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// Ford unleashes Ranger Super Duty upon us mere mortals
Ford dropped a little surprise on us. Not content with having ‘just’ 3500kg of towing capacity (the industry standard for braked towing and plenty for most),
- AutoCar says Ford Super Ranger Coming in 2026
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// Sime Darby unveils a new global brand identity
From November 15, the three businesses operated globally by the publicly-listed Malaysian multinational Sime Darby Berhad will be known as Sime Motors, Sime Industrial and Sime UMW.
- AutoFile says Company reveals rebrand
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// Marque extends hybrid range
MG ZS Hybrid+ offers fuel consumption of 5.2l/100km and is now available in New Zealand.
- AutoTalk says MG launches new ZS Hybrid+, ICE and BEV to follow
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// GWM H6GT PHEV orders open
GWM has opened the order books on its H6GT plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) due here in Q1,2025.
- AutoCar says GWM is Taking Orders for Haval H6GT PHEV
- Stuff Motoring says GWM confirms sharp pricing for high-range plug-in hybrid SUV
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// Dealer sends faeces images as business enters receivership
Christchurch used car dealership iSeeCars has been placed into receivership amidst multiple legal issues and debts.
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// Geely’s Zeekr to take over Lynk & Co
Geely Auto Group wants Zeekr and Lynk & Co to form a new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturing group with combined annual sales of more than a million vehicles.
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Mercedes-Benz has released further information about its upcoming CLA, a car that will be available as a 700km EV or a mild hybrid petrol with diesel economy.
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