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// Darrow to lead automotive sector advisory group
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) has welcomed the appointment of Mark Darrow as Chair of the Establishment Advisory Group (EAG) for the automotive sector, calling it an “informed and inspired decision.”
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// Bigger than a Land Cruiser 300: Mitsubishi Pajero set to power up for 2026
Mitsubishi will have a large 4WD in Australia next year, with the Pajero promising to be bigger than a Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series, and cheaper than a Nissan Patrol, according to reports out of Japan.
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// New 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V: ‘Turning all the knobs up to 11’
It may be missing a couple of letters, and a lot of cylinders, but GM is effectively bringing back the HSV brand with the launch of its super fast, seriously sporty Cadillac Lyriq-V, which it describes as “turning all the knobs up to 11”.
// MTA backs trades focus in major secondary school education overhaul
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) has welcomed the Government’s sweeping reforms to secondary school qualifications, describing them as a chance to give students a genuine head start in trades like automotive.
// VIA calls for easing of Clean Car Standard targets, warns current rules risk stalling progress
The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) is calling for a reset of New Zealand’s Clean Car Standard (CCS) targets, warning that overly ambitious emission rules could stall rather than support the transition to a lower-emission transport fleet.
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