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1 day ago · The number of new and used vehicles arriving at New Zealand ports in January 2025 saw a month-on-month decrease of 668 units, with a total of 15,195 units landing. It compares to a total of 15,863 new and used vehicles hitting the wharves in December, according to New Zealand Customs motor vehicle ...

1 day ago · New vehicle registrations in New Zealand in January 2025 totalled 10,863 units, a 14.1% decline from January 2024 and a 13.0% drop from January 2023. The downturn highlights continued market adjustments driven by broader economic pressures and shifting buyer behaviours. Despite subdued figures ...

1 day ago · Demand for automotive lending was down 8.4% year-on-year in January as new car sales continued to decline, while overall consumer credit demand began the year 1% lower compared to the same period last year. That’s according to the Centrix January Credit Indicator, which highlights ongoing ...

2 days ago · AutoTalk Live, the premier event for automotive dealers and industry professionals, is set to return to Auckland on May 8, 2025, following the success of its previous two sold-out events in the city. This year, AutoTalk Live is proudly powered by Clipped Assist + Duraseal, ensuring a top-tier ...

3 days ago · The market for used imports continued to struggle in January, with a massive drop in particular for passenger – though with this time last year the first month without the Clean Car Discount, it is hard to pin down the actual trend.

Jan 30, 2014 · Jato Dynamics reports that Europe’s new passenger car market grew by 0.9% in 2024, with 12,909,741 registrations. Despite the slight

Dec 18, 2024 · OnlyCars has launched, offering dealers a new alternative to existing online classifieds, and the launch of Assurant Vehicle Care concludes the rebrand of Protecta Insurance.

Jan 10, 2025 · 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.

Jun 18, 2024 · In other news, a dealer industry legend is honoured for the King’s Birthday, Ford NZ goes outside the industry for its new managing director, and EROAD sets the schedule for its next Fleet Day.