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// Can this plug-in hybrid station wagon upstage the SUV onslaught?
In a sea of new compact and mid-size SUV news, it’s always a bit of a delight to my car enthusiast tendencies when a station wagon gets confirmed for our market.
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// Kim Dotcom’s rare Mercedes-Benz heads to auction
A rare Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG, once owned by controversial tech figure Kim Dotcom, is expected to draw strong interest when it goes under the hammer at Webb’s Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia auction next month.
- AutoFile says Rare coupe hits auction
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BEST OF THE REST
// BYD confirms Sealion 5 for New Zealand
BYD has officially launched another model in the Sealion SUV range, with BYD New Zealand confirming it will be coming to New Zealand as well.
IN OTHER NEWS
// More details revealed about MG ZS EV successor. But is it for us?
MG has shown off its all-new MGS5 EV in full, revealing that it will go on sale in the UK next month and in Q2 in other European markets.
// Intelematics to bring crash alert tech to NZ
Australian mobility and traffic tech firm Intelematics is expanding into New Zealand, rolling out advanced connected vehicle services designed to help automakers boost safety standards.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Xiaomi SU7’s 5-Star Crash Rating: This Is China’s Safest Car
The Chinese tech giant’s sedan receives the highest score of 2024 in C-NCAP crash tests. Credit body and technology for the honors.
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- Aston Martin unveils the Vanquish Volante
- BYD NZ dealers bring home five trophies from APAC conference
- GWM NZ adds a turbo diesel option to the Tank 300 line-up
- Hyundai Insteroid teased as brand’s wildest EV concept yet
- Next-gen Toyota engines to use Gazoo Racing technology
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