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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.

Orix recognised as most innovative

Global fleet services provider ORIX has been recognised as one of Australasia's most innovative companies by the Australian Financial Review.

Teslas to go further

Tesla has made updates to the Model S and X - including a new drivetrain - that make the cars go further on the same size battery.

RAM Melbourne production to go 24 hours

The Melbourne production line that remanufactures RAM trucks to right hand drive for The Australian and New Zealand markets is set to run for longer in order to meet demand. The line will run 24 hours a day, five days a week from June 1.

AAA launch campaign listening to Australians

The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) launched a nationwide campaign that lets voters communicate directly with their local Federal Election candidates about road and transport issues.

Volvo Cars named as one of the world’s most ethical companies in 2019

Volvo Cars has been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2019 World’s Most Ethical Company. This is the third consecutive year that Volvo Cars has received this recognition.

Breaking: Tesla dealerships to close?

Tesla has announced plans to shift all sales worldwide to online only - putting the future of local dealerships in question. As part of the announcement of a new, cheaper Model 3 version today, the company announced the change.