HOT TOPIC
// Zywot resigns as MG NZ country manager; Yan appointed COO
An MG Motor New Zealand spokesperson has confirmed that country manager Arek Zywot has resigned from the business as he seeks new opportunities elsewhere.
- AutoCar says MG NZ Country Manager Arek Zywot Resigns
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// Cadillac Sollei Concept – for wealthy sun lovers
Cadillac has blended its past with its future with the unveiling of the Sollei Concept.
- Driven says Cadillac unveils Sollei all-electric convertible concept
- EVs and Beyond says Video: Cadillac unveils Sollei concept EV convertible
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// VIA AGM elects a new chairperson, reports positive fiscal performance
Turners Auto Retail division chief executive Greg Hedgepeth was elected as the new chairperson of the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association Inc.
- AutoCar says VIA appoints new chairman
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BEST OF THE REST
// MG Cyberster, the sports car hit for 100, coming to NZ
A traditional sports car company without a sports car.
// Peugeot adds 208 hybrid to NZ line up
The Peugeot 208 hybrid is being added to NZ showrooms, the brand’s first petrol electric offering sans a plug.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Mazda Trademarks New Logo
Mazda has recently trademarked a new logo, ahead of what is possibly a global rebrand.
// MMNZ confirms Driver Monitoring System update for new Triton
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) has confirmed it has received an update to the Driver Monitoring System that will benefit the user experience in the new MY24 Triton.
// Mercedes’ first electric SUV gone after five years
Mercedes’ first mainstream EV, the EQC, is no longer being made and there’s no immediate replacement for it.
// Smart Roadster could return in EV form after 20 years
Smart, known for its compact city cars, is considering a revival of its short-lived Roadster model, this time with an all-electric powertrain.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Report: Trump sanctions sparked Chinese smartphone maker to build EVs
Xiaomi launched its first Tesla-rivaling EV earlier this year and, as its CEO recently admitted, it wouldn’t have existed without Trump.
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- Skoda Elroq EV-SUV makes surprise run at final stage of Tour de France
- Construction EVs estimated at NZ$210.7 billion industry by 2044
- Suzuki NZ executive raises $5.5k for cancer charity
- Miles Skoda wins top dealer title
- Trade Me snaps up AutoGrab
- Audi steps back from full EV switch
- Ford and Porsche soften EV ambitions amid sales struggles
- Lexus confirms high-performance SUV on its way to NZ
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