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19 hours ago · The World Car Awards has named BYD executive vice-president Stella Li the 2025 World Car Person of the Year. It is the first time a woman has been named World Car Person of the Year and also the first World Car Award win for a Chinese brand. Li has been a key figure in BYD’s incredible international growth during the past twelve months, which included a host of global model debuts, the brand ...

16 hours ago · Reversals to Labour’s blanket speed limit reductions are underway, starting with 38 sections of state highway across the country, Transport

Dec 18, 2024 · OnlyCars has launched, offering dealers a new alternative to existing online classifieds, and the launch of Assurant Vehicle Care concludes the rebrand of Protecta Insurance. Tyre industry stalwart John Stapleton is retiring from Bridgestone Australia and New Zealand, while Ford New Zealand welcomes two new dealer principals in 2025. Toyota New Zealand has released its latest emission ...

Sep 2, 2024 · The new vehicle market in August 2024 continued to struggle over the long term, though in the short term it is arguably consistent. Passenger vehicle registrations totaled 6,761 units in August 2024, a 3.3% decrease on 2023, down against 2022, up against 2021 and down against 2020. The commercial vehicle market showed growth, up 14.2% to 3225 units, up on the last two years but historically low.

Jan 19, 2025 · Chris Bishop is set to take over the key role of Transport Minister, with incumbent Simeon Brown heading off to tackle the troubled health system. Brown has made a significant impact in just over a year, dismantling the Clean Car Discount, relaxing targets under the Clean Car Standard, and announcing a number of new roading projects. He has not been stripped of the portfolio due to a lack of ...

5 days ago · Two industry experts believe the general public should know more about the potential effects of the Clean Car Standard. The coalition government has appointed Chris Bishop as the new transport minister, replacing Simeon Brown, who is taking over the health portfolio. AutoTalk Live will return to Auckland in May and be powered by Clipped Assist + Duraseal. Market expert Anthony MacLean makes ...

Jun 18, 2024 · In other news, a dealer industry legend is honoured for the King’s Birthday, Ford NZ goes outside the industry for its new managing director, and EROAD sets the schedule for its next Fleet Day. We talk with Omoda Jaecoo boss Sheldon Humphries about the potential future for the fledgling brands. In a deep look, industry consultant Phill Haynes examines what path the government could take on ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Richard Edwards Richard Edwards is one of the owners of Auto Media Group and leads its editorial efforts. Richard has been writing about New Zealand’s automotive industry and dealer community for nearly two decades. The knowledge and contacts built up over that time gives our publications leads and insight others can’t match. He is also the president of the New Zealand Motoring Writers ...

May 15, 2024 · This month saw the successful return of AutoTalk Live on May 7 in Auckland, in which more than 170 people attended 13 industry presentations and plenty of networking opportunities. Women in Automotive New Zealand took the opportunity to launch the Women in Automotive Accord, supported by foundation sponsor Custom Fleet, during the AutoTalk Live event. Managing editor Richard Edwards reports on ...