✗ Close categories

Newslocker Formula 1
Newslocker Formula 1 - Force India Videos
Newslocker Formula 1 - Infiniti Red Bull Racing Videos
Newslocker Formula 1 - McLaren Videos
Newslocker Formula 1 - Mercedes AMG Petronas Videos
Newslocker Formula 1 - Sauber F1 Team Videos
Newslocker Formula 1 - Scuderia Ferrari Videos
Newslocker Formula 1 - Scuderia Toro Rosso Videos
Newslocker Formula 1 - Team Lotus Videos
Newslocker Formula 1 - Williams Martini Videos
Newslocker Sport news australia


✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories

Newslocker Adelaide
Newslocker Albany
Newslocker Albury
Newslocker Alice Springs
Newslocker Armidale
Newslocker Bacchus Marsh
Newslocker Bairnsdale
Newslocker Ballarat
Newslocker Ballina
Newslocker Barwon Downs
Newslocker Batemans Bay
Newslocker Bathurst
Newslocker Bendigo
Newslocker Blaxland
Newslocker Bongaree
Newslocker Bowral
Newslocker Brisbane
Newslocker Broken Hill
Newslocker Broome
Newslocker Buderim
Newslocker Bunbury
Newslocker Bundaberg
Newslocker Burnie
Newslocker Busselton
Newslocker Byron Bay
Newslocker Caboolture
Newslocker Cairns
Newslocker Caloundra
Newslocker Canberra
Newslocker Casino
Newslocker Central Coast
Newslocker Cessnock
Newslocker Coffs Harbour
Newslocker Colac
Newslocker Craigieburn
Newslocker Cranbourne
Newslocker Dalby
Newslocker Darwin
Newslocker Devonport
Newslocker Drouin
Newslocker Dubbo
Newslocker Echuca
Newslocker Emerald
Newslocker Forbes
Newslocker Gawler
Newslocker Geelong
Newslocker Geraldton
Newslocker Gladstone
Newslocker Gold Coast
Newslocker Goulburn
Newslocker Grafton
Newslocker Griffith
Newslocker Gympie
Newslocker Hamilton
Newslocker Hervey Bay
Newslocker Hobart
Newslocker Horsham
Newslocker Kalgoorlie
Newslocker Karratha
Newslocker Katoomba
Newslocker Kawana
Newslocker Kempsey
Newslocker Kiama
Newslocker Kingaroy
Newslocker Kingston
Newslocker Kwinana Town Centre
Newslocker Launceston
Newslocker Lismore
Newslocker Lithgow
Newslocker Mackay
Newslocker Maitland
Newslocker Mandurah
Newslocker Maroochydore
Newslocker Maryborough
Newslocker Melbourne
Newslocker Melton
Newslocker Mildura
Newslocker Moe
Newslocker Mornington
Newslocker Morwell
Newslocker Mount Eliza
Newslocker Mount Gambier
Newslocker Mount Isa
Newslocker Mount Martha
Newslocker Mudgee
Newslocker Murray Bridge
Newslocker Muswellbrook
Newslocker Nambour
Newslocker Nerang
Newslocker Newcastle
Newslocker Nowra
Newslocker Orange
Newslocker Pakenham
Newslocker Palmerston
Newslocker Parkes
Newslocker Perth
Newslocker Port Augusta
Newslocker Port Hedland
Newslocker Port Lincoln
Newslocker Port Macquarie
Newslocker Port Pirie
Newslocker Portland
Newslocker Queanbeyan
Newslocker Raymond Terrace
Newslocker Redcliffe
Newslocker Richmond
Newslocker Rockhampton
Newslocker Rockingham
Newslocker Rosebud
Newslocker Sale
Newslocker Sawtell
Newslocker Shepparton
Newslocker Singleton
Newslocker Sunbury
Newslocker Sunshine Coast
Newslocker Swan Hill
Newslocker Sydney
Newslocker Tamworth
Newslocker Taree
Newslocker Toowoomba
Newslocker Townsville
Newslocker Traralgon
Newslocker Ulverstone
Newslocker Victor Harbor
Newslocker Victoria Point
Newslocker Wagga Wagga
Newslocker Wangaratta
Newslocker Warragul
Newslocker Warrnambool
Newslocker Warwick
Newslocker Whyalla
Newslocker Wodonga
Newslocker Wollongong


✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories

Newslocker Hugh Jackman


✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories

Newslocker Accountancy
Newslocker Advertising
Newslocker Aerospace
Newslocker Agriculture
Newslocker Analyst
Newslocker Animals
Newslocker Antique
Newslocker Archaeology
Newslocker Architecture
Newslocker Arts
Newslocker Astrology
Newslocker Astronomy
Newslocker Automotive
Newslocker Aviation
Newslocker Biotechnology


✗ Close categories

  • BYD NZ to launch certified pre-owned programme, import its own used vehicles from Japan

    via autotalk.co.nz
    BYD NZ to launch certified pre-owned programme, import its own used vehicles from Japan
    BYD New Zealand will launch a certified pre-owned programme, taking back the brand’s earliest New Zealand-new vehicles as they cycle off fleets, and backing them with a BYD New Zealand warranty. The distributor will also import its own used vehicles from Japan, making it the first Chinese brand in New Zealand to take either approach. […]
    The post BYD NZ to launch certified pre-owned programme, import its own used vehicles from Japan appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Eagers to sell NZ new car dealerships, keep easyauto123

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Eagers to sell NZ new car dealerships, keep easyauto123
    Eagers Automotive will sell its New Zealand franchised dealership business, putting some of Auckland’s most iconic dealerships under new ownership, with nine retail and service locations spanning seven brands and around A$325 million, about NZ$355 million, in annual turnover. Settlement is expected in the final quarter of 2026. The buyer has not been named. The […]
    The post Eagers to sell NZ new car dealerships, keep easyauto123 appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • AutoTalk Live! Christchurch adds FMA add-on insurance panel

    via autotalk.co.nz
    AutoTalk Live! Christchurch adds FMA add-on insurance panel
    AutoTalk Live! has added a panel session on the Financial Markets Authority’s review of add-on insurance and extended warranties to its Christchurch programme, responding to the most significant regulatory development to hit dealer F&I this year. The 30-minute panel closes the half-day event at Rydges Latimer on Tuesday 15 September, bringing insurers and the dealer […]
    The post AutoTalk Live! Christchurch adds FMA add-on insurance panel appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Watch: Hyundai targets over five million sales with major product push

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Hyundai Motor Company is targeting 5.55 million global vehicle sales by 2030 as it prepares to launch or refresh more than 100 models over the next four years. The Korean carmaker outlined the growth strategy at its 2026 CEO Investor Day, with electrified vehicles expected to account for 60% of sales by the end of […]
    The post Watch: Hyundai targets over five million sales with major product push appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Advertisement

  • ‘No more boring cars’: Toyota NZ elevates GR to brand pillar with local launch

    via autotalk.co.nz
    ‘No more boring cars’: Toyota NZ elevates GR to brand pillar with local launch
    “We made boring cars.” That is how Toyota New Zealand chief strategic officer and GR Meister Andrew Davis describes the brand’s position 20 years ago. Few executives would volunteer the admission, but Toyota New Zealand is using it to frame the elevation of Gazoo Racing to a standalone pillar of its local brand structure. At […]
    The post ‘No more boring cars’: Toyota NZ elevates GR to brand pillar with local launch appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Heartland’s $620m TSB deal clears Toi Foundation hurdle

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Heartland’s $620m TSB deal clears Toi Foundation hurdle
    Heartland’s $620 million acquisition of TSB Bank has cleared its biggest hurdle, with Toi Foundation trustees voting in favour of the sale, setting up a merger that will fold one of the motor finance sector’s major lenders into a larger challenger bank. Under the transaction, Heartland Group acquires all TSB shares from the Taranaki community […]
    The post Heartland’s $620m TSB deal clears Toi Foundation hurdle appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Australian trial results strengthen case for rubber in NZ roads

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Australian trial results strengthen case for rubber in NZ roads
    New Australian trial results are strengthening the case for using recycled tyre rubber in New Zealand roads, with a 24-month assessment finding crumb rubber asphalt matches or beats conventional materials on whole-of-life carbon emissions. The findings, highlighted by tyre stewardship scheme Tyrewise, come from Sunshine Coast Council’s life cycle assessment of crumb rubber asphalt made […]
    The post Australian trial results strengthen case for rubber in NZ roads appeared first on Aut
    Read more

  • Port of Auckland posts record result as car volumes climb

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Port of Auckland posts record result as car volumes climb
    Port of Auckland has reported a record underlying net profit after tax of $111.2 million for FY26, up 30% on the previous year as container, vehicle and roll-on roll-off volumes increased. Statutory net profit after tax rose 28% to $116.3m, including $5.1m of one-off gains and other items. Revenue increased to $403.8m from $393m in […]
    The post Port of Auckland posts record result as car volumes climb appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Advertisement

  • Hyundai confirms midsize pickup push in 100-model global offensive

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Hyundai confirms midsize pickup push in 100-model global offensive
    Hyundai has confirmed it will enter the body-on-frame market with a midsize pickup and light commercial vehicles, the strongest signal yet that the brand intends to fight in the segments that dominate the New Zealand market. The confirmation came at the company’s 2026 CEO Investor Day, where Hyundai Motor set out plans to launch or […]
    The post Hyundai confirms midsize pickup push in 100-model global offensive appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Jess Bala departs GM Australia and New Zealand

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Jess Bala departs GM Australia and New Zealand
    General Motors Australia and New Zealand managing director Jess Bala is leaving the company after a two-decade GM career, with sales and operations director Greg Rowe stepping in as acting managing director. A GM spokesperson says Bala has elected to depart. “Following an accomplished two-decade career with General Motors, Managing Director of GM Australia and […]
    The post Jess Bala departs GM Australia and New Zealand appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Volkswagen weighs major restructure as costs bite

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Volkswagen weighs major restructure as costs bite
    Volkswagen Group is preparing for what could be its biggest ever restructure as it looks to cut costs in the face of growing competition, weaker returns from China and US tariffs. The group is considering further job cuts, factory closures and a smaller model range, with its supervisory board due to meet on September 4 […]
    The post Volkswagen weighs major restructure as costs bite appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Mazda confirms NZ pricing for new CX-6e electric SUV

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Mazda confirms NZ pricing for new CX-6e electric SUV
    Mazda New Zealand has confirmed its new CX-6e electric SUV will be priced from $58,990 when it arrives in local showrooms towards the end of 2026. The CX-6e will be offered in a single Takami grade with a 78kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and rear-wheel drive. The price includes GST but excludes on-road costs […]
    The post Mazda confirms NZ pricing for new CX-6e electric SUV appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Chery’s iCaur brand confirmed for New Zealand in 2027

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Chery’s iCaur brand confirmed for New Zealand in 2027
    Chery Group’s electric-focused iCaur brand will launch in New Zealand in the second half of 2027, a Chery Australia and New Zealand spokesperson confirms to AutoTalk. The confirmation follows today’s announcement that iCaur will enter the Australian market, with the first products and launch planned for early 2027. “I can confirm the iCaur brand is […]
    The post Chery’s iCaur brand confirmed for New Zealand in 2027 appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • KGM Torres EVX supplied without advertised centre airbag

    via autotalk.co.nz
    KGM Torres EVX supplied without advertised centre airbag
    Around 100 KGM Torres EVX electric SUVs sold in Australia and New Zealand have been supplied without a centre airbag that was advertised as standard equipment, according to ANCAP. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has issued a consumer alert covering the Torres EVX following a similar specification issue identified with its sister vehicle, […]
    The post KGM Torres EVX supplied without advertised centre airbag appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Arcfox launches in New Zealand with premium EV positioning

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Arcfox launches in New Zealand with premium EV positioning
    BAIC’s electric vehicle brand Arcfox has formally launched in New Zealand, positioning itself as a premium marque while opening at less than $35,000. Distributor Auto Distribution Holdings marked the launch in Auckland yesterday, having begun T1 deliveries earlier this month. Arcfox was established in 2017 as BAIC’s dedicated new energy vehicle brand, built on standalone […]
    The post Arcfox launches in New Zealand with premium EV positioning appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Xpeng takes over customer support following TrueEV split

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Xpeng takes over customer support following TrueEV split
    Xpeng ANZ has taken direct responsibility for customers in Australia and New Zealand following the end of its distributor arrangement with TrueEV. The factory-backed subsidiary says every Xpeng vehicle in Australia and New Zealand is backed by the manufacturer, with customers who previously purchased through TrueEV now able to deal directly with Xpeng ANZ. The […]
    The post Xpeng takes over customer support following TrueEV split appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Avanti Finance names Greenfield head of sales for auto

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Avanti Finance names Greenfield head of sales for auto
    Avanti Finance has appointed Mark Greenfield as head of sales for its auto business, leading sales across Avanti Finance Auto and dealer software arm Motorcentral. Greenfield brings more than 25 years in the auto industry, including over a decade with Motorcentral Technologies, part of the Avanti Finance group, most recently as head of business development. […]
    The post Avanti Finance names Greenfield head of sales for auto appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Bay Ford owners the Macphee family take Geely to Hawke’s Bay as dealer network grows

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Bay Ford owners the Macphee family take Geely to Hawke’s Bay as dealer network grows
    The Macphee family, owners of Hawke’s Bay Ford and Mazda dealer group Hawke’s Bay Motors, will take the Geely franchise to Napier, with Bay Geely opening on 1 September at 11 Owen Street, alongside the group’s existing operation, and growing Geely’s national network from eight to nine locations. The appointment, confirmed in Geely New Zealand’s […]
    The post Bay Ford owners the Macphee family take Geely to Hawke’s Bay as dealer network grows appeared fir
    Read more

  • Vehicle spending holds steady in July

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Vehicle spending holds steady in July
    Electronic card spending on motor vehicles was largely flat in July, while fuel spending fell 4.3%, according to the latest Stats NZ figures. Seasonally adjusted spending on motor vehicles excluding fuel stood at $195 million for the month, down $300,000 or 0.1% from the previous month. Vehicle spending has remained relatively steady over the past […]
    The post Vehicle spending holds steady in July appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • NZ Cheap Cars opens North Shore site with two more branches on the way

    via autotalk.co.nz
    NZ Cheap Cars opens North Shore site with two more branches on the way
    Used vehicle retailer NZ Cheap Cars is opening a new North Shore dealership at 107 Wairau Road, Wairau Valley, on Saturday 29 August, with two further branches already in progress and expected to open within three months. The company says a strong FY2026 has given it confidence to keep investing in its network, with one […]
    The post NZ Cheap Cars opens North Shore site with two more branches on the way appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Associations back Clean Vehicle Standard call, turn focus to 2028 targets

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Associations back Clean Vehicle Standard call, turn focus to 2028 targets
    The industry’s three major associations have backed the Government’s decision to retain the Clean Vehicle Standard, with all three now turning their attention to the stage two fight that matters: where the 2028 targets land. The Motor Industry Association, Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association and Motor Trade Association all say retention is the right call, […]
    The post Associations back Clean Vehicle Standard call, turn focus to 2028 targets appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Insurers will act on FMA add-on findings, says FSF

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Insurers will act on FMA add-on findings, says FSF
    The industry body representing New Zealand’s finance and insurance sector says its members will make changes where needed in response to the Financial Markets Authority’s review of add-on insurance, while defending the value the products deliver for vehicle buyers. The Financial Services Federation’s insurance provider members are considering the findings of the regulator’s thematic review […]
    The post Insurers will act on FMA add-on findings, says FSF appeared fir
    Read more

  • ‘Policy certainty matters’: BYD welcomes Clean Vehicle Standard retention

    via autotalk.co.nz
    ‘Policy certainty matters’: BYD welcomes Clean Vehicle Standard retention
    The first industry reaction to the Government’s decision to retain the Clean Vehicle Standard has landed, with BYD Auto New Zealand saying the move sends an important signal to global vehicle manufacturers. BYD Auto New Zealand general manager Warren Willmot says policy certainty matters for manufacturers deciding where to introduce new technologies. “Retaining the Clean […]
    The post ‘Policy certainty matters’: BYD welcomes Clean Vehicle Standard retention appeared
    Read more

  • Clean Vehicle Standard stays with new used import targets

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Clean Vehicle Standard stays with new used import targets
    The Government will retain the Clean Vehicle Standard, ending months of uncertainty over whether the policy would be scrapped entirely. Officials will now work with the vehicle industry on recalibrated settings, including separate targets for used imports, reporting back early next year ahead of new settings taking effect from 1 January 2028. Transport minister Chris […]
    The post Clean Vehicle Standard stays with new used import targets appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • Breaking: Clean Vehicle Standard stays with new used import targets

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Breaking: Clean Vehicle Standard stays with new used import targets
    The Government will retain the Clean Vehicle Standard, ending months of uncertainty over whether the policy would be scrapped entirely. Officials will now work with the vehicle industry on recalibrated settings, including separate targets for used imports, reporting back early next year ahead of new settings taking effect from 1 January 2028. Transport minister Chris […]
    The post Breaking: Clean Vehicle Standard stays with new used import targets appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • They don't need oil changes or spark plugs but is it cheaper to run an EV?

    via abc.net.au
    They don't need oil changes or spark plugs but is it cheaper to run an EV?
    The electric vehicle share of Australia's car market has almost tripled in the first half of 2026 amid the cost-of-living crisis and fuel shock. Here's what you need to know about maintenance and running costs.
    Read more

  • EV sales are surging in Australia. But are they cheaper to run?

    via abc.net.au
    EV sales are surging in Australia. But are they cheaper to run?
    The electric vehicle share of Australia's car market has almost tripled in the first half of 2026 amid the cost-of-living crisis and fuel shock. Here's what you need to know about maintenance and running costs.
    Read more

  • Driver waits for compensation after new EV suddenly stops on freeway

    via abc.net.au
    Driver waits for compensation after new EV suddenly stops on freeway
    Customers left in the lurch when a Chinese electric vehicle giant terminated its exclusive agreement with an Australian company now have more certainty, but it's been a hard for many.
    Read more

  • Full programme locked in for AutoTalk Live! Christchurch

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Full programme locked in for AutoTalk Live! Christchurch
    AutoTalk Live! has confirmed its full programme for Christchurch, with the half-day event running Tuesday 15 September at Rydges Latimer, 30 Latimer Square. AutoTalk managing editor and event host Richard Edwards says the compressed format has shaped a deliberately dense programme. “This is a sharp, no-filler afternoon. Every session earns its place, whether that is […]
    The post Full programme locked in for AutoTalk Live! Christchurch appeared first on Autotalk.
    Read more

  • MITO Industry Summit and Awards set to bring sectors together

    via autotalk.co.nz
    MITO Industry Summit and Awards set to bring sectors together
    MITO is preparing to host its Industry Summit and Awards, bringing together leaders, employers and industry partners from across the automotive, commercial road transport, extractives, drilling, gas and logistics sectors. The free event will feature Government speakers including Resources and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour. The summit will also […]
    The post MITO Industry Summit and Awards set to bring sectors together appeared first on Au
    Read more

Follow @Automotive_AU_ on Twitter!