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// New Ford Escape PHEV here

Ford dealers throughout New Zealand are now getting the new Ford Escape, billed as Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with upgraded towing capability (up to 2100kg).

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// New car sales slide

Top five models unchanged last month with Mitsubishi vehicles taking out two of those spots.

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// Tyrewise turning rubber into resources

New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme is now fully operational for free collections with Environment Minister Penny Simmonds officially launching the initiative on Sunday.

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// Car Craft Group sets up shop in New Zealand

An independent cooperative of collision repair companies, Car Craft Group Australasia, has formed Car Craft New Zealand.

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// Often overlooked Euro hatchback scores a rare win

Often when news breaks about a hatchback in New Zealand, it’s bad, with the usual story of SUVs muscling hatchbacks out of the market almost writing itself at this point.

// BYD Seal 06 GT launched

The BYD Seal 06 GT has been unveiled at the Chengdu Motor Show in China.

// Nissan Leaf at new price and Ariya NZ launch delay continues

Nissan New Zealand says it continues to withhold the launch of its Ariya EV here “due to the volatility” in the New Zealand EV market.

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A Toyota-funded research project found a charging practice that extends battery lifespan by up to 70%.

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