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// Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is ‘doubling down’ on the V8 (it’s partly thanks to EVs)
If you freaked out a bit when Ford took the Mustang name electric with the Mach-E a few years back, don’t fret: the company is still totally committed to a traditional two-door with V8 petrol power.
- Stuff Motoring says Coveted Ford Mustang Dark Horse already sold out in NZ
- Stuff Motoring says Ford’s EVs helping keep the Mustang V8 alive
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// Turners acquires 50% stake in My Auto Shop
Turners Automotive Group has acquired 50% of My Auto Shop, adding after-sales vehicle repairs and servicing to its many automotive-related businesses.
- AutoFile says Turners invests in repair platform
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// Car loan demand tumbles
Credit bureau blames continued decline in new car sales for sector’s latest drop.
- AutoTalk says Demand for automotive lending continues to slump
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// Marque growing Kiwi network
New ute and nine extra dealerships on the way for JAC Motors NZ as brand hails milestone for company.
- AutoCar says JAC T9 double cab ute coming to NZ
- Driven says JAC T9 ute set to hit New Zealand roads
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// An Indian-built JLR Model is On The Cards
The vehicle whose exact shape and size remain nebulous – JLR says it doesn’t comment on future product – will use a new Tata Motors platform.
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// Cupra Terramar: bold new SUV set to rival VW Tiguan
Cupra has unveiled its latest addition to the SUV market – the Cupra Terramar – an aggressively styled compact SUV that is ready to shake up Europe’s C-SUV segment.
// Lodestone Energy breaks ground at fourth North Island solar farm
Lodestone Energy has started construction on its fourth North Island utility-scale solar farm near Whitianga in the Coromandel.
// Nicholls leaving RPM Automotive for a new direction
Australian aftermarket specialist RPM Automotive Group has confirmed that Guy Nicholls will be stepping down as executive director and chief executive.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// These Solar-Powered Streetlights Could Solve Urban EV Charging
Beam Global launched a curbside EV charger with solar panels, a wind turbine and integrated energy storage.
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