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// Mahindra reveals next-gen ute, and it’s coming our way
Mahindra continues to be on a tear. Overnight the Indian carmaker unveiled its Thar.e, an electric version of its cult hero off-roader.
- AutoCar says Mahindra dual cab ute concept previews NZ’s next Ranger rival
- AutoTalk says Mahindra shows global ute offering
- Driven says Mahindra reveals global ute to take on Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux
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// Could electric Indian off roader be headed for NZ?
Indian auto manufacturer Mahindra has shown a rugged off-road vehicle with an all-electric drivetrain – and it could have a future in New Zealand.
- Stuff Motoring says Indian 4×4 icon heading to New Zealand showrooms?
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// Ford Ranger: tactical FG-P ute can run on jet fuel, crawl on EV power
The Ford Ranger is a ute unlike any other. And we’re not just talking about the standard model you see plying local roads everywhere you look – no, we’re referring to the newly available FG-P tactical ute.
// Waka Kotahi wants to charge third parties for stolen vehicle checks
Waka Kotahi recently announced that it will change the fee structure for third-party services accessing its Motor Vehicle Register in October which means stolen vehicle checks, which are currently free, will soon cost 19c per query.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// JI YUE — New Purple EV Brand
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Fan favourite 7-seater SUV culled from NZ market
As two new SUV nameplates arrive at our shores from Japanese carmaker Mazda, one has been confirmed as departing at the end of 2023.
// ‘Retirement party’ planned for NZ’s first EV fast charging station
New Zealand’s first EV fast charging station at Alexander Street in Whangarei – known as EV Mecca by some earlier EV adopters – will be officially “retired” after eight years on Saturday September 26, 10.30am.
// Autosports Group to announce FY23 result on August 23
ASG owns Auckland City BMW, Mini Garage Auckland, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Auckland, East Auckland BMW, and East Auckland Mini Garage in addition to dealerships in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
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- Cybertruck with trailer seen in NZ
- VinFast debuts on Nasdaq
- Five dealers support SG Fleet UK’s biggest client handover yet
- EVs help Kiwis ‘feel calm’
- MG4 XPower set to arrive in NZ later this year
- Lamborghini to unveil its first electric concept car this week
- Waka Kotahi NZTA’s new plan might be to make roads from recycled plastic
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