Distributor calls for charger standardisation
Volvo New Zealand says calls for standardisation of charging infrastructure may help grow the number of electric vehicles on New Zealand roads.
The $40 million dollar dealer
An American automotive dealer chain rather likes its president of operations - so much so it has given him a massive pay package.
Ford on ‘most ethical’ list
Ford Motor Company is the only automaker named a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company® by Ethisphere Institute today. “This honour celebrates our employees who are committed to doing the right things and making the right choices,” says Bill Ford, executive chairman, Ford Motor Company.
Japan new car sales down
Japanese new car sales were down in February – with the overall trend so far this year a negative one. According to Japanese Automotive Dealer Association statistics, passenger car sales were down 7.53% to 382,116 units.
Auto Media Group partners with EV Conference
Auto Media Group - specifically its titles AutoTalk New Zealand, AutoTalk Australia, DieselTalk and EVtalk - are now media partners in a major electric vehicle conference being held in Europe.
Japanese diesels exceed emissions – not breaking rule
New diesel vehicles from three brands have exceeded Japanese emissions levels in on-road testing. Two Toyota vehicles and a Nissan vehicle tested emitted up to 10 times the amount of nitrogen oxides, or NOx, than the required laboratory-tested standard.
Biggest hint yet at future Commodore
It is becoming increasingly clear the next Holden Commodore will be a German-sourced. At the Geneva Motor Show yesterday, the head of GM’s Opel unit, Karl-Thomas Neumann, told media the Open Insignia will be the replacement for the Australian-build large car.
US auto sales bounce back
Sales of cars in the United States market bounced back strongly in February. LMC Automotive, a consulting firm, estimates the market rose 8.1% year on hear to 1.36 million vehicles. Ford has reported 13% higher sales, boosted by rental fleet trade.
Mini boss for PSA brands
The general manager of the Mini brand in New Zealand and Australia is swapping British-German cars for French ones. It was announced today that Kai Bruesewitz is joining Sime Darby Motors as general manager.
Ford shows Kuga; Plans for online ventures
Ford has taken to a technology show to reveal its updated Kuga SUV, and rolled out plans for its technology and ‘connected’ ventures at the same time.