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New MD for Holden
Tuesday, 01 April 2014
Global automotive executive Gerry Dorizas has been appointed the new chairman and managing director of GM Holden.
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Renault rises to diesel challenge
Tuesday, 01 April 2014
As a successful engine maker in the world of F1, Renault makes full use of its experience by continuously refining the energy efficiency of its road car engines to deliver even greater driving enjoyment.
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New start for bent Aston
Monday, 03 March 2014
A damaged Aston Martin Rapide that was involved in a high profile single car collision on Tamaki Drive in Auckland last October has found a new home and a new lease of life.
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PHEV arrives April
Monday, 03 March 2014
Mitsubishi’s comprehensive six-model Outlander petrol/diesel range expands to eight in April, with the launch of the extraordinary new Outlander PHEV (in XLS and VRX specification), which Mitsubishi says will be New Zealand’s first plug-in hybrid
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Sales off with a bang
Tuesday, 04 February 2014
The 2014 registrations of new vehicles has got off to a rip roaring start with the strongest January total since the MIA started collecting records for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and total vehicles.
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Williams F1 aids islanders
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Williams Advanced Engineering, the division of Williams that commercialises Formula One derived technologies, is embarking on a project to install flywheel energy storage technology in two remote Scottish island communities to help stabilise their power grids, improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions from non-renewable power sources.
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Suzuki Swift gets more
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
The Suzuki Swift has been given a significant update for 2014 with styling changes along with an increase in equipment levels and convenience features.Cruise control and Bluetooth capability in the audio system have been added to most versions of the 1.4 litre Swift.
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September sales increase confidence
Monday, 28 October 2013
New vehicle sales of 10,070 for the month of September have continued the upward trend for 2013.  In particular the September registrations of new commercial vehicles is going gangbusters, says David Crawford, CEO of the Motor Industry Association
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New sales rampage on
Tuesday, 01 October 2013
New vehicle sales continued their momentum in August, with the total of 9,430 registrations, the strongest passenger vehicle sales August since 1987, and the best commercial sales since 1984!.
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Tony’s back at Mitsi
Tuesday, 01 October 2013
After 13 years in vehicle leasing and fleet management Tony Johnston is returning to his Mitsubishi roots, this time as national fleet sales manager.
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Turners deal with Transfield
Tuesday, 01 October 2013
Operations, maintenance and construction services company Transfield Services has signed a new multi-faceted deal with Turners Auctions.
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One building – two companies
Wednesday, 05 June 2013
May 1 saw a sea change in the New Zealand automotive landscape with the formation of Fiat Chrysler NZ Ltd, a joint venture company which is equally owned by Australian businessman Clyde Campbell and New Zealander Neville Chrichton.
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May vehicle sales
Wednesday, 05 June 2013
New passenger car registrations of 6,347 vehicles in May were the best registration figures for May since 1990.
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March new vehicle sales
Wednesday, 03 April 2013
March new vehicle registrations of 9,505 were up 11.5% (977 units) on March 2012 (8,528).  Commercial vehicle registrations of 2,705 units were up 33.3% (676 units) on March 2012 and are the strongest March sales volumes since 1985.  Passenger car
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Safety rating hurdles raised
Thursday, 07 February 2013
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) recently releasedfive star safety ratings for the new Subaru Forester and Volvo V40 as 2013 sees the safety rating hurdles raised.
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Concept crossover resonates
Thursday, 07 February 2013
With its futuristic aerodynamic styling and a fuel-efficient hybrid-electric powertrain, the Nissan Resonance concept recently made its world debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show.
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WoF changes by July
Thursday, 07 February 2013
Changes to New Zealand’s warrant of fitness system, which will see annual inspections for cars registered after 2000, are expected to be in place by July 2013 if not earlier.
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Ray becomes Hino GM
Tuesday, 04 December 2012
Ray Roberts has been appointed general manager of Hino Distributors, effective t December 1.
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June strong sales month
Friday, 03 August 2012
June turned out to be another strong month for new vehicle sales, with good support as a result of special offers at and around Fieldays. 
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Chevrolet SS for US
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Holden has announced a new export programme, confirming today that Commodore will return to North America in 2013 as the new Chevrolet SS performance sedan.
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