By RNZ
New vehicle sales set a new record for the month of November, following strong demand for utes and sports utility vehicles (SUVs).
Figures from the Motor Industry Association (MIA) show that 16,327 new vehicles were sold in November, a 37.3 per cent increase on the same month a year ago.
Vehicle registrations in the year to date are up by close to 40 per cent on last year, with a total of 153,362 registrations.