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// Powerco buys into ChargeNet
Genesis takes majority shareholding in company to boost EV infrastructure growth.
- AutoCar says Genesis takes majority shareholding in ChargeNet
- AutoTalk says Will Genesis acquisition allow National to deliver election promise?
- Stuff Motoring says Genesis Energy takes charge of ChargeNet
- EVs and Beyond says ChargeNet to use Genesis major stake to boost EV infrastructure
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// New car market enjoys solid September sales
The embattled local new vehicle market clocked one of its strongest months of 2024 in September, amid a year that some in the industry have labelled “distressing”.
- AutoCar says New car sales in NZ on the rise?
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// GMC Yukon Denali Heading Our Way in 2025
Want the five Ps in your large family SUV? Purchase the GMC Yukon Denali next year and you can have power, performance, and personality in a premium package, according to GM Australia and New Zealand’s MD, Jess Bala.
// Cowperthwaite takes the reins at Omoda Jaecoo
Experienced automotive executive Charlie Cowperthwaite has been appointed the new general manager of Omoda Jaecoo New Zealand.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Smart Returns Down Under With Five-Star Safety
ANCAP has released five-star safety ratings for two new arrivals, Smart #1 and Smart #3.
// Sime Darby invests in new Tauranga site
Sime Darby Motors NZ has purchased a new site in Tauranga which will be developed into a purpose-built truck service centre and Volvo Trucks sales office plus an external truck display area.
// More brand expansion and new premises for Ingham Great Lake
Ingham Great Lake is relocating to a brand new dealership at 99 Titiiraupenga Street, Taupo, two minutes from its previous Ruapehu Street location.
// No Plans For a Fully Electric Corvette Just Yet
The E-Ray is Chevrolet’s first electrified Corvette and is a goer, evidently as fast as a Z06.
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// Jeep recalling 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs for battery fires
Jeep’s telling plug-in hybrid owners to park outside and avoid charging because of 13 battery fires.
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