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GM Eliminates Apple CarPlay And Android Auto Aftermarket Kits

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General Motors decision to remove Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity features from vehicles wasnt a popular one. However, the business no longer offers the kit. From GM Authority : The discontinuation may be related to the fact that White Automotive only offered the upgrade kit through GM dealership installation.

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2027 Slate Truck Previewed: Both Inspired And Inane

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This is said to include lowering kits, lift kits to pair with gnarly tires, caps to SUV-ify the pickup, and even the absent electric windows or central touchscreen. Driving range is supposed to be about 150 miles, which almost tragically makes this an errand vehicle with the ability to do some light work within the nearest county.

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Look out Suzuki Jimny! China’s iCar V23 is a cheap, capable, electric off-roader and it’s headed to Australia

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Available in China, the V23 gets a 100kW/180Nm single-motor version paired with a 47kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery that provides for a 300km range. Theres also a more expensive flagship dual-motor version that kicks out 155kW and gets a larger 81kWh (NMC) power pack to cover up to 500km on a charge. 2025 iCar V23.

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Seven day test: 2025 XPeng G6 Long Range — “I think I want one”

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The price ($59,800) is sharp against both the Tesla and the new BYD Sealion 7, the equipment list looks suitably stacked, and the motor and range promises seen solid, too. The kit on offer in the XPeng is wild if this was wearing a German badge, it would be carrying you into six-figure territory. Revolutionary?

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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y Juniper in Australia

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The Sealion 7 touches down in two trim levels, with the range kicking off with the single-motor (230kW, 380Nm, RWD) Premium listing at $54,990. Next up in BYD land is the Sealion 7 Performance, a twin-motor (390kW, 690Nm, AWD) model that will clip 100km/h in 4.5 seconds, and which wears a $63,990 sticker price.

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First Drive After the STI Engine Rebuild: Here’s What Went Right (And Wrong)

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The goal for this phase was simple: install the rebuilt motor, prime the oil system, fire it up and begin the break-in process. While the engine sounded strong and responsive, a check engine light surfaced during the road test. Beyond the motor, attention turned to refreshing the cars worn-out brakes.

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A Battered Honda Civic Si Grows Into a Formidable Type R

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Handling and braking were upgraded with Annex coilovers, a K-Tuned six-piston brake kit and reinforced bushings. Step 4: Installing the Kraftwerk Supercharger The highlight of this build: the Kraftwerk supercharger kit. The kit promised up to 380whp, and we pushed it to over 384whp with a K24 bottom end. The result?