<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Automotive - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Automotive news with just one click. Don’t miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-au</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:07:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[MITO reports 23% rise in on-job training enrolments]]></title><description><![CDATA[New enrolments in MITO on-job training programmes have increased 23% compared with the same period last year, bucking a wider decline in on-job learner numbers across New Zealand. The increase covers programmes in the automotive, commercial road transport, extractives, drilling, gas and logistics sectors. MITO says enrolments are expected to continue growing as its industries [&hellip;]<br />
The post MITO reports 23% rise in on-job training enrolments appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/mito-reports-23-rise-in-on-job-training-enrolments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/mito-reports-23-rise-in-on-job-training-enrolments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle arrivals fall sharply in August after July surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand vehicle imports fell sharply in August following a strong July, with 17,763 units hitting local wharves during the month, according to the latest New Zealand Customs figures. That was down 36.5% from the 27,980 vehicles imported in July, when arrivals reached their highest monthly level of the six-month period shown in the Customs [&hellip;]<br />
The post Vehicle arrivals fall sharply in August after July surge appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/vehicle-arrivals-fall-sharply-in-august-after-july-surge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/vehicle-arrivals-fall-sharply-in-august-after-july-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final call for 2026 Australasian Fleet Champions Awards entries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fleet operators and suppliers have one week left to enter the 2026 Australasian Fleet Champions Awards, with entries closing on Friday, September 11.<br />
The post Final call for 2026 Australasian Fleet Champions Awards entries appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/final-call-for-2026-australasian-fleet-champions-awards-entries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/final-call-for-2026-australasian-fleet-champions-awards-entries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable EVs score five-star ANCAP safety ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of New Zealand&rsquo;s most affordable electric vehicles have achieved five-star ANCAP safety ratings under tougher testing criteria introduced this year. The Geely EX2, priced from $32,990, and Leapmotor B05, from $43,990, are only the second and third vehicles assessed under ANCAP&rsquo;s new 2026 Stages of Safety protocols. ANCAP chief executive Carla Hoorweg says the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Affordable EVs score five-star ANCAP safety ratings appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/affordable-evs-score-five-star-ancap-safety-ratings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/affordable-evs-score-five-star-ancap-safety-ratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[August vehicle figures distorted by shipping disruption, MIA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Motor Industry Association (MIA) is urging caution when interpreting August&rsquo;s new vehicle registration figures, saying typhoon-related shipping disruption affected vehicle arrivals and may have distorted individual brand and model results.<br />
The post August vehicle figures distorted by shipping disruption, MIA says appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/august-vehicle-figures-distorted-by-shipping-disruption-mia-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/august-vehicle-figures-distorted-by-shipping-disruption-mia-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battery health gap of 13.5% between identical used EVs, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 40kWh Leaf recorded the lowest median battery health and the widest spread of any model in the study. Two used EVs of the same model and mileage can differ by as much as 13.5% in battery state of health, according to the largest independent study of used EV battery condition yet published, a spread [&hellip;]<br />
The post Battery health gap of 13.5% between identical used EVs, study finds appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/battery-health-gap-of-135-between-identical-used-evs-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/battery-health-gap-of-135-between-identical-used-evs-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda appoints Frankton Automotive as Queenstown service agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honda&rsquo;s Service Store format, introduced in 2021. Image: Honda New Zealand Honda New Zealand has appointed Frankton Automotive 2025 Ltd as its authorised parts and service agent for Queenstown and Central Otago. The business begins trading as Honda Service Centre Queenstown from today, operating out of 170 Glenda Drive, Frankton. It is a parts and [&hellip;]<br />
The post Honda appoints Frankton Automotive as Queenstown service agent appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/honda-appoints-frankton-automotive-as-queenstown-service-agent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/honda-appoints-frankton-automotive-as-queenstown-service-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChargeNet takes over six Unison and Centralines EV charging sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[ChargeNet is taking ownership and operation of six electric vehicle charging sites previously operated by Unison Networks and Centralines across the central North Island. The sites are at Hastings City Car Park, Dickens Street Car Park in Napier, 1 Kaimanawa Street in central Taup&#333;, Rangitaiki Lodge, McVicar Road on the Napier-Taup&#333; Highway, and the Civic [&hellip;]<br />
The post ChargeNet takes over six Unison and Centralines EV charging sites appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/chargenet-takes-over-six-unison-and-centralines-ev-charging-sites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/chargenet-takes-over-six-unison-and-centralines-ev-charging-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GWM extends Warriors sponsorship for another three years]]></title><description><![CDATA[GWM New Zealand has extended its sponsorship of the One New Zealand Warriors for another three years, building on a partnership that began in 2024.<br />
The post GWM extends Warriors sponsorship for another three years appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/gwm-extends-warriors-sponsorship-for-another-three-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/gwm-extends-warriors-sponsorship-for-another-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle loan demand rises as households remain cautious]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demand for vehicle finance is rising in New Zealand despite an overall decline in consumer credit demand, according to the latest data from credit bureau Centrix. Auto loan enquiries increased 7.4% year-on-year in August, while overall consumer credit demand fell 7.3%, suggesting households remain cautious about taking on new debt. The increase in vehicle finance [&hellip;]<br />
The post Vehicle loan demand rises as households remain cautious appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/vehicle-loan-demand-rises-as-households-remain-cautious/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/vehicle-loan-demand-rises-as-households-remain-cautious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obituary: Tony Howard, the napkin deal that built Manukau Toyota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Howard and his daughter Ali Guise. Photo: NBR Tony Howard, founder of the Howard Group and the man behind what is now Manukau Toyota Group, died in the early hours of Monday 31 August. The group says his &ldquo;determination, commercial instinct, independent spirit and belief in people&rdquo; helped build one of New Zealand&rsquo;s largest [&hellip;]<br />
The post Obituary: Tony Howard, the napkin deal that built Manukau Toyota appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/obituary-tony-howard-the-napkin-deal-that-built-manukau-toyota/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/obituary-tony-howard-the-napkin-deal-that-built-manukau-toyota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reserve Bank lifts OCR to 2.75%]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has lifted the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 2.75%, saying a gradual withdrawal of monetary stimulus is needed to bring inflation back under control.<br />
The post Reserve Bank lifts OCR to 2.75% appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/reserve-bank-lifts-ocr-to-275/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/reserve-bank-lifts-ocr-to-275/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAC combines Oceania and UK operations under new regional structure]]></title><description><![CDATA[GAC International has combined its Oceania and UK operations into a single strategic region as the Chinese carmaker develops its presence across right-hand-drive markets.<br />
The post GAC combines Oceania and UK operations under new regional structure appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/gac-combines-oceania-and-uk-operations-under-new-regional-structure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/gac-combines-oceania-and-uk-operations-under-new-regional-structure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese brands near 20% of August new vehicle market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vehicle sales in August &ldquo;defied economic and political uncertainty&rdquo;, with a strong result driven by the passenger vehicle sector, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) says. Chinese brands continued their strong growth, accounting for 18.7% of new vehicle registrations during the month and closing in on a fifth of the market. BYD, Chery, Jaecoo and GWM [&hellip;]<br />
The post Chinese brands near 20% of August new vehicle market appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/chinese-brands-near-20-of-august-new-vehicle-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/chinese-brands-near-20-of-august-new-vehicle-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MITO celebrates industry training leaders at inaugural summit and awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 200 industry, government and education representatives have attended MITO New Zealand&rsquo;s inaugural Industry Summit and Awards at Wellington&rsquo;s Michael Fowler Centre.<br />
The post MITO celebrates industry training leaders at inaugural summit and awards appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/mito-celebrates-industry-training-leaders-at-inaugural-summit-and-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/mito-celebrates-industry-training-leaders-at-inaugural-summit-and-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Used imports post best month since March as commercial run continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Used import registrations totalled 8599 units in August 2026, up 9.9% on the 7824 recorded in the same month last year. Passenger volumes made up the bulk of the total at 8156 registrations, up 9.1% year-on-year. The result is the second-highest month of 2026 so far, behind only March&rsquo;s 8230, and improves on July&rsquo;s 8085. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Used imports post best month since March as commercial run continues appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/used-imports-post-best-month-since-march-as-commercial-run-continues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/used-imports-post-best-month-since-march-as-commercial-run-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passenger gains lift August market as commercial slide continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[New vehicle registrations totalled 12,216 units in August 2026, up 4.1% on the 11,736 recorded in the same month last year. As in July, the headline figure hides a split market, with a strong passenger result partly offset by another commercial decline. Passenger registrations rose 13% to 9137 units, from 8088 in August 2025, the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Passenger gains lift August market as commercial slide continues appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/passenger-gains-lift-august-market-as-commercial-slide-continues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/passenger-gains-lift-august-market-as-commercial-slide-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Govt scraps 2027 fuel tax hike as election battle intensifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government has cancelled its planned 12 cents per litre fuel excise increase from January 2027 just days after after Labour pledged to freeze the tax for three years if it wins November&rsquo;s election. Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Transport Minister Chris Bishop have announced there will be no fuel excise increase next year, with [&hellip;]<br />
The post Govt scraps 2027 fuel tax hike as election battle intensifies appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/govt-scraps-2027-fuel-tax-hike-as-election-battle-intensifies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/govt-scraps-2027-fuel-tax-hike-as-election-battle-intensifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bapcor posts $431.6m loss amid turnaround push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bapcor has reported a statutory net loss after tax of A$431.6 million (NZ$522.7m) for the year to June 30, as significant impairment charges weighed on its FY26 result. The ASX-listed automotive parts group, which operates Bapcor New Zealand as well as its Australian trade, retail and network businesses, recorded A$442.4m in post-tax significant items, primarily [&hellip;]<br />
The post Bapcor posts $431.6m loss amid turnaround push appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/bapcor-posts-4316m-loss-amid-turnaround-push/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/bapcor-posts-4316m-loss-amid-turnaround-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TrailLite sells six Roadcraft motorhomes sight unseen ahead of debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Roadcraft, TrailLite&rsquo;s new locally built motorhome brand. TrailLite has sold six of its new Roadcraft motorhomes sight unseen, ahead of the locally built model&rsquo;s public debut at the NZ Motorhome, Caravan &amp; Leisure Show at Hamilton&rsquo;s Mystery Creek from 18 September. Roadcraft is an entirely new brand of New Zealand-built motorhomes from the 70-year-old [&hellip;]<br />
The post TrailLite sells six Roadcraft motorhomes sight unseen ahead of debut appeared first on Autotalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/traillite-sells-six-roadcraft-motorhomes-sight-unseen-ahead-of-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/automotive/traillite-sells-six-roadcraft-motorhomes-sight-unseen-ahead-of-debut/</guid></item></channel></rss>