HOT TOPIC
// Toyota remains New Zealand’s top car brand in 2024
For the 37th consecutive year, Toyota New Zealand has held its position as the country’s top automotive brand,
- AutoFile says Toyota remains NZ’s top brand
HOT TOPIC
// Ford Ranger secures top spot for 2024
The New Zealand new car market experienced a year of significant contrasts in 2024.
- AutoCar says Ford Ranger tops the market in 2024
- AutoFile says Ranger takes out top model
SPONSORED BY AUTOFLIP
// AutoFlip: A Genuine Advancement
Whether you’re looking to sell your inventory or expand it, AutoFlip offers Kiwi dealers a road paved with convenience and expert personal support. Learn more on the AutoFlip website.
Dealers are finding AutoFlip is the simplest way to buy quality stock quickly, with a wide range of vehicles listed daily. Selling stock is just as simple, AutoFlip leverages technology to make it easy and fast for all dealers to wholesale vehicles and get better margins.
No sign up fees, no listing fees. Register now to start buying and selling stock
BEST OF THE REST
// ‘I shouldn’t have done what I did’ – Iseecars Boss
The trader responsible for sending pictures of faeces to clients and industry contacts, a series of Disputes Tribunal claims, and other concerning activities has acknowledged his wrongdoing in a statement to AutoTalk.
IN OTHER NEWS
// RAV4 best-selling new car
Toyota’s SUV claims title as passenger vehicle market drops almost 21 per cent year on year.
// CCD’s impact seen in December market
December 2024 provided a snapshot of the changing dynamics in New Zealand’s new car market.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Waymo Robotaxis Safer Than Any Human-Driven Cars — MUCH Safer
Swiss Re, a top reinsurer globally, has analyzed a lot of data, and it has determined that Waymo’s robotaxis are safer than human drivers,
ONE LINERS
- Lexus hails record sales
- Tesla reports 1.1% sales drop for 2024, first annual decline in at least 9 years
- BYD hits record 4.27m sales in 2024 as it chases Tesla
OTHER STUFF
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
Join a private community for car dealers to vent about the industry and joke about ‘interesting’ customers. A place to rant, debate, ask for help and help others.
// Advertise Here to reach the Industry
Reach a highly targeted group of automotive industry professionals. Dealer Principal’s, Sales Managers, Parts and Service Managers, Industry Suppliers, and all the people working with them that help influence buying decisions.