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// New MGS5 EV teased as more premium ZS EV successor
MG has lifted the veil – partially – on its latest electric SUV, the MGS5 EV.
- AutoCar says MG S5 will be the ZS EV successor
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// GWD Toyota’s record-breaking Hilux muster at Real Country Farm
Sunday, March 2, 2025, saw 1440 Toyota Hilux mustering at Real Country Farm, south of Lake Wakatipu, to better an unofficial world record for a gathering of 495 Toyota Hilux vehicles, set in South Africa in 2010.
- AutoCar says Herding hundreds of Hiluxes
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// Demand for car loans falls
Centrix boss warns economic climate remains challenging for many households and businesses.
- AutoTalk says Auto loan demand down 5.6% y/y in January quarter
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// ABB survey predicts EV production growth
Automotive manufacturing leaders mostly predict EV production growth this year.
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// MTF joins forces with Cadillac
Finance firm announces collaboration with General Motors’ flagship luxury EV brand.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Kia Carnival refresh adds style and comfort
The Kia Carnival people mover has just undergone a mid-life refresh. It sports a new look, inside and out, additional technology and a fresh hybrid powertrain option.
// BYD Lease launched by BYD UK and Arval UK
BYD’s Dolphin, Atto 3, Seal, Seal U DM and Sealion 7 are available via BYD Lease in the United Kingdom (UK).
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Solid-state batteries aren’t likely for Hyundai or Kia before 2030
Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are pooling efforts to develop solid-state batteries in-house, but they’re not as optimistic on the timeline as Nissan, Honda, and Toyota.
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- GM’s Wuling Mini EV four-door launched
- BYD aims to raise NZ$9.3 billion
- EVs at Sydney’s ‘Everything Electric Australia’
- BYD NZ adds to its Car of the Year trophy cabinet
- Is Ford proposing a four-door Mustang saloon?
- EC plans to make EU carmakers more competitive
- Tesla sales plummet in Europe as Musk’s antics take their toll
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