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// Bugatti Tourbillon debuts as $6.6m, 1324kW hybrid hypercar
Bugatti has once again shaken the industry status quo by unleashing the Tourbillon, a wild new hybrid hypercar designed to usher in a clean new era of performance and luxury.
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// The last ever combustion Jaguar sports car is here
After eleven years, the mighty Jaguar F-Type is bowing out. It’s the final combustion sports car to come from the iconic British brand, as it moves towards an all-electric future.
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// Cyber attacks shut down 50% of USA dealerships
Cyber attackers have wreaked havoc twice this week on DMS supplier CDK Global, shutting down 50% of the dealerships in the United States.
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// Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback Confirmed and RS Variant Teased
Audi insiders say that the RS Q6 e-tron heavy hitter electric SUV will be revealed next year.
// Industry must nurture more senior female leaders says TNZ chief exec
Toyota New Zealand chief executive Neeraj Lala says his company is approaching a 50:50 gender split at lower management levels, but more work is needed at senior leadership levels.
// China protests move to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
China’s Commerce Ministry on Thursday accused the European Union of making unreasonable demands in its investigation into imports of Chinese electric vehicles before announcing it was raising tariffs by as much as 38%.
// Great Wall ute in line for more grunt
A fringe player in the all-important double-cab ute space appears set to get a more powerful engine, helping it close the gap to the all-dominating Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX hybrids recalled, stop-sale issued
Toyota has recalled the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX while also issuing a stop-sale due to an issue with an airbag.
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