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// Aston Martin has built a V12-powered, manual muscle car
Aston Martin hasn’t quite been able to let go of its V12 engine configuration.
- AutoCar says Aston Martin Valour is a V12-powered brute with a manual gearbox
- Driven says Aston Martin Valour unleashed with V12, 6-speed manual
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// Portage Cars axes social media video following complaint
A complaint around “sexual innuendo” and an “unsubstantiated financial claim” on Portage Cars’ social media platforms has been upheld in part by the Advertising Standards Authority.
// Toyota Yaris recalled due to collapsing front suspension
The Toyota Yaris has been recalled in New Zealand due to the possibility of its front suspension collapsing and resulting in a loss of control.
// VIA issues fuel label display reminder
The new fuel labelling requirements took effect on July 1, 2023, the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) reminding dealers the 14 days’ grace
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// This 1 GW solar + salt + shrimp farm is a 3-in-1 power station
A huge solar power station in China is generating clean energy, producing salt from sunlight, and serving as a shrimp-breeding site.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// First images of Hyundai’s first performance EV emerge online
Hyundai’s much hyped first fully electric model to achieve its ‘N’ performance seal of approval – the Ioniq 5 N – is around 12 hours away from making its international debut at the Goodwood Festival of speed.
// Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric truck due here
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Australia will soon begin a local validation program for the eEconic
// Big workload for VIA staff
“Reduction in human-resource hours isn’t the preferred modus operandi for the future,” says Frank Willett.
// Electric car company addresses mystery ‘window fogging’ issue
Instances of BYD Atto 3 cars suddenly fogging up with condensation while being driven, sometimes in alarming circumstances,
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- Get up close with the Porsche 911 GT3 RS in Auckland
- EV-related webinars from IDTechEx
- Here’s every car debuting at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed
- Mitsubishi: Everything is new on the 2024 Triton ute
- Caterham to debut EVs at Goodwood Festival of Speed
- VIA acting chairperson reminds members of forthcoming AGM on July 20
- Dealership eyes redevelopment
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