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// MG Motor boosts ZS range with arrival of turbocharged Vibe model
MG Motor New Zealand has announced pricing for the ZS Vibe Turbo, which now represents the entry-point to the range.
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// New traffic charges risk backfiring without alternatives, expert warns
University of Auckland lecturer in environmental science Dr Hyesop Shin. Photo: Rose Davis. Traffic congestion charges could fail to cut
- DrivenCarGuide says Auckland congestion charging: why it might not work, according to an expert
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// AutoGrab raises $80m for UK expansion with Movac co-leading funding
Australian automotive data intelligence platform AutoGrab has completed an $80 million ($88 million NZD) Series B capital raise,
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// EVs Just Outsold Gas Cars In Europe For The First Time
Europe hit a historic milestone as EV sales surpassed gas cars for the first time, despite geopolitical headwinds.
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