STATS WEEK
// Shark registrations soar
BYD vehicle breaks into top three models as market for new light commercials records year-on-year increase. There were 3,612 new commercials registered last month, an increase of 8.1 per cent when compared with 3,342 in June 2024.
// New vehicle market rebounds in June, driven by strong passenger demand
New vehicle registrations surged in June 2025, reversing the market’s recent downward trajectory and delivering the strongest monthly result so far this year.
// New car sales up 36%
Toyota RAV4 tops the model chart while Tesla and BYD leap up the sales ladder in June. There were 8,239 new passenger vehicles registered in June, which was up by 36 per cent from 6,056 units in the same month of last year.
// Used imports decrease
Nissan Note biggest climber among top models last month but sector’s overall performance down 12.9 per cent. The latest figure takes the year-to-date total to 41,950, which is 19.4 per cent lower than the 52,048 units at the same stage a year ago.
// Used import registrations continue downward trend in June
Used import registrations fell to 7083 units in June 2025, a 14.4% drop compared to the same month last year, when 8271 units were recorded.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Finance boss quits Geneva
Managing director hails contribution of Albert Boy, who is leaving after 18 years of service. Geneva Finance has announced the resignation of Albert Boy, its chief financial officer, after nearly two decades with the company.
// Funding to speed up market demand for NZ’s recycled tyres
Investors and innovators are being asked to put their best ideas forward as a substantial investment in funding becomes available to develop the market for tyre-derived recycled rubber material, and create economic value from the country’s tyre waste.
// Auto loan arrears dip but defaults still elevated, Centrix finds
The latest Centrix Credit Indicator shows the financial pressure on Kiwi households and businesses remains high, even as signs of stabilisation emerge across some lending categories — including auto loans.
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// ‘The Most Humbling Thing I’ve Ever Seen’: Ford CEO On China’s Car Industry
Ford CEO Jim Farley said Chinese cars have “far superior” technology, lower costs and great quality.
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