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// Alfa Romeo goes electric with the Milano
Alfa Romeo has revealed a new model, called Milano, the first from the brand to be available with a fully electric powertrain and one of the last to be available with a petrol option as the Italian brand heads towards ending petrol-powered production from 2027.
- AutoCar says Here it is: The Alfa Romeo Milano
- Driven says Alfa Romeo reveals first EV
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// Huracan bows out with a special STJ edition
The Huracan V10 super sports car is going out in a blaze of glory, with a limited edition variant known as the Lamborghini Huracan STJ.
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// Industry welcomes bill to remove Easter trading restrictions
A bill to liberalise Easter trading rules impacting the retail sector, including automotive dealerships, has been drawn from Parliament’s ballot.
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// Cheapest, cutest Lexus touches down in New Zealand
The all-new Lexus LBX has arrived in the country, with the Japanese premium marque confirming that first demonstrators have landed across its network of dealershps.
// Investment boost for listings site
Auto Trader to add dealer dashboard to digital platform as new owners bring “invaluable benefits”.
// BYD readying next-gen batteries with 1000km of range
BYD is working on its second-generation ‘Blade’ batteries, which promise big range and lower costs.
// Volvo, Renault join forces on electric vans
Volvo and Renault have officially launched a new company, Flexis SAS, for an all-new generation of electric vans.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Global Plug-In Car Sales Increased 3% In February 2024
The slow growth rate is mainly linked to China.
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- Iconic Morgan Plus Four Undergoes Major Update
- Truckometer reveals a slow March
- Lyttelton Port sees half year decline in vehicle arrivals, profit down
- EVs to dominate Auto China show
- Submissions called on vehicle ban plan
- National won’t support EV FBT exemption bill
- New dealership for BYD
- Penske Automotive Group Makes Australian Move
- Mitsubishi Triton: Our new king of the beasts
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