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// Ford Ranger Super Duty Revealed
Meet the Ford Ranger Super Duty. As Ford puts it, the Super Duty is designed for those with ‘the toughest…
- AutoTalk says Ranger Super Duty unveiled at Ford Australia centenary celebration
- Stuff Motoring says Revealed: New Ford Ranger Super Duty is a 4500kg towing powerhouse
HOT TOPIC
// Melbourne Motor Show debut for all-new Subaru Forester
Before its mid-year launch, the all-new sixth-generation Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Subaru Forester will make its public debut on April 5 at the Melbourne Motor Show.
- AutoCar says New Subaru Forester debuts at Melbourne Motor Show
- Driven says Subaru Forester strong hybrid makes local debut: ‘most significant evolution in Forester’s history’
- Stuff Motoring says Subaru’s hybrid SUV takes shape in local unveiling
STATS WEEK
// A tale of two halves for new vehicle registrations in March
New Zealand’s new vehicle market continues to show signs of stabilisation, with March 2025 registrations up 2.6% year-on-year, according to the Motor Industry Association of New Zealand.
// Vehicle loan arrears up slightly, but signs of wider economic recovery
Vehicle loan arrears edged up to 5.7% in February, slightly higher than January’s 5.6% and unchanged from the same time last year, according to the latest Centrix March Credit Indicator.
// Arrears on vehicle loans flat
Credit report shows increase in non-mortgage new lending but demand for automotive loans was down.
// New passenger arrivals up 17.7% in March
The number of new and used vehicles arriving at New Zealand ports in March 2025 rose to 16,656 units, up from 15,394 units in February, according to New Zealand Customs motor vehicle data.
// Used imports continue climb
Customs figures show third consecutive monthly rise for used passenger vehicles, while other sectors enjoy mixed fortunes.
// New-vehicle sales shy of record
Industry association says market strong but consumer shift to EVs remains elusive.
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BEST OF THE REST
// MG leads new ute wave at Melbourne show
They’re calling it the biggest wave of light commercials to roll onto Australian shores in years, and the revitalised Melbourne Motor Show (2025 edition) is ground zero for a raft of new utes.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Next-gen Hyundai Nexo FCEV debuts with bold looks, longer range
Hyundai has revealed the all-new Nexo at the Seoul Mobility Show in a significant leap in its hydrogen strategy.
// Melbourne Motor Show returns after a 14-year hiatus
The Melbourne Motor Show is back for the first time in 14 years and is under new management.
// Hyundai Ioniq 6 facelift arrives early, improves appeal
The Ioniq 6 electric saloon with the streamliner look has proven controversial and has not sold well here.
// And then there were three
The list for the 2025 World Car of the Year Award started out with 52 contenders.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// EVs Take 93.2% Share In Norway – Tesla Model Y Juniper Best Seller
March saw plugin EVs take 93.2% share in Norway, up from 91.5% year-on-year.
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- Refreshed Hyundai Ioniq 6 revealed with new N Line variant
- AutoTalk Weekly Wrap – Episode 120
- Big changes for McLaren following merger with tech start-up
- Ex-president takes on key role
- Tesla sales lift in NZ despite global Elon Musk backlash
- Nissan’s performance Z Nismo brand is branching out.. into sushi knives
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