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// Testarossa returns as the most potent Ferrari yet
Ferrari has reprised a boyhood poster favourite with the new 849 Testarossa. The ‘Redhead’ (literal meaning) replaces the SF90 Stradale and with 772kW (1035bhp) is Ferrari’s most powerful series-production model.
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// Polestar 5 grand tourer revealed: watch out Porsche Taycan?
Polestar has officially unveiled the Polestar 5, a four-door performance grand tourer. It will be offered in two variants, a Dual Motor and the Performance model.
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// AA and Vero join forces
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// Hyundai unveils Concept THREE compact EV at IAA Mobility
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// How did Toyota become the king of hybrids?
The local arm of Japanese giant Toyota issued a jubilant press release earlier this week, celebrating a unique milestone.
// Dealer sentenced over CCD fraud
Businessman attempted to pocket more than $400k in rebates for scores of Nissan Leafs. The former owner of a used-car sales business has been sentenced to home detention for attempting a $400,000 scam targeting the clean car discount (CCD) scheme.
// New freight emissions framework launched
A new framework for a national system to cut freight emissions has been unveiled at the Climate Change and Business Conference.
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// The first onshore wave power pilot station in the US opens today in LA
Eco Wave Power held a grand opening for the first onshore wave power station in the US today, at the Port of Los Angeles. The station is just a pilot so far, but Eco Wave Power has big aspirations.
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