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// Regional role created
Ford Motor Company has appointed Greg MacDonald as dealer health integration lead for its international markets group (IMG), effective December 1, 2026.
- AutoTalk says Ford NZ’s Greg MacDonald takes new regional dealer role
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// Demand for car loans increases
Report shows consumer arrears better than a year ago despite rising hardship and business failures.
- AutoTalk says Auto loan demand rises
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STATS WEEK
// Rentals drive October sales in NZ, EVs up 194.4%
Strong rental and passenger-vehicle sales helped drive the New Zealand new-vehicle market to a 6.3% increase in sales in October compared to the same month last year.
// Passenger growth masks weak commercial demand – MIA
New Zealand’s vehicle market recovery remains uneven, with passenger and rental demand growing while commercial registrations continue to reflect caution among businesses, the Motor Industry Association says.
// Mixed electric results
EV sales in October jump year on year but market share drops on two prior months.
// Toyota sweeps October as new-car market continues to record strong sales
More than 15,000 new cars were registered in New Zealand in October, with a trio of Toyota models claiming the top three spots.
IN OTHER NEWS
// NZ’s cheapest new car just got cheaper
Suzuki has cut the price of the Ignis GLX manual by $1,140 to $21,850 plus on-road costs, which stretches its lead as the cheapest new car on sale in New Zealand.
// Fuel-efficiency gains
The new Suzuki Swift Hybrid GLS arrives here as a “top value package”.
// Moto Morini 3½ Sport lands in NZ at $7,790
Moto Morini’s new 3½ Sport has arrived in New Zealand, bringing V-twin power to the learner-friendly end of the motorcycle market at $7,790 plus on-road costs.
// Xiaomi takes first steps in Australia, bringing NZ launch into view
The Chinese smartphone giant is preparing for an Australian car launch, with right-hand drive models expected from 2028.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// BYD’s flagship luxury EV with 1,000+ km of range hits 4,000 sales in just 19 days
A big part of the higher demand is thanks to BYD’s latest breakthrough technology, including its second-generation Blade Batteries and Flash Charging technology.
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- Toyota Celica returns for 2027 WRC campaign
- GWM’s Tank brand passes one million sales
- Tesla and Polestar Australian deliveries up 86% in 2026, with Model Y past 39,000
- Range Rover Evoque and Velar to be axed as brand moves more upmarket
- Ford plans cheaper midsize ute for international markets
- Audacious IV plans 10,000rpm V8 and manual
- Karma Eximius 1 targets nearly 895kW
- Volkswagen opens Zwickau car dismantling line
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