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 […]
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Mazda confirms NZ pricing for new CX-6e electric SUV
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Armstrong’s revealed as likely buyer of Eagers’ NZ dealerships
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Armstrong’s Motor Group is the buyer lined up for Eagers Automotive’s New Zealand new car dealership business, disclosure documents accompanying the Australian group’s half year results reveal. Eagers discloses “entry into a non-binding term sheet with Armstrong’s Motor Group for the divestment of our Franchised Automotive business in New Zealand, retaining the easyauto123 operations in […]
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Labour pledges fuel excise freeze, setting up election fight over 22-cent rise
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Labour will not increase fuel excise for the next three years if it wins November’s election, leader Chris Hipkins has pledged, turning the Government’s legislated 22-cent programme of pump tax rises into an election battleground. “Today I confirmed Labour will not increase fuel excise tax over the next three years,” Hipkins says. “When families are […]
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Smart Band dropped in a ute tray wins $60,000 Fieldays prize
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A Smart Band dropped into the tray of a display ute on the way out of Fieldays has won Bay of Plenty woman Pua Taikato a prize worth more than $60,000. Taikato takes home a JAC T9 Double Cab 4WD fitted with accessories, valued at more than $49,990, along with $10,000 of gear from hunting […]
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Eagers to sell NZ new car dealerships, keep easyauto123
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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 […]
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BYD NZ to launch certified pre-owned programme, import its own used vehicles from Japan
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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. […]
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AutoTalk Live! Christchurch adds FMA add-on insurance panel
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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 […]
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Watch: Hyundai targets over five million sales with major product push
via autotalk.co.nzHyundai 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 […]
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‘No more boring cars’: Toyota NZ elevates GR to brand pillar with local launch
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“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 […]
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Heartland’s $620m TSB deal clears Toi Foundation hurdle
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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 […]
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Australian trial results strengthen case for rubber in NZ roads
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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 […]
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Port of Auckland posts record result as car volumes climb
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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 […]
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Hyundai confirms midsize pickup push in 100-model global offensive
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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 […]
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Jess Bala departs GM Australia and New Zealand
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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 […]
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Volkswagen weighs major restructure as costs bite
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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 […]
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Chery’s iCaur brand confirmed for New Zealand in 2027
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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 […]
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KGM Torres EVX supplied without advertised centre airbag
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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, […]
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Arcfox launches in New Zealand with premium EV positioning
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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 […]
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Xpeng takes over customer support following TrueEV split
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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 […]
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Avanti Finance names Greenfield head of sales for auto
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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. […]
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Bay Ford owners the Macphee family take Geely to Hawke’s Bay as dealer network grows
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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 […]
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Vehicle spending holds steady in July
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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 […]
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NZ Cheap Cars opens North Shore site with two more branches on the way
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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 […]
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Associations back Clean Vehicle Standard call, turn focus to 2028 targets
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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, […]
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Insurers will act on FMA add-on findings, says FSF
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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 […]
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‘Policy certainty matters’: BYD welcomes Clean Vehicle Standard retention
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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 […]
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Clean Vehicle Standard stays with new used import targets
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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 […]
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Breaking: Clean Vehicle Standard stays with new used import targets
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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 […]
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They don't need oil changes or spark plugs but is it cheaper to run an EV?
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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.
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EV sales are surging in Australia. But are they cheaper to run?
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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.
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