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// Buyers shift from passenger to light commercial in November 2024
According to figures from the Motor Industry Association of New Zealand (MIA), 12,170 new vehicles were sold in November 2024, 16.2% (2349 units) fewer than in November 2023.
- AutoFile says Market shifts towards light commercials
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// Banned motor vehicle trader refuses to comply with tribunal order
A Christchurch used car dealer recently banned from the Motor Vehicle Traders Register for five years for failing to comply with an order by the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal has yet to make the required payment.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Honda Civic Refresh Due Here in the New Year
Honda Australia has just announced the launch of its facelifted Civic which will dot down here first thing next year.
// Is the Ford Ranger’s reign as NZ’s most popular vehicle about to end?
The monthly sales figures for November are in and Toyota’s RAV4 has continued to top the charts.
// ANCAP says OEMs must do better; ZS scores four stars, Avenger scores three
ANCAP Safety has announced safety ratings for eight new vehicle models, with three marques debuting locally.
// Used imports jump 49%
Number of units entering New Zealand rises month-on-month but total for new cars falls.
// Five Stars in ANCAP Testing for Leapmotor And Four for MG
Leapmotor, Lexus, Volvo, Hyundai and Zeekr were among the recent recipients of a five-star safety rating by ANCAP.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Would You Turn Your Classic Mazda Miata Into An EV With This Kit?
This EV conversion kit will elevate the NA Miata’s performance considerably while still keeping the car light.
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- BMW iX Reimagined for 2025
- Protecting people’s savings with Autosure
- Car collection with $1.5m price tag
- Rowers sign up with Mazda
- How to Supercharge Your Mazda MX-5 Without Forced Induction
- Mercedes-Benz Thinks Left Field With In-Drive Brake System
- The 10 best-selling cars of November revealed
- Mazda MX-5 NA gets an electric conversion and power boost
- November New Zealand new-vehicle sales: market down, but utes are on the up
- Sit down, Asimo: Honda’s Haru robot is here to help the kids
- We’ve been talking about it for the best part of two years, but Volkswagen New Zealand has finally confirmed the ID.Buzz will be available here in early-2025.
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