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Columns / Richard Edwards

Richard Edwards

Richard Edwards is one of the owners of Auto Media Group and leads its editorial efforts. Richard has been writing about New Zealand’s automotive industry and dealer community for nearly two decades. The knowledge and contacts built up over that time gives our publications leads and insight others can’t match. He is also the president of the New Zealand Motoring Writers’ Guild.

carsales adds Westpac finance to private listings

carsales has partnered with Westpac on a referral pathway that puts finance in front of private buyers, with indicative repayment figures now appearing on private listings across carsales.com.au and RedBook.

The month the ground moved

Record sales, a quarter of buyers choosing electric, China supplying a third of the market: June described an industry that has crossed a line.

BMW Financial Services names new ANZ boss

BMW Group Australia has appointed Mario Lourenco as chief executive of BMW Group Financial Services Australia and New Zealand, effective 1 August 2026. Lourenco brings more than 25 years in the finance sector, with a track record across digitalisation, business transformation and leadership in international markets.

China’s product is maturing

Beijing 2026 was the best Chinese motor show yet, and the least wild. April's VFACTS data shows why that matters.