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Rimac's Stolen Bugatti Chiron Recovered After Cross-Border Chase

A Bugatti Chiron taken from Mate Rimac's Croatian headquarters was recovered in Austria after a thief drove it across two borders, with keys left inside.

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Geely sets 46,000 UK sales target for 2027 with three new models

Geely wants to more than double UK sales next year, backing the plan with three new electric and plug-in hybrid models and a bigger fleet team.

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Leapmotor's modest Paris display pointed to Stellantis' affordable EV future

Autocar argues that Leapmotor's small stand at the Paris motor show may have made more impact than any other Stellantis brand's display.

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Koenigsegg Recalls Every CC850 Sold in the United States

Koenigsegg is recalling all seven CC850 hypercars delivered in the US over a parking brake problem that reportedly appears only in reverse.

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Federal Regulators Propose Lighting Rules for Self-Driving Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed new rules for autonomous vehicles, and Jalopnik argues they would favor Tesla.

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Audi Chief's Trump Rally Appearance Draws Fire From Works Council

Audi's CEO appeared with President Trump at a U.S. midterm rally, prompting criticism from a Volkswagen Group labor leader back in Germany.

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Range Rover Recall Targets Backup Cameras Hit by Water Intrusion

About 94,000 Range Rovers face a recall over tailgate drainage that may let water disable rearview cameras, with owner notices due in December.

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Audi Plans $4 Billion Georgia Factory for Large U.S.-Built SUVs

Audi plans a $4 billion U.S. factory in Georgia with capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles a year, with production starting in the early 2030s.

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Michigan State Police Put Patrol Cars Through a Track Test to Find the Fastest

Michigan State Police tested their patrol vehicles on a track this fall to rank which perform best at high speed, according to Jalopnik.

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Europe's Retro Revival Reaches Past the Famous Names

European carmakers are reviving heritage models, including some that few buyers remember, as they look for ways to answer new Chinese competitors.

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Volkswagen Plans to Roughly Halve Its Lineup Through Natural Attrition

Volkswagen says it will trim its model range by about half gradually rather than by axing models outright, with electrification a major driver.

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Seat's future in doubt as Volkswagen restructures its brands

Seat's chief says no final decision has been made on the Spanish brand, whose future may depend on rules for combustion-engine car sales.