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// Last Ram 1500 V8 roars off the production line
The final Ram 1500 pick-up powered by the Hemi V8 has roared off the Australian production line ahead of a turbocharged six-cylinder petrol unit arriving next year.
- AutoCar says Ram drops V8 power for the 1500 – is this the end?
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// Rugged Off-Roader Wins Polestar’s Design Competition
Polestar has announced the winner of its 2024 Design Contest. This year’s competition, held in collaboration with Hot Wheels, invited contestants to submit designs inspired by its 1:64 scale and Polestar’s design language.
- Driven says First-ever Hot Wheels Polestar will be on tiny shelves in 2025
- EVs and Beyond says ‘Polestar TRX’ wins Hot Wheels 2024 design contest
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// Kia Backs Hurricanes For Two More Years
Kia has reaffirmed its commitment to the Super Rugby Pacific franchise, announcing a contract extension for two more seasons.
- EVs and Beyond says Kia on Hurricanes away jersey again
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// Is Jaecoo’s J7 PHEV is Coming Here?
Jaecoo has announced it is releasing the J7 with a PHEV powertrain in Australia first thing in 2025.
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// 508kW Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV revealed ahead of 2025 launch
Xiaomi has revealed the production version of its second vehicle, the YU7 SUV, as the company applied for its sales licence in China.
// Assurant Vehicle Care launch concludes Protecta rebrand
Fortune 500 company Assurant (NYSE: AIZ) says it has completed the rebrand of Protecta Insurance.
// Vehicle loan demand falls
Consumer activity slows as automotive business defaults and liquidations increase.
// Toyota’s updated GR models here soon
A trio of Toyota’s updated GR sports models will be here early in the New Year.
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