New Zealand'All anyone’s talking about is fuel security': Middle East crisis boosts EV salesOne dealer said electric vehicle sales were up 50% on last month.13 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment considering scrapping entire clean car standardIf that happened, NZ would join Russia as the only OECD nations without such rules.04 Mar 08:26 PM
New ZealandMisdiagnosis: Man pays mechanic $6000 for $140 fixA car dealer diagnosed an expensive problem, but it was really a simple fix. 01 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandHow a 'clean' $32,000 second-hand car hid dangerous damage missed by checks and reports05 Feb 10:00 PM
Business26% jump in new vehicle sales pinned on Investment Boost, changes to All-of-Government contract, new Tesla Model Y04 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumEconomyTrump car tariffs may increase cost of some car parts, lead to more Chinese vehicles in NZ27 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
PremiumPremiumBusinessHalf-price deals on EVs as policy changes, recession creates surplus stockThe industry's pain is your gain with the first electric car under $30,000.03 Sep 04:53 AM
BusinessUsed car dealer that auctioned former PM Helen Clark’s Crown limo in liquidationActivity in recent months had significantly slowed putting pressure on working capital.08 Jul 04:54 AM
BusinessJune new vehicle sales the worst in a decade, possible relief on the wayUtes a rare strong point in sixth straight month of falling sales.02 Jul 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logistics'Distressing': Car dealer closures 'likely' as sales fall for fifth straight month'Even more daunting than the peak of the Global Financial Crisis.'06 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
