August outcome strong - but could have been better
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Typhoons disrupting shipping schedules and need to rectify the latest edition of the country’s favourite ute factored in registrations’ tally.
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Clean car changes shelved, industry pleased
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The system of credits for Green cars and penalties for blackhearts will continue, but a review is under way.
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Brand bonanza - but how many new car choices do we need?
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NZ is bursting with new car makes … and more are on the way.
Read MoreCar sales rise but uncertainty ahead
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April passenger and light commercial count shows year-on-year growth but what happens next?
Read MoreEV demand will outpace supply
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The sudden spike in interest for electrified products has come when many makes have low stock holdings.
Read MoreSlight rise is sales encourages MIA
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Business and private buyer interest kept market alive in February and most went for ICE choices.
Read MoreNew car sales up, but caution still in air
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January this year was better than the same month in 2025, but that doesn’t mean the market is finally running well.
Read MoreModest improvement for new car sales in 2025
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Distributor organisation sees some improvement over 2024, but nothing to crow about.
Read MoreRanger heading to year’s best status
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New vehicle sales are showing gradual improvement. For the ute that has held historic leadership, easily-achieved dominance continues.
Read MoreElectric dream path now less certain?
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Government’s easing of environmental standards will supposedly be beneficial to buyers, but what good will really come of it?
Read MoreSlight lift in registrations continues, but industry wary
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October was the fourth month of growth, but distributors’ organisation remains wary.
Read MoreRUC on petrol here by 2027
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New vehicle industry pleased Government is acting to bring all powertrains into common system.
Read MoreHilux July’s favourite new vehicle
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Ute volume climb offset dip in passenger; EV counts still poor.
Read MoreInvestment policy credited for registrations climb
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Motor Industry Association reckons new assets rule has a positive effect on vehicle buying.
Read MoreRanger, RAV4 shine in May
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Slight growth in car and light commercial registrations last month is cause for mild optimism.
Read MoreTrump tariff hit inevitable but not immediate
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What likelihood of Liberation Day impact causing sting in your ‘Stang?
Read MoreSlight lift in new vehicle registrations heartens industry
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Some key sector performances still desultory, Motor Industry Association notes.
Read MoreDull start to year for new car sellers
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New vehicle sales last month were still trending as they did through most of 2024. What to do?
Read MoreNZ car distributors mulling US tariff action
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Exact repercussion of Trump policy too soon to tell, but local new vehicle sellers’ organisation is watching for ripple effect.
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