Auto loan arrears reached a new high with 6.5% of accounts behind in March 2024. Demand for auto loans has meanwhile fallen off, which could be related to the introduction of EV Road User Charges (RUC) and the Clean Car Discount’s (CCD) end. So...

Energy and transport minister Simeon Brown has announced 25 new high-speed EV charging hubs along key routes between major urban centres and outlined the Government’s plan to supercharge New Zealand’s EV infrastructure. The hubs will each have several chargers and be capable of charging...

Jeep and Tank could have some electric competition in the market for those wanting to look like they can go off road - and it is coming from China.

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has released a new app as part of a first step towards a digital driver licence.  In a statement on April 29, Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins said the app is a secure "one-stop shop"...

Imports of vehicles, parts, and accessories fell $283m (28%) to $713 million in March 2024 compared to the same period last year led by a sharp decline in electric passenger cars.  Passenger cars fell $105m (18%) to $468m for the period which included a...