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// Colonial’s profits tumble
Company’s half-year result down 23.8 per cent but better than predicted towards end of 2024.
- AutoTalk says Colonial records 23.8% drop in half-year profit
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// KGM Musso electric ute revealed
The new KGM electric ute will soon be upon us, and this is what it will look like.
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// Kia PV5 van revealed
Kia has unveiled the exterior design of its new PV5 Passenger and Cargo models.
// The most popular colours for cars right now: are you on trend?
The results are in from BASF Coating’s annual “Automotive Color Report”,
// Cars again fail to meet fuel use figures in real-world testing
Many cars are failing to live up to their WLTP fuel use figures when put to the test in real world scenarios.
// Honda also updates its fuel cell technology
Hot on the heels of Toyota’s announcement on its latest fuel cell technology, Honda reveals its latest update.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Type 00 Prototype Sighting Shows Jaguar Wasn’t Kidding About That Design
The Jaguar Type 00 will look like nothing else on the road when it arrives in 2026, with a super-long hood and unusual proportions.
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- Ultra-limited McLaren MCL38 Artura and 750S celebrate F1 championship win
- Marque launches new SUV
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- Tesla rival once valued at $30bn collapses amid electric car downturn
- 2026 Volvo XC60 updated with new tech and subtle design tweaks
- Rolls-Royce’s new Spectre Black Badge is its most powerful model yet
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