AMG GT worth $300k stripped at airport valet car park
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A Mercedes-AMG GT coupe has been stripped of its panels after being left with an airport valet car park service.
Jay Tranter and his girlfriend returned to the UK from a Portugal holiday to discover the $300,000 supercar was all but destroyed by thieves.
The British couple had left the vehicle with a valet service at Birmingham airport for five days, at a cost of £52.94 (AU$94.94). Representatives from the valet service met the couple at the airport at 4am on 8 July 2020.
World's fastest Mini flips in back yard stunt gone wrong
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A limited-edition 2021 Mini JCW GP – the fastest and most powerful Mini of all time – has rolled in a backyard crash in Europe, within hours of the owner taking delivery.
The vehicle flipped and landed back on its wheels with less than 38km on the clock – and most of that distance was accumulated in the owner’s back yard.
Hyundai Ioniq: buyers favour electric over hybrid power
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When buyers have a choice between hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric power in identical cars, they opt for the electric vehicle despite a significant price premium – according to figures released by Hyundai Australia.
While Japanese car maker Toyota is enjoying record sales of petrol-electric hybrid vehicles – accounting for more than half the demand for the Camry sedan and RAV4 SUV – South Korean car maker Hyundai is making inroads with its electrified alternatives.
Ford Bronco: Blue oval asks Goodyear to hide Wrangler tyre branding
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Goodyear has been asked by Ford to make Wrangler markings on its tyres less conspicuous, according to American car website Motor1.
Ford launched three new models under the Bronco sub-brand last week, aimed at competing with Jeep – and the Jeep Wrangler is directly in its sights.
Unfortunately for Ford, one of Goodyear's most popular off-road tyres shares the same name with Jeep's off-road vehicle, leading Ford to request the prominent competitor's name be made less obvious.
Fancy an electric car for free? There's only one catch: you will need to move to Germany.
Tax exemptions for electric cars in parts of Europe are now so generous it is possible to lease a brand-new zero-emissions vehicle at almost zero cost.
German dealership Autohaus Koenig has begun advertising Renault Zoe leases for “free” – after a deposit of €3100 ($AU5060) – thanks to new government rebates.