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Highlights of 2025 Cars in the Park at Zwartkops
BusinessLIVE
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Around the track there was a feast of cars. Most notable were the dozens of Datsun 1200 and Nissan 1400 pick-ups that were built in SA in the 1970s and 1980s. At the other end of the scale were the special invites section. Stand-out cars were the...
Full list of electric cars eligible for new UK Government grant of £1,500
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 12, 2025
The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed 13 more electric car models are now eligible for new UK Government grants. Drivers can save £1,500 with the purchase of certain Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall models. The discount will be...
SK Innovation to Replace All Executive Vehicles with Domestic Electric Cars
Korea IT Times
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August 12, 2025
SK Innovation has announced that it will replace all executive company vehicles with domestic electric vehicles (EVs). Executives at SK Innovation and its subsidiaries are now applying to choose between Hyundai's Ioniq 9 or the eG80 as their new...
UK driving test changes: life-saving skills now required as part of theory exam
Auto Express
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August 13, 2025
Taking your driving theory test is sure to get your heart racing, but from the beginning of 2026, learners will be expected to answer questions surrounding life-saving techniques. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), which is...
Used Car Prices Are Dropping Fast for These Popular Brands
Motor1.com
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August 13, 2025
It’s no secret that used car prices are up. Compared to last year, the average cost has increased by 3.7 percent—or $1,146. While many prices have skyrocketed—some by as much as 11.7 percent—not every automaker is seeing an increase. And that’s...
Cars end up piled on top of each other in southern Mass. crash
Boston.com - Massachusetts
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August 11, 2025
Local News Blackstone Fire Department By Madison Lucchesi August 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM Less than a minute to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections. Two cars ended up piled on...
Stolen cars ram police
Warragul and Drouin Gazette
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August 12, 2025
News Stolen cars ram police Aug 12 2025 Updated 55 minutes ago Two stolen cars allegedly rammed a police vehicle in an attempt to flee Longwarry Recreation Reserve early Saturday morning. Police arrested four people - including three teenagers -...
UK motorists with these 28 cars warned to 'stop driving' amid fire risk
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 12, 2025
72,000 vehicles have been recalled from a major car brand, and motorists have been warned of a serious fire risk. Stellantis has announced that thousands of cars in the UK have been affected after an issue with loose nuts on a fuel pipe was...
The hero cars of the Chevy small block V8
Autocar
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There are plenty of aero-engined cars, but the Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire replica is a car-engined aircraft. The Chevrolet small block V8 in 366cu in (6.0-litre) form is the same as used in the Corvette from the early 2000s and gives a reliable...
Drivers must remove four items from cars today as heatwave hits 33C
Yorkshire Live
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August 12, 2025
Motorists are being cautioned to remove four items from their vehicles on Tuesday, as the heatwave weather is set to gradually escalate to a staggering 33C in parts of the UK, particularly in England. This is due to the fact that high summer...
‘Be Safe, Be Seen:’ JSO steps up patrol after more than 40 DCPS students hit by cars last year
WJAX - Florida
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August 11, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Speed in a school zone and you will be pulled over, that’s the message from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Duval County Public Schools Police, with school officially back in session. The emphasis on roadway safety is...
Drivers warned to remove four items from cars immediately
Chronicle Live
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August 12, 2025
Alex Evans Deputy Audience Editor 09:05, 12 Aug 2025 Motorists are being cautioned to remove four items from their vehicles on Tuesday, as the heatwave is set to reach a staggering 33C in parts of the UK, particularly England. This is due to the...
Kyle Petty Publicly Trashes Dale Jr’s Next-Gen Callout With Surprising ‘Stock Cars’ Claim
Essentially Sports
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August 12, 2025
“I think that we have a fundamental car problem,” said Denny Hamlin, sharing his thoughts about the Next-Gen vehicle on his podcast. He’s not alone, with plenty of drivers and fans having mixed feelings about the car since its arrival in 2022....
Oceanside man indicted for alleged $2 million investment fraud involving gambling and luxury cars
Golden State Today - California
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August 12, 2025
Adam Gordon, Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdam Gordon, Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California Federal prosecutors have charged Sang Phuoc Do Le, also known as Andy Le, of Oceanside with...
izmo launches Automotive AI Factory to deliver advanced AI solutions for global automotive industry
Business Upturn
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August 12, 2025
izmo Ltd., a global leader in automotive digital retail solutions, has announced the launch of its Automotive AI Factory, an innovation hub aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence adoption in the automotive sector. Based in Bangalore, the...
First Considerable Flash Flood Warning since protocol change strands cars in flood waters
My TV Charleston - South Carolina
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — From overwhelmed storm drains to stalled vehicles, heavy rain can be a huge safety concern, especially for downtown residents. Monday’s downpour flooded several streets and closed others. This was the first time...
Toyota says E20 causes damage, but what do you fill in cars?
Financial Express
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Toyota, answering a question on TeamBHP, has said E20 causes damage in vehicles designed to run on E10. But which petrol pump serves E10? The ethanol row continues, and one topic that created a lot of stir in the industry is a post that involves...
Most automated emergency calls from cars are false alarms
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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August 12, 2025
Most calls from an EU-mandated emergency system fitted to British cars are false alarms, research has found. Emergency calling systems – known as eCall – have been mandatory in all new cars since 2018. When eCall is triggered, a vehicle calls 999...
From cash to cars: How UK parents celebrate their children's exam success
Essex Live
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August 12, 2025
A survey of 1,500 parents with children aged 16-18 revealed that cash presents remain the favoured method for celebrating their youngsters' academic achievements. Additional parents plan to purchase clothing, mobile phones, footwear and jewellery...
Critical Vulnerability in Carmaker Portal Allows Hackers to Unlock Cars Remotely
GBHackers
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August 12, 2025
Security researcher Eaton Zveare unveiled a critical flaw in a major automaker’s dealer portal that could allow attackers to unlock and start consumer vehicles from anywhere. The vulnerability, discovered in an obscure centralized dealer software...