AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromAutomotive Industry
Tesla’s NZ sales slump, car industry boss addresses effect of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
Elon Musk's EVs see their NZ sales slide - but a number of factors are in play.
Auto extravaganza - up to 500 machines expected at showgrounds
The Auto Extravaganza hit Hawke's Bay for the first time last year, raising $10k+.
Turners upgrades profit guidance, set for fifth record result
The business aims to achieve its fifth consecutive record result amid a tough economy.
Japan’s Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks
Merger would help them compete against Tesla and other electric vehicle makers.
VW's German workers to strike from Monday
The crisis-wracked car titan has been locked in bitter talks with unions.
Riding a Waymo robotaxi
On November 12, driverless taxi firm Waymo opened its service to everyone in LA. The Herald's Chris Keall took a trip. Video / NZ Herald
Paddon and Hudson crowned 2024 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Champs
The pair won the International Rally of Whangārei at the weekend.
New car sales perk up overall, but heavy discounting can't save EVs
Petrol and diesel vehicles made some big gains in market share.
Letters: It's official – New Zealand is in the hands of lobby groups
OPINION: 'It's time Christopher Luxon stepped up and brought his ministers into line.'
'Distraught': Police seek help to find Tikipunga’s vehicle arsonist
Three cars have been torched in one week.
Turners to buy digital vehicle repair platform My Auto Shop
Car dealer has filled a gap in its vehicular offering.
When your car becomes your coffin
The farmer was found dead in the vehicle he’d complained had trapped him inside.
Volvo ditches pledge to sell only electric cars by 2030
Financial Times: Demand for battery-powered vehicles has decreased globally.
The DeLorean ruined its creator’s life. Now it’s coming back (to the future)
Times: Kat DeLorean aims to revive the iconic car and clear her father's tarnished name.
Fire investigators to return after large blaze ripped through Auckland automotive shop
There were reports of gas cylinders in the interior of the building.
'Exceptionally rare' Mercedes seized from Kim Dotcom could sell for up to $800k
Dotcom’s '06 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet is expected to fetch an eye-watering sum.
EV-etiquette: the do's and don'ts of how and when to charge your electric car
Ask before you plug in and don't hog the charging outlets, EV specialists say.
Ford sales growth slows as cyberattack rattles US car industry
Series of problems dashing hopes of a post-pandemic boom.
Car dealerships in US revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks
Cyberattack mess could take days more to clean up.
‘Extortion’: Car dealers disrupted as cyberattacks strike US and Canada
Cyberattacks mean car dealerships across North America face massive disruption.
Why Americans are not buying more EVs
Financial Times: Tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs.
Toyota shareholders demand vote against chairman after Japan scandal
Chairman to run gauntlet after major embarrassment for the company.
Global defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record orders
Financial Times: Companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year.
Thefts of charging cables another obstacle to electric vehicles' appeal
Thieves targeting US electric vehicle charging stations, intent on stealing copper.
Road user charges: 12,000 renegade EV owners now face fines
About 11 per cent of EV owners failed to pay up by the May 31 deadline.
AA boss Nadine Tereora: From financial woes to leading a top brand
The head of NZ's largest member-based organisation has come from a humble background.
RUCs for EVs: Many yet to sign up, with deadline just days away
The move will roughly double EV owners' running costs.