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// SsangYong rebrands to KGM in New Zealand
Korean carmaker SsangYong has officially rebranded to KGM Motors in New Zealand, in preparation for the arrival of its new Torres SUV.
- AutoFile says Brand reveals new name
- AutoTalk says Inchcape NZ welcomes KGM, farewells SsangYong brand
- Driven says SsangYong New Zealand becomes KGM this month
- Stuff Motoring says Korean carmaker confirms name change for NZ market
HOT TOPIC
// Tristram director confirms Whangarei dealership acquisition
Tristram European director Mark Hayward has confirmed the Mark Cromie Motor Group acquisition in Northland on March 8.
- AutoFile says Dealership changing hands
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Nissan returning to former Schofields of Newmarket site
The Nissan brand is returning to the former Schofields site at 50 Great South Road, Newmarket, but this time, it is in the hands of the Andrew Simms dealership group, which recently took over the franchise.
// Toyota NZ CEO: we would happily help Suzuki with our Clean Car credits
Toyota New Zealand (TNZ) chief executive Neeraj Lala says he would happily use the company’s Clean Car Standard (CCS) credits to help rival brands such as Suzuki, which are heavily disadvantaged by the scheme in its current form.
// Emissions rules webinar postponed
Industry association rescheduling event to ensure NZTA officials can join discussion with members.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Aptera lacks the funds to produce solar EV, hints of design changes
Starting production on Launch Edition models will require more capital, Aptera revealed last week—countering the takeaway of its last update.
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- NZ Porsche Centre techs receive Manthey Performance certification
- BYD is building seven more ships to meet EV demand
- Silverado reaches milestone
- Nissan’s plucky electric Leaf to soldier on in NZ
- Dealer numbers hit 14-month high
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