Subaru New Zealand has opened pre-orders for the sixth-generation Subaru Forester, set to arrive from July 2025.  The next-generation model will offer a broader powertrain mix, including the introduction of Subaru’s latest hybrid system alongside petrol-only options. Unveiled to the public at the Melbourne...

LDV New Zealand will introduce its new diesel-powered Terron 9 ute at Fieldays 2025 in Hamilton.  It marks the vehicle’s first public appearance, with LDV aiming to expand its presence in the local utility vehicle market. The four-wheel-drive Terron 9 features a 163.5kW engine, 520Nm of...

Vehicle lending activity is on the rise, with auto loans increasing modestly and credit demand in the wider consumer market showing signs of recovery, according to the latest May Credit Indicator from Centrix. New auto loan enquiries rose 0.6% year-on-year, while non-mortgage lending (including...

A cargo vessel carrying around 3000 vehicles — including several hundred electric vehicles — was abandoned this week in the Pacific Ocean following a fire that broke out onboard. The Liberian-flagged Morning Midas, operated by Zodiac Maritime, was en route from Yantai, China, to Lázaro...

New vehicle sales in Australia dipped slightly in May 2025, with 105,285 units registered – a 5.2% drop compared to May last year, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). FCAI chief executive Tony Weber says that despite the softening numbers, the...