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// Ineos begins production of its Grenadier Quartermaster ute
Production of the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster dual-cab ute has officially kicked off in Europe, with the model expected to land in New Zealand by the start of 2024.
- Driven says Ineos starts production of Grenadier Quartermaster double cab ute
- Stuff Motoring says Eagerly awaited Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster ute kicks off production
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// Toyota debuts $21k Hilux Champ workhorse ute in Thailand
Toyota has launched the Hilux Champ in Thailand, marking a significant step in the evolution of its Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle (IMV) series.
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// Inchcape appoints new Ssangyong and LDV national sales managers
Following the acquisition of the distributorship for LDV and SsangYong, Inchcape New Zealand has appointed national sales managers for both brands.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Has Ford changed its mind? Bronco Raptor spotted in Oz
Ford has been spotted over in Australia with a rather interesting evaluation vehicle – a Bronco Raptor.
// GWM NZ offers ‘rebate runout’ deals
GWM New Zealand continues to offer the Ora EV from $42,990
// EVs considered in action plan
National promised a “100-day action plan” if it became the government and after coalition talks with ACT and New Zealand First it plans to start on some by Christmas.
// Market set for sales rebound
Report predicts better year ahead for new-vehicle sales with extra demand in 2024 for utes and EVs.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Wireless charging aligns for automated use in EVs, plug-in hybrids
The methodology allows parking systems to help position the vehicle for high-efficiency wireless charging, or potentially do everything automatically.
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- Kiwi car auction set to feature iconic silver screen links
- Toyota NZ on track to achieve 2030 emissions targets
- Australian Government commits five more years of funding to ANCAP
- CardLink launches first card covering fuel and EVs
- Future directors sign up
- Germany’s Volkswagen to cut thousands of jobs
- AA DRIVEN NZ COTY 2023 finalists: the best Sports & Performance vehicles of the year
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