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// Porsche 911 GTS goes lightweight hybrid for better performance
The 911 has entered new territory. No, it hasn’t gone fully electric, though it has added a motor.
- Driven says Porsche 911 T-Hybrid: fewer turbos, more electricity
- Stuff Motoring says Porsche’s 911 has finally embraced hybrid power
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// 2025 BMW M3 facelift receives power boost, all-digital dash
BMW has taken the wraps off the latest iterations of its revered M3 lineup, introducing the new M3 Sedan and M3 Touring.
- AutoTalk says BMW M3 sedan and M3 touring due Q4
- Driven says 2025 BMW 3 Series gets power and tech upgrades
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// Subaru, Toyota and Mazda aren’t done with engines yet
Subaru, Toyota and Mazda are teaming up to develop new engines tailored to electrification.
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// What all EV drivers need to do before Friday
From the 1st of April electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) became subject to Road User Charges (RUCs), with owners being given a two month grace period to buy their first RUC licence before enforcement of the scheme began.
- AutoFile says Penalty warning over RUC
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// Tower reports $36m half-year profit
Tower Limited has reported an underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) of NZ$36.6 million for the half-year ending March 31, 2024,
- AutoFile says Insurer clocks $36m profit
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// A new home for MG in Hawkes Bay
It’s a fresh start for MG in Hawkes Bay. Bayswater Vehicles Motor Group is partnering with MG New Zealand to represent the growing vehicle brand in Napier and Hastings.
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// Audi celebrates 25 years of RS 4 with limited edition
It’s been 25 years since Audi first debuted the Audi RS4 (B5) technically the first RS model to come from quattro GmbH (now Audi Sport GmbH) the precursor being the Audi RS2 and S6 Plus.
// BYD reveals ‘Fifth-Generation DM Technology’ revolutionising PHEVs
BYD’s Fifth-Generation DM Technology has 46.06% thermal efficiency, 2.9L/100km low fuel consumption, and a remarkable 2100km range.
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// Here’s how wireless charging could cut costs for commercial EVs
Two recent wireless charging pilot programs show the potential for the technology’s use with commercial EV fleets.
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