STATS WEEK
// Toyota New Zealand’s used car sales up 39% in 2024
Toyota New Zealand celebrated 37 years of market leadership in 2024, with 31,520 new car sales and 10,158 used vehicles sold through its Toyota Signature Class and Certified programmes.
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- AutoTalk says Passenger brands most affected by CCD impacts in 2024
- AutoTalk says Lexus bucks 2024 luxury sales trend
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// Initial JAC dealer network taking T9 ute test drive bookings
Southern Autos Manukau, Avon City Motors, Christchurch and Energy Motors, New Plymouth, are now taking test drive bookings for the JAC (“Jack”)
IN OTHER NEWS
// Honda updates Civic hatch for 2025 with hybrid powertrain and Google Assistant
Honda New Zealand will offer the 2025 Civic Sport five-door hatchback solely with a hybrid powertrain and Google Assistant built-in for $59,000 plus $995 on-road costs.
// Another Record Sales Year for Lexus of New Zealand
It is now the second-highest selling luxury brand in New Zealand based on 2024 vehicle registrations.
// Is Lamborghini taking EV advice from Hyundai?
Lamborghini has been spotted benchmarking a new electric vehicle as is it develops its own, and it’s not what you’d expect.
// Next-gen 2027 Toyota Corolla: plug-in hybrid on the horizon?
Toyota’s iconic Corolla is set to enter its 13th generation, with an anticipated debut in 2026 and a global rollout as a 2027 model.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Genesis tapping 48-volt system for heated windshield glass tech
Next-gen heated windshield tech could improve visibility and efficiency while taking less time than today’s solutions.
ONE LINERS
- Ford Puma The Top Cat Again for UK Car Sales
- Kiwi firms collaborate on hydrogen-powered boat
- New Car Sales in Australia Wilt Ahead of Emissions Changes
- Toyota is still New Zealand’s favourite car brand
- Historic 1966 Ford GT40 MkII to cross auction block
- Unholy matrimony: Jaguar’s new concept car meets Tesla’s Cybertruck
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