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// New Zealand’s most popular vehicle recalled over engine issue
New Zealand’s most popular vehicle, the Ford Ranger, has been recalled over a potential fault in its 3.0-litre diesel V6 models, wherein the left-hand esngine camshaft sprocket may fail.
- AutoCar says Possible engine defect in V6 Ranger and Everest models being investigated
- AutoTalk says Ford investigating possible engine defect in V6 Ranger and Everest models
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// Tina from Turners takes a road trip in a new TVC campaign
Turners has released a new television commercial (TVC)following on from the very successful Tina from Turners’ Campaign.
- AutoFile says Tina From Turners on tour
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// The Ford Mustang GTD Runs Riot around the ‘Ring
Not satisfied with being the quickest American car around the Nurburgring, now the Mustang GTD has gone five seconds faster.
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// Electric Mazda MX-5 hint from patent drawings
The next Mazda MX-5 roadster may be an EV if the latest patent drawings are any indication. The current ND generation MX-5 is nearing 10 years of age.
IN OTHER NEWS
// GMC launches here with Yukon Denali Large SUV
NZ Autocar has just attended the Australasian launch of GMC’s Yukon Denali.
// Next Toyota RAV4 expected to feature a chunkier new design
Toyota’s hot-selling RAV4 is set for a major refresh this year.
// Cadillac Lyriq: the future of electric luxury has arrived in NZ
From the moment you walk through the doors of the new Cadillac Experience Centre on Auckland’s Karangahape Road you get an idea of what this new generation of American luxury cars are all about.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Hyundai & Kia Have The EV Bit Between Their Teeth And They Are Not Slowing…
Hyundai and Kia are planning to bring more lower priced EVs to world markets including electric cargo vans from Kia.
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- SUVs are twice as dangerous as cars when they strike children
- Meridian to open 100% renewable EV charging hub at Auckland Airport
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- Carmakers cautious in uncertain economic times
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- Meet the SUV with a picture of Mount Cook on its seats
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