HOT TOPIC
// Solar-charging Aptera is nearing production readiness
The Aptera, a car that can harvest energy on the go thanks to its solar panels, is nearing production readiness.
- EVs and Beyond says Video: Aptera does 482.8km on solar power
HOT TOPIC
// Audi confirms pricing, details for suave plug-in station wagons
By the end of this year, German carmaker Audi is set to have not one, but two plug-in ‘Avant’ station wagons on its New Zealand roster.
- AutoCar says Audi NZ Confirms A5 Avant e-hybrid for 2025 Launch
HOT TOPIC
// Turners on the move
Company shifts to expanded new location in Invercargill as its presence in the South Island grows.
STATS WEEK
// New passenger registrations up 11% in March 2025
Registrations of new passenger vehicles increased by 11.4% to 8426 units in March 2025, up from 7561 in the previous corresponding period (PCP).
// New-vehicle sales climb
Toyota claims number one spot on marques’ and models’ ladders, while its Corolla was among last month’s big climbers.
// Top quartet unchanged
Toyota and Honda models fill the leading spots for used-import sales but registrations overall are down from a year ago.
// Ranger leads pack
Ford clinches model’s crown as light commercial market’s sales increase 24.8 per cent from previous month.
// New and used commercial registrations decline in March 2025
Registrations of new and used commercials both declined significantly in March 2025, reflecting an ongoing trend in both marketplaces.
// Passenger vehicle sales improve, commercials decline
While one side of the new vehicle market is experiencing a mild up-tick, the other continues to slow.
// Used passenger vehicle imports declined 18.6% in March
Registrations of used imported passenger vehicles declined by 18.6% in March 2025 to 7279 registrations from 8943 in the previous corresponding period (PCP).
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// Popular ute gets huge discounts, but where’s its replacement?
Aggressive discounting of the current Nissan Navara signals a runout for the popular double-cab ute.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Schneider Charge introduced for home EV charging
As electric car sales pick up, PDL by Schneider Electric brings smart EV charging to New Zealand homes.
// T-Tech 2025 in July
“Positive impact through smarter transport” is the theme of the T-Tech 2025 Transport Technology conference and exhibition at the University of Auckland on July 9 and 10.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
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- Springs Junction EV charging site opens
- Rowan steps down from Volvo Cars, board reappoints Samuelsson
- Aston Martin Valkyrie sets blistering road-car record at Top Gear track
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