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// Inchcape names new Australia-NZ leadership team
Inchcape has announced a slate of senior appointments across Australia and New Zealand as it advances its growth strategy, including the appointment of Jerry Delaney as NZ general manager.
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// Toyota New Zealand doubles down on Certified used-car programme, bids farewell to Signature Class
Toyota says “most” used cars it sells will now be covered by the Certified programme.
// New vehicle market steadies in October as recovery takes shape
New vehicle registrations rose to 14,240 in October, up 13.5% on a year earlier and marking a fourth straight month of year-on-year growth, pointing to a sector showing cautious resilience amid weak economic conditions.
IN OTHER NEWS
// New TMC brands for NZ
Toyota NZ is backing the global direction announced by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), which has unveiled a new brand evolution redefining how its five marques – Century, Lexus, Toyota, GR and Daihatsu – will serve future customer needs.
// Credit conditions improve as auto loan demand rises
New Zealand’s credit conditions are showing encouraging signs of recovery, with auto loan applications up 1.2% year-on-year as part of broader improvements in consumer lending demand.
// Geneva hails all-round profitability
The Geneva Group has reported an unaudited pre-tax profit of $6.1 million for the first half of the 2026 financial year, an increase of $2.4m compared with the same period last year.
// Quality service brings awards
Companies across the automotive industry land gold and silver gongs in annual contest judged by consumers.
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// This Controversial Plan Could Fix Plug-In Hybrids’ Dirty Secret
Germany’s biggest auto industry association wants PHEV drivers to recharge their cars more often, whether they like it or not.
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- Toyota unveils race-ready version of electric bZ SUV
- TPG to take 70% stake in Kinetic, backing zero-emissions strategy across Australasia
- Ritchies, Zenobē to deploy 172 electric buses in Auckland
- Will Honda bring the S2000 back?
- Updated BMW i4 returns to NZ with more
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