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The provisional 2024 road toll stands at 289 – an improvement on 341 the previous year...
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 …
Honda updates Civic hatch for 2025 with hybrid powertrain and …
2 days ago · Honda New Zealand will offer the 2025 Civic Sport five-door hatchback solely with a hybrid powertrain and Google Assistant built-in for $59,000 plus $995 on-road costs. The updated 2025 Civic Sport hatch is powered by a 2-litre e:HEV twin-motor drive train. Honda New Zealand says the refreshed Civic ...
MIA: Importers face a balancing act to meet targets and avoid …
1 day 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 ...
Finalists announced for the 2024 New Zealand Car of the Year award
Nov 20, 2024 · The latest Honda CRV and MG3 are in pure petrol and hybrid versions. The new Hyundai Santa Fe, the latest Toyota C-HR, the fourth-generation Suzuki Swift, and the 2024 iteration of the Mercedes E-Class are all fully hybrid models, the latter two with relatively gentle mild hybrid assist.
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.
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.
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 ...
Tesla closing in on Toyota as world’s most searched car brand
1 day ago · Tesla is rapidly gaining ground on Toyota, according to the latest Most Searched Cars report from Compare the Market Australia. The annual report, using data from Google Trends across 155 countries, shows that Tesla continues to narrow the gap, with Toyota retaining its top spot as the most searched car brand in 64 countries, including New Zealand — a drop from 69 just two years ago.