The former owner of a Christchurch car dealership has been convicted of threatening to kill his partner and possessing a restricted weapon, after his business collapsed with $300,000 of debt. Tyson Peter Griffin Adams, 34, admitted charges of threatening to kill, possessing a Taser,...

Volvo chief executive Håkan Samuelsson says electric vehicles will "most probably" cost less than petrol cars within five years, as the Swedish automaker claims its current electric vehicle (EV) lineup is already turning a profit. Speaking to reporters during a briefing in Stockholm, Samuelsson...

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...