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// Take Charge EV Expo confirmed for Christchurch in November
The Take Charge Expo will once run in Christchurch this year, at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November 2025.
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// Škoda reimagines 110 R coupé for the electric era
Škoda is celebrating 130 years of innovation by reimagining one of its classics, the 110 R coupé, for the electric age.
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// Dacia’s Hipster EV redefines ‘Less is More’
Dacia has unveiled a new concept that goes against the grain of modern car design. Called the Hipster, this tiny electric runabout aims to strip motoring back to its bare essentials; compact, efficient, and affordable.
// UK car finance compensation scheme details due Tuesday
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will announce details of a compensation scheme for car finance scandal victims on Tuesday, with New Zealand’s Financial Services Federation monitoring developments for potential local implications.
// Appointment adds ‘industry expertise’
Alistair Scott ends 13-year association with Jaguar Land Rover to drive bank’s motor finance business.
// Dodge to revive the V8 muscle car?
The Dodge V8 muscle car could be making a comeback. According to a new report from Bloomberg, parent company Stellantis is preparing to pour US$10 billion into its US manufacturing operations, with part of the investment potentially funding the development of a new V8-powered muscle car.
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// In a first, renewables generate more power than coal globally
Solar and wind power aren’t just keeping up with global electricity demand anymore – they’re pulling ahead. According to a new analysis from energy think tank Ember, solar and wind combined outpaced global electricity demand growth in the first half of 2025.
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- Vittori Turbio blends AI design, V12 power and Italian flair
- Rolls-Royce creates one-off Spectre tribute to beloved dog
- Toyota launches Woven City mobility lab in Japan
- Nissan trials autonomous mobility service in Japan
- Lamborghini teases future designs with Manifesto concept
- It’s old, but the Toyota RAV4 is still a firm Kiwi favourite
- GWM reveals sharp pricing for Tank 500 PHEV
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