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Honda and Nissan, two of Japan’s biggest carmakers, are in talks to merge in a bid to counter challenge from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. The merger would form one of the world’s largest automotive groups if completed, alongside Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors and Ford.

https://www.motorrove.com/cars/15/honda-nissan-considering-merger-as-chinese-ev-dominance-looms/

Customizing it to its perfection may take some serious spending and time till it comes under the sun shining. The story of a bespoke 1990 Toyota Sera liftback coupe, which we would want to tell you but keep the guess in the comment section.

https://www.motorrove.co.ke/features/13900/touch-of-class-customs-revives-a-1990-toyota-sera-in-style/

2024 Classic GT Motorshow that was held on 22nd December 2024 at The Garden City Rooftop in Nairobi was a striking display of automotive excellence. Hosted by Daimlar Motorsports Kenya, the ticketed event, a derivative from the famed Sunset GT Motorshow, hosted incredible display of classic cars, much to the delight of enthusiasts and collectors.

https://www.motorrove.co.ke/featured/13981/classic-gt-motorshow-2024-at-garden-city-mall-photos-and-highlights/

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Honda is accelerating its electrification push, previewing two electric vehicle (EV) prototypes before their debut at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2025) in Las Vegas. These models represent the next chapter of the brand’s innovative 0 Series EV platform, which aims to revolutionize electric mobility.

https://www.motorrove.site/news/1084/honda-unveils-two-prototypes-for-ces-2025/

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The new update of the 2025 Lamborghini Urus wears in as a new SE model hosting a V8 plugin hybrid setup, making it clear for its future lineup, which will consist of hybrids too. It replaces the Urus S, and it's more powerful, more efficient, and more aerodynamic. The power driving it goes up to 789 horsepower. That's the combination of the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine with an electric motor that's integrated into an eight-speed automatic transmission.

https://www.motorrove.site/news/1045/2025-lamborghini-urus-se-hybrid/

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The first launched Alfa Romeo Tonale offered a standard non-hybrid powertrain or could either come with a hybrid system setup. The new 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale seems to focus on subcompact luxury SUVs, which are less costly than the plug-in hybrid variant, which went for $48,030, $10,000 less than the new Tonale. The new Tonale starting price is at $38,500. The Tonale lineup is available with the Giulia Sport Sedan and Stelvio Compact SUV, which streamline and also could have two or more trim levels. There is also the Tributo Italiano special edition, which is limited in production, and it starts at $57,100.

https://www.motorrove.site/news/1028/2025-alfa-romeo-tonale-non-hybrid-price/

Mercedes-Benz is preparing for a new generation of electric vans, including a luxury variant to be sold in the U.S. The manufacturer previewed the future van, which is expected to be more sophisticated than the discontinued Metris and is targeting a spring 2025 unveiling.

https://www.motorrove.com/editors-pick/16/mercedes-benz-shows-next-gen-electric-vans-including-luxury-model-for-u-s/

The M division at BMW is not holding back in stepping into the electrified age, as a new era of performance-oriented electric vehicles (EVs) awaits. And as were the i5 M60 and i7 M70 models, a fully electric M car will be arriving utilizing groundbreaking quad-motor tech. These developments underscore BMW's dedication to transforming the performance EV segment.

https://www.motorrove.site/news/974/new-electric-bmw-m3/

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With over 100 years of vehicle production experience, Praga is perhaps a surprise foray in to the supercar space, but the Bohema is a road-legal masterpiece focused on weight saving, aerodynamic efficiency, and outright track performance. The first Bohema was handed over to a customer in the Netherlands, though U.S. shipments won't happen until spring 2024. With less than 20 units handmade per year, this car is as rare as it is avant-garde.

https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/12/praga-bohema-czech-ingenuity-in.html

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Jaguar showed off the Type 00 concept, a sleek two-door coupe first seen at Miami Art Week, which gives us a preview of the luxury automaker’s first electric grand tourer arriving in 2026. The Type 00 is a herald of a monumental shaping of the Jaguar of old, with its combination of avant garde bodywork and heritage-inspired flourishes.

https://www.motorrove.site/news/908/jaguar-type-00-concept/

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The Nilu27 made an entry among the supercars around the world, making over 1070 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque. Like thousands of Lamborghini Countaches, Ferrari F50s,MCLaren,Pagani Zondas, and Gordon Murray Automotive T.50s, the Nilu27 was set to redefine innovation and performance.

https://www.motorrove.site/nilu27/890/nilu27-redefining-supercar-innovation/

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Now every type of vehicle offers hybrid models to their lineup; this goes from SUVs, sedans, minivans, sports cars, and pickup trucks. Also, the conventional hybrids, like in the Prius plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), consist of large batteries and will need to be plugged in to fully charge; also, it can be driven in fully electric modes on a few ranges of miles. Here is a list of new hybrids and plug-in hybrids that are or will be in the showrooms, especially in the United States, by 2025.

https://www.motorrove.site/hybrids/824/2025-hybrid-plugin-vehicles/

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For those who prioritize on-road prowess and off-road ability in equal measure, the 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 is the golden variation. Armed with a unique 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine, the Defender V8 is the only new product that offers both ludicrous speed and breakneck handling on or off-road. The Defender V8 is, therefore, clearly targeted at those who like understated elegance and thrilling performance, as its price tag and fuel consumption will also show.

https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/11/the-2023-land-rover-defender-110-v8.html

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Formula 1 has approved General Motors (GM), allowing the American automaker to enter the elite motorsport as the 11th team in the 2026 season. Coming in hot as a Cadillac, GM’s entry is a momentous increase within the U.S. footprint in Formula 1, a sport arguably exploding in recognition within the U.S

https://www.motorrove.site/news/709/gm-approved-to-join-f1-with-cadillac-team-in-2026/

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Perfectly balancing dizzying luxury and impressive off-road prowess, the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover sits atop the roost for those seeking the ultimate dual-purpose vehicle. A signature design that is the embodiment of elegance and a neat-and-tidy artful synergistic part of the car that serves as a positive feedback loop for luxury and style, the more you can crank it up with options, the less of a collapse it becomes through the hop of a chafing dish.

https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/11/2025-land-rover-range-rover.html

There are few names that mean more in the off-road world than Land Rover Defender. The Defender has a legacy spanning more than four decades, with its rugged durability, timeless design, and versatility being the three pillars of a very successful car.

https://www.motorrove.site/suvs/468/evolution-land-rover-defender-1983-2024/

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Cadillac had staked a unique position in the automotive arena—specifically respected across the globe by automobile enthusiasts. Now, two potential sports models could help raise Cadillac’s profile even higher, combining luxury and performance in a manner that could challenge the dominance of European rivals.

https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/11/why-reviving-cadillac-ct4-v-and-ct5-v.html

The Nissan Frontier Tarmac Concept, which was unveiled at this year’s Sema Show, is not just a standard Frontier for your everyday run. The Tarmac Concept is lowered to get a street truck design and focused on giving it style and performance. Forseberg Racing, in collaboration with Nissan, brought the Tarmac concept to life, taking them about 6 months to complete. This concept is based on the 2025 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X trim.

https://motorrove.site/pickup-trucks/373/nissan-frontier-tarmac-concept/

The redesigned 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan marks the dawning of a new era for this compact SUV thanks to more power, sleeker looks, and its loss of third-row seating. With a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine making 201 hp—17 more than before, the new Tiguan benefits from a lighter frame, too, shedding as much as 170 pounds through the use of aluminum and high-strength steel. The combination is designed to deliver a lighter, nimbler driving experience while also boosting efficiency irresistible qualities for VW fans.

https://www.motorrove.site/news/333/2025_volkswagen_tiguan/

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The ELANTRA N TCR Edition is a new street-legal entry in Hyundai Motor Company's growing series of high-performance, track-ready cars. This model is a special edition that epitomizes the performance and feel of Hyundai's TCR race cars and celebrating the brand's global Touring Car Racing (TCR) World Tour success. Similar to other visual decor and upgrades specific to models, the TCR Edition brings unique design elements as well as performance-focused upgrades to the Elantra N lineup.

https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/11/hyundai-elantra-n-tcr-edition-street.html

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2025 Dodge Hornet is a brand new model from Dodge for the first time in 10 years, but a departure as the rugged-looking compact SUV is built off an Italian platform that it shares with the Alfa Romeo Tonale. It condenses the ethos of a Dodge performance car into a pint-sized SUV. Targeting Mazda's CX-30 and Honda CR-V, the Hornet is built for the driver who likes to drive but wants something a little less muscle than what Dodge has currently been serving up.

https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/11/2025-dodge-hornet-power-performance-and-style.html

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On November 9, the Bugatti Mistral officially claimed the title of fastest roofless car in the world after hitting a top speed of 282 mph (454 km/h) at ATP's Automotive Testing facility in Papenburg, Germany. The feat, performed by Bugatti's official test driver, Andy Wallace, is a testament to the engineering capabilities of Bugatti Mistral.

https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/11/bugatti-mistral-just-became-fastest-roofless-car.html

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When it comes to the fourth-generation Skoda Superb, there's no doubt it has leaped over all expectations in terms of design and functionality, positioning skoda way up in a more premium end under Volkswagen group. This new Superb is no more the upgraded VW Passat, it has become an incubative hatch in terms of innovation which Skoda developed.

https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/11/2024-skoda-superb-estate-premium-leap.html

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The Maserati GT2 Stradale is for those who want to embrace the thrill of racing while driving on the street. This model gets an incredible 640 hp and some serious downforce, making it as close to a street-legal track Maserati as you can get. Unveiled at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering as part of the 2024 Monterey Car Week, Maserati's GT2 Stradale is a nod to the brand's past and its resolve toward future performance.

https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/11/maserati-gt2-stradale-track-inspired.html

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Mazda recalls thousands of SUVs that are in Canada and the USA for plenty of software issues. The vehicles affected include two-row CX 70 and three-row XC90. Mazda had reported this issue to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration back on October 31, 2024.

https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/11/mazda-recalls-cx-90-and-cx-70.html

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From the 2010 original ZDX, gas engine, and fastback Acura, the late replacement of it seams to be an electric and more traditional two-box SUV. This new 2024 Acura ZDX styling features a floating roof, a faux grill, and smooth body sides.

https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/11/2024-acura-zdx.html

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The Calty design and research team reworked on almost the ROX concept half body so that they can come up with one of the most spectacular Vehicle of all time. We will be comparing between the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser and the Reworked version of it Toyota Land Cruiser ROX from it's design, powetrain and upgrades.

https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/11/toyota-land-cruiser-rox-compared-to-2024-Land-cruiser.html

1. Inspection
It involves a visual inspection of vehicle components for any wear or leaks, especially on the oil pan, gasket, breaking system, or other liquid storage components. For electrical components, a diagnosis may be done to report or expose failure or some parts that operate abnormally.

2. Air Filter Replacement
Over time, the air filter may accumulate debris or dirt, which may make it harder for the engine to take in fresh air, hence reducing performance. Replacement of the air filter at an interval makes sure the engine acquires clean air full of oxygen, reducing fuel consumption and reducing emotions.

3. Regular oil changes
This is the most important task that involves the vehicle's performance and the durability of the engine. Engine oil lubricates the internal components on the vehicle so that friction can be reduced as the components move, reducing heat production. Failure to change the oil on time may lead to damage to the engine and reduce fuel efficiency. We may recommend for you to follow manufacturing guidelines.

Find out more
https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/11/essential-car-maintenance-procedures.html

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The main procedure of car maintenance is motor vehicle service; this is done after a vehicle has traveled a certain distance. As the technology evolves, some manufacturers have integrated in the car with the display on the instrument panel for the due date for the next service. There are several common tasks involved in maintaining a vehicle, which include

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When you want to take on life in style, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia will be your choice to own. It's powered by the i-FORCE MAX Hybrid EV powertrain and features premium performance, and the blend of comfort and capability makes this impressively versatile and powerful full-size SUV.

https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/11/2025-toyota-sequoia-review.html

Scania gets its latest model gearbox, the G38. This model was introduced at the Elmia fair in Sweden, marking the latest iteration of the G-Series gearbox for the Scania Opticruise. The first G series gearbox was introduced back in 2019, and the G38 will be the last iteration of the G series gearbox, which will team up with Scania.

The G38 was developed to partner up with the most powerful 16-liter V8 engine with 770 horsepower and 3700 NM; this tops it on the Scania's legendary list. The first model introduced with the G series gearbox was the G33. Since then, it has been tailor-made to handle the greater torque of Scania's 770 horsepower engine that the V8 is producing. Even though it's a handling of 3700 NM, it has the same exact dimensions and weight as the one found in the G33.

https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/11/scania-introduced-g38-gearbox.html

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Just a few hours counting to the upcoming 2024 SEMA show that will be held at Las Vegas from 5th to 8th of November 2024, and there will be a spectacular view of the latest cars and bespoke cars that have made trends from the past few days.

https://www.autodailydiary.com/2024/11/countdown-to-sema-2024.html