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// Aston Martin lifts the lid on Vantage S
Aston Martin CEO, Adrian Hallmark, earlier this year said that the firm needed to “focus its attention on customer retention and giving buyers reason to upgrade their cars”.
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// Court ruling disappoints 38 Australian Mercedes-Benz dealers
A long-running dispute between Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific and a group of 38 of its dealers has concluded with the Australian Federal Court upholding the original decision in favour of the manufacturer.
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// Zeekr to debut Super Hybrid Technologies in its new 9X luxury SUV
Following its debut at Shanghai Motor Show in April, the Zeekr 9X will be the first vehicle in the Zeekr lineup to be equipped with Super Hybrid Technologies.
// Macan leads Porsche’s electrification push as sales shift globally
Porsche’s global deliveries for the first half of 2025 totalled 146,391 vehicles—down 6% year-on-year—but the sports car maker has significantly ramped up its electrification efforts, with nearly a quarter of all deliveries now fully electric.
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// BYD Will Cover The Repair Bill If Its Self-Parking Car Dings Another Vehicle
Tesla owners scream into the void as BYD pledges to pay for any damage its car does while self-parking.
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