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// Air NZ hires former Toyota NZ boss as new head of brand and marketing
Former Toyota New Zealand boss Neeraj Lala (50) has been appointed as the new head of brand and marketing for Air New Zealand.
- Stuff Motoring says Former Toyota NZ CEO lands role at Air NZ
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// Fourth-Gen Mini Convertible Disrobes
Mini has pulled back the covers on its heavily updated fourth-gen Convertible which is being built in the UK at the firm’s Oxford facility.
// Product stewardship roadshows
Industry association labels events “opportunity to improve your refrigerant recovery processes”.
IN OTHER NEWS
// THK to debut LSR-05 EV prototype at Paris Motor Show
Japanese technology company THK will show the prototype of its LSR-05 EV at the Paris Motor Show (October 14-20).
// BYD confirms new electric SUV for NZ market
The local arm of Chinese carmaker BYD has confirmed that it will bring the fully electric Sealion 7 to New Zealand, adding the model to its current line-up alongside the plug-in hybrid Sealion 6.
// Honda New Zealand appoints new advertising agency
Honda New Zealand has appointed Auckland-based Thompson Spencer as its new advertising agency.
// Fast-charging hubs open
Company expands network to support EVs and has plans for seven more multi-charger operations in 2025.
// Brands appoint new GM
Former Hyundai executive with experience in NZ and the UK takes charge at Omoda Jaecoo NZ.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Price parity is here: new Stellantis crossover is the same price, EV or ICE
The newest midsize crossover in Stellantis’ European lineup is available in five or seven-passenger configurations with either mild hybrid ICE or BEV drivetrain configurations – but that’s not the interesting part.
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- Porsche produces three drive types on one assembly line
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- Tesla Model 3 tops TikTok
- Study shows EVs can support Australia’s national grid during blackouts
- Quarter-million dollar Nissan stolen from brand’s Australian HQ
- Ferrari Purosangue transforms into off-road beast
- Inside Honda’s radical 0 Series EV platform for 2025 and beyond
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