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// VIA AGM on July 20
The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) 2023 annual general meeting is at West Harbour in Auckland on Thursday July 20, 2pm, and will be livestreamed as well.
- AutoFile says VIA sets date for key meeting
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// MTF lifts profit and market share
MTF Finance has lifted underlying profit after tax 117% to $6.2 million for its half-year result, reflecting strong customer growth and market share.
- AutoFile says Profits soar for lender
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// ‘Conflict’ hurting group’s shares
NZ Automotive Investments plans to change corporate identity to make most of 2 Cheap Cars brand.
- AutoTalk says NZAI profit halves; Notes founder competition
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Rivian CEO explains why spectacular Tank Turn mode is a no-go
The glorious Tank Turn feature that Rivian showed off way back in December 2019 got a lot of truck and off-road enthusiasts talking, for good reason.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Hamilton dealer reigns supreme
Jaguar Land Rover celebrates the achievements of its retail network with night of glamour and glitz.
// Loretta Lovell appointed to ComCom
Loretta Lovell has been appointed as an associate member of the Commerce Commission, says the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
// The world’s best-selling car of 2023 so far is electric
A series of radical price cuts has helped the Tesla Model Y’s sales numbers in 2023.
// Website update for AutoTrader
The local version of Auto Trader has updated its website – which the company says is designed to drive results.
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