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// New Asia-Pacific leader for group
Stellantis has promoted longtime executive Tianshu Xin to lead its China and Asia-Pacific business, effective August 3.
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// Kiwi pricing for Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 EV: head-to-head with BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand has confirmed a starting price of $128,000 for its new all-electric GLC 400 4Matic, putting it in direct competition with the BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60.
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// Zeekr launches Kiwi ice driving experience: slide on over, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz?
Zeekr is bringing a customer ice-driving programme to the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds near Queenstown in August, giving Kiwi guests early access to several of its upcoming models.
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// AA releases 2026 Election Calls
The New Zealand Automobile Association has released five transport priorities it wants adopted by whichever party forms government after this year’s election, centred on safety, spending and network reliability.
// Audi RS 5 launch celebrated at Ebbett Audi
Ebbett Audi hosted more than 50 RS enthusiasts and customers for an event marking the official launch of the new Audi RS 5.
// Changes for NZTA board
Transport Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed three new appointments and one reappointment to the NZTA board, saying the changes give it the expertise needed to deliver for New Zealanders.
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// Volvo Electric Heavy Trucks — Built in Queensland for Australia
Volvo Group Australia has begun producing electric heavy-duty trucks at its Wacol plant in Queensland, marking the first locally manufactured electric trucks built by an OEM in Australia.
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