The number of new and used vehicles arriving at New Zealand ports in January 2026 totalled 14,282 units, down 23% compared with December, New Zealand Customs statistics show. Total car arrivals fell 26.5% month-on-month, down 4,174 units to 11,570. Used-car imports slipped 23.7% to...

Auckland City Toyota has recognised service administrator Stuart Illingworth for 25 years of dedicated service with the dealership. General manager Luke McCartie announced the milestone recognition on LinkedIn, highlighting Illingworth's role as a consistent presence in the dealership's Service Department. "Stuart is one of...

Hyundai New Zealand has renewed its partnership with Country Calendar as the television programme celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026. The automotive distributor will continue as naming sponsor for the iconic rural programme, extending a relationship that began in 2011. Country Calendar returns to...

Australia's new vehicle market opened 2026 on a steady footing, with total sales reaching 87,092 units in January, up 288 vehicles or 0.3% compared with the same month last year, according to figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. The result points...

Property values across New Zealand dipped by 0.1% in January, extending the sluggish performance that characterised 2025 and signalling continued headwinds for automotive market confidence in 2026. The latest Home Value Index from Cotality NZ shows the national median value reached $802,617 in January...