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// Pint-sized Lexus LBX teased ahead of reveal
Honey I shrunk the Lexus! The Japanese luxury carmaker is gearing up to reveal the pint-sized LBX next month, a compact SUV that is reportedly based on the Toyota Yaris and Yaris Cross platform.
- AutoTalk says Lexus teases LB
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// ‘Fabulous’ event kickstarts action
Members of the industry show their support as Women in Automotive holds its official launch.
- AutoFile says Call to back industry pledge
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// Turners posts $32.6m full year profit
Turners Automotive Group has lifted net profit after tax 4% to $32.6 million
- AutoFile says Turners hails record earnings
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// No current recall for Mitsubishi Outlander SUV – MMNZ
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand spokesperson says no recall is in place here currently and it will advise if that changes.
- Stuff Motoring says Best-selling SUV recalled over reversing issue
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// NZME launches Driven Car Guide
NZME’s motoring publication Driven is being relaunched as Driven Car Guide to “meet the changing needs of Kiwi car buyers”, the company says. It involves an entirely redesigned platform providing a library of reviews, advice and expert insights to help Kiwi car buyers.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla (TSLA) shareholders show overwhelming support for Elon Musk despite controversies
Tesla (TSLA) shareholders are showing overwhelming support for Elon Musk in a reelection vote despite the recent controversies after buying Twitter.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// BMW may produce the Touring Coupe after all
Reports have surfaced that BMW may produce its recently-revealed Concept Touring Coupe in limited numbers after all.
// Charging at service stations
Company says $120m in funding to increase electric-car chargers will expand critical infrastructure.
// Video: AndroidAuto for BYD Atto 3
AndroidAuto support has landed for the BYD Atto 3. We check out one of the first over-the-air (OTA) updates for it.
// Lidar key to unlocking AV future – IDTechEx
As autonomous vehicles (AVs) become increasingly attractive, lidar is playing a crucial role in their development.
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- Tesla Model Y likely to be global top-seller for 2023
- Toyota’s top scientist says world lacks resources for mass EV transition
- Japan’s Toyota discloses improper crash tests at Daihatsu subsidiary
- Subaru might inject the Forester with Toyota’s hybrid tech
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