The Government has confirmed it will overhaul the current work-based learning model, giving industries greater control over how apprentices and trainees are trained — a move welcomed by the Motor Trade Association (MTA). Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds announced that, starting next year, the...

AutoTalk Live, scheduled for May 8, 2025, in Auckland, is shaping up to be an essential event for dealers and automotive industry professionals aiming to maximise profitability and business success in 2025. Headline presentations from Deloitte’s Andrew Hillcoat discussing the latest industry benchmarks and...

Vehicle brand Mahindra has thrown its support behind a grassroots crime prevention initiative in South Auckland, supplying two new vehicles to help launch a community patrol programme in Takanini. The vehicles will be used by a newly formed branch of Community Patrols New Zealand...

New signs of a strengthening housing market may signal better days ahead for the automotive sector, with property activity in early 2025 showing a continued upward trend, according to the latest CoreLogic NZ Housing Chart Pack. Sales volumes in March were 11% higher than...

In the lead-up to the 2025 Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition on April 23, the Omoda and Jaecoo brands have announced the debut of further new energy vehicles (NEV), including the C7 SHS, C5 SHS, and J5 BEV. Furthermore, it will unveil the all-new Omoda...