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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.

Toyota to end current-generation GR Supra sales in Australia

Toyota Australia will stop taking customer orders for the current-generation GR Supra this month, drawing a close to six years of local sales for the performance coupe. First launched in September 2019, the fifth-generation Supra reintroduced the iconic nameplate to Australia after a 17-year absence.

South Australia introduces tougher penalties for illegal trading

South Australia has significantly increased penalties for car dealers found engaging in deceptive practices, including odometer tampering and operating without a licence. Under new legislation passed this week, individuals caught winding back odometers now face fines of up to $150,000, or up to two years’ imprisonment.

CarExpert launches editorially-led awards

CarExpert.com.au has launched its inaugural CarExpert Choice Awards, highlighting standout new vehicles across 20 categories relevant to Australian car buyers.

BYD Australia to take over local distribution

BYD Australia has announced it will assume direct control over vehicle distribution operations nationwide from July 2025, effectively ending EVDirect's role as the distributor one year earlier than scheduled.