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Street Style: Rolls-Royce captivates at Paris Fashion Week
Rolls-Royce joins Paris Fashion Week to celebrate creativity and personal expression
Spectre and Cullinan conveyed guests to shows and afterparties
Reflects the marque’s connection with fashion through colour, craft and collaboration
“Paris has always fascinated me, ever since I lived there as...
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Hyundai Motorsport WRC Report: Round 6 Rally Italia Sardegna
Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team’s Ott Tänak and Martin Järveoja have taken their third podium of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship season at Rally Italia Sardegna, where the crew finished second overall.
Sunday’s itinerary featured brand-new stages to...
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Sergeant Jim joins NSW Police Force
Suzuki Australia are proud to announce the newest member of Lake Macquarie Police District’s Crime Prevention Unit, Sergeant Jim, a Suzuki Jimny specially outfitted to enhance community engagement and support the protection of vulnerable individuals.
In collaboration with Suzuki Australia,...
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TIGGO 4 Pro awarded CarExpert’s 2025 Affordable Small SUVs crown
Chery Australia is proud to announce the TIGGO 4 Pro is the 2025 CarExpert Choice Award winner of the Affordable Small SUVs category.
One of the most hotly contested segments in the new-car market, the TIGGO 4 Pro manages to...
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Nissan X-TRAIL takes top honours in the 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards
Nissan Australia is celebrating a double achievement in the prestigious 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards, with the Nissan X-TRAIL claiming victory in the Affordable Mid-Size SUV category and the Nissan Patrol earning finalist recognition in the Off-Road SUV category.
The Awards...
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Ferrari Festival bringing speed and style to Sydney Motorsport Park
Ferrari Festival arrives in Sydney on Sat 28 June and Sun 29 June 2025, transforming Sydney Motorsport Park into a two-day celebration of performance, passion, and the unmistakable spirit of the Prancing Horse.
Set against the backdrop of one of...
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Polestar 4 wins the 2025 Mille Miglia Green
Polestar wins the 2025 Mille Miglia Green in Italy with the SUV coupé Polestar 4 and the Italian crew Mirco Magni and Federico Giavardi.
After finishing in second place with the electric performance hybrid GT Polestar 1 in 2019 and...
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Hyundai Motorsport scores fifth consecutive Nürburgring 24 Hours class victory
Hyundai Motorsport’s i30 Sedan N TCR teams have won the TCR Class of the Nürburgring 24 Hours for the fifth consecutive time, adding to Hyundai’s incredibly impressive record in the category and race.
The all-German team of Marc Basseng, Christer...
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A Journey Through the Heart and people of Italy: FIAT and Abarth Celebrate
A Journey Through the Heart and people of Italy: FIAT and Abarth Celebrate the Legacy of the Fiat 600 as 1000 Miglia 2025 Concludes in Brescia
The 43 edition of the 1000 Miglia has officially crossed the finish line in Brescia...
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1000 Miglia 2025: Alfa Romeo scores yet another win
This afternoon, near the Rebuffone Gardens on Viale Venezia in Brescia—the traditional and historic point of departure and arrival of the 1000 Miglia— the 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport, driven by Vesco-Salvinelli, won the 43 edition of the...
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Antonio Filosa Announces New Stellantis Leadership Team on First Day as CEO
Antonio Filosa today takes up the role as Chief Executive Officer of Stellantis N.V. and announces his new Stellantis Leadership Team, effective immediately, drawing on the deep bench of industry expertise from Stellantis’ teams around the world.
“It is my...
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Hot Wheels unveils F1 THE MOVIE die-cast car, bringing the big screen to 1:64 scale
Limited-edition die-cast car to feature authentic details inspired by this summer’s hugely anticipated film and will be available for pre-order on Mattel Creations on 24 June
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. 2025 — Ahead of the global theatrical release of Apple Original Films' F1 The Movie,...
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Stellantis UK partners with The Children’s Literacy Charity
Stellantis UK is partnering with The Children’s Literacy Charity which works to close the literacy gap for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, giving them the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
Recent research shows that the majority (57 per cent) of...
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The 1000 Miglia with Alfa Romeo and Luna Rossa kicks off
Following the traditional sporting and technical checks, the 43rd edition of the 1000 Miglia officially got underway today. This year’s event features over 400 vehicles from 29 countries. Among these rarities the spotlight will shine on the 1956 Alfa Romeo...
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Stellantis UK opens new Parts Distribution Centre in Ellesmere Port
Stellantis UK has officially opened its new Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Ellesmere Port, supplying parts for 10 Stellantis brands across the UK and Ireland.
The opening of the PDC brings the Stellantis UK parts operation under one roof for...
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Drivers call for heavy vehicles and delivery vans to incur pothole levy
With pothole damage to vehicles on the increase, millions of the nation’s drivers believe road repair funding should come from specific groups of vehicles.
Research published today by Kwik Fit, which tracks the annual cost of damage to the nation’s...
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Isuzu announces major partnership with The Game…
Isuzu announces major partnership with The Game Fair and Scottish Game Fair for 2025
Isuzu UK is proud to announce a new partnership with two of the country’s most iconic countryside events, The Game Fair and Scottish Game Fair, for...
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OMODA&JAECOO UK Country Director, Victor Zhang
OMODA&JAECOO UK Country Director, Victor Zhang, to speak at SMMT International Automotive Summit
OMODA&JAECOO UK has been invited to participate in the upcoming 2025 Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) International Automotive Summit (24 June), a flagship event for...
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All-new Farizon SV impresses fleet managers and leasing industry professionals on track
The born-electric Farizon SV large van has impressed more than 100 of the UK’s leading fleet professionals on the gruelling tracks of UTAC Millbrook in Bedfordshire, as the brand continues to disrupt the light commercial vehicle sector.
Featuring alongside other...
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Abbey Road Studios Mode makes global debut in Volvo EX90
Volvo Cars has launched Abbey Road Studios Mode, a sound technology designed to capture the essence of the iconic recording studio’s unique environment.
Following the announcement of the mode last year, it is now debuting in all Volvo EX90 cars...
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The new Enyaq RS Race
The new Enyaq RS Race: A motorsport concept with sustainable ideas for production models
Škoda Motorsport is showcasing the latest version of its recently presented all-electric racing car concept: the new Enyaq RS Race. Rooted in the Czech brand’s racing...
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Honda unveils new ‘last mile’ business solution
Honda unveils new ‘last mile’ business solution: Fastport, a fleet-as-a-service company, offering the Fastport eQuad prototype
Honda has announced the establishment of Fastport, a new B2B business dedicated to transforming the last-mile delivery industry with innovative micromobility solutions.
Fastport will make...
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Return of UK’s most-built electric car
Return of UK's most-built electric car: Nissan LEAF unveiled as Sunderland plant powers up for the electric era
Nissan today unveils its all-new LEAF electric car that’s set to roll off the production line in Sunderland - the UK’s biggest...
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Tesla Drives on Autopilot in the Heart of Rome, Italy
Tesla is currently testing its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature in Europe, in anticipation of the upcoming customer launch.
A few weeks after showcasing the system’s capabilities on one of Europe’s most challenging real-road scenarios: the Arc de Triomphe roundabout in...
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OPEC urges caution amid Mideast tensions
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Friday criticized remarks by the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), saying his statements risked stoking unnecessary fears in an already volatile oil market.
"There are currently no developments in...
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Mazda CX-5 UK sales pass 100,000 units
A key chapter in Mazda’s success story, the Mazda CX-5 has been a global sales hit with production of over 4.5million units to date. It’s been just as popular in the UK and this spring the 100,000th Mazda CX-5 was...
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Amel Boubaaya joins Renault Group as VP Communications of the Alpine brand
Renault Group has the pleasure to announce that Amel Boubaaya, currently head of Communications EMEA at Bentley Motors, will join the Alpine brand starting July 1, 2025. She will succeed David Gendry who left the company in 2024 and...
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Renault Symbioz and Captur updated with new powertrains
Renault Symbioz and Captur updated with new powertrains for 2026 model year
The Renault range of SUVs has received a series of updates for the 2026 model year, including a more powerful full hybrid E-Tech 160 powertrain for Captur and...
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Volvo Cars signs recycled steel deal with SSAB
Volvo Cars has signed a new agreement with Swedish steel firm SSAB for the supply of high-quality, recycled and near zero-emissions steel starting from 2025. Volvo Cars is the first car maker to sign a supply agreement for recycled,...
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Volvo Trucks and celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson
Volvo Trucks and celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson team up to cut emissions from food transport
Volvo Trucks has teamed up with globally celebrated chef Marcus Samuelsson for a new campaign. The challenge? Prepare a gourmet meal with ingredients that have...
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Brent crude falls below $66 on China data, OPEC+ output plans
Oil prices declined as weaker exports and lower crude imports from China, combined with OPEC+ plans to raise output, reignited concerns about a potential supply glut.
International benchmark Brent crude decreased by around 0.6%, trading at $65.95 per barrel at...
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Déjà vu in Sardinia as Ogier and Tänak set up Sunday shootout
Sébastien Ogier retained his grip on Rally Italia Sardegna with one eye on redemption as the searing Mediterranean event continued to dish out punishment on Saturday.
Twelve months ago, Ogier saw a near-certain victory here ripped away by a final-stage...
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Stellantis Financial Services Italia securitise auto loans for € 1,000,000,000
Stellantis Financial Services Italia S.p.A. (“Stellantis FS”) successfully executed the public securitisation over a portfolio of auto loan contracts originated in Italy for the financing of new and used vehicles with initial amount of € 1,000,000,000.
Stellantis FS is the...
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Toyota’s liquid hydrogen powered car completes first endurance race
NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor finished a 24-hour endurance race using a car powered by an engine fueled by liquid hydrogen, achieving this breakthrough last weekend after falling short in two previous years.
The automaker, which held the event from...
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Toyota Industries accepts buyout bid by group companies
TOKYO - Toyota Industries, a key parts supplier to Toyota Motor, has accepted a takeover bid by companies in the group that are set to pay 3.7 trillion yen ($26bn) to take the company private.
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda...
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Brazil sues China’s BYD over allegations of slave-like labor conditions
SAO PAULO -- Brazilian prosecutors said Tuesday they are suing Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD and two of its contractors over allegations of using workers in slavelike labor conditions and engaging in international human trafficking.
The labor prosecutors' office in...
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Chinese electric truck maker Windrose rolls into US through Trump fog
NEW YORK -- With U.S. President Donald Trump saying his tariffs on China and other
countries will help rebuild manufacturing in America, an electric vehicle startup with
roots in China is ready to join the effort.
Windrose Technology is currently refurbishing an...
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Isuzu D-Max wins ‘Best Workhorse Pickup’ for 13th year in a row at 2025
Lucky for some: Isuzu D-Max wins ‘Best Workhorse Pickup’ for 13th year in a row at 2025 Trade Van Driver Awards
Isuzu D-Max wins ‘Best Workhorse Pickup’ for the 13th consecutive year at the 2025 Trade Van Driver Awards, maintaining...
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A historic gathering of Alpine in Dieppe to celebrate the 70th anniversary
To mark its 70th anniversary, Alpine welcomed 150,000 enthusiasts to Dieppe for an exceptional weekend of celebrations. More than 1,700 Alpine, from yesteryear and today, gathered on the lawns along Dieppe's seafront.
Alpine unveiled to the public its all-new A390 sport...
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750S Le Mans special edition celebrates 30th anniversary of McLaren
750S Le Mans special edition celebrates 30th anniversary of McLaren’s iconic debut victory with MSO High Downforce Kit (HDK) enhancements
McLaren Automotive celebrates the 30th anniversary of its winning debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – completing a unique...
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The new BMW M2 CS
Capturing the essence of sheer driving pleasure, the new BMW M2 CS sets another benchmark in the compact high-performance sports car segment. Arriving as the latest special edition model from BMW M GmbH, it fuses thrilling performance, superior driving...
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Renault 4 E-Tech electric to start from only £26,995 OTR
The Renault 4 E-Tech electric, a modern reinvention that retains all the practicality and versatility of the iconic original, will be priced from £26,995 OTR when order books open in July.
Available in three trim levels from launch – evolution,...
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Brand new Dacia retailer opens in the Home Counties
Dacia is celebrating the opening of a brand-new retailer in Letchworth, conveniently located just minutes from the A1 in Hertfordshire.
On a spacious site, covering 1.5 acres, the state-of-the-art, purpose-built premises includes a large showroom that can display up to...
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Volvo Cars and Google expand partnership with Gemini
Volvo Cars and Google expand partnership with Gemini integration and accelerated automotive innovation
Volvo Cars today announced an expanded partnership with Google™, to more rapidly deliver the latest Android Automotive OS innovations to customers that own Volvo models with Google built-in. This includes Google Gemini™,...
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Balenciaga | Automobili Lamborghini collaboration launch
Launching on May 21, 2025, the Balenciaga | Automobili Lamborghini collaboration—first unveiled as part of the Fall 25 collection—celebrates a shared commitment to cutting-edge innovation, blending automotive aesthetics with the House’s codes.
Founded by Spanish-born couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917...
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Oil prices rise amid signs of progress in US-China trade talks
Oil prices are climbing, buoyed by reports of significant progress in trade negotiations between the US and China aimed at easing long standing tariff and economic tensions.
International benchmark Brent crude increased by around 1.34%, trading at $64.61 per barrel...
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Volvo Trucks takes aerodynamics one step further – inspired by the aerospace industry
Volvo Trucks introduces new aerodynamic improvements by applying a proven concept from the aerospace industry to its heavy-duty trucks. Discrete but impactful modifications to the truck cab will reduce drag, fuel consumption and CO2 significantly.
Volvo recently won the 2025 Green...
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Toyota braces for 35% prot fall this year, says outlook murky
TOKYO -- Toyota Motor forecasts a net profit of 3.1 trillion yen ($21.5 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 2026, down 34.9% from the year before, the automaker said on Thursday, as steep tariffs imposed by U.S. President...
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LG Energy acquires GM’s Michigan EV battery plant for $2bn
NEW YORK -- LG Energy Solution has fully acquired General Motor's stake in a cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, the South Korean battery maker announced Thursday.
The 3 trillion won ($2.1 billion) acquisition of Ultium Cells Lansing facility was...
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The Norman Foster Foundation and Porsche present an architectural installation
‘Gateway to Venice's Waterway’ is the name of the first result of the creative collaboration between the Norman Foster Foundation and Porsche. Architects from the Foundation and designers from the sports car manufacturer have worked together on the future...
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Offroad Heyecanı Baja Attalos ile Kepez’de
Burhan Turan 2025 Türkiye Baja Şampiyonası'nın üçüncü ayağı olan Baja Attalos, Antalya Offroad ve Otomobil Sporları Kulübü tarafından 31...