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// Mercedes-Benz hands over NZ vans distribution to Keith Andrews Group
Mercedes-Benz Vans has signed a new distribution agreement with Keith Andrews Group, shifting responsibility for van sales and servicing operations in New Zealand to the commercial vehicle dealer.
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// Turners hails $36m expansion
Company completes transformation of Christchurch operations after opening third and final branch. Turners Auto Retail has opened its newest branch in Christchurch, which completes a $36 million expansion of its operations in the city.
- AutoTalk says Turners completes $36m Christchurch expansion
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New Zealand’s largest fleet management conference is back for 2025, with EROAD Fleet Day set to take place at Mystery Creek, Hamilton, on Wednesday, July 30.
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Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand dealers supplying PHEVs to help Life Flight urgently transfer patients to hospital.
// Ebbett Automotive and Foton Trucks NZ deliver refrigerated truck to Hamilton foodbank
Hamilton’s Combined Christian Foodbank Trust has received a major boost to its operations, thanks to a new refrigerated truck donated by Ebbett Automotive and Foton Trucks New Zealand.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Kia’s electric van spotted in the US again, but will it ever launch?
The PV5 is already available in several markets, but will Kia launch it in the US? After Kia’s electric van was spotted testing in the US again, a US debut could be in the works.
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