March 27th, 2024
HOT TOPIC
// Nissan’s ‘The Arc’ business plan includes EVs
Nissan intends strengthening its product portfolio, advancing electrification, introducing new ways of developing and manufacturing, and harnessing partnerships to achieve its Ambition 2030 vision.
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// New MG dealerships open in Marlborough and Timaru
MG New Zealand continues to build a national network with the appointment of Marlborough MG and Timaru MG, both of which are now open for business.
- AutoCar says MG New Zealand opens two new South Island dealerships
- AutoFile says New dealerships for MG
- Driven says MG expands in South Island with two new dealerships
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// Nissan appoints new managing director for Oceania region
Former Nissan Great Britain managing director Andrew Humberstone will take the reins of Nissan Oceania based at Dandenong in Victoria, Australia, on April 1, 2024.
- AutoFile says Nissan Oceania’s new MD
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// Jeep reveals four throwback concepts for 58th Easter Jeep Safari
America’s most iconic off-road brand Jeep has wound back the clock with four stunning heritage-inspired concept vehicles, created to celebrate the brand’s 58th annual Easter Jeep Safari.
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// A new EV for $30,000? Tiny electric Mitsubishi could be a game changer
As car brands selling electric vehicles continue to battle away in the wake of the removal of the Clean Car Discount, a new affordable option could flip the script on affordable plug-in motoring.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Wayne Kirk Motor Group adds Napier Kia
Wayne Kirk Motor Group has acquired Napier Kia, saying the deal reaffirms its commitment to the brand.
// Nissan to launch new one-tonne ute in NZ by 2026
Nissan has revealed that it will launch a new one-tonne ute in Oceania by 2026 as part of its new business strategy.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Big Auto is begging governments to let them go bankrupt as Chinese EVs loom
Automakers are fiercely lobbying governments to water down already-compromised emissions rules, but doing so will only lead to their doom as market entrants that are serious about EVs will continue ramping them anyway.
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- BMW scoops multiple awards across Australia and New Zealand
- JAC Motors electric trucks officially launched
- Electrification needed to meet 2050 net zero emissions
- Nelson Tasman ‘eBus’ service boosts use
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