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The Toyota Hilux retains a slim lead overall, but the Ford Ranger had a good month in April, so is closing in on it.
The vehicle shortage crisis is getting worse. Announcements are coming from multiple local distributors warning of long wait times for popular models, and it looks like there’s more to come. But, interestingly, it seems that people are coming to terms with the supply shortage. A new report from the U.S says that buyers are aware of the issues, and of the subsequent high prices. “Shoppers are expecting high prices and limited choices, and that’s exactly what they are finding,” said Vanessa Ton, a senior industry intelligence manager for analyst firm Kelley Blue Book in the US.
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The Toyota Hilux retains a slim lead overall, but the Ford Ranger had a good month in April, so is closing in on it.
Toyota is in a bit of a pinch. It has a range of desirable vehicles, proven by consistent top-five finishes in the monthly sales charts across a range of segments, but the factories can’t produce enough to sate local demand. This is largely to do with the ongoing global semiconductor shortage, as well as Covid-19-related delays, which is hurting the production of vehicles from all brands, not just Toyota. However, Toyota is also grappling with the supply and delivery of accessories, especially if they are sourced overseas. Strong demand in countries like Australia has pushed New Zealand further down the queue.
Ford axes four-cylinder Mustang in Europe, but what about NZ?
8 Mar 2021
Ford’s four-cylinder EcoBoost Mustang has been the topic of much squabbling inside Ford enthusiast circles; dedicated fans often retching over its only-milk-comes-in-two-litres engine (which is a 2.3-litre of course).
Those who have driven the Mustang EcoBoost know that it’s actually not much slower than its V8 counterpart, and on a twisty road it’s generally considered the better driver’s car due to the lack of weight on the nose. It’s also far better than any of the poxy V6s to come before it.
Sadly though, the end is nigh for the model in Europe. Poor sales resulted in the model being removed from the local line-up at the end of 2020. This despite
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