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// Geneva delivers ‘solid performance’
Group’s profit hits $6m as it targets long-term growth for its finance and insurance operations. Geneva Finance is entering the 2026 financial year with a positive outlook, underpinned by “solid performance” across its core business units.
- AutoTalk says Geneva Finance profit rises on strong insurance arm
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// Bentley Continental Supersports due with enhanced V8, RWD
A lightweight Continental GT with a 477kW V8 will be the first of a new ‘extreme’ line from the British firm.
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// Tracking to record growth
Turners anticipates 10 per cent or more extra earnings despite state of economy.
// Further changes to NZ’s Clean Vehicle Standard: weight-based formula is out, more flexibility with credits
The New Zealand Government plans to reconfigure the Clean Vehicle Standard (again), to offer importers more flexibility with credits and remove the weight-adjusted emissions formula.
// Man jailed for issuing bogus WoFs
A fraudster has been caught and jailed for six months after issuing Warrants of Fitness (WoFs) without actually inspecting the vehicles.
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// China-made panels drive Africa’s 15 GW solar import milestone
Solar is taking off across Africa in a big way. According to a new analysis of China’s solar panel exports data from energy think tank Ember, solar panel imports into the continent jumped 60% in the 12 months through June 2025, setting a record that could reshape electricity systems in many countries.
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