March 4th, 2025
STATS WEEK
// Marque dominates sector
Sales of used imports tumble but Toyota remains the best performer and accounts for market’s top three models.
// Used import market: Sharp decline across the board
The used import vehicle market in February 2025 faced a challenging month, with both the passenger and commercial sectors experiencing significant declines compared to the same period last year.
// Sales of new imports soar
Four different marques feature among the top five models in last month’s registration statistics.
// Passenger vehicle growth and commercial decline in February
The New Zealand new vehicle market in February saw passenger vehicle registrations climb significantly.
// Commercial registrations fall
Toyota Hilux leads race to be best-selling new light-commercial vehicle as market hit by lower sales.
// New vehicles: Passenger growth, commercial decline
The New Zealand new vehicle market in February 2025 presented a tale of two sectors.
HOT TOPIC
// Lexus of North Shore wins consecutive Supreme Award
For the second consecutive year, Lexus of North Shore won the Supreme Award at the Lexus New Zealand Business Excellence Awards recently held in Wellington.
- AutoFile says Franchise secures double
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// The plug-in hybrid ute wars will kick off this year
Hot on the heels of the plug-in hybrid Shark 6’s successful launch Down Under, BYD is already thinking about the future.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Geely Farizon’s two electric commercial vehicles debut at Melbourne Motor Show
The Geely Farizon SuperVan (SV) and H9E light truck will debut at the Melbourne Motor Show on April 5 and 6 ahead of early April Melbourne and Sydney dealership sales.
// MTF strengthens commitment to B2B vehicle finance solutions
MTF has partnered with GM’s luxury EV brand, Cadillac, to deliver a tailored finance solution.
// Skoda starts new Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe production
Skoda Auto as started production of the electric new Enyaq family at its Mlada Boleslav plant in the Czech Republic.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Polestar’s ‘Trade In Your Tesla’ $20,000 Deal Is Already A Hit
Tesla owners are getting fed up with the brand. Polestar wants to reel them in, and it seems to be working.
ONE LINERS
- Nissan GT-R R35 bows out after 18 years: what’s next?
- MSI powers up Australia’s EV future
- GWM plans to launch 14 new models by 2026.
- Volkswagen is now focusing on its core cars
- The ultimate online museum?
- Iconic Toyota gets new model that fixes its biggest issue
- Local pricing confirmed for Cupra’s next model, the Terramar
- Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4matic+ Coupe arrives in NZ with turbo-hybrid power
- Toyota says ICE and performance cars are here to stay
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