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• Australia’s record June driven by EV surge as BYD closes on Toyota

  03-07-2026 06:27 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Australia’s new vehicle market recorded its strongest month on record in June, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounting for almost a quarter of all sales and BYD climbing to become the country’s second-best-selling automotive brand. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), 131,134 new vehicles were sold through the VFACTS reporting system during […]
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• Auto Distributors reaffirms Peugeot here to stay

  03-07-2026 04:20 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  New Zealand’s Peugeot distributor, Auto Distributors (ADNZ), has reaffirmed its commitment to the marque and moved to reassure customers and dealers the brand is here to stay. ADNZ is one of Rick Armstrong’s business interests, which include distribution of Peugeot, Citroen, Leapmotor, Smart, Dong Feng, BAIC and Arcfox, alongside his extensive dealer network and a […]
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• Tesla deliveries jump 25% in Q2

  03-07-2026 03:19 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles globally during the second quarter of 2026, a 25% increase on the same period last year, but investors sent the company’s shares sharply lower following the result. Vehicle production rose 10.1% year on year to 451,758 units. The automaker’s Model 3 and Model Y continued to dominate the line-up, accounting for […]
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• MIA: EV momentum continues despite economic headwinds

  03-07-2026 02:45 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Demand for electrified vehicles continued to strengthen in June as buyers responded to higher fuel costs and greater model availability, despite ongoing economic pressures, the Motor Industry Association (MIA) says.
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• Autosure’s Martin Keane – Integrity, Consistency and a Passion for Partnership 

  03-07-2026 01:58 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  If you haven’t already met him, we’re pleased to introduce you to Martin Keane, our new Account Manager for the South Island.  Key to Autosure’s partnership model is our focus on strategically engaging with our agents to ensure customers are protected.  Account management throughout the country is a core component of this, so let’s take a look at how a new key member of our team takes […]
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