
Autonomous emergency braking will be rolled out on Ford Escape vehicles in September, coinciding with the launch of the Ford Escape ST-Line in New Zealand.
Read More →The company has appointed Kay Hart — who previously held the title of global BEV manager, distribution and digital experience for Team Edison — as the new president and CEO of Ford Australia and New Zealand.
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Waste Management NZ opened a workshop in New Zealand that plans to convert 20 of its diesel trucks into electric vehicles in the next two years.
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Commercial vehicle registrations in calendar-year 2017 were up 16.9% over 2016. Similarly, total retail sales in CY-2017 were the strongest in the history of auto sales in New Zealand, driven by strong demand for SUVs and pickups.
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Europcar New Zealand is now offering an all-electric vehicle fleet for rent in Auckland and Christchurch.
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A city in New Zealand launched an electric car-sharing service that will grant the public access to a fleet of 100 vehicles available at 10 hubs.
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The 2017 Australasian Fleet Conference & Exhibition will be held May 11-12, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. Produced by the Australasian Fleet Management Assciation (AfMA), the two-day annual conference will be held at the Melbourne Convention Centre and feature 20-plus speakers at 15 educational sessions. In addition, the Expo Hall will feature displays from 20-plus exhibitors.
Read More →New Zealand has been ranked worst in a global survey for depreciation in cars, with a 54% decrease in value after 56,000 kms surpassing both the UK and the U.S. The country with the lowest percentage of passenger car depreciation is China.
Read More →New Zealand's new vehicle market hit record numbers of registrations in January, according to the country's Motor Industry Association. The growth is attributed to a strong national economy, a robust car rental market driven by a vibrant tourism industry, and an ongoing influx of immigrants into the country who require transportation.
Read More →The New Zealand government has vowed to invest $6 (US $4.2) million dollars annually to subsidize and promote electric vehicle adoption.
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