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The provisional 2024 road toll stands at 289 – an improvement on 341 the previous year...
GWM Ora replaces Nissan Leaf as New Zealand’s cheapest EV
9 hours ago · AThe GWM Ora has become New Zealand’s cheapest electric vehicle. The Andrew Simms Group offers it at a retail price of $26,990 plus on-road costs. The Nissan Leaf was previously the market’s most affordable EV at $29,990, but a Nissan spokesperson says its dealer network has now cleared the ...
Delaney announces departure from Ford New Zealand • Autotalk
10 hours ago · Ford New Zealand sales director Jerry Delaney has announced that after more than 13 years with Blue Oval, he will leave the company in February to embark on a new career chapter. Delaney says it was hard to farewell the sales team that he has led for the last ten years and the broader team at Ford ...
New vehicle market continues to struggle • Autotalk
Sep 2, 2024 · The new vehicle market in August 2024 continued to struggle over the long term, though in the short term it is arguably consistent. Passenger vehicle registrations totaled 6,761 units in August 2024, a 3.3% decrease on 2023, down against 2022, up …
MIA: Importers face a balancing act to meet targets and avoid …
2 days ago · According to the Motor Industry Association (MIA), New Zealand’s new vehicle registrations in December 2024 increased by 5.6% compared to December 2023, reflecting a partial recovery from recent market volatility. However, year-to-date figures show a 13.5% decline from 2023, highlighting the ...
Welcome to the December issue of AutoTalk • Autotalk
Dec 13, 2023 · In the December edition of AutoTalk we hear from Ateco Group owner and executive chairman Neville Crichton who declares his excitement for the BYD brand which his vehicle distribution company is fully committing to.
Toyota launches Prado, predicts 130k new vehicle sales
Nov 7, 2024 · Words and pictures: Kyle Cassidy. But with the new Prado now on the ground, Toyota can start filling the 400 orders it has for the latest 4×4. It thus far has secured production of 500 units, but TNZ is confident it will register at least 600 Prado models by the end of the year.
Initial JAC dealer network taking T9 ute test drive bookings
3 days ago · Southern Autos Manukau, Avon City Motors, Christchurch and Energy Motors, New Plymouth, are now taking test drive bookings for the JAC (“Jack”) T9 4×4 ute, which was announced to the market in November 2024. Pre-orders are available to customers who test drive the T9 ute at the launch price ...
More industry speakers added to AutoTalk Live • Autotalk
Mar 18, 2024 · Three new speakers have been confirmed for AutoTalk Live, set to take place in Auckland on May 7. Last run at the end of 2022, AutoTalk Live’s formula remains—a day designed specifically for New Zealand motor vehicle dealers, with quality speakers providing strong data, analytics, and thought leadership.