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// MotorSport NZ elects new president
MotorSport New Zealand has announced the official election of Deborah Day as the organisation’s new president.
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// BYD Shark PHEV ute lands in New Zealand: first local pictures
A local in the know has shared these images of the first BYD Shark to land in Auckland, New Zealand with DRIVEN Car Guide, ahead of the model’s launch at Fieldays, Mystery Creek (June 12-15).
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// Lancia gets its mojo back with the Ypslion HF and Rally 4 HF
Stellantis, one of the largest car manufacturers has many brands under its umbrella but for what seems like a very long time Lancia has been the unloved stepchild in the group
// Get to grips with carbon footprint
Industry association webinar to provide insights on how companies can manage their impact on the environment.
// Carmakers flag difficult year on costs, muted EV demand
Automakers across Europe and Asia are warning of a challenging year as rising costs and waning demand for electric vehicles weigh on profits.
// MG EVs with solid-state batteries could arrive in 2026
Chinese automotive giant SAIC Motor (better known as the company behind MG) is gearing up for mass production of cutting-edge solid-state batteries by 2026.
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// Geely Becomes A Top 10 Automaker Globally
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, which also includes Volvo Cars, has become the 10th best selling automaker in the world.
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