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// GWM ANZ appoints former HMCA executive as new COO
GWM Australia and New Zealand (GWM ANZ) has appointed former Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) executive John Kett as its new chief operating officer (COO) from February 3.
- AutoFile says Industry veteran ‘excited’ to join GWM
HOT TOPIC
// Bishop to take over transport role
Prime Minister reshuffles number of ministerial roles with Chris Bishop picking up key portfolio from Simeon Brown.
- AutoFile says MTA welcomes new minister
- AutoTalk says MTA tells new transport minister to keep his foot on the gas
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// Leapmotor C10 scores double 5-star safety ratings in Euro NCAP and ANCAP
Leapmotor’s latest electric SUV, the C10, has achieved an impressive milestone, securing 5-star safety ratings from both the European NCAP and Australasia’s ANCAP safety programmes.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Manukau Toyota Group appoints Nadine Bell as chief operating officer
Experienced automotive industry senior leader Nadine Bell has been appointed as the chief operating officer for Manukau Toyota Group.
// Inspection firm in limbo
Christchurch company hit by fire eager to reopen but struggling to find new home.
// Motorcorp names new boss
Ben Montgomery prepares to change roles within the Giltrap Group after four years leading Volvo New Zealand.
// Honda Nissan merger – Nissan to buy Renault’s shares?
Honda has reportedly urged Nissan to consider purchasing the shares held by France’s Renault, amid ongoing merger talks between the two Japanese automakers.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// It’s The End Of The Road For Canoo
The electric vehicle startup has filed for bankruptcy and will “cease operations immediately” after failing to secure capital.
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- Ford wants to become the ‘Porsche of off-road’
- New study names most ambitious EV markets
- Lego makes a Corvette Stingray everyone can afford
- Trio of Mitsubishis dropped in Australia, but not in NZ
- International Auto Film Festa 2025 opens entries to Kiwi filmmakers
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