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// Honda Prelude set for NZ next year
Honda New Zealand has revealed that the reborn Prelude two-door sports coupe will be arriving on our shores in the middle of next year
- AutoCar says New Honda Prelude debuts in a year
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// Fewer checks for vintage cars
Minister announces reduction in frequency of WOF and COF inspections for certain vehicles.
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// GWM secures Lang Lang Proving Ground to customise local product
GWM Australia and New Zealand has secured permanent residency at the Lang Lang Proving Ground (LLPG) in Victoria.
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STATS WEEK
// New vehicle market bounces back from weak July 2024
A total of 11,667 new vehicles were registered in July 2025 — up 24.6% from 9,425 a year earlier. New passenger vehicle volumes rose 20.4% to 7,633 units, while commercial registrations lifted 30.8% to 4,034.
// Hilux leads sales charge
Toyota ute on top as registrations for resurgent commercials market jump 31 per cent from a year ago.
// Used imports continue slump
Toyota takes out three of the top four model spots with its Aqua accounting for one in every 10 sales.
// New car market up 20.5%
Suzuki’s new hybrid crossover surges to second on sales charts as Toyota remains market leader.
// Used import passenger volumes fall again in July
Used passenger vehicle imports continued to decline in July, falling 10.4% year-on-year to 8,063 units.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Ford NZ appoints new network strategy director
Ford New Zealand has appointed Greg MacDonald as its new network strategy director, tasked with leading the evolution of the company’s dealer network and customer experience initiatives.
// Privacy flaw in NZTA’s Motochek system exposes nearly 1000 vehicle owners
A privacy breach in the NZ Transport Agency’s Motochek system has exposed the names and addresses of 951 people listed in the Motor Vehicle Register, with at least 13 vehicles believed to have been targeted for theft.
// Skoda is readying an electric Octavia estate
Skoda is teasing its first electric estate concept which will debut at the upcoming Munich show.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
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EVs are picking up in Europe, with some 361,000 plugin vehicles being registered in Europe in June.
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