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// Ford Ranger and Everest models lose bi-turbo diesel engine
Ford New Zealand has announced the popular 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel four-cylinder engine will no longer be available in the Ranger and Everest line-ups.
- AutoCar says Ford Ranger and Everest models lose bi-turbo diesel engine
- AutoFile says Ford updating powertrain options
- DrivenCarGuide says Ford NZ drops biturbo diesel from Ranger and Everest
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// ANCAP weighs in on large pick ups
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) recently turned its eye towards a growing (literally) issue on Australian and New Zealand roads; large American pick ups and just how well they protect road users.
- AutoTalk says ANCAP sets safety benchmark for large pickups
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// NZ’s new cheapest electric car is a $30k wonder
The BYD Atto 1 is the first electric car to arrive in New Zealand with a sub-$30k entry-level retail price. Photo: Supplied
- DrivenCarGuide says BYD New Zealand reveals seriously sharp pricing for three new models
- EVsandBeyond says Video: BYD outlines next phase for NZ as price parity becomes reality
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// Efficiency gains for updated Mach-E
Ford New Zealand has announced significant updates to the Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle (EV), with the 2025 model year featuring enhanced performance, improved efficiency, and refreshed styling across the range.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Porsche Cayenne Electric pushes past 600km with clever new battery tech
Porsche’s first all-electric Cayenne is about to plug into showrooms, bringing a raft of new hardware aimed squarely at making big EVs quicker to charge, more efficient and more engaging to drive.
// BYD to consider Kei EV for New Zealand
BYD New Zealand may consider introducing the company’s first Kei-class electric vehicle, the recently revealed BYD Racco, if it can be made commercially viable for local sale.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// The Ford F-150 Lightning Was Supposed To Transform The Industry. Now, Ford May Pull The Plug
“The demand is just not there” for the truck, one dealer tells the Wall Street Journal.
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