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// Bridges named NZTA chairman
Minister hails ex-MP’s “extensive experience and knowledge in transport policy and governance”.
- AutoTalk says Simon Bridges appointed NZTA chair
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// Ford New Zealand managing director set to depart
After leading one of the country’s most popular car brands for eight years, Ford New Zealand managing director Simon Rutherford is set to vacate the role.
- AutoFile says Rutherford leaving Ford NZ
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// Lower EV RUC suggested in automotive submission
Motor Industry Association (MIA) chief executive Aimee Wiley presented the submission on behalf of all six signatories including the Motor Trade Association, New Zealand Automobile Association, EV advocacy group Drive Electric, the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA), and the Vehicle Testing New Zealand Trust.
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// Alfa Romeo Stelvio set to go electric in 2025, Giulia in 2026
Alfa Romeo has confirmed that the successors of both the Stelvio SUV and Giulia sedan will be fully electric models come their respective launches in 2025 and 2026.
// EV production cheaper than ICE by 2027, says Gartner
Next-generation battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be cheaper to produce than a comparable internal combustion engine (ICE) one by 2027.
// Dealer software firm in new hands
Company to retain Wellington office and other sites across Australasia after acquisition by “much larger organisation”.
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// Less is more: new Freightliner MT50e offers cheaper battery, slower charging for 2024
As other players in the electric commercial space push for ever-bigger batteries and faster charge timers, Freightliner is going the other way. It’s a bold move, and one that could pay off.
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