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July 29th, 2025

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// Mercedes-AMG is building a 911 GT3 RS rival

A new track rival for Porsche’s top GT3 is about to launch.

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// More power for next generation

Skoda boosts horsepower and torque in SUV available in limited numbers for New Zealand.

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// 2 Cheap Cars revises FY26 profit outlook despite growth in sales

2 Cheap Cars Group has revised down its net profit expectations for the 2026 financial year, citing a weaker-than-anticipated first quarter.

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// MMNZ donates Outlander PHEVs to Life Flight emergency service

Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) has supplied a fleet of Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to Life Flight as part of a new sponsorship agreement supporting the life-saving service.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Funeral details announced for industry stalwart Rick Murrell

Southland Vehicle Sales will close on Tuesday, July 29, to allow staff and the wider community to farewell Rick Murrell, a respected industry leader and much-loved Southland figure.

// Bid to liquidate dealership

Business and director face “possible enforcement action” from Motor Vehicle Traders Register. Inland Revenue has applied to liquidate a car dealership that is facing possible legal action and risks being fined up to $200,000.

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// Audi Technician

Queenstown Motor Group   |  Otago

Live and work in Queenstown on Premium brands. Relocation support available.

// Vehicle Sales Specialist

Winger Hamilton  |  Waikato

Newly established site as part of a larger multi-franchise Dealership. 5 day working week, drive car, company phone & laptop. Supportive & growth orientated working environment

// Sales Executive

Queenstown Motor Group   |  Otago

Luxury Brands – Audi, Volkswagen and Subaru. Company car and excellent earning potential. Factory brand training and marketing support to drive sales.

// Trade Parts Advisor

Farmer Motor Group  |  Mount Maunganui

Do you enjoy a fast-paced day? Are you passionate about the automotive industry? Join a supportive team, and a great working environment.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// When Cars Go Electric: Understanding The Tipping Points Transforming Transportation

Understanding tipping points in technology adoption requires clarity on how and why technologies spread.

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July 29th, 20252025-07-28T22:11:52+12:00

July 28th, 2025

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// Dealership teams up with JAC

Hawke’s Bay company enjoys double celebration after welcoming first OEM brand to business. Bay European in Napier celebrated its first anniversary in a newly refurbished showroom this week by securing a franchise deal with commercial ute brand JAC…

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// LiveWire struggles as Harley’s electric gamble loses charge

Harley-Davidson’s attempt to carve out a niche in the electric motorcycle market is faltering, with its EV subsidiary LiveWire facing significant headwinds.

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// Marque rejigs warranties

Company reveals level of after‑sales support for light commercial vehicle set to hit market this year. MG Motor New Zealand has announced details of its new warranty policies, which have applied to all newly registered MG vehicles from the start of this month…

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// Subaru considers small EV to rival Renault 5

An affordable hatchback is under consideration by Subaru. And it could be a rebadged version of Toyota’s forthcoming electric Yaris. Could this be Subaru’s first non-AWD vehicle in quite some time?

// Bolt launches new Family Profile feature in New Zealand

New Zealand’s newest ride-hailing company, Bolt, recently introduced a new Family Profile feature that allows one person to manage and pay for rides for up to nine other people, all from one account.

// iCar V27 Teased Before Imminent Debut

A new iCar model is being teased. It is the firm’s largest yet, and will disrobe officially on August 1. The SUV will be sold in international markets under the iCaur brand.

CARJOBS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

// Trade Parts Advisor

Farmer Motor Group  |  Mount Maunganui

Do you enjoy a fast-paced day? Are you passionate about the automotive industry? Join a supportive team, and a great working environment.

// Audi Technician

Queenstown Motor Group   |  Otago

Live and work in Queenstown on Premium brands. Relocation support available.

// Vehicle Sales Specialist

Winger Hamilton  |  Waikato

Newly established site as part of a larger multi-franchise Dealership. 5 day working week, drive car, company phone & laptop. Supportive & growth orientated working environment

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Honda takes a page from Tesla playbook, launches new insurance business

Honda is taking a page from Tesla’s successful playbook and launching its own in-house insurance business. Enter: Honda Insurance Solutions.

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July 28th, 20252025-07-28T01:37:27+12:00

July 25th, 2025

HOT TOPIC

// Kia double cab ute scores ANCAP five-star rating

The Kia Tasman has achieved a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating following testing under the 2023–2025 protocols, marking a significant milestone as the brand’s first Ute in the Australian and New Zealand markets.

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// Colonial’s profit boost

Company more upbeat on full-year figures after reporting a lift in “pockets” of the wider vehicle market. The Colonial Motor Company has announced it expects the first six months of this year to have produced a better profit than first predicted.

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// Dealers tackle Chinese growth

Industry convention examines impact of new EV brands, AI and the advantage of women in automotive. Dealers and industry representatives from both sides of the Tasman have converged this week for the Australian Automotive Dealer Association’s (AADA’s) annual convention and expo.

// Trader numbers at 13-year low

National register records third consecutive monthly decrease and is down by 219 from a year ago. The number of dealers on the Motor Vehicle Traders Register (MVTR) fell by 29 last month, with the total at the end of June standing at 2,633.

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// Kia PV5 enters production: modular EV van redefines commercial mobility

Kia’s first-ever dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV), the PV5, has officially entered mass production – and it’s bringing modularity to mobility in a big way.

// Action on MVR access

Transport agency suspends authorisations of non-compliant parties. The NZTA is undertaking compliance action against parties with authorised access to names and addresses on the motor-vehicle register (MVR).

CARJOBS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

// Vehicle Sales Specialist

Winger Hamilton  |  Waikato

Newly established site as part of a larger multi-franchise Dealership. 5 day working week, drive car, company phone & laptop. Supportive & growth orientated working environment

// Sales Executive

Queenstown Motor Group   |  Otago

Luxury Brands – Audi, Volkswagen and Subaru. Company car and excellent earning potential. Factory brand training and marketing support to drive sales.

// Trade Parts Advisor

Farmer Motor Group  |  Mount Maunganui

Do you enjoy a fast-paced day? Are you passionate about the automotive industry? Join a supportive team, and a great working environment.

// Audi Technician

Queenstown Motor Group   |  Otago

Live and work in Queenstown on Premium brands. Relocation support available.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Meet the BYD Atto 1 — A $12,000 (under $20,000 NZD) EV for the masses

BYD officially launched the Atto 1 in Indonesia on Wednesday. Starting at just $12,000 (IDR 195 million), the Atto 1 is now one of the most affordable EVs on the market.

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July 25th, 20252025-07-25T00:01:50+12:00

July 24th, 2025

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// EV imports values plunge more than 50% in year to June

Imports of fully electric vehicles (EVs) into New Zealand have more than halved in value over the past year, as the broader market for low-emission vehicles undergoes significant shifts.

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// Kia Tasman earns five stars in ANCAP testing

The Tasman dual-cab ute, Kia’s first, has achieved the top ANCAP safety rating following destructive crash testing.

// MG eyes Seagull with affordable new electric hatch

MG is preparing to go head-to-head with BYD in the ultra-affordable EV market, with a new compact hatchback model unveiled via regulatory filings in China.

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// One popular model is turning the tide

Renault’s neo-retro R5 has quickly become the most popular EV amongst private buyers in the UK. It has pushed the French brand to second place in the sales charts.

// Forester hits hybrid milestone

Sixth-generation model packs extra power and hybrid variants boast a combined driving range of more than 1,000km.

// AutoTalk Live heads south with powerhouse Christchurch lineup

15 October event to feature MTA chief, Deloitte, ASB, Trade Me and more

CARJOBS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

// Audi Technician

Queenstown Motor Group   |  Otago

Live and work in Queenstown on Premium brands. Relocation support available.

// Vehicle Sales Specialist

Winger Hamilton  |  Waikato

Newly established site as part of a larger multi-franchise Dealership. 5 day working week, drive car, company phone & laptop. Supportive & growth orientated working environment

// Sales Executive

Queenstown Motor Group   |  Otago

Luxury Brands – Audi, Volkswagen and Subaru. Company car and excellent earning potential. Factory brand training and marketing support to drive sales.

// Trade Parts Advisor

Farmer Motor Group  |  Mount Maunganui

Do you enjoy a fast-paced day? Are you passionate about the automotive industry? Join a supportive team, and a great working environment.

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// This Tiny Electric Motor’s Power Blows The Competition Out Of The Water

Over 700 horsepower from something that’s lighter than the weekly shopping bag.

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July 24th, 20252025-07-23T20:31:50+12:00

July 23rd, 2025

HOT TOPIC

// Tribute to industry’s ‘natural leader’

MTA says former president led the association during vehicle licensing and consumer law reforms. Motor Trade Association (MTA) president Sturrock Saunders has paid tribute to Rick Murrell, who once held the same role, describing him as a “natural leader” and a “joy to be around”.

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// Subaru Uncharted EV charges in as rugged Toyota C-HR+ sibling

Subaru’s all-electric Uncharted SUV has made its debut in the US, bringing with it the brand’s first front-wheel drive model in years – alongside two punchier all-wheel drive siblings with serious pace.

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// Ubco revived with backing from Kiwi investors

Electric motorcycle maker Ubco has been rescued from receivership by a consortium of investors, including three prominent New Zealand rich-lister families and its largest former shareholder, Jubilee Investments.

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// Banned Nelson dealer faces $200k fine as customers left out of pocket

A Nelson car dealership already prohibited from trading could now face a fine of up to $200,000 after continuing to sell vehicles despite the ban.

// Top tips for inspectors

Agency releases three new and six updated videos offering easy-to-follow advice on WOF inspections. The NZTA has released new and updated videos to help guide vehicle inspectors who perform warrant of fitness (WOF) checks.

CARJOBS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

// Trade Parts Advisor

Farmer Motor Group  |  Mount Maunganui

Do you enjoy a fast-paced day? Are you passionate about the automotive industry? Join a supportive team, and a great working environment.

// Audi Technician

Queenstown Motor Group   |  Otago

Live and work in Queenstown on Premium brands. Relocation support available.

// Vehicle Sales Specialist

Winger Hamilton  |  Waikato

Newly established site as part of a larger multi-franchise Dealership. 5 day working week, drive car, company phone & laptop. Supportive & growth orientated working environment

// Sales Executive

Queenstown Motor Group   |  Otago

Luxury Brands – Audi, Volkswagen and Subaru. Company car and excellent earning potential. Factory brand training and marketing support to drive sales.

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July 23rd, 20252025-07-22T22:20:12+12:00

July 22nd, 2025

HOT TOPIC

// Enhancements for SUV

Kia’s Sportage introduces new all-wheel drive hybrid variants as model given refresh for 2026. Kia New Zealand has announced the Sportage has been given a facelift for model year 2026 and will be available here in seven variants.

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// Dates confirmed for 2025 Starship Supercar Show

The Giltrap Group has announced the third edition of its Starship Supercar Show charity car show, saying the event scheduled for the 20th and 21st of September is set to be the biggest yet, offering “a unique opportunity for car enthusiasts to witness more than $100 million worth of the world’s most exciting cars, including some of the rarest and most sought-after models.”

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// Kiwi engineer joins Red Bull

The selection process wasn’t easy, with 3500 applying for a position at Red Bull Powertrains. But a former Nelson College for Girls student nabbed the job. Eloise Beattie will soon take on the role as a Graduate Control Engineer with Red Bull Powertrains. She will form part of the Milton Keynes team that builds the systems for F1 cars.

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// Porsche launches first Charging Lounge in Switzerland

Porsche has launched its first Charging Lounge in Switzerland, located in Signy-Avenex, near Nyon.

// Forget Ford and Toyota – Kia and Hyundai want to be the two toughest brands in Australasia

Fresh from injecting themselves into just about every segment – from micro cars like the Picanto to performance cars like the i30 N and Ioniq 5 N and even big, electric SUVs like the EV9 and Ioniq 9 – Kia and Hyundai have now set their sights on the only unexplored frontier left; the off-road segment.

// Next MG4 is the first affordable EV with a semi-solid-state battery

The revitalised MG4 will feature a new shape and a 70kWh semi-solid-state battery from QingTao when it debuts on August 5.

// Vehicle prices edge up in June quarter

The cost of purchasing a vehicle in New Zealand rose slightly in the June 2025 quarter, despite overall transport-related inflation continuing to decline, according to new data from Stats NZ.

CARJOBS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

// Vehicle Sales Specialist

Winger Hamilton  |  Waikato

Newly established site as part of a larger multi-franchise Dealership. 5 day working week, drive car, company phone & laptop. Supportive & growth orientated working environment

// Trade Parts Advisor

Farmer Motor Group  |  Mount Maunganui

Do you enjoy a fast-paced day? Are you passionate about the automotive industry? Join a supportive team, and a great working environment.

// Sales Executive

Queenstown Motor Group   |  Otago

Luxury Brands – Audi, Volkswagen and Subaru. Company car and excellent earning potential. Factory brand training and marketing support to drive sales.

// Audi Technician

Queenstown Motor Group   |  Otago

Live and work in Queenstown on Premium brands. Relocation support available.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Vietnam setting bans on gasoline motorcycles next year, followed by cars

Vietnam is taking bold steps to clean up its streets – and quiet them down. Starting next summer, the major downtown areas of Hanoi will ban all gasoline-powered motorcycles as part of a program to cut down on emissions.

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July 22nd, 20252025-07-21T22:18:34+12:00

July 21st, 2025

HOT TOPIC

// Stellantis pulls plug on hydrogen vans, renews focus on hybrid and battery electric vehicles

Global automotive group Stellantis has cancelled plans to develop hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles, citing limited infrastructure, high development costs and a lack of mid-term economic viability.

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// Kia announces local pricing for updated Sportage

Kia New Zealand has revealed local pricing and specification for the updated MY26 Sportage SUV, with a line up that features FWD and AWD models and two powertrains, including a new hybrid option for the AWD versions of the popular mid-sizer.

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// Yasa continues to push electric motor boundaries

The Mercedes-owned electric motor company, Yasa, reckons it has built the world’s highest-density motor. Weighing in at 13.1kg, the UK firm says its latest axial flux motor produces 550kW.

// JLR cuts 500 UK jobs following sales drop

JLR is shedding UK staff following an 11 per cent drop in sales during the past quarter. That reflects the imposition of new vehicle import tariffs (10 per cent) in the US. And it is also the result of Jaguar production ending ahead of the brand’s rebirth as an ultra-luxury contender.

// Pirelli is making a push into green biotyres

Italy’s Pirelli has launched its first full production tyres that are mainly made from bio-based and recycled materials.

CARJOBS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

// Audi Technician

Queenstown Motor Group   |  Otago

Live and work in Queenstown on Premium brands. Relocation support available.

// Vehicle Sales Specialist

Winger Hamilton  |  Waikato

Newly established site as part of a larger multi-franchise Dealership. 5 day working week, drive car, company phone & laptop. Supportive & growth orientated working environment

// Trade Parts Advisor

Farmer Motor Group  |  Mount Maunganui

Do you enjoy a fast-paced day? Are you passionate about the automotive industry? Join a supportive team, and a great working environment.

// Sales Executive

Queenstown Motor Group   |  Otago

Luxury Brands – Audi, Volkswagen and Subaru. Company car and excellent earning potential. Factory brand training and marketing support to drive sales.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// VW’s ID. EVs shrug off 100k miles with 91% battery health

Volkswagen’s ID.3 just got a gold star from the folks at ADAC, Europe’s largest automobile club. After four years of pushing the all-electric hatchback to its limits in a long-term endurance test, the VW ID.3’s battery still held 91% of its original capacity – a big win for EV durability.

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July 21st, 20252025-07-20T20:57:11+12:00

July 18th, 2025

HOT TOPIC

// Tesla unveils long-wheelbase six-seater Model Y L in China – NZ arrival unconfirmed

Tesla has officially launched a new stretched version of its popular electric SUV, the Model Y, for the Chinese market. Known as the Model Y L, the new variant features a longer wheelbase, six-seat layout, and upgraded design — all aimed at meeting local demand for spacious family EVs.

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// Nissan’s tough 4WD assault; Prado and Everest rivals incoming

Nissan will develop a fleet of new ladder-frame SUVs to take on everything from the Ford Everest to the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, according to new reports out of the USA.

// Does Geely have a star in the making?

Geely has a second model in the wings, another medium SUV. Dubbed Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV) it will launch in Australia later this year.

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// Hybrid technology for renewed Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage has become a family favourite over the past 30 years because it’s such a versatile all-rounder.

// Toyota NZ recalls 9,000-plus vehicles

Toyota New Zealand has announced a recall of 9,259 vehicles due to a potential issue affecting the combination meter in those units.

// Spending on vehicles slips

Month-on-month decline for sector but total splashed out by consumers in June up from a year ago. Retail expenditure on motor vehicles using electronic cards fell by $5.2 million, or 2.7 per cent, last month when compared to May.

CARJOBS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

// Sales Executive

Queenstown Motor Group   |  Otago

Luxury Brands – Audi, Volkswagen and Subaru. Company car and excellent earning potential. Factory brand training and marketing support to drive sales.

// Audi Technician

Queenstown Motor Group   |  Otago

Live and work in Queenstown on Premium brands. Relocation support available.

// Vehicle Sales Specialist

Winger Hamilton  |  Waikato

Newly established site as part of a larger multi-franchise Dealership. 5 day working week, drive car, company phone & laptop. Supportive & growth orientated working environment

// Trade Parts Advisor

Farmer Motor Group  |  Mount Maunganui

Do you enjoy a fast-paced day? Are you passionate about the automotive industry? Join a supportive team, and a great working environment.

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// There’s An Electric Ford Bronco. But You Can’t Have It.

China is set to get an EREV and EV version of the Ford Bronco. Americans aren’t so lucky.

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July 18th, 20252025-07-18T03:03:26+12:00

July 17th, 2025

BEST OF TODAY

// Ute lands top rating

Triton range secures five stars from ANCAP thanks to advanced active-safety systems.

// BYD secures third All-of-Government contract, more than 3,800 vehicles delivered

Ateco Automotive NZ, the importer and distributor of BYD vehicles in New Zealand, has secured the third-generation All-of-Government (AoG) contract, reaffirming BYD as the top supplier of battery electric vehicles under the scheme, with over 3,800 units already delivered to government agencies.

// SUV given ‘more-chiselled’ look

Third generation of Mazda CX-5 set to launch before end of 2025 with promise of a hybrid version in 2027. Mazda New Zealand is celebrating the unveiling of the all-new 2026 CX-5, which is set to begin launching globally from the end of this year.

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The Financial Services Federation (FSF) is calling on lawmakers to get the balance right as Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee considers major reforms to New Zealand’s consumer credit laws.

// Tesla introduces Supercharger congestion fees to curb wait times

Tesla has rolled out a new congestion fee system at select Supercharger locations, replacing the traditional idle fees in a bid to improve charger availability during peak periods.

// Next VW ID 4 will be renewed rather than a facelift

Expect the next ID 4 from Volkswagen to be essentially a new vehicle rather than an overhaul of the existing model. VW sees it as an electric equivalent to the Tiguan.

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// Crunch time for credit rules

Federation urges period of stability once reforms go through after years of “shifting regulatory goalposts”.

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Incoming CEO and managing director for Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific to take up roles from November.

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Newly established site as part of a larger multi-franchise Dealership. 5 day working week, drive car, company phone & laptop. Supportive & growth orientated working environment

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