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// Marque bolsters leadership team
Company says in-house talent pipeline working as intended after announcing four key promotions. Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) has announced four internal appointments as part of an ongoing strategy to strengthen its national operations and support dealer performance.
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// A future Mercedes rival for Golf and ID 3 is a crossover
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// Ford’s cheaper 2027 EV ute brings Mustang pace, RAV4 space
Ford has pulled the covers off plans for a brand-new, all-electric mid-size ute, and the price tag is going to make a few rivals sweat.
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// British start-up Longbow involves captains of industry
Longbow, the creation of former executives from McLaren, Alpine and Lotus, plans to sell a pair of lightweight electric sports cars in late 2027.
// Cadillac New Zealand serves up ‘zero GST’ $16k discount on Lyriq EV
General Motors Australia & New Zealand is serving up generous buying incentives on the Lyriq EV-SUV.
// Avanti names new sales boss
Former Jaguar Land Rover employee tasked with expanding company’s automotive lending network.
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// Mercedes CEO Warns Europe’s Car Industry Could Collapse: ‘We Need a Reality Check’
Unless the EU changes its mind, automakers are heading ‘full speed against a wall.’
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