Toyota RAV4 top of the pops in Q1
Toyota New Zealand is celebrating a milestone achievement as the RAV4 claims the title of New Zealand’s top-selling new vehicle for the first quarter of 2025. This marks a shift in consumer preferences, with the Toyota Hilux securing the second spot after a decade of light commercial utility vehicles dominating the market. According to provisional sales data, the Toyota RAV4 recorded 2442 new registrations across the quarter, surpassing all other new vehicle models. The Toyota Hilux followed in second overall, with 1884 registrations. It comes off...
Read moreDetailsFirst chrome is banned and now carbon fibre is under threat
Carbon fibre could be outlawed by the EU as it has classified the product as a hazardous substance. Evidently particulates...
Overhaul of driver’s licence system proposed
The Government is set to reform the driver's licence system, according to a 1News report. It is likely to drop...
MOKE Opens New UK Factory on its 60th Anniversary
British carmaker MOKE International has unveiled a new UK manufacturing facility in Leamington Spa as it celebrates its 60th anniversary. ...
Toyota New Zealand confirms acting CEO in permanent role
Toyota New Zealand (TNZ) has made key leadership changes at the top. Tatsuya Ishikawa is now officially the Chief Executive...
Trump’s tariffs are already idling car factories in North America
A NY Times article suggests some carmakers are closing factories, laying off workers or shifting production in response to Trump’s...
Court battle looms over moving speedway from Western Springs
Auckland Council’s decision to move speedway from Western Springs to Waikaraka Park now faces a court challenge. The Western Springs...
Melbourne Motor Show returns after a 14-year hiatus
The Melbourne Motor Show is back for the first time in 14 years and is under new management. Over 20 vehicle manufacturers are participating in the event which is taking place this weekend (April 5 and April 6). Along with stalwarts like Kia, Porsche, Tesla, MG, GWM, and Subaru there are several brands new to Australasian markets. These include Deepal, Farizon, Foton, Geely, JAC, Leapmotor, Smart, Xpeng, and Zeekr. MG...
Read moreDetailsLithium-ion fires on the rise in New Zealand
A 17 per cent rise in lithium-ion battery-related fires occurred last year, according to data from AMI. Mishandling during charging,...
BMW Group Recognises Top New Zealand Dealers
The BMW Group recently hosted an award ceremony at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tãmaki. Its purpose was to...
Everything Electric Sydney draws huge crowds
Over 31,000 visitors to the latest “Everything Electric Australia NSW” EV showcase ensured it was a big success for 2025....
High-strength graphene roads could banish potholes
Graphene is one of the strongest materials known to man. In the future it may play a role in the...
Police are making increased use of number plate spotting systems
New Zealand police use of number plate spotting systems now numbers nearly 700,000 times per annum. Two years ago, the...
EC plans to make EU carmakers more competitive
Automotive manufacturers in the EU might be getting a reprieve. The European Commission plans to delay CO2 targets and encourage...
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