Lexus celebrates record sales with new dealership opening
Lexus New Zealand has officially opened a brand new dealership at 54 Tuam Street in the heart of Christchurch. Designed by Warren & Mahoney, Lexus of Christchurch operates over two levels. The architecturally designed premises offers 572m2 of showroom space, and includes customer lounges, offices, and car parking. The showroom can display up to seven vehicles at a time, and will provide charging infrastructure for EV customers, with four new 22kW chargers available. The appointment of Aaron Frazer as CEO of the dealership also coincides with...
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Road link to the winterless north hit by another slip
The reopening of the Brynderwyn Hills SH1 road link is once again on hold following another major slip at Kauri...
Suzuki New Zealand Appoints New CEO and Executive Team
Following the retirement of long-serving head, Tom Peck, Suzuki New Zealand has announced that Gary Collins (above, left), the company’s...
Hiringa Launches Hydrogen Fuelling Network in New Zealand
Hiringa, in partnership with Waitomo Group and TR Group from Australia, has opened three green hydrogen fuelling stations. A fourth...
New GM for Mini Australia and New Zealand
The BMW Group has appointed Alexander Brockhoff as the new General Manager for its Mini brand in Australia and New...
GM appoints Heath Walker as Marketing Director
Mr Heath Walker is filling the post of Marketing Director for General Motors Australia and New Zealand, effective April 23,...
Are EVs still cheaper to operate than petrol cars?
Sales of EVs in New Zealand have tanked since the start of 2024. This follows the removal of the clean...
First RHD GMC Yukon is Testing in Australia
GMSV has released images of a right-hand drive model year 2025 GMC Yukon on the road in Australia. This comes just days after teaser images were released in the US. “The GMC Yukon has been at Premoso (Clayton South, Victoria) for a few months as we start gearing up the remanufacturing process,” said Jess Bala, Managing Director, GM Australia and New Zealand. “It’s exciting that another vehicle is joining the...
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New reports could impact large SUV sales
Two reports have emerged from the European Union over the past few weeks, concerned that WLTP figures are too optimistic....
Suzuki New Zealand CEO Retires
Tom Peck, CEO of Suzuki New Zealand, is retiring after working with the company for 38 years. He joined Suzuki...
BMW NZ recognises top dealers of 2023 at award ceremony
BMW Group recently held an award ceremony at the Auckland Art Gallery to recognize and reward its dealer network across...
Geneva Finance shifts focus to core operations
Geneva Finance, a specialist in personal finance and vehicle loans, has announced the completion of its year-end forecast for the...
Vern Whitehead passes away at 83
The founder of Auto Media Group Limited, Vern Whitehead, has sadly passed away at the age of 83. According to...
Omoda Jaecoo to set up shop in Dunedin
Dunedin will now be home to New Zealand’s newest automotive brand - Omoda Jaecoo. Set to enter the New Zealand...
