HOT TOPIC
// Mazda CX-80 arrival confirmed for second half of 2024
Following the virtual worldwide reveal of the all-new Mazda CX-80 on April 18, Mazda New Zealand has confirmed the vehicle will be launched locally in the second half of 2024.
- Stuff Motoring says Mazda unveils CX-80 hybrid, set to hit NZ this year
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// 2 Cheap Cars’ CEO quits
David Sena, company’s majority shareholder, set to take over top role from Paul Millward.
- AutoTalk says Sena to take chief executive role at 2 Cheap
HOT TOPIC
// FSF backs CCCFA changes
Federation says canning ‘prescriptive assessments’ will make loan access easier. Reforms to lending laws announced by the government have been welcomed by the Financial Services Federation (FSF).
- AutoFile says Overhaul to lending rules
- AutoTalk says FSF: Reforms a return to common sense
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// Former Scania and Nissan executives join GM Australia and New Zealand
General Motors has appointed Heath Walker as the new marketing director for GM Australia and New Zealand, effective April 23, 2024.
- AutoFile says Walker takes on GM role
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// New GM for Mini Australia and New Zealand
The BMW Group has appointed Alexander Brockhoff as the new General Manager for its Mini brand in Australia and New Zealand, effective as of May 2024.
- AutoTalk says Brockhoff appointed GM Mini Australia and New Zealand
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// Hydrogen express refueller opens in Auckland
New Zealand green hydrogen producer Halcyon has opened the country’s first green hydrogen fast refuelling station at Wiri, South Auckland.
// New Australian EVs need low speed pedestrian alert
Australian pedestrians should soon be safer around quiet cars, trucks and buses travelling at low speeds with the Albanese Government introducing a new design rule to make electric vehicles safer from November 2025.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Aston Martin refreshes DBX707 SuperSUV
A comprehensive update to the interior is part of a DBX707 update, adopting Aston Martin’s in-house developed infotainment system and fresh cabin architecture.
// Tritium in trouble
Australian EV fast charging company Tritium is facing financial collapse after its directors declared the company to be insolvent,
// Hato Hone St John launches trial electric emergency ambulance
Hato Hone St John has announced the launch trial of Australasia’s first fully electric ambulance, which ASB Bank gifted to the organisation.
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// 7 New High-Tech & Elegant Electric Cars Launching In China This Week
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