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// NZ’s most trusted new-car, used-car and tyre brands revealed in Reader’s Digest survey
Toyota has once again been named New Zealand’s most trusted new-car brand in the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards, marking an impressive 20 consecutive years in the top automotive spot. It also scored highly overall, in 3rd place behind chocolate and charity: Whittaker’s and Westpac Rescue.
- AutoTalk says Bridgestone named most trusted tyre brand
- AutoTalk says MTF highly commended in most trusted brands awards
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// MTA says police don’t attend all service station crimes
An apparent directive within police not to investigate fuel theft below $150 is unacceptable says the Motor Trade Association (MTA).
- AutoFile says Fuel theft level ‘unacceptable’
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// Dealership ordered to pay over $450,000 for loan disclosure breaches
Wellington-based motor vehicle dealer and lender El Cheapo Cars has been ordered to pay more than $450,000 in penalties and compensation after pleading guilty to breaching consumer credit laws.
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// Mitsubishi NZ celebrates top dealers following market gains
The awards, held on 19 May at Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort, honoured dealerships that contributed significantly to Mitsubishi’s performance in calendar year 2024. MMNZ increased its sales by 5.5%, achieving 14,156 registrations and securing an 11.7% market share, despite the overall market declining by 14.1%.
// Lotus revamps Eletre and Emeya line-up
Lotus has revamped the line-up for its electric Eletre hyper-SUV and Emeya hyper-GT. The new model range starts from $189,900, available to order now at Lotus Auckland.
// Chery NZ appoints Blackwells Motor as Christchurch dealer
Chery New Zealand has named Blackwells Motor Limited as its official dealership for Christchurch, expanding the brand’s local network.
// Troubled carmaker hopes hybrid focus can trigger financial recovery
Money-losing Japanese automaker Nissan is banking on its latest “e-Power” technology for a turnaround.
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// Android Auto’s New Features Will Make Being Parked Less Boring
You’ll be able to watch full-screen videos and even browse websites through your car’s infotainment screen.
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- LDV committed to tradies
- Customer demand driving green fleets, report finds
- Geneva’s profit up 66%
- Turners Cars posts record $38.6m net profit
- Volvo’s latest creation leaks early online, signals big change
- Tesla’s plans to build factory in Australia prompt local backlash
- Honda hits 500 million motorcycles: that’s a Super effort
- De Tomaso P72 is production-ready and as stunning as ever
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