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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The New Zealand government has vowed to invest $6 (US $4.2) million dollars annually to subsidize and promote electric vehicle adoption.
CEVA Logistics has announced the appointment of Carlos Velez Rodriguez as managing director for its Australia & New Zealand cluster.
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