has rebounded but it is not...

The West Australian

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· Jul 3, 2026

'Turning point': one in five new cars sold is electric

Australians are buying a record number of new vehicles, and battery-powered models make up more of those cars than ever before.

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Eco-friendly cars account for half of new car registrations in H1

SEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- Eco-friendly vehicles accounted for half of new car r...

Quartz

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· Jul 1, 2026

The best used trucks on a budget — what to buy, what to avoid, and how not to get burned

New trucks now average over 50,000. The used market under 20,000 still has solid options — if you know which models, which years, and which red flags to look for before signing anything

Independent Online

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· Jul 10, 2026

BMW recalls nearly 11,000 cars in SA: These are the affected models

BMW recalls nearly 11,000 cars in SA: These are the affected models

The Economic Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

The numbers behind India's 30 mn EV market

The numbers behind India's 30 mn EV market

TechCrunch

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· Jul 2, 2026

Rivian raises EV sales forecast as Q2 production ramps up

The company now expects to ship a few thousand more vehicles by the end of 2026 than it previously expected, after launching its R2 SUV last month.

Splash247

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· Jun 23, 2026

Metrostar books MR tanker duo in South Korea

Greek owner Metrostar Management has returned to the MR tanker newbuilding market with a deal for two ships in South Korea. The Theodore Angelopoulos-led company has booked a pair of 50,000 dwt product tankers at HD Hyundai Mipo for delivery in 2028. Market sources put the price at close to 53m per vessel. Metrostar’s own

Daily Mail

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· Jul 7, 2026

Best-selling new cars of 2026 so far as cheap Chinese brands and switch to electric creates a market shift

Best-selling new cars of 2026 so far as cheap Chinese brands and switch to electric creates a market shift

Fox Business

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· Jul 9, 2026

Kia issues new recall of 460,000 vehicles after previous fix to fire risk failed

Kia recalled more than 460,000 Telluride vehicles after a previous 2024 recall failed to fix a seat motor defect linked to seven fires and 11 melting cases.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 22, 2026

India’s ethanol dream hinges on affordability, not policy push

Even as India bets on E100, the next phase will depend on whether motorists will see enough savings

AzerNews

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· Jul 10, 2026

Kia recalls vehicles over fire risk

Kia’s American division has announced a recall of approximately 463,000 vehicles due to a potential fire hazard. The information was reported by CBS News, citing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), AzerNEWS reports.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Rivian Beats Q2 Targets, Raises 2026 Guidance Without Federal EV Aid

Rivian delivered 12,194 vehicles in Q2 2026, beating its 9,000-11,000 estimate, and raised its full-year delivery target to 65,000-70,000. The results arrive without the federal EV tax credit and represent a 55 percent increase over 2025's 42,247 deliveries, driven by the newly launched R2 SUV.

CarNewsChina.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Refreshed Tank 300 with extended wheelbase and dual hybrid powertrain options opens pre-sales in China

Tank 300 L launches pre-sales starting at 38,200 USD in China. The post Refreshed Tank 300 with extended wheelbase and dual hybrid powertrain options opens pre-sales in China appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

Africa Intelligence

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· Jul 3, 2026

Algeria : Stellantis and Renault's contrasting fortunes in Oran

Two. That is the number of vehicles produced at the Renault Algérie Production (RAP) plant in Oran last year. It's [...]

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· Jul 10, 2026

Kia Is Recalling Almost 463,000 Tellurides Over Fire Risk: What Owners Need to Know

Kia Is Recalling Almost 463,000 Tellurides Over Fire Risk: What Owners Need to Know

CNBC

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· Jun 25, 2026

GM reveals 2027 GMC Sierra pickup with new V-8 engines, redesigned styling

The new GMC Sierra trucks are crucial to GM's sales and earnings, especially highly profitable luxury Denali and off-road AT4 models.

India TV News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Delhi Cabinet approves EV Policy 2026, offers 100% exemption on road tax, registration fees: Key highlights

The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved the new EV Policy 2026. As part of the policy, all electric cars with an ex-showroom price of Rs 30 lakh or less registered in the national capital will be exempted from road tax and registration fees. Moreover, it will provide a scrapping incentive of Rs 1 lakh to owners of BS-IV four-wheelers or below-standard vehicles who scrap their vehicles and switch to electric vehicles. Moreover, all electric two-wheeler purchasers will get a Rs 30,000 subsidy, and three-wheeler buyers will get a Rs 50,000 subsidy in the first year of the Delhi EV Policy.

BNO News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Kia recalls 463,000 Telluride SUVs over fire risk, tells owners to park outside

Kia is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs in the United States and warning owners to park outside because the front power seat motors can overheat and catch fire, according to federal safety documents. The recall covers 462,869 Kia Telluride vehicles from model years 2020 through 2024. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the [] The post Kia recalls 463,000 Telluride SUVs over fire risk, tells owners to park outside appeared first on BNO News.

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· Jun 26, 2026

Shelf Life: My Haul From West KY Vintage & Antique Market

Shelf Life: My Haul From West KY Vintage & Antique Market

Business Today

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· Jul 2, 2026

Honda Activa E: Price, range, top speed and every spec you need to know before buying

Honda Activa e starts at 1.20 lakh with 102 km range, 80 km/h top speed, swappable batteries and RoadSync connectivity. Here's everything you need to know before buying.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 9, 2026

Fiat Topolino named cheapest new vehicle in America

Fiat's new electric Topolino starts at $13,995, making it America's least expensive new vehicle. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/cars/research/2026/07/08/fiat-topolino-electric-car-review/90844811007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

The Next Web

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ford’s Q2 US sales fell 10.3% as EV sales dropped 40.7% and an aluminium shortage hit F-Series trucks

Ford reported a 10.3 decline in US new vehicle sales for the second quarter, selling 549,200 vehicles compared with 612,095 a year earlier. Pure EV sales plunged 40.7 year on year. F-Series truck sales, including the F-150, fell 11 after Ford’s top aluminium supplier suffered two factory fires late last year that disrupted production. Ford [] This story continues at The Next Web

Investing.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

Nuvation Bio prices $250M convertible notes offering

Nuvation Bio prices $250M convertible notes offering

WRAL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Kia launches new recall for 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges owners to park outside

Kia America has issued a new recall for nearly 463,000 of its Telluride SUVs, urging owners to again park their vehicles outside and away from buildings after several customers reported fires following previous repairs. The recall, announced this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Admini...

Wired

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· Jul 10, 2026

Zoro Coupon Codes: 55% Off July

Find the best Zoro coupon codes, deals, and free shipping offers to save big on industrial equipment, tools, and supplies this month.

National Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

Cost-conscious Americans choosing regular gas over premium at the pumps

Drivers of expensive, luxury or high-horsepower vehicles that run better or require higher-end fuel are opting to fill up with a lower-grade variety to save money

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 13, 2026

StandardAero: Engine Aftermarket Growth Is Attractive

StandardAero: Engine Aftermarket Growth Is Attractive

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 25, 2026

Here's How Many Shares of Energy Transfer You'd Need to Buy for $10,000 in Annual Passive Income

The pipeline giant is still an excellent income investment.

KTLA 5

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· Jun 29, 2026

The $25K EV with hand crank windows - Rich On Tech

Rich DeMuro takes a ride in the new Slate EV, a $24,950 electric truck that skips the extras in favor of personalization. Buyers start with the basics, then choose from more than 200 accessories to make it their own. Follow @richontech for more tech news, gadget reviews and tips.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Hyundai, Kia log record H1 US sales on hybrid demand

Hyundai Motor and Kia posted record first-half sales in the US, helped by strong demand for hybrid vehicles even as electric vehicle sales declined. The two Korean automakers said Thursday they sold a combined 920,383 vehicles in the US market from January to June, including Genesis models, up 3 percent from a year earlier and their highest-ever tally for a first half. Hyundai Motor sold 489,656 vehicles, including Genesis, up 2.7 percent on-year, while Kia’s sales rose 3.4 percent to 430,727 un

Global News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Stellantis says this tiny Fiat EV could come to Canada if there’s demand

Orders are now being taken for Fiat's new tiny electric vehicle (EV) in the U.S., which the parent company, Stellantis, says could come to Canada depending on demand.

Daily Finland

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· Jul 6, 2026

New car registration rises by 2% in June

A total of 7,564 new passenger cars were registered in June 2026, which was 2 per cent more than one year earlier, according to Statistics Finland. In all, 12,926 new vehicles were registered in June. First registrations increased by 3 per cent from the corresponding month of the previous year. Meanwhile, in January to June period of 2026, a total of 37,257 new passenger cars were registered, which was about as much as one year earlier. Of first-time registered passenger cars in June 2026, 48 per cent were fully electric. The number of electric car registrations was 3,642, or 46 per cent higher than one year earlier. In all, 2,711 new petrol-fuelled passenger cars were registered in June, which was 12 per cent fewer than one year earlier.

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jun 25, 2026

NASCAR Chase Tracker: Who's In, Who's Out, Who's On The Bubble?

NASCAR is returning to The Chase postseason format. So which drivers are in, out or on the bubble?

DNyuz

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· Jun 21, 2026

Supercar showdown on Rodeo Drive as the Batmobile lines up with world’s rarest (and most expensive) racers

A real-life Batmobileshared the spotlight with some of the world’s rarest and most expensive supercars Sunday as Rodeo Drive transformed into a luxury vehicle lover’s paradise for the annual Concours d’Elegance in Beverly Hills. The free Father’s Day tradition returned for its 31st year, bringing an eclectic collection of hypercars, vintage classics and coach-built icons []

BERNAMA

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· Jul 12, 2026

World : Eco-Friendly Cars Make Up Half Of South Korea’s New Car Registrations In H1

SEOUL, July 12 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- Eco-friendly vehicles accounted for half of new car registrations in South Korea in the first half of this year, driven by a sharp increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales, an auto market tracker said Sunday, Yonhap News Agency reported.

MakeUseOf

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· Jul 10, 2026

I own both Ryobi 18V and 40V, and one simple rule decides which gets my money

Here's how I decide between the 18V and 40V versions of power tools.

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