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// Ishikawa permanently appointed as Toyota New Zealand chief executive
The board of Toyota New Zealand has announced that Tatsuya Ishikawa has been made the permanent chief executive of the national sales company for the Toyota and Lexus brands.
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// The 2 Cheap Cars Group opens new flagship store
The 2 Cheap Cars Group officially opened its new flagship premises at 620 Great South Road, Ellerslie on April 4.
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// Firm targets EV after-market
Kiwi company pioneers sustainable hybrid and electric-vehicle battery solutions.
// Jeep maker Stellantis offers to help suppliers pay tariff costs
Jeep owner Stellantis NV is willing to help its suppliers pay tariff costs to withstand the initial shock of US President Donald Trump’s trade war.
// NZGIF being ‘wound down’
The Government says the New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) will stop making new investments and will wind down its existing portfolio.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Coal is dead and Trump’s executive order won’t revive it
Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders today to resuscitate the US coal industry – here’s why this is a complete waste of time.
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- Volvo EX30 Cross Country due here before year end
- GHG emissions fell 2% in December 2024 quarter
- Safety fears over COF plans
- BMW Group NZ’s sales surge
- Boosts for S&P’s team
- Trump’s tariffs are already idling car factories in North America
- Bentley introduces second PHEV powertrain
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