Business26% jump in new vehicle sales pinned on Investment Boost, changes to All-of-Government contract, new Tesla Model YTesla and BYD fight it out in a resurgent EV market.04 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumBusinessNZ EV market rebounds strongly, but Tesla struggles to catch the waveOverall new vehicle sales nudge up.05 Jun 02:47 AM
PremiumEconomyTrump car tariffs may increase cost of some car parts, lead to more Chinese vehicles in NZCar industry groups are keeping a close eye on potential tariff impacts on NZ.27 Mar 03:12 AM
New ZealandFined 30 times in 12 months: Vehicle mechanic fears losing clients after cars ticketed14 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumBusinessNew car sales on the road to recovery after September lift, EV's perk up04 Oct 02:48 AM
PremiumBusinessHalf-price deals on EVs as policy changes, recession creates surplus stock03 Sep 04:53 AM
BusinessUsed car dealer that auctioned former PM Helen Clark’s Crown limo in liquidation08 Jul 04:54 AM
PremiumFreight and logistics'Distressing': Car dealer closures 'likely' as sales fall for fifth straight month06 Jun 02:00 AM
BusinessEV sales stall again in March - group warns NZ could lose access to some modelsResearch says we'll be importing $900m in petrol and diesel over time.03 Apr 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Couch: Firm, decisive action needed to improve transportOPINION: The new GPS is bad for certain transport sectors, but important overall.11 Mar 10:52 PM
New ZealandWoman left with undrivable $17k car after odometer wound back by 130,000kmClock was wound back 134km but caryard liquidates leaving no refund options.26 Jan 07:12 PM
New ZealandWoman reveals cost of stolen diesel as Wilson Parking beefs up security after 'several' drill and drain theftsWoman's gas tank replacement cost $1K, took three weeks after tank was drained by thieves.29 Nov 12:07 AM
New ZealandDriver wins McLaren sponsorship five years after father’s deathBrock Gilchrist has enjoyed a successful year and is now set to race a $375k sportscar.28 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandVehicle owner upset over failed warrant brings case against inspector for ‘poor service’The vehicle owner took his gripe to the Disputes Tribunal, and lost.17 Aug 06:00 AM
BusinessRevving up a record: June smashes all-time car sales as buyers try to beat new feesAlmost half the new cars Kiwis bought were electric04 Jul 01:48 AM
New ZealandFlood-damaged cars: What you need to knowThousands of vehicles are expected to be written off.01 Mar 05:59 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into vehicles involved in crashes, badly repaired and soldWaka Kotahi is investigating vehicles reported to have been in accidents last year.27 Nov 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBig wheel in motor industry drives ahead with expansion plansArmstrong's says three new Botany-based car dealerships will form a platform for growth.14 Aug 11:28 PM
New ZealandBig drop in car sales as emissions scheme comes into swingUte sales drop out of the top spots as commercial vehicle sales also decline.02 May 06:04 PM
BusinessRecord year for new vehicle registrationsDemand for electric and hybrid vehicles drives up registrations.05 Jan 11:37 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist deaths approach all-time highTaxpayers footed a $103.8 million bill from motorcycle injury claims in 2019.22 Dec 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nats, NZ First wrangle - who really killed the car tax plan?The scheme has had a bumpy road ever since Julie Anne Genter proposed it.23 Feb 05:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Clean cars the right road forwardThe policy has been broadly supported by the Motor Industry Association.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGas-guzzlers face $3000 fee; discounts for electric carsIt also wants to charge a fee on imported vehicles with higher greenhouse gas emissions.08 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDInterest ratesKiwis bought a record number of new cars in 2018But the good times aren't predicted to roll on.08 Jan 01:48 AM
EmploymentKiwis pouring into fuel efficient cars, buyers face delaysVW Polo buyers face delays due to the high demand.10 Sep 03:17 AM
New ZealandExplosion risk prompts airbag recallLargest vehicle recall in New Zealand history over faulty airbags04 Apr 04:42 AM
Interest ratesNew car sales tipped to be flat in 2018Luxury car sales starting to flatten suggesting rest of vehicle market will too.01 Jan 02:24 AM
BusinessRecord vehicle sales set to roll onIt's tipped to be another record year for new vehicle sales if immigration remains strong and the cost of debt stays low, according 03 Jan 07:20 PM
EconomyNew Ferrari dealer amid luxury car boomA new Ferrari showroom is opening in Auckland today amid a booming market for luxury vehicles.14 Dec 08:33 PM
New ZealandFaulty airbags could result in WoF failThousands of cars on New Zealand roads could fail Warrant of Fitness checks because of faulty or disabled airbags.10 Oct 12:02 AM