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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.

Volkswagen agrees to Chinese EV joint venture

Volkswagen AG has signed a deal with Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., Ltd - seen selling light trucks - to work towards the joint development of all-electric vehicles in China.

Brexit could see Japanese car companies leave UK

Japan is warning that it wants clarity promptly as to the direction of Brexit negotiations or its businesses could start leaving the UK. Japan has a lot of skin in the Brexit game.

US crossover to join Holden range

Holden revealed a range of new or facelifted product overnight - including the sourcing of a large US-built SUV to take on the Toyota Highlander and Hyundai Santa Fe.

Emissions work continues

The Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions has met to progress the Turnbull Government’s plans to reduce Australia’s vehicle emissions.

Sync 3 to speak Australian

Ford’s local research and development team are doing more than just contributing to global vehicle development projects, they are teaching vehicles to speak and understand Australian accents.

New sales manager for Maserati

Maserati has appointed a new national sales manager who will get to oversee the expected boost the brand will receive over the next year as it rolls out its first SUV - the Levante.

Kia Motors Australia on the move

After more than a decade at its Homebush West base, Kia Motors Australia is on the move, upgrading its headquarters with new premises at Macquarie Park.

Model S reaches battery limit

Tesla has launched a new battery option - believed to be the biggest possible in its current format.

VW settles supplier strike

  Volkswagen and two key suppliers have settled a dispute with workers that could have seen production delays at a number of its key German plans.