Retail spending on motor vehicles was down 2.2% to $204m for the March period compared with February 2024 figures.  That was a drop of $4.5m and was among the biggest retail categories drops alongside apparel which was also down 2.2% to $329m, Stats NZ figures...

Sime Darby Motors NZ has taken a long-term ground lease on a 2.4ha site at Hamilton's Ruakura Superhub as a location for a major truck service centre.  The site will have a strong road frontage presence on Ruakura Road to showcase the commercial services...

The Ingham Group says as of April 15, 2024, its Hamilton-based Hyundai dealership has become a dual franchise site. The dealership has been rebranded as Ingham Hamilton, and it will sell the Isuzu Ute brand in addition to Hyundai passenger and light commercial vehicles....

An 'error' in new emissions rules that required used import vehicles to be registered within four months of initial border checks will be fixed according to the transport minister. Simeon Brown “The previous Labour Government rushed through a change two days before the election...

The GM Australia and New Zealand (GM ANZ) Aftersales team has updated the parts, service and repair industry regarding GM genuine parts plus notification of new positioning statements. “When it comes to repairs, it’s important to use parts you know and trust.  When using GM...