June new vehicle registrations up on Fieldays activity
New vehicle registrations were up in June 2025, reversing the market’s recent downward trend and delivering the strongest monthly result so far this year. A total of 11,851 new vehicles were registered across the passenger and commercial sectors. That’s up 27.2 per cent compared with a year earlier. Passenger vehicle...
Read moreDetailsFerrari crashes into two parked cars in Auckland
A $1m Ferrari barrelled into two parked cars over the weekend in Newmarket, Auckland. One vehicle written off was a...
Fronx pricing announced with an intro offer of $29,990
Suzuki is bringing in two all-new SUVs to Australia and that means we will get them here as well. That's...
Omoda Jaecoo sets price for incoming Omoda 9
The Omoda 9 SHS (Super Hybrid System) expands the SUV line-up for the brand this month. Priced from $68,990 plus...
NZTA now controls the speed camera network
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has completed the transfer of its ‘safety’ camera operations from NZ Police. The...
All Black – Range Rover Sport SV Black
Range Rover has added the Black edition to its Sport SV range. Available to order later in the year, it...
New emblem debuts ahead of Bentley concept car due soon
Bentley has revealed a new version of its winged B emblem that will adorn all of its future production cars....
Trade Me and Stuff Group say deal is doneÂ
Trade Me Property and Motoring have debuted on the largest New Zealand website stuff.co.nz for the first time today, marking the formal completion of the deal between Trade me and Stuff. As announced earlier this month, Trade Me has taken a 50 per cent stake in Stuff Digital, bringing together the largest digital news audience with the leading property, motors, jobs and marketplace portal. “This is just the beginning of a bold new partnership focused on growth and having...
Read moreDetailsFerrari Amalfi is the new Roma entry to Ferrari
The new 470kW Amalfi is now Ferrari’s new entry-level model. Compared with Roma, it comes with fresh styling, added power...
Third-generation Mazda CX-5 debuts on 10 July 2025
Mazda is set to unveil its third-generation CX-5 medium SUV soon, opening a new chapter for its best-selling model. A...
MG Motor NZ warranty updated ahead of U9 arrival
MG Motor New Zealand has launched its new Warranty Policies, continuing with one of the most generous guarantees in the...
Women feel unwelcome at car showrooms
A UK survey finds that half of the women involved in car buying believe the experience is tailored towards men....
Update: And that’s when it all went horribly wrong
It’s summer in Europe, so winter testing of prototypes is in full swing at the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds (SHPG)....
Chris Amon statue unveiled in Bulls
A 2.4m statue of Kiwi motorsport legend, Chris Amon, now stands tall in Bulls. Seven years in the making, an...
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