David Crawford
2022 ended with sales strong for all types of electrified vehicles while sales of diesel and petrol cars withered. The biggest seller was the Tesla Model Y, followed by the Toyota RAV4 hybrid. 46% of December sales were these types of new energy cars
10th Jan 23, 10:48am
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2022 ended with sales strong for all types of electrified vehicles while sales of diesel and petrol cars withered. The biggest seller was the Tesla Model Y, followed by the Toyota RAV4 hybrid. 46% of December sales were these types of new energy cars
Clean car discount changes from April 1 see some late-game pre 'ute-tax' sales and a softening of passenger vehicle sales, but it still added up to the strongest February on record
3rd Mar 22, 6:53pm
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Clean car discount changes from April 1 see some late-game pre 'ute-tax' sales and a softening of passenger vehicle sales, but it still added up to the strongest February on record
CCCFA bites some finance applications, but still a solid month for new vehicle sales in January as stock levels for some models replenish
3rd Feb 22, 3:43pm
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CCCFA bites some finance applications, but still a solid month for new vehicle sales in January as stock levels for some models replenish
Largest drop in new vehicle CO2 emissions since 2006, but not enough to avoid penalties coming in 2025
2nd Feb 22, 4:52pm
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Largest drop in new vehicle CO2 emissions since 2006, but not enough to avoid penalties coming in 2025
Motor Industry Association wary of forecasts by Fitch and the Climate Change Commission around the pace at which NZ's vehicle fleet can be electrified
15th Jun 21, 5:13pm
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Motor Industry Association wary of forecasts by Fitch and the Climate Change Commission around the pace at which NZ's vehicle fleet can be electrified
Govt commits to introducing 'Clean Car Import Standard' this year, giving importers until 2025 to slash the emissions profiles of the vehicles they bring into the country
28th Jan 21, 11:07am
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Govt commits to introducing 'Clean Car Import Standard' this year, giving importers until 2025 to slash the emissions profiles of the vehicles they bring into the country
The 2019 weighted profile of new vehicle sales drove the CO2 emmissions rate from these additions to a new low, with electrification benefits more than offsetting the dirty tradie diesel pickups
28th Jan 20, 9:12am
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The 2019 weighted profile of new vehicle sales drove the CO2 emmissions rate from these additions to a new low, with electrification benefits more than offsetting the dirty tradie diesel pickups
Car buyers to be charged up to $3,000 or given a discount of up $8,000 under proposal to make cleaner cars a more 'realistic choice' for NZers
9th Jul 19, 10:47am
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Car buyers to be charged up to $3,000 or given a discount of up $8,000 under proposal to make cleaner cars a more 'realistic choice' for NZers
The head of the Motor Industry Association suggests NZTA has known about the issue causing the recall of 50,000 cars but did not take the issue seriously
4th Apr 18, 2:49pm
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The head of the Motor Industry Association suggests NZTA has known about the issue causing the recall of 50,000 cars but did not take the issue seriously
Punters are splashing the cash with sales of motor vehicles at record highs but how much of the money are they borrowing, and how are vehicle financiers faring?
12th Apr 16, 5:02am
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Punters are splashing the cash with sales of motor vehicles at record highs but how much of the money are they borrowing, and how are vehicle financiers faring?
First month-on-month drop in car sales for three-and-a-half years may be another sign economy has peaked
3rd Jun 15, 10:50am
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First month-on-month drop in car sales for three-and-a-half years may be another sign economy has peaked
The real price of cars has fallen 22% in 20 years says the motor vehicle industry as sales rise in almost all categories
4th Nov 14, 8:35am
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The real price of cars has fallen 22% in 20 years says the motor vehicle industry as sales rise in almost all categories
Sales of new motor vehicles reach highest level since 1985 on a rolling 12-month basis
4th Aug 14, 4:32pm
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Sales of new motor vehicles reach highest level since 1985 on a rolling 12-month basis
Sales of SUVs dominate the New Zealand vehicle market as buyers abandon 'large' cars, but not for small or light cars
3rd Apr 14, 6:32pm
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Sales of SUVs dominate the New Zealand vehicle market as buyers abandon 'large' cars, but not for small or light cars
2013 new vehicle registrations are the highest since 1984, exceeding 113,000
New car sales reach a 24 year high in October; industry looking toward similar records on a full year basis
4th Nov 13, 6:43pm
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New car sales reach a 24 year high in October; industry looking toward similar records on a full year basis
Businesses' spending spree continues with most new commercial vehicles sold in an August since 1984
3rd Sep 13, 9:50am
Businesses' spending spree continues with most new commercial vehicles sold in an August since 1984
Best July sales for new commercial vehicles since 1984; best July for passenger vehicles since 1987
5th Aug 13, 4:54pm
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Best July sales for new commercial vehicles since 1984; best July for passenger vehicles since 1987
Highest April sales figures for commercial vehicles in 31 years; Last month's total up 38% on the same time a year ago
2nd May 13, 3:56pm
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Highest April sales figures for commercial vehicles in 31 years; Last month's total up 38% on the same time a year ago