Autotalk: NZ Auto Industry News
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 understanding of the ...
NZ’s ‘best deal ever’ on a new MG4 finishes shortly
1 day ago · The “best deal ever” on a new MG4 Excite 51 is available to Thursday October 31. The deal features a significant discount as well as 50,000km of free Road User Charges (RUCs). “This offer equates to almost $8,000 of added value,” says MG Motor New Zealand chief operating officer Harrie Yan. “For the typical Kiwi driver, 50,000km of ...
BYD Seagull/Dolphin Mini unlikely to arrive here in 2025
1 day ago · BYD Automotive New Zealand country manager Warren Willmot has reiterated that the brand will launch 15 new models over the next 24 months, placing a vehicle in each market segment. But Willmot says it is unlikely that New Zealand will see the BYD Seagull/Dolphin Mini, which shares similar dimensions to the Kia Picanto in 2025. This follows ...
Head of VW workers union warns of impending plant closures
1 day ago · Volkswagen Works Council chair Daniela Cavallo told Reuters that the car manufacturer wants to shutter three German factories, lay off tens of thousands of workers, and shrink its remaining European plants. The German multinational is facing rising costs and shrinking sales due to new market entrants from China. Cavallo also told Reuters that ...
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Cadillac and GM NZ moving into former Tesla Auckland premises. October 23, 2024. New Zealand’s first Cadillac experience centre will open in the second quarter of 2025 in the...
Kia New Zealand delays just-launched EV5 • Autotalk
Jul 16, 2024 · Kia New Zealand has confirmed that the all-electric EV5 SUV has been delayed, despite being launched to dealers and media just two weeks ago. It appears the poor shape of the EV market is the issue. At the launch, Kia NZ Managing Director Todd McDonald indicated volume of the vehicle would not arrive until September, saying with the slow market ...
NZ hits near-record inflation, fuel and used car prices spike
Apr 21, 2022 · A rising cost in fuel and second-hand cars has contributed to the largest annual inflation rise in more than 30 years. The consumer price index increased 6.9% year-on-year in the March 2022 quarter, according to the latest data from Stats NZ. This is the largest movement since a 7.6% annual increase in the year to the June 1990 quarter.
More industry speakers added to AutoTalk Live • Autotalk
March 18, 2024. in Industry News. 0. Three new speakers have been confirmed for AutoTalk Live, set to take place in Auckland on May 7. Last run at the end of 2022, AutoTalk Live’s formula remains—a day designed specifically for New Zealand motor vehicle dealers, with quality speakers providing strong data, analytics, and thought leadership.
Welcome to the December issue of AutoTalk • Autotalk
December 13, 2023. in Industry News, Magazines. 0. In the December edition of AutoTalk we hear from Ateco Group owner and executive chairman Neville Crichton who declares his excitement for the BYD brand which his vehicle distribution company is fully committing to. In breaking news, the Government is taking its first steps to end the Clean Car ...
The October issue of AutoTalk is ready to download
Oct 15, 2024 · Armstrong’s has secured the New Zealand distribution for the Leapmotor EV brand. Air New Zealand has hired former Toyota New Zealand chief executive Neeraj Lala as its new head of brand and marketing. AutoTalk Live, the event for automotive dealers and industry professionals, is now a week from its Christchurch debut on October 22.