13+ hour, 18+ min ago  (514+ words) THE TRUSTED VOICE OF NZ's AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SINCE 1984 Honda has posted its first full-year loss ever as a listed company after its aggressive strategy on electric cars left it with a big bill. It booked a net loss of "424 billion…...

12+ hour, 3+ min ago  (478+ words) THE TRUSTED VOICE OF NZ's AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SINCE 1984 For the 21st year in a row, Kiwis have voted Toyota their most-trusted car brand in the 2026 Reader's Digest Quality Service Awards. Susanne Hardy, assistant vice-president of marketing, sustainability and technology, says the…...

16+ hour, 54+ min ago  (544+ words) THE TRUSTED VOICE OF NZ's AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SINCE 1984 Audi is making the Q4 e-tron more versatile with new features including a reimagined digital stage and intuitive controls. Outside, the electric SUV now boasts a sharper design and new lighting features, while…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (346+ words) THE TRUSTED VOICE OF NZ's AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SINCE 1984 A US woman was issued with more than US$100, 000 (about NZ$170, 000) in parking fines after an ex-boyfriend abandoned a car registered in her name at an airport. Jennifer Fitzgerald faced having to…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (446+ words) THE TRUSTED VOICE OF NZ's AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SINCE 1984 Legislation to replace physical driver's licences, warrants of fitness and certificates of fitness with digital versions has passed its third reading at parliament. The Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill was introduced in…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (639+ words) THE TRUSTED VOICE OF NZ's AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SINCE 1984 The Geneva Group has announced its net profit before tax (NPBT) totalled $12 million for the year ended March 31, 2026, which is double the prior year's figure of $6m. The company says the jump reflects…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (441+ words) THE TRUSTED VOICE OF NZ's AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SINCE 1984 The conflict in the Middle East is impacting on the European car sales with demand for new and used EVs jumping as prices at the pump reach levels not seen since 2022. Fuel…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (521+ words) THE TRUSTED VOICE OF NZ's AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SINCE 1984 EV chargers supplied in New Zealand will need to meet a minimum standard of "smart functionality" under new regulations being proposed by the government, which it says will make charging vehicles easier…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (349+ words) THE TRUSTED VOICE OF NZ's AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SINCE 1984 The NZTA has run an operation as part of an annual multi-agency effort to assess the compliance levels of commercial operators serving the foreign tourist market. It was spearheaded by its commercial…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (375+ words) THE TRUSTED VOICE OF NZ's AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SINCE 1984 Honda New Zealand has announced it is moving its national distribution centre from Nelson to Auckland to reduce transit times and overall handling costs for delivering new vehicles. The marque has had…...