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// A Ford Ranger EV that can still go off-road and tow 3.5 tonnes? Confirmed for the Kiwi market
Ford has announced it will have an electric Ranger ute for the New Zealand and Australian markets in production late next year, with a likely early-2025 on-sale date.
- AutoCar says Ford Ranger Plug-in hybrid confirmed
- Stuff Motoring says Ford reveals plug-in Ranger ute, coming to NZ in 2025 video
- EVs and Beyond says Ford finally confirms PHEV Ranger; Full towing and payload capacity, 45km EV range
HOT TOPIC
// Support for e-fuels stalls as Germany drops declaration
Germany has dropped its declaration calling for more support for e-fuels after just a handful of countries backed the technology’s future use.
- Stuff Motoring says Bad news for those betting on e-fuels as declaration of support falls short
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// NZTA Clean Car system changes
A “multi-factor authentication” (MFA) is being introduced by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) for the Clean Car Standard (CCS).
- AutoFile says Changes to CCS system
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// New Skoda Enyaq coupe due early October
The new Skoda Enyaq electric coupe is set to hit New Zealand roads from early October.
// EV ownership to ‘dominate by 2035’
Survey of New Zealanders predicts how shift away from ICE vehicles will unfold.
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// Is this the perfect Lancia Delta Integrale rally restomod?
If you’re a fan of the Lancia Delta Integrale or restomod cars in general, you’ve likely heard of Automobili Amos.
// Industry leaders: ESG is about doing the right thing
A panel of three automotive industry leaders have told the Financial Services Federation conference that …
// New Nissan Leaf price drop
The new Nissan Leaf is available from $42,975 plus on-road costs after the $7015 Clean Car rebate, for a limited time.
// Last Volvo diesel car will be produced early 2024
Volvo Cars has declared the end of diesel at Climate Week NYC (September 17-24) saying its last diesel car will be produced early next year.
// Former Blue Wing Honda general manager dies
Industry friends and colleagues have paid tribute to former Blue Wing Honda general manager Clive Cooper-Smith following his recent death.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Electric Vehicles Could Enjoy Up To 86% Global Market Share By 2030: Report
Lithium-ion battery costs could drop to $60-90 per kilowatt-hour by 2030 from the 2022 average of $151/kWh.
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- At long last – the Motocompo is back!
- Solar deal supplies The Warehouse Group
- ‘Just a good bugger’ notches up 20 years at Ilam Toyota
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- Wild rumour claims Mazda2 could resurface with hybrid rotary
- Carlos Ghosn vs Nissan lawsuit: Hearings begin in Beirut
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