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// Suzuki teases its first new model for NZ in eight years
Japanese carmaker Suzuki is set to add a new model to its line-up later this year as it looks to take on the likes of the Mitsubishi ASX and Kia Seltos.
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// Toyota rated NZ’s most trusted carmaker for 20 years running
In a not remotely surprising turn, Toyota New Zealand has retained its spot as the country’s most trusted car brand in the latest iteration of the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards.
- AutoCar says Toyota New Zealand a Most Trusted Brand, yet again
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// Turners posts record $38.6m net profit, caps decade of growth
Turners Automotive Group has delivered a record net profit after tax of $38.6 million for the financial year ending March 31, up 17% on the prior year, rounding off what the company describes as “a decade of sustainable growth”.
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// BMW M2 CS returns with more power and pace
The second-generation BMW M2 arrived in 2022 but there has been no Competition model, at least in the EU. Instead BMW has revealed the full-fat M2 CS.
// Sodium-ion batteries’ three big promises – IDTechEx
Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a compelling alternative to lithium-ion, offering a unique blend of material abundance, system compatibility, and enhanced safety.
// CEO becomes executive director
Todd Hunter will continue in current CEO role at Turners in addition to non-independent director’s role. Turners Automotive Group has announced the appointment of Todd Hunter as an executive director of the company.
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