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2025 Ford Ranger Stormtrak PHEV Review

Ford’s Ranger is now available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. We put it to work and play to see how it performs. There’s a lot of noise in the ute segment right now, but nothing quite as bold, clever, and future-focused as this: the Ford Ranger hybrid. This isn’t just a fuel-sipper with a tray; it’s a genuinely capable, tech-packed truck that proves you can have your cake and tow it too. I spent a week behind the wheel of the Stormtrak, testing it across city traffic, rural climbs, motorway commutes, and with a...

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Kia EV5: Korea’s version adds polish, but will it reach NZ?

Kia has launched a new version of its EV5 compact electric SUV, this time built in Korea and aimed at global markets including Europe and Canada. https://youtu.be/GV2h8FpV9l4?si=7duZB6RHjuC2dOB3 The move marks an evolution rather than a revolution. The familiar shape now comes with a higher level of finish and a key technical change under the floor. But it leaves one big question for New Zealand: will we see this version here, and if so, which parts of it? Built in Korea, familiar but finer At first glance, the Korean-built EV5 looks almost identical to the Chinese-sourced model already on sale in New...

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