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Inchcape announces new GM for NZ

November 4, 2025

Inchcape, the distributor of Subaru, LDV and KGM in New Zealand, has announced some personnel changes. These appointments are said to ‘reflect Inchcape’s commitment to unlocking growth opportunities, deepening OEM partnerships, and delivering exceptional customer experiences through operational excellence and strategic transformation’. Jerry Delaney (above) has been appointed General Manager, New Zealand, effective 1 November. Inchcape says Jerry will lead the New Zealand business with a ‘focus on enhancing network capabilities and OEM and partner engagement’. He is the former Head of Distribution. His appointment is said to support the...

Industry

Rav4 and Ranger strong as market recovers

After a shaky first half of the year, new-vehicle sales have now logged a third straight month of growth. Registrations...

by Richard Edwards

November 1, 2025

Industry

Warrant of Fitness changes proposed by NZTA may reduce costs for Kiwi drivers

Changes to the Warrant of Fitness and Certificate of Fitness systems proposed by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi look to...

by Andrew Sluys

October 30, 2025

Industry

Beacham European placed in receivership after failed court case

Auckland luxury car dealer Beacham European has gone into receivership following what a High Court judge called a “hopeless” legal...

by Kyle Cassidy

October 24, 2025

Industry

Aerfal Automotive to rebirth Porsche’s 904 GT racer

A Dutch firm is planning on resurrecting Porsche’s 1960’s mid-engined 904 in 300kW flat-eight form. The original 904 Carrera GTS...

by Peter Louisson

October 5, 2025

Industry

Starship supercar show sets fundraising record

The Starship supercar show was a sellout and raised almost one-quarter of a million dollars for the Starship Foundation. It...

by Peter Louisson

October 1, 2025

Electric

24M rethinks battery packs and boosts range by half

US firm 24M has thought inside the box, eliminating waste space within a battery and significantly increasing its usable capacity...

by Peter Louisson

October 1, 2025

Industry

Trade Me appoints Brendan Hall as Head of Motors

by Peter Louisson

September 25, 2025

Trade Me has appointed Brendan Hall as its new Head of Motors and also as a member of its executive leadership team. Brendan joins the team with a strong background in online classifieds. He has held senior roles at Carsales.com.au and Amazon Australia. Hall was one of the earliest hires at Amazon Australia. There he was responsible for launching and growing its third-party marketplace business. At Carsales, he was the...

Industry

Mercedes-AMG personnel shuffle at the top

Mercedes-AMG boss Michael Schiebe is leaving his role to lead Mercedes' production and quality divisions. Michael Schiebe It is part...

by Peter Louisson

September 25, 2025

Industry

JLR cyber attack woes are ongoing

The UK production facilities of JLR remain out of action and are unlikely to restart until early October. Meantime, Business...

by Peter Louisson

September 24, 2025

Industry

Nissan’s cost-cutting efforts zero in on design studios

Nissan is shrinking its design studio in London as part of a major cost-saving plan. And it is closing others;...

by Peter Louisson

September 20, 2025

Industry

Clive Palmer is building Australia’s largest car museum

Work is underway on Clive Palmer’s new car museum west of Brisbane. He says is will be Australia’s biggest once...

by Peter Louisson

September 20, 2025

Industry

Carbn Executive Team Takes Control in NZGIF Buyout

Carbn, a Kiwi company reshaping how local businesses and government use mobility, is now privately owned. This follows a management...

by Peter Louisson

September 19, 2025

Industry

Flying cars crash during warm-up for Chinese air show

The BBC News reports that a pair of flying cars collided during a rehearsal for an air show in China....

by Peter Louisson

September 18, 2025

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Inchcape announces new GM for NZ

Rav4 and Ranger strong as market recovers

Warrant of Fitness changes proposed by NZTA may reduce costs for Kiwi drivers

Beacham European placed in receivership after failed court case

Aerfal Automotive to rebirth Porsche’s 904 GT racer

Starship supercar show sets fundraising record

24M rethinks battery packs and boosts range by half

Trade Me appoints Brendan Hall as Head of Motors

Mercedes-AMG personnel shuffle at the top

JLR cyber attack woes are ongoing

Nissan’s cost-cutting efforts zero in on design studios

Clive Palmer is building Australia’s largest car museum

Carbn Executive Team Takes Control in NZGIF Buyout

Flying cars crash during warm-up for Chinese air show

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