Autotalk: NZ Auto Industry News
Autotalk, New Zealand’s top car magazine, offers the latest news, reviews, and analysis from the automotive world. It features in-depth commentary and coverage of the car industry, motorsports, and cutting-edge vehicle technology.
The December 2024 issue of AutoTalk is ready to download
Dec 17, 2024 · The Giltrap Group will represent Geely Auto in New Zealand starting in 2025, joining its sibling brands Lotus, Polestar, and Volvo Cars. We report on the increased emission fee per gram of CO2 that vehicle distributors must pay from January 1, 2025, and how that will affect their model mix. We also ...
Five-star ANCAP rating for Prado and EV5, one-star rating for Swift
Dec 13, 2024 · AThe Toyota Prado and Kia EV5 delivered top safety performances in the latest round of local ANCAP safety testing, while vehicle performance differences hampered the Suzuki Swift. Both the Prado and EV5 have demonstrated high levels of safety, achieving five-star ratings against the latest test ...
Finalists announced for the 2024 New Zealand Car of the Year award
Nov 20, 2024 · The latest Honda CRV and MG3 are in pure petrol and hybrid versions. The new Hyundai Santa Fe, the latest Toyota C-HR, the fourth-generation Suzuki Swift, and the 2024 iteration of the Mercedes E-Class are all fully hybrid models, the latter two with relatively gentle mild hybrid assist.
AutoTalk out now! • Autotalk
Nov 10, 2014 · The latest AutoTalk magazine is available for download now. In this issue: · We discuss the availability of Tesla in New Zealand · The NZ New Cars liquidation comes to an end
AutoTalk Weekly Wrap – Episode 111
5 days ago · Richard Edwards Richard Edwards is one of the owners of Auto Media Group and leads its editorial efforts. Richard has been writing about New Zealand’s automotive industry and dealer community for nearly two decades.
The latest edition of AutoTalk magazine is available for free …
Jun 18, 2024 · In other news, a dealer industry legend is honoured for the King’s Birthday, Ford NZ goes outside the industry for its new managing director, and EROAD sets the schedule for its next Fleet Day.
The October issue of AutoTalk is ready to download
Oct 15, 2024 · Air New Zealand has hired former Toyota New Zealand chief executive Neeraj Lala as its new head of brand and marketing. AutoTalk Live, the event for automotive dealers and industry professionals, is now a week from its Christchurch debut on October 22.
Toyota launches Prado, predicts 130k new vehicle sales
Nov 7, 2024 · Words and pictures: Kyle Cassidy. But with the new Prado now on the ground, Toyota can start filling the 400 orders it has for the latest 4×4. It thus far has secured production of 500 units, but TNZ is confident it will register at least 600 Prado models by the end of the year.
Nissan Ariya EV arrives in NZ with pricing and lineup confirmed
Nov 18, 2024 · The Ariya also comes at a time when the Nissan Leaf, a long-standing player in the EV market, is nearing the end of its run. Despite robust sales recently -thanks to considerable price reductions -the Leaf’s days are numbered, says Nissan NZ.