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// NZTA launches app
Agency says new system provides a digital “one-stop shop” for Kiwis. The NZTA’s app is now available for everyone to use following successful public beta testing from May through to July.
- AutoCar says NZTA App should help customers and improve service
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// MIA suggests July result shows market return
The Motor Industry Association reports a solid result of 9,430 new vehicle registrations in July, indicating that the market is stabilising.
- AutoCar says NZ car sales stabilising?
- AutoFile says Market displays ‘resilience’
- Stuff Motoring says Local new car industry ‘stabilising’, showing ‘positive trends’
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// Mixed fortunes for imports
Used vehicle figures for July show declines across the board but things were on the up in the new sector.
- AutoTalk says Vehicle arrivals up in July
- AutoTalk says Vehicle loan demand slumps
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// Western Car Makers Consider Chinese Brand Names
Audi may be about to supplement its four-ring logo with a local brand name on future electric vehicles it makes and sells in China.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Jaecoo launches in New Zealand
“Aggressive” pricing strategy sets “new standard” across the off-roading market
// Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi sign partnership MOU
Nissan Motor, Honda Motor and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly discuss a framework for further intelligence and electrification of automobiles.
// Industry training reforms proposed, MITO seeks response
Industry training reforms which impacted the automotive sector have been labelled a “failed experiment” by the Government as it consults industry on a replacement.
// Iconic Italian brand to stick around
Stellantis has confirmed Maserati won’t be sold off following a weak first financial half-year, after its CEO threatened to axe underperforming brands.
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