The Motor Trade Association of New Zealand (MTA) has developed a new programme – called plastic2eco – that will save vehicle bumpers and other plastic waste from being dumped and instead repurposed as part of the circular economy. It’s estimated 100,000 bumpers end up in landfills...

Ford is contacting New Zealand customers about a potential engine fault in certain 3.0-litre V6 diesel Ranger and Everest models that may lead to sudden engine failure. The company’s response follows a recall notice issued in Australia, which identified a manufacturing defect in the...

Ingham Motor Group is expanding its footprint in the Bay of Plenty with the acquisition of Shorland Peugeot Tauranga.  From May 1, 2025, the dealership will be rebranded as Ingham Tauranga, marking a new chapter for the team and its customers. While the name...

The used import vehicle market experienced another tough month in April, with both the passenger and commercial segments recording double-digit declines compared to the same time last year. Passenger market: Numbers down, but Toyota is still dominant Used passenger vehicle registrations fell to 6,440...

New car registrations dropped again in April, with year-on-year and month-on-month declines reflecting a broader market cooling.  While traditional leaders held their ground, some brands — including MG and Mitsubishi — made notable gains. Passenger market: Down from March and April last year Passenger...