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// Obituary: Gerald Lawrence
Industry pays tribute to VINZ’s inaugural general manager who “treated staff as family”.
- AutoTalk says Industry pays tribute to inaugural VINZ general manager
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// Rare Miniature ATCO Training Car Up for Auction
Webb’s is set to auction a rare and historically significant piece of motoring history, offering up an ATCO Junior Safety-First Training Car from the 1930s.
- Driven says ‘Shaguar’ from Austin Powers to go under the hammer
- Driven says Elton John & Scott McLaughlin together at last (well, their cars are, for auction in Auckland)
- Stuff Motoring says Bentley once owned by Sir Elton John going to auction in Auckland
- Driven says Royal-owned Mercedes-AMG G 63 V12 hits auction block
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Three stars for i30 Sedan
ANCAP believes the model could get five stars “with right safety enhancements”.
// Eagers Automotive DP celebrates leadership programme graduates
Eagers Automotive North Harbour dealer principal Derrick van den Berg is celebrating the graduation of six team members from the company’s 2024 emerging and advanced leadership programme.
// Automotive retail spending rises
Sales volumes and values increase but value of stock held by sector tumbles to its lowest in two years.
// Call out for volunteers
Four roles at Women in Automotive NZ will help to create “meaningful change”.
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// Wireless EV Charging Leaders Join Forces To Chase Gasmobiles From Road
The wireless EV charging industry is scaling up, including both stationary and road embedded systems that enable drivers to recharge in motion.
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- Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Deliveries Begin Shortly
- Turners shares hit $5, three new Christchurch dealerships underway
- VIA honours former minister Nikki Kaye
- Tony Gibson found guilty
- Omoda slashes EV prices
- Lamborghini’s Lanzador EV to Launch by 2030
- Ioniq 3 To Reset Hyundai EV Entry Point
- GMSV unveils 2024 Silverado accessory packs for enhanced versatility
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