Autotalk: NZ Auto Industry News
INDUSTRY SUPPORTERS. Autotalk, New Zealand’s top car magazine, offers the latest news, reviews, and analysis from the automotive world. It features in-depth commentary and coverage of the car industry, motorsports, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. With its insightful features, Autotalk is a go-to source for anyone seeking an in-depth ...
Toyota launches Prado, predicts 130k new vehicle sales
Nov 6, 2024 · Toyota NZ predict 130,000 registrations in 2024. Toyota New Zealand vice president Andrew Davis says the company still expects an overall market total of 130,000 new vehicles for the year. While the sales trend is still tracking down, with a decline of 13.5% year on year, Toyota is doing okay. He says additional rental volume is helping, and ...
Industry News Archives - Autotalk
Trump’s Make Automotive Great Again policy will impact global trade. November 7, 2024. President-elect Donald Trump has outlined several initiatives to revitalise the American automotive industry. As the automotive...
Clean Car Importer Standard Bill passed - Autotalk
Jun 28, 2024 · The government has passed changes to the Land Transport Act giving the minister an easier path to changes to the Clean Car Standard – now called the Clean Vehicle Standard or Clean Car Importer Standard. Changes to the Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Standard) Act will enable changes to the emissions targets more easily with a review of the ...
Armstrong secures Chinese Leapmotor brand • Autotalk
Oct 1, 2024 · ADNZ already distributes Peugeot, Citroën, and Opel from the same group. Armstrong is enthusiastic about the new venture, his second Chinese EV brand after recently locking down Smart. “We are honoured to expand our partnership with Leapmotor and Stellantis, and to now represent this new brand and new opportunity in New Zealand,” Armstrong ...
Giltrap MG delivers first NZ customer Cyberster • Autotalk
3 days ago · Giltrap MG has completed the first electric Cyberster two-seater sports car delivery to its ‘beyond excited’ new owners. The Diamond Red Metallic Cyberster was delivered by Giltrap MG dealer principal Scott Hobson, who presented the new car to longtime MG enthusiasts Bronwyn and Paul Walbran. The Walbrans are devoted to the Octagon brand.
Welcome to the December issue of AutoTalk • Autotalk
Dec 13, 2023 · In breaking news, the Government is taking its first steps to end the Clean Car Discount by December 31, which was all part of National’s 100-day action plan commitment. Read more about the details in this issue. We report that Optimus Group has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Auto Trader Media Group.
EV research reveals clear misunderstandings in NZ market
Sep 30, 2024 · The research revealed further key insights about Kiwi drivers, including: Familiarity with EVs: Drivers in New Zealand are familiar with electrified vehicles, with most respondents classifying them as ‘fun to drive’, ‘cool’, ‘sporty’ and even ‘easy to own’. More than 40% of respondents said they’d ridden in an electric vehicle ...
Automotive sector demands more from apprenticeship scheme
Oct 10, 2024 · From January 1, 2025, only employers of first-year apprentices in targeted industry areas will be eligible for the $500 monthly subsidy. MTA chief executive Lee Marshall says while it’s pleasing to see the automotive sector is still eligible for the $500 a month subsidy, “it betrays a lack of acknowledgement of the costs employers incur in ...
Magazines Archives • Autotalk
The latest edition of AutoTalk magazine is available for free download now. June 18, 2024. In this issue, we head to Fieldays, where we catch up with Transport Minister Simeon Brown...