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// Ford planning to become second biggest EV manufacturer in the world
After seeing huge interest in the F-150 Lightning, Ford believes it can become the second largest manufacturers of electric vehicles in the world. And it plans to do so within the next two years.
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// Rush to ban petrol cars in NZ “premature” says association
The Motor Industry Association (MIA) has fired in its rebuttal to the New Zealand Government’s emissions reduction plan discussion document.
- AutoFile says Plans to ban ICE imports ‘premature’
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// Seven Mazda models recalled over fuel pump issue
Seven different models have been implicated in a recall notice issued by Mazda concerning a low-pressure fuel pump issue that can lead to vehicles stalling.
// Acura to lead Honda’s push into EVs
Acura has confirmed it will bypass the hybrid generation and push ahead into EVs, leading Honda’s overall development of the technology.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Urus turns four, Lamborghini gets all the presents
Last weekend saw the fourth anniversary of Lamborghini launching the Urus “Super SUV”, a vehicle that has boosted the Italian supercar manufacturer incredibly in the years since its launch.
// Meet Armstrong’s new CFO
Brian Fouhy takes on chief financial officer role at car company vacated by Troy Kennedy.
// NZ Post going electric with new Mercedes EV fleet
Late last week Mercedes-Benz’ local arm confirmed that four new electric vans are set to hit New Zealand in 2022; the EQV, eVito panel van, the eVito Tourer, and the eSprinter.
// Bringing some Christmas cheer to families in need
Automotive lender Go Car Finance and its dealer network have joined together to support the Bright Foundation deliver gifts with food parcels to primary school children and their families around Auckland.
// Benelli Leoncino 500 gets a bigger sib
Benelli has undertaken heart transplant surgery on its Leoncino, removing the 500 mill and installing the 754cc parallel twin in the standard to give it a new lease on life.
// Toyota taps BYD for new battery tech
Toyota is planning to launch a small electric sedan in China, and has turned to BYD for help with the batteries.
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- Australia says goodbye to the last of its Holden Commodore police cars
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