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// New VW Golf R wagon out to prove you don’t need an SUV
The idea of ‘the ultimate family car’ has kicked around the car enthusiast space for decades, often shifting with the times.
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// Kia offers powertrain details on the new Sportage
Kia has revealed more information on the upcoming Sportage, including details on the powertrains.
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// This is it: BMW’s new 2 series coupe breaks cover
After the photo leak earlier this week, BMW has formally unveiled its new 2 Series coupe, in both its base form and in the flagship M240i xDrive grade.
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// Lotus Emira revealed as a mini Evija with AMG power
Back in 2017, Chinese company Geely bought Lotus for around $65 million, which isn’t a lot for a car company, but the British brand was far from the success that it once was.
- AutoCar says Lotus reveals the Emira, its last ever internal combustion car
- Stuff Motoring says The all-new Lotus Emira is an ICE swansong
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// Government extends RUC exemption for EVs
The Government has announced that it will extend the road user charges (RUC) exemption for electric vehicles to 31 March 2024, saving drivers around $800 per year.
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// 320km/h Ford Mustang pays tribute to Kiwi Le Mans icons
What seems like such an unlikely story now must’ve been totally absurd at the time. Ford’s push to topple Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1960s was beyond comprehension.
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// Get adventurous with style
GWM Haval – a specialist marque in crossovers and SUVs – has launched its third generation H6. PLUS – gallery
// James Shaw wants five principles in emissions reduction plan
Climate Change minister James Shaw has outlined five main principles to business, unions, Maori, and environmental organisations he wants to see guiding decisions
// Plug-in hybrid sales slide ahead of rebates
Pure electric cars on the rise but petrol-power still accounts for more than half of the new-vehicle market.
// No wing, no worries: Peugeot reveals 9×8 Le Mans Hypercar
Peugeot has a surprisingly rich motorsport history, full of World Rally Championship, Dakar, and Le Mans history. And it’s the latter that the French marque is gearing up to revisit.
// Ineos shows off utilitarian Grenadier interior
The Ineos Grenadier is inching closer to a full production release, with new images coming of the interior. Spoiler: it looks awesome.
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- Toyota gives official thumbs up to electric Land Cruiser ute
- Tesla delivers 201,250 EVs in Q2
- Robust recovery to keep rolling on
- EVs hit 85% in Norway in June
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