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// Peck calls time at Suzuki New Zealand
Suzuki New Zealand chief executive Tom Peck describes himself as a Suzuki fan above all else, as spending nearly 50 years of his life with one brand is not just a job.
- AutoCar says Suzuki New Zealand CEO Retires
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// All change at business
Trevor Walmsley to leave Mercedes-Benz Auckland with Michael Collins taking over.
- AutoTalk says Collins succeeds Walmsley at Mercedes-Benz Auckland
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// Ford U-turns on agency model in Europe
Ford of Europe has changed its mind about implementing an agency sales model in European markets following a trial last year in the Netherlands.
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// Suzuki NZ tops Canstar Blue customer satisfaction: more 5-star ratings than other 10 brands combined
Suzuki New Zealand has taken home the Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction New Car Award for 2024 and received an outstanding five stars in all categories, earning more top 5-star ratings from its customers than the other 10 car brands in the survey combined.
// ‘Fund EVs with congestion fees’
Industry association suggests councils be given scope to use money from charges to encourage people to buy clean cars.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Mercedes-Benz EQS Loses Nearly Half Its Value After One Year, Study Says
That’s a whopping $65,143 on average. Meanwhile, a Kia Rio only loses $21 in the first year of ownership.
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- Premium Chinese electric brand confirmed for Kiwi launch
- Car finance inquiries fall
- Volvo, Renault join forces on electric vans
- New Polestar 7 to replace Polestar 2 by 2027
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