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// Ford reveals plug-in Ranger
Blue oval hails “best-of-both-worlds solution” as new model pairs an electric motor with its EcoBoost turbo petrol engine.
- Driven says A Ford Ranger EV that can still go off-road and tow 3.5 tonnes? Confirmed for the Kiwi market
- Stuff Motoring says Why did Ford choose hybrid over electric for its new plug-in Ranger?
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// New Volkswagen Tiguan revealed with plug-in hybrid drivetrain
Volkswagen has revealed its third-generation Tiguan, with the new model looking to become just as big of a hit with buyers as its predecessors.
- Driven says All-new Tiguan: Volkswagen brings back buttons in the cabin (well, one button)
- Stuff Motoring says Volkswagen’s most popular SUV gets new looks, plug-in power
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// More than $200m in motor claims settled
Insurers have paid out around $3.5 billion in general insurance, including motor vehicle claims, related to recent severe weather events, according to latest estimates.
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// New Skoda Superb and Kodiaq torture tested ahead of unveiling
Skoda has officially wrapped up torture testing of its next-generation Superb and Kodiaq ahead of their respective unveilings in the next few weeks.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Tesla produces five millionth EV
Tesla has announced on X (formerly Twitter) that it has this week produced its five millionth vehicle.
// Celebrating excellence in finance
Avanti Finance employee impresses judges and takes out rising star award at glitzy ceremony.
// A Treemendous mission
Auckland school children are planting trees to boost the tree weta population with help from the Mazda Foundation.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// 45% Of New Cars In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars!
In the Netherlands, 45% of new car sales were plugin car sales in August. Furthermore, 33% were full electrics.
// In a ‘bone-headed’ move, the UK to roll back gas car phase-out and other net zero policies
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering weakening the UK’s commitments to net zero in a bombshell policy shift.
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- Volvo will kill off its diesel engines for good in 2024
- Petrol prices expected to reach $3.50 per litre by Christmas
- Petrol prices expected to reach $3.50 per litre by Christmas
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