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// NZ pricing confirmed for the rugged INEOS Grenadier off-roader
Those looking to buy a hardcore off-road SUV have just been given another option in the form of the rugged INEOS Grenadier, which is set to arrive in the fourth quarter of 2022.
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// Fiat 500 Abarth hot hatch gets local update and slashed price
It may be a bit long in the tooth, but there’s little doubt that the Fiat 500 Abarth is still…
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// Non-bank lending on the rise
New data shows non-bank lenders are financing almost half of personal consumer lending in New Zealand.
- AutoTalk says Use reliable data when making loans lenders told
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// Ford EV mega campus and battery plants planned
Ford intends producing electric zero-emission vehicles at scale through a planned US$11.4 billion (NZ$16.37b) “Blue Oval City” auto production complex in Tennessee and twin battery plants in Kentucky with production starting in 2025.
- AutoCar says Ford reveals plans for US$11.4b electric vehicle facilities
- Stuff Motoring says Ford building $16.4 billion electric truck, battery plants
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// Watch: Stock Rivian R1T tackles Moab’s ‘Hell’s Gate’ with ease
Moab is one of America’s most popular off-roading spots, and the Hell’s Gate climb within it has become somewhat of a benchmark to demonstrate both driver and vehicle ability.
// Rent relief welcomed
Industry organisation says “mechanism is a good first step to easing some of the burden of rent and other fixed costs”.
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// Special McLaren 720S revealed to celebrate Ricciardo’s Monza win
McLaren has paid tribute to Daniel Ricciardo’s breakthrough victory in the Italian Grand Prix with a limited-edition supercar set to be sold in Australia.
// Catering for zero and low emission vehicles
New Zealand’s national transport fleet is a major polluter than needs to lower its emissions profile as the country seeks to reduce its emissions, Infrastructure New Zealand says.
// Growth for federation
Membership of Financial Services Federation jumps by one-quarter over the past year.
// EVs and PHEVs outsold diesels in Europe in August
For the first time ever, electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles outsold diesel-powered vehicles in Europe over a month.
// Partnership for EVs and hydrogen vehicles in Australia and NZ
French clean energy and intelligent freight transportation firm Gaussin has established a strategic partnership with Nexport for the distribution of electric and hydrogen vehicles in Australia and New Zealand.
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- Teased: Reborn Acura Integra set to be five-door fastback
- Video: Volvo launches BZL electric bus chassis
- BMW is throwing actual hand grenades at its hydrogen powertrains
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