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2025 BYD Shark 6 price and specs
- The BYD Shark 6 is Australia’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute, priced at $57,900 before on-roads.
- Orders opened in October 2024, with deliveries starting a few months later for the sole Premium grade.
- Powered by a 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine with a BYD Blade lithium iron phosphate battery and dual electric motors.
- Competitively priced against Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.
- Lacks off-road equipment like differential locks and low-range gearing.
- BYD aims for the Shark 6 to be its top-selling vehicle in 2025.
- Comes with a six-year, 150,000km vehicle warranty and eight-year, 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty.
- Safety features include autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and more.
- Standard equipment in the Premium trim includes 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive LED headlights, 15.6-inch touchscreen, and more.
- Accessories available via Ironman 4x4 including alloy wheels, bull bar, roof rack, and canopy.
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Audi’s flagship EV getting cheaper with new base model
- Audi has introduced a new entry-level version of its flagship electric vehicle, the e-tron GT quattro, in Europe, reducing the base price by almost A$30,000.
- The e-tron GT quattro is priced at 108,900 euros (~A$188,000) in Europe, offering 622km of range, DC fast-charging at up to 320kW, and a powertrain producing 370kW of power.
- Despite a decline in global sales of Audi's EVs in 2024, the new entry-level e-tron GT is launched to expand the range, featuring a new battery, variants, and styling details.
- The e-tron GT quattro boasts a drag coefficient of 0.24Cd and a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of 4.0 seconds, distinguished from the S e-tron GT through unique design elements.
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50% of AWAS saman receipts to fund safety initiatives – lighting up accident hotspots, wildlife crossings
- 50% of AWAS saman receipts will be used to fund road safety initiatives, such as lighting up accident hotspots and wildlife crossings.
- Transport minister Anthony Loke announced the approval of the proposal by the cabinet's committee on road safety and traffic congestion (JK-MKKJR).
- Initiatives include improving safety on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway, focusing on wildlife crossings and implementing measures to reduce accident risks.
- Safety measures will also be considered for rail projects like the Gemas-Johor Bahru rail project to prevent wildlife incidents and protect human lives.
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A new Nissan Skyline is coming, but what will it look like?
- Nissan announced plans for a new Skyline, along with a shorter development lead time for its new vehicles.
- Details about the new Skyline, such as launch date, markets, and design, are currently unknown.
- The current Skyline sedan is exclusive to Japan and is based on the Infiniti Q50, which ceased production in 2024.
- Speculations suggest the new Skyline could be a combustion-powered sedan, an electric SUV, or use Nissan's e-Power hybrid system.
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Rezvani Knight: Lamborghini Urus turned up to 11 with optional armour kit
- Rezvani has introduced the new Knight, an upgraded version of the Lamborghini Urus featuring an optional armour kit.
- The Knight comes with a carbon-fibre suit, unique lighting design, and retuned 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V8 engine producing 597kW.
- An optional Dark Knight 'military package' includes bulletproof glass, underbody protection, run-flat tires, night vision, and more.
- Limited to 100 units, the Rezvani Knight offers extreme luxury and protection, appealing to a wealthy clientele.
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The Truth About Cars
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Used Car of the Day: 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
- 1993 Ford Mustang LX convertible featured as the Used Car of the Day.
- The car is described as rust-free with an immaculate body, floors, and suspension.
- Primarily used during summers for cruise nights with only about 1,000 miles per year.
- Priced at $22,000 with 127,000 miles on it, currently located in Illinois.
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This New Field Watch Is a Must-Have Tribute to the King of Cool
- The BENRUS #3061 GT watch is a tribute to the 1968 classic film Bullitt starring Steve McQueen.
- It features a green California dial, 12- and 24-hour indexes, and a date window at 6 o’clock.
- The watch has a 39.5mm stainless steel case, Swiss ETA 2892 automatic movement, and is water resistant to 100 meters.
- The BENRUS #3061 GT is available for pre-orders at benrus.com for $1,800.
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Fed Data Shows Card Balances Decline in Q1, but 90-Day Delinquencies Surge
- Consumers paid down some credit card debt in Q1 2025, while late-stage delinquencies on that debt and student loans surged year-over-year.
- Household debt reached $18.2 trillion in Q1, with mortgage balances rising, auto loan balances declining, and student loan balances growing.
- Credit card balances fell by $29 billion, but credit card delinquencies over 90 days climbed to 12.3%, the highest since Q1 2011.
- Student loan delinquencies surged, reaching the highest level since the pandemic, and serious delinquencies on mortgages, credit cards, and student loans drove the rise.
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Ford Heads Makes Waves with Bronco Coastal Package
- Ford has introduced the new Coastal package for the Bronco, featuring accessories from Ford Performance to add a beachy vibe to the vehicle.
- The package includes features like a pastel blue and yellow stripe, silver grille, 17-inch silver wheels, and a 2-inch off-road suspension lift for a taste of the Sasquatch life.
- Additional accessories in the Coastal package include silver fenders, a silver Bronco horse logo on the roof, but does not include burlier tires.
- The Coastal package is compatible with Bronco trims like Base, Big Bend, Big Bend with Black Diamond package, and Outer Banks series, priced at $5,400 for the full package including the lift kit.
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5 Ways to Lower Your Car Expenses
- Owning a car can be expensive due to various factors like inflation, gas prices, and interest rates.
- To lower car expenses, consider shopping around for insurance, driving less, and staying on top of regular maintenance.
- Driving more efficiently by improving your driving habits and learning to DIY minor repairs can also help in saving money.
- Making small changes like comparing insurance rates, reducing mileage, and performing basic maintenance tasks can lead to significant savings in the long run.
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Another EV Startup Is on the Brink of Death
- Bollinger Motors, an EV startup, is reportedly in receivership pending liquidation as its founder, Robert Bollinger, claims he is owed $10 million and filed a lawsuit against the company.
- Assets of Bollinger Motors, including B4 trucks awaiting buyers, are now frozen after a court ruling granted the receivership request.
- There are additional legal actions involved, with at least two lawsuits from suppliers also in the mix, and the appointed receiver has 30 days to submit a plan for the company to pay its debts.
- The company's President and CEO remains optimistic about the future impact on the commercial vehicle market, mentioning plans for Model Year 2026 production, despite the current situation.
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The Truth About Cars
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Gas War: Congress Moves to End EV Tax Credits and Fuel Efficiency Requirements
- The U.S. House of Representatives is proposing to lower emissions requirements and end federal tax incentives for all-electric vehicles under a tax reform legislation initiative led by House Republicans.
- The proposal aims to terminate the $7,500 tax credit for new EVs and up to $4,000 credit for used models by the end of this year, but allows a grace period until 2027 for automakers below 200,000 EV sales.
- The plan excludes ending federal subsidies for battery production, permitting batteries produced in the U.S. but not those with Chinese involvement.
- Criticism of the proposal comes from various groups, with concerns raised about abandoning U.S. energy leadership and giving market advantage to competitors like China.
- The House proposal includes eliminating some of the DOE's Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Programs related to battery production.
- Some challenges to the House Republicans' efforts come from the bill's broader components, lack of bipartisan support, and opposition to climate and environmental initiatives.
- President Trump has indicated support for ending EV tax credits while promoting lower fuel economy standards to boost U.S. manufacturing.
- The automotive lobby's response and influence on policy are pivotal in determining the outcome of proposals related to emissions, electrification, and subsidies.
- The future of EV tax credits, emission requirements, and industry responses remains uncertain, with potential impacts on vehicle affordability, market dynamics, and public perception.
- As part of a larger budget reconciliation bill, the legislation is subject to changes and debates before potential enactment by Congress and the anticipated approval of President Trump.
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Retrofitting European Components Into Your Volkswagen
- VWIDTalk Podcast hosts Jan and Wes shared a systematic approach to retrofitting European OEM components into U.S.-spec Volkswagens, focusing on IQ taillights with amber turn signals.
- The process involved evaluating mechanical, electrical, and coding/configuration feasibility to ensure compatibility and successful integration of the new components.
- The methodology outlined in the episode is applicable to a wide range of retrofits, from lighting upgrades to advanced features like ventilated seats and 360-degree cameras.
- By providing detailed visuals, wiring diagrams, and a GitHub repository, the team aims to empower enthusiasts to undertake OEM-level mods confidently and avoid purchasing incompatible parts.
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[VIDEO] C8 Corvette Z06 Owner Takes on Buttonwillow
- A C8 Corvette Z06 owner took his car to Southern California’s Buttonwillow Raceway Park for a track day, running the Race #13 track configuration.
- During the day's three track sessions, the owner achieved a best lap time of 1:54.9, just shy of his goal of 1:54.
- Temperatures soared to 95 degrees by the third session, making the track a bit slippery, but the performance of the Z06 impressed.
- The video captures the Z06's high-revving LT6 engine as it navigates the track, providing an exciting watch of the day's activities.
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The EPA Vows to 'Fix' Your Car's Most Annoying Feature
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aims to 'fix' the automatic stop/start feature in cars, considered one of the most annoying features by many drivers.
- Automatic stop/start technology, introduced to improve fuel economy, has become more prevalent in the US, with around 65 percent of new cars having this feature.
- Despite the annoyance, studies have shown that automatic stop/start technology helps reduce CO2 emissions and yields fuel savings, with potential savings as high as 26.4 percent in city driving.
- The EPA's plan to 'fix' the technology remains unclear, but drivers can already turn off the feature manually as a workaround.
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