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// Agency chief moving on
NZTA begins hunt for new chief executive as Nicole Rosie says she is ready for other challenges.
- AutoTalk says NZTA boss to step down
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// Some Stellantis brands facing the chop?
The boss of the big Stellantis automotive group says he’ll shut down those brands that aren’t making money.
- Stuff Motoring says Underperforming European car brands could face the axe
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// Jaecoo announces Kiwi pricing for critical SUV contender
Following an extended run-up of teasers and press releases, new-to-market Chinese carmaker Jaecoo has unveiled local pricing for its first New Zealand model; the J7 mid-size SUV.
// Mitsubishi to reportedly join Honda-Nissan alliance
Mitsubishi Motors will join the Honda-Nissan alliance.
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// Entry-level rear-drive Audi Q4 35 e-tron coming
Audi’s mid-size electric SUV, the Q4 e-tron, will soon gain a rear-drive entry-level 35 sib.
// LETF Round 14 applications open
Round 14 applications for the Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF) close at noon on September 9.
// More internal promotions at Giltrap Group
The Giltrap Group has internally promoted Andrew Stephenson, its head of customer engagement, to become the new marketing manager for Audi New Zealand.
// Turners lands top rating
Analysts expect company’s share price to increase as it opens new branches and boosts earnings.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// VW & Rivian to Form Joint Venture
Today, the Bundeskartellamt has cleared under merger control the formation of a joint venture between Volkswagen and US electric car manufacturer Rivian as well as VW’s acquisition of a minority shareholding in Rivian Automotive Inc.
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- Porsche NZ celebrates technicians gaining classic certification
- Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen trucks trial with customer fleets
- ChargeNet launching Tauranga Crossing hub August 2
- A Fiesta-sized Ford EV is due in 2026
- Tesla analyst nearly crashes while using ‘full self-driving’
- 2026 Ford Ranger and Everest: what to expect from the mid-cycle refresh
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