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May 22nd, 2025

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// All-new Toyota RAV4 for NZ revealed in full: and yes, we’re getting a GR Sport PHEV

After two rounds of teasers, Toyota has revealed the all-new 6th-generation RAV4 SUV: the first major change since the current model was released in 2018 (launched in New Zealand 2019).

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// BMW appoints NZ boss

New managing director has “proven track record of building strong dealer relationships”. BMW Group New Zealand has announced the appointment of Francois Roca as its new managing director, effective July 1.

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// Who’s for NASCAR!?

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// Auto Trader NZ new sales head

Mitch Woods has been appointed Auto Trader New Zealand sales head. Woods was sales director at insurance broker help firm JAVLN for five years, Trade Me business development manager for 4.5 years and AA New Zealand national sales manager for two years and eight months.

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// BMW is also field testing solid-state battery tech

The BMW Group has fitted a BMW i7 with a solid-state battery as it charges ahead with testing of the next-generation technology.

// BYD says its new PHEVs will outperform range extenders

BYD is priming a range of new plug-in hybrids with around 200km of electric-only range.

CARJOBS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Bay City Mitsubishi

// Senior Automotive Technician

Bay City Mitsubishi   |  Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Multi-award-winning Mitsubishi dealership. Mon to Fri, no weekends! Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience

// Motor Industry Recruitment Executive

Automotive Employment (NZ) Ltd   |  Auckland, Work from home

An award-winning company with a 33-year history. Work from home, 5-day week, six-figure OTE, and extensive staff benefits

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// China’s Electric Truck Sales Are About To Take Off: CATL

The battery giant says that up to 50% of all semi trucks sold in China will be electric in three years’ time.

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May 22nd, 20252025-05-22T03:13:36+12:00

May 21st, 2025

HOT TOPIC

// New face for finance firm

Shane Millar brings decades of experience across automotive and financial services to MTF. MTF has announced the appointment of Shane Millar as its new manager of national sales operations.

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// Chinese ute brand Jac: extra NZ dealers, supplying major Fieldays prize

Chinese commercial-vehicle brand Jac, which entered the New Zealand one-tonne ute market this year with the $49,990 T9, is expanding its local dealerships.

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// Nine Toyota, Lexus models recalled over fuel pump issue

Toyota has issued a pair of New Zealand recall notices for seven different Toyota models and two different Lexus models over a shared fuel pump issue. The recall spans a broad line-up of cars, ranging from sports cars to vans.

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// Young talent shines at 2025 Collision Repair Apprentice Awards

Lachlan Chatfield, of Harrow Motor Body Works in Dunedin, took home the Golden Hammer Award, while Auckland’s Emma Simpson, of Auckland Panel and Paint Group Limited, was named winner of the Golden Gun Award — marking the second consecutive year a woman has claimed one of the industry’s top apprentice honours.

// BYD new electric city car spotted

A new small hatchback right-hand drive has been seen in camouflage while parked at a testing facility, shared on X by Thinkercar.

// Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles begins T6.1 runout campaign

Volkswagen New Zealand has begun the run-out phase of the Transporter T6.1 as it prepares for the arrival of the new T7 model line-up later this year.

// Four stars for Tavascan

Down-under model lacks some systems that come standard in European models, says ANCAP. The Cupra Tavascan, an electric SUV, has received a four-star ANCAP safety rating.

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Bay City Mitsubishi

// Senior Automotive Technician

Bay City Mitsubishi   |  Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Multi-award-winning Mitsubishi dealership. Mon to Fri, no weekends! Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience

// Motor Industry Recruitment Executive

Automotive Employment (NZ) Ltd   |  Auckland, Work from home

An award-winning company with a 33-year history. Work from home, 5-day week, six-figure OTE, and extensive staff benefits

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Tesla Cybertruck Trade-Ins Are Here. The Depreciation Is Brutal

The Tesla Cybertruck is turning into the ultimate depreciation machine. One member of the Cybertruck Owners Club forum got a trade-in estimate from Tesla of $65,400 for his 2024 Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive Foundation Series with just 6,211 miles on the odometer.

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May 21st, 20252025-05-21T03:01:14+12:00

May 20th 2025

HOT TOPIC

// Kia boss gains NZ insight

Marque’s chief executive officer heads Down Under to meet staff, visit leading dealership. Kia Corporation has shown its “commitment” to the New Zealand market after the company’s president and chief executive flew in for a special visit.

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// More Chery models for NZ: Tiggo 7 & 8 with Super Hybrid technology

Following its announcement of the pint-sized Tiggo 4 petrol as the first Chery-branded model destined for New Zealand, the Chinese maker has now confirmed that it will introduce “Super Hybrid” technology in two further models, the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8.

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// Who’s for NASCAR!?

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// JAC expands NZ dealership network

JAC Motors is extending its presence in New Zealand with three new dealership locations, bringing its top-of-the-line JAC T9 ute to more regions.

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// Dealer forced to close business after year-long colonoscopy delay leads to advanced cancer

A Hawke’s Bay car dealer has been left battling stage 3 bowel cancer after waiting more than a year for a colonoscopy—far beyond the 42-day target for semi-urgent cases.

// Contact trials tech to enhance EV charging

Contact Energy has launched a pilot using innovative technology to make it easy for EV owners to charge their car when electricity demand is at its lowest.

CARJOBS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Bay City Mitsubishi

// Senior Automotive Technician

Bay City Mitsubishi   |  Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Multi-award-winning Mitsubishi dealership. Mon to Fri, no weekends! Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience

// Motor Industry Recruitment Executive

Automotive Employment (NZ) Ltd   |  Auckland, Work from home

An award-winning company with a 33-year history. Work from home, 5-day week, six-figure OTE, and extensive staff benefits

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// The Electric Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Is Dead For 2026

Despite having bargain lease deals from the moment it hit dealer lots, demand has been slim.

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May 20th 20252025-05-20T02:58:52+12:00

May 19th 2025

HOT TOPIC

// Subaru spruces the BRZ with new limited editon, but you can’t have one

Subaru has revealed a special run-of-ten BRZ has landed in New Zealand, taking the suffix ‘Tsubasa’.

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// CarPlay Ultra debuts in Aston Martin

Apple has officially launched CarPlay Ultra, a next-generation upgrade of its in-car infotainment system, and it’s set to change the way drivers interact with their vehicles.

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// Who’s for NASCAR!?

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// Shaun Moses has been found on Saturday.

Police and family members were urgently appealing for help to locate Shaun Moses, a prominent figure in Auckland’s automotive industry, who had been missing since Wednesday, May 14. Moses, 45, was last seen around the Auckland CBD area and has not been in contact with family or friends since.

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// JAC T9 smashes endurance record

JAC NZ reckons a record-breaking endurance run of the T9 ute shows why the vehicle is a serious contender for Kiwi tradies.

// Hyundai and Golf New Zealand recommit to partnership

Hyundai New Zealand has announced an extension of its partnership with Golf New Zealand. Both parties are recommitting to growing the love of golf across the country.

// Tiggo 4 ready for launch

Compact SUV from Chery will be on sale here in July after winning awards across the Tasman.

// Mazda6e electric sedan debuts in Europe

Mazda has officially launched its electric Mazda6e in Europe. The firm describes it as “a new era, transferring the seamless connection between car and driver into the age of electric mobility”.

CARJOBS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Bay City Mitsubishi

// Senior Automotive Technician

Bay City Mitsubishi   |  Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Multi-award-winning Mitsubishi dealership. Mon to Fri, no weekends! Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience

// Motor Industry Recruitment Executive

Automotive Employment (NZ) Ltd   |  Auckland, Work from home

An award-winning company with a 33-year history. Work from home, 5-day week, six-figure OTE, and extensive staff benefits

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Tesla’s robotaxi fleet will be powered by ‘plenty of teleoperation’

Tesla’s Austin robotaxi fleet will be powered by ‘plenty of teleoperation’ as it “can’t screw up”, according to a new report from Morgan Stanley after meeting with Tesla.

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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.

May 19th 20252025-05-18T22:02:31+12:00

May 16th, 2025

HOT TOPIC

// Honda debuts its first full EV for NZ – e:N1

The Honda e:N1 has dotted down in New Zealand and gone on sale.

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// Chery prepares for New Zealand launch in July with Tiggo 4 arrival

Chery has confirmed it will begin sales in New Zealand in July 2025 with the arrival of the compact Tiggo 4 SUV into 10 local dealerships from Whangarei to Christchurch.

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// Archibald & Shorter named top JLR dealer for second year running

Motorcorp Distributors Limited, importers of Jaguar Land Rover vehicles in New Zealand (JLR New Zealand), hosted the annual Retailer of the Year awards over the weekend.

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// BMW NZ expands X3 range with new entry-level petrol variant

BMW New Zealand will expand its local X3 lineup later this year with the arrival of a new petrol-powered entry model, the BMW X3 20 xDrive.

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// Tina from Turners character actor moving to Samoa

Actor and comedian Bubbah (Sieni Tiana Leo’o Olo) who is the driving force behind the Tina from Turners “Sell us your Car” character, has confirmed to Stuff that she will permanently relocate to Samoa in June.

// Drop in car spending

Motor vehicles and fuel record declines as overall card transactions across retail remain unchanged.

// New LDV ute at Fieldays

Terron 9 to show off its 163.5kW and 520Nm vital statistics for first time in NZ at Mystery Creek event.

// Next VW Golf GTI will be electric and monstering

The all-electric Volkswagen ID Golf GTI is evidently in the development phase, and VW CEO Thomas Schäfer said that it will be a monster.

CARJOBS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Bay City Mitsubishi

// Senior Automotive Technician

Bay City Mitsubishi   |  Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Multi-award-winning Mitsubishi dealership. Mon to Fri, no weekends! Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience

// Motor Industry Recruitment Executive

Automotive Employment (NZ) Ltd   |  Auckland, Work from home

An award-winning company with a 33-year history. Work from home, 5-day week, six-figure OTE, and extensive staff benefits

// Service Advisor

Ebbett Tauranga  |  Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Rewarding earning potential with base salary and car. Proud NZ company with well-regarded local reputation. 7.30am-5.00pm Mon to Fri, keep your weekends free!

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Waymo Recalls 1,212 Robotaxis Because They Keep Crashing Into Things

The recall covers a vast majority of Waymo’s current operational fleet.

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// 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.

May 16th, 20252025-05-17T09:35:12+12:00

May 15th, 2025

HOT TOPIC

// GWM Haval H6 hybrid facelift for New Zealand: punctuation marked

GWM claims its facelifted Haval H6 is “punctuated by premium details”, with revised exterior and interior features. First shipments arrive later this month.

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// Nissan is closing seven plants after announcing huge fiscal loss

Nissan has announced that it is also culling 20,000 jobs following the reporting of a massive net loss ($NZ8.5b) in the 2024/25 financial year.

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// Chery Tiggo 4 budget-SUV confirmed for New Zealand in July

Chinese brand Chery will re-enter the Kiwi market with the Tiggo 4 compact SUV in July.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Upgrades for Corolla Cross

New GR Sport variant of compact SUV set to replace previous Limited AWD grade.

// Volkswagen EVs will use LFP batteries from 2026

All electric Volkswagens will move to an updated platform from next year, ushering in lithium ion phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry that promises to reduce costs.

CARJOBS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Bay City Mitsubishi

// Senior Automotive Technician

Bay City Mitsubishi   |  Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Multi-award-winning Mitsubishi dealership. Mon to Fri, no weekends! Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience

// Motor Industry Recruitment Executive

Automotive Employment (NZ) Ltd   |  Auckland, Work from home

An award-winning company with a 33-year history. Work from home, 5-day week, six-figure OTE, and extensive staff benefits

// Service Advisor

Ebbett Tauranga  |  Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Rewarding earning potential with base salary and car. Proud NZ company with well-regarded local reputation. 7.30am-5.00pm Mon to Fri, keep your weekends free!

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// EPA Vows To ‘Fix’ This Gas-Saving Feature That ‘Everyone Hates’

Consumers may hate it, but they also underestimate how much gas this low-tech feature saves.

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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.

May 15th, 20252025-05-15T00:43:51+12:00

May 14th, 2025

HOT TOPIC

// LDV’s biggest ute to star at National Fieldays

LDV New Zealand is giving potential customers a look at its biggest, most powerful ute to date before it goes on sale in New Zealand,

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// Could this cut-price SUV be NZ’s new cheapest car?

Following confirmation of its plans to return to the New Zealand market, Chinese carmaker Chery has confirmed the first model set to launch in our market.

// Trade Me raises prices – but offers discounts and value adds

Trade Me Motors is raising prices for dealers by 5% from July 1, 2025

IN OTHER NEWS

// Kia Tasman gears up for hybrid, EV and tougher looks

Kia’s all-new Tasman ute hasn’t even had its first birthday, but the company’s already laying out plans for a much longer (and greener) journey.

// Key sessions revealed for AADA 2024 Convention & Expo

The 2024 AADA Convention & Expo is shaping up to be one of the most comprehensive dealer-focused events in the region,

// More dealership movements in Central Auckland

The Armstrong Group is further expanding its operation on the Greenlane Boulevard of Cars with an Armstrong’s certified used vehicle facility on a partial section of what was previously the Auckland Vehicles forecourt.

// GWM HAVAL H6 Hybrid is set to launch

GWM says its new Haval H6 Hybrid is arriving in New Zealand late May with a starting price of $42,990.

CARJOBS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Bay City Mitsubishi

// Senior Automotive Technician

Bay City Mitsubishi   |  Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Multi-award-winning Mitsubishi dealership. Mon to Fri, no weekends! Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience

// Motor Industry Recruitment Executive

Automotive Employment (NZ) Ltd   |  Auckland, Work from home

An award-winning company with a 33-year history. Work from home, 5-day week, six-figure OTE, and extensive staff benefits

// Service Advisor

Ebbett Tauranga  |  Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Rewarding earning potential with base salary and car. Proud NZ company with well-regarded local reputation. 7.30am-5.00pm Mon to Fri, keep your weekends free!

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Hackers turn Nissan LEAF into full-scale RC car, record drivers’ conversations

A team of white hat European hackers using their brains, keyboards, and a couple of bits and baubles from eBay managed to take control of a 2020 Nissan LEAF and violate just about every privacy and safety regulation in the process.

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// 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.

May 14th, 20252025-05-13T20:06:09+12:00

May 13th, 2025

HOT TOPIC

// Fieldays debut for Subaru

Subaru of New Zealand is heading to next month’s Fieldays for the first time, with the sixth-generation Forester set to appear.

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// Boosting diversity in industry

Co-founder Natasha Callister reflects on the first year of Women In Automotive.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Electric truck market to exceed US$200b within 20 years

The electrification of trucks could bring about long-term cost savings and reputational benefits for many companies, while being advantageous to the environment in reducing overall emissions within the transport sector, says IDTechEx’.

// Geely to expand its offerings with PHEV ute?

Geely may be preparing to expand its local fleet with a ute option, and it might only arrive in plug-in hybrid form.

// AirCar takes off: flying car prototype debuts at star-studded gala

Klein Vision has revealed the production-ready prototype of its AirCar – a certified flying car –

// NZ’s first electric empty container handler for port

The Port of Auckland has introduced the country’s first electric empty container handler aimed at cutting emissions from heavy port machinery.

CARJOBS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Bay City Mitsubishi

// Senior Automotive Technician

Bay City Mitsubishi   |  Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Multi-award-winning Mitsubishi dealership. Mon to Fri, no weekends! Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience

// Motor Industry Recruitment Executive

Automotive Employment (NZ) Ltd   |  Auckland, Work from home

An award-winning company with a 33-year history. Work from home, 5-day week, six-figure OTE, and extensive staff benefits

// Service Advisor

Ebbett Tauranga  |  Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Rewarding earning potential with base salary and car. Proud NZ company with well-regarded local reputation. 7.30am-5.00pm Mon to Fri, keep your weekends free!

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// EVs Take 32.1% Share In The UK – Volkswagen Leads

April’s auto market saw plugin EVs take 32.1% share in the UK, up from 24.7% year-on-year. BEVs grew decently, though PHEVs grew more.

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And the grass always looks greener.

OTHER STUFF

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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.

May 13th, 20252025-05-12T23:26:44+12:00

May 12th, 2025

HOT TOPIC

// Mitsubishi’s first electric vehicle coming to New Zealand in 2026

Mitsubishi has confirmed it is working on its first mass-market EV, set for launch in the later half of 2026, and it will be borne from a new strategic partnership between itself, Nissan and Foxconn, which builds gadgets like the Apple iPhone.

// More on this 

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// Mitsubishi to roll out limited-edition Tritons at Fieldays

Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand is heading to Fieldays 2025 where it will showcase two limited-edition Triton utes.

// More on this 

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// Facelifted Toyota Corolla Cross arrives with new GR Sport variant

Toyota is giving its Corolla Cross a makeover for 2025, complete with updated styling, tech enhancements across the range and a new GR Sport variant topping the lineup.

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// AutoTalk Live kicks off with focus on dealer profitability

AutoTalk Live 2025 got underway in Auckland today, drawing a strong turnout of dealers and industry professionals keen to sharpen their business performance for the year ahead.

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// Next BMW 1 Series aims at younger affluent buyers

BMW will revitalise its 1 Series hatchback with a bold redesign and dual powertrain strategy.

// Simon Rutherford appointed CEO of Armstrong’s distribution group

Armstrong Motor Group has announced the appointment of Simon Rutherford as chief executive of Auto Distributors New Zealand (ADNZ), the import and distribution arm of the wider Armstrong’s Group.

// Dealer numbers see-saw

Fresh figures show substantial increase for traders register in March was wiped out by the end of April.

// Automotive arrears increase

Number of consumers seeking vehicle loans drops year-on-year but mortgage demand climbs.

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// Mitsubishi’s first electric vehicle coming to New Zealand in 2026

Mitsubishi has confirmed it is working on its first mass-market EV, set for launch in the later half of 2026, and it will be borne from a new strategic partnership between itself, Nissan and Foxconn, which builds gadgets like the Apple iPhone.

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Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand is heading to Fieldays 2025 where it will showcase two limited-edition Triton utes.

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// Facelifted Toyota Corolla Cross arrives with new GR Sport variant

Toyota is giving its Corolla Cross a makeover for 2025, complete with updated styling, tech enhancements across the range and a new GR Sport variant topping the lineup.

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// AutoTalk Live kicks off with focus on dealer profitability

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IN OTHER NEWS

// Next BMW 1 Series aims at younger affluent buyers

BMW will revitalise its 1 Series hatchback with a bold redesign and dual powertrain strategy.

// Simon Rutherford appointed CEO of Armstrong’s distribution group

Armstrong Motor Group has announced the appointment of Simon Rutherford as chief executive of Auto Distributors New Zealand (ADNZ), the import and distribution arm of the wider Armstrong’s Group.

// Dealer numbers see-saw

Fresh figures show substantial increase for traders register in March was wiped out by the end of April.

// Automotive arrears increase

Number of consumers seeking vehicle loans drops year-on-year but mortgage demand climbs.

CARJOBS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

// Motor Industry Recruitment Executive

Automotive Employment (NZ) Ltd   |  Auckland, Work from home

An award-winning company with a 33-year history. Work from home, 5-day week, six-figure OTE, and extensive staff benefits

// Service Advisor

Ebbett Tauranga  |  Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Rewarding earning potential with base salary and car. Proud NZ company with well-regarded local reputation. 7.30am-5.00pm Mon to Fri, keep your weekends free!

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Enterprise Motor Group | Gisborne

Expected earnings of $100,000+ pa with over 1,000 cars available to sell. Fun, inclusive, and supportive team culture with ongoing training and career growth opportunities.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Waymo Scaling Up With US Manufacturing, Uber

Waymo is on a roll. It keeps rolling into new markets. It keeps proving that its robotaxis are safer than human drivers.

ONE LINERS

SPONSORED BY CARJOBS

// Sure, the big sites have more eyeballs

But we target Auto Industry eyeballs around YOU.

The CarJobs $99 Outreach Package will expose your job ad to over 7000 people associated with the automotive industry in your local area.

Probably even the eyeballs of your competitor’s staff.

And the grass always looks greener.

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.

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