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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Xpeng takes over customer support following TrueEV split
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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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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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Driver waits for compensation after new EV suddenly stops on freeway
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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.
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Full programme locked in for AutoTalk Live! Christchurch
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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 […]
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MITO Industry Summit and Awards set to bring sectors together
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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 […]
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Heartland takes over Kia floorplan funding as it tilts to franchise lending
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Heartland Bank will provide all funding for Kia vehicles held in dealer inventory under a new nationwide partnership with Kia New Zealand, announced alongside the bank’s full year results. The arrangement includes an upgraded inventory management system giving full transparency of nationwide stock and live data on Kia’s sold order status. Heartland says the system […]
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FMA puts insurers on notice over dealer-sold add-on cover
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The Financial Markets Authority has told insurers they cannot outsource responsibility for fair customer outcomes to dealers and other intermediaries, in a review of add-on insurance that documents pressure selling, poor oversight and products paying out as little as three cents in the premium dollar. The regulator’s review of add-on insurance and extended warranties covers […]
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Turners holds $65m target but warns fuel crisis risk is growing
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Turners Automotive Group is sticking with its $65 million profit target for FY27, but says the fuel crisis has made the first half materially harder than the past two years and puts the target at some risk. Presenting at the group’s annual meeting in Auckland yesterday, chief executive Todd Hunter says group net profit before […]
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Mercedes-Benz signs on as ASB Classic automotive partner
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The deal extends Mercedes-Benz’s global WTA tennis partnership to New Zealand. Image: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz New Zealand will become the official automotive partner of the ASB Classic from the 2027 tournament, in what the distributor describes as the start of a long-term relationship with the Auckland event. The deal extends the brand’s global commitment to professional […]
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Leapmotor ‘deserves so much better’: ADNZ resets strategy as range doubles
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The B03X compact SUV opens at $37,990 plus on-road costs, with deliveries from late September. Auto Distribution New Zealand is resetting its approach to Leapmotor, admitting the Chinese EV brand has underperformed in New Zealand and rolling out a longer warranty, a tripled dealer network, a dedicated fleet function and a new brand campaign alongside […]
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Leapmotor “deserves so much better”: ADNZ resets strategy as range doubles
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The B03X compact SUV opens at $37,990 plus on-road costs, with deliveries from late September. Auto Distribution New Zealand is resetting its approach to Leapmotor, admitting the Chinese EV brand has underperformed in New Zealand and rolling out a longer warranty, a tripled dealer network, a dedicated fleet function and a new brand campaign alongside […]
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Trade Me appoints new boss
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Trade Me has appointed Kul Singh Kargil as its new chief executive officer, replacing Anders Skoe who will step down at the end of September.
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Turners retains $65m FY27 profit target as market risks rise
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Turners Automotive Group is maintaining its $65 million net profit before tax (NPBT) target for FY27, although it warns tougher vehicle trading conditions have increased the risk of falling short. The outlook was provided in Turners’ annual meeting presentation on August 19 and follows the NZX-listed company’s full-year results announced in May, when it reported […]
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Petrol and diesel prices fall for third straight month
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Petrol and diesel prices continued to fall in July, marking the third consecutive month of declines following increases in March and April, according to Stats NZ. Petrol prices dropped 5.7% from June, while diesel recorded a sharper 12.1% fall. Stats NZ prices and deflators spokesperson Nicola Growden says the declines have taken both fuel types […]
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Geely posts record half as exports surge 158%
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The EX5 is part of Geely’s New Zealand line-up as the group posts record first-half numbers. Geely Auto has reported record first-half revenue of RMB173.6 billion (approximately NZ$44 billion), up 15% year on year, with core profit attributable to owners rising 46% to RMB9.68 billion (around NZ$2.5 billion). The Hong Kong-listed group, which develops and […]
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Trade Me Motors adds de Ruiter to dealer development team
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Zach de Ruiter joins Trade Me Motors’ dealer-facing business development team. Image: LinkedIn Trade Me Motors has appointed Zach de Ruiter to its business development manager team supporting dealers, covering cars, boats, motorbikes and trucks. De Ruiter steps up from a client manager role at Trade Me, where he has been since October 2024, and […]
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Ezi launches NZ’s first hydrogen rental fleet
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Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith takes the keys as first customer, with Ezi Car Rental branch manager Deon Hoeksema and Toyota New Zealand chief executive Tatsuya Ishikawa. Image: Toyota New Zealand Ezi Car Rental has become the first New Zealand rental company to offer a hydrogen vehicle, adding three Toyota Mirai fuel cell sedans to […]
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