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6. Carmakers turned bigger profits last year, but who was the winner? Most and least profitable car companies including GWM, Toyota and Ferrari revealed - report

7. 2025 Toyota RAV4 takes shape: New version of popular family SUV approaches, so what should you expect from the Mazda CX-5 rival?

8. Honda slashes drive-away pricing of 2024 HR-V range while lopping a little off the top of lower level ZR-V and CR-V grades

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10. "I didn't realise it runs like our assembly plants": Global Chevy boss surprised by the depth of Australian Chevrolet Silverado remanufacturing process

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