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// Ford unleashes ballistic, 600kW Mustang road-racer
Ford’s CEO teased there might be a road-going version of the Mustang GT3 – and here it is.
- AutoCar says Ford Mustang GTD unveiled as wildest road-legal pony ever
- Driven says 2025 Ford Mustang GTD unleashed as 600-kW street-legal supercar
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BEST OF THE REST
// Three new electric cars confirmed for New Zealand
Volkswagen’s fully electric ID.3 hatchback is heading our way, along with two performance SUVs.
// China has overtaken Japan as world’s largest vehicle exporter
China has officially overtaken Japan as the world’s largest exporter of vehicles in the first half of this year,
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Lamborghini officially reveals the commanding Lanzador EV, its first 100% electric vehicle
After images leaked of the Lamborghini Lanzador EV Thursday, the Italian sports car maker finally unleashed the beast at Monterey Car Week. Lamborghini’s first electric car is a high-riding 2+2 GT with a bold stance.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4Matic sedan launched in NZ, starts at $218,700
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4Matic sedan has arrived in New Zealand, joining its high-performance stablemate, the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+, which set wheels here last year.
// Five steps to improve EVs and save Australians billions
After more than 10,000km on the road with an electric ute and, talking to hundreds of Australians in more than 20 communities across three states, Solar Citizens has released a new report
// Auckland car sales yard cleared over SUV’s problems in Temuka
A South Canterbury man’s problems with a Mitsubishi Outlander SUV, similar to the one pictured above, sparked a hearing with the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal.
// Ford leases ship for three years to deliver Rangers to NZ
If you’re still waiting for your new Ford Ranger or Everest to arrive, we bare good news.
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- Bentley Blower recreated as a downsized EV for the road
- Gallery: David Vinsen’s retirement function
- Dealer staff appointed to automotive national industry advisory group
- Volkswagen ID.4 arrives in New Zealand (finally)
- Carmaker warns if Govt dumps Clean Car Discount, EV prices could rise
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