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New Vehicle Market Continues Measured Growth Trajectory
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 8:37 pm | Motor Industry Association
Year to date results confirm a stable pattern of expansion across the industry. While economic conditions are becoming more challenging, overall demand remains consistent. More >>
EV Demand Strengthens Across Private And Business Buyers Amid Fuel Price Volatility
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 8:24 pm | Motor Industry Association
Current demand levels are also exceeding available supply in parts of the market, reflecting the rapid drawdown of stock following a sudden shift in purchasing behaviour. More >>
NZ-New Electrified Vehicle Registrations Pass 100,000 Milestone
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 1:02 pm | Motor Industry Association
MIA says the result reflects the steady expansion of lower-emission vehicle options in the NZ new market and the growing role these technologies are playing in New Zealand’s fleet over time. More >>
New Vehicle Market Maintains Measured Growth In February
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 1:56 pm | Motor Industry Association
February delivered moderate year on year growth, supported by gains across all primary vehicle segments. Year to date performance remains ahead of 2025, indicating a steady start to the year. More >>
New Vehicle Registrations Open The Year Higher, Led By Light Passenger Demand
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 7:28 pm | Motor Industry Association
These results indicate improving conditions, but the market continues to remain sensitive to broader economic and confidence settings. More >>
New Vehicle Market Stabilises With Modest Growth In 2025
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 3:05 pm | Motor Industry Association
Motor Industry Association Chief Executive Aimee Wiley said that after a difficult start, 2025 marked a year of stabilisation for the new vehicle market. More >>
New Vehicle Market Continues Its Steady Recovery
Sunday, 7 December 2025, 3:53 pm | Motor Industry Association
The November result reflects a market that is slowly finding stability rather than accelerating into a new cycle. More >>
August New Vehicle Sales Continue Improved Trend
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 8:11 pm | Motor Industry Association
Association CEO Aimee Wiley says with three consecutive months of improved sales, there is growing cause for optimism that a corner has been turned. More >>
New Vehicle Suppliers Welcome Road User Charge Transition
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 2:06 pm | Motor Industry Association
The association, which represents manufacturers and suppliers of new vehicles to New Zealand, says the move places all vehicles on the same footing, making the system fairer and more efficient. More >>
Commercial Classes Lead Steady Result For July New Vehicle Sales
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 3:07 pm | Motor Industry Association
Figures for July issued by the Motor Industry Association record 11,671 new vehicles sold during the month; near-par with 11,862 sold in June. More >>
May New Vehicle Registrations Holds Ground In May
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 8:26 pm | Motor Industry Association
Association chief executive Aimee Wiley says while the year-on-year result for May shows encouraging signs, the overall market is yet to regain momentum. More >>
New Vehicle Registrations Reflect Continued Difficult Market
Monday, 5 May 2025, 3:53 pm | Motor Industry Association
Association chief executive Aimee Wiley says April’s results continue an overall declining trend from the beginning of the year, although some categories are showing resilience. More >>
Passenger Demand Holds, Commercial Sector Eases, And Lower-Emission Uptake Grows
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 10:53 am | Motor Industry Association
Rather than expanding fleets, operators appear to be focusing on utilisation and efficiency, managing through a period of softer demand. More >>
New Vehicle Registrations Show Mixed Trends In February Amid Market Adjustments
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 1:06 pm | Motor Industry Association
While consumer demand for SUVs and hybrid vehicles continues to grow, the pace of electric vehicle (EV) adoption remains sluggish, posing a challenge in meeting stricter CO targets. More >>
New Vehicle Registrations Decline In January As Market Faces Continued Challenges
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 2:30 pm | Motor Industry Association
Despite subdued figures, segments such as hybrid vehicles and select SUV models continue to show resilience, reflecting evolving consumer preferences towards fuel efficiency and sustainability. More >>
Vehicle Registrations Up 5.6% In December, But Year-To-Date Sales Reflect Market Challenges
Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 4:35 pm | Motor Industry Association
One year after the Clean Car Discount was removed, coupled with broader market adjustments, these factors continue to shape sales trends across all light vehicle categories. More >>
November 2024 New Vehicle Sales
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 7:33 pm | Motor Industry Association
Light Passenger Vehicles’ (LPV) market share declined by 5.5% this November and by 5.5% year-to-date, suggesting stable but slightly reduced demand in this traditionally dominant segment. More >>
October 2024 New Vehicle Sales
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 8:12 pm | Motor Industry Association
The MIA Chief Executive, Aimee Wiley, noted that the October data revealed distinct patterns across vehicle categories, reflecting the market’s evolving dynamics. More >>
September New Vehicle Registrations Strengthen, Boosted By Rental Sales
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 5:23 pm | Motor Industry Association
While 2024 registrations still trail 2023 figures by 16.1% (18,057 units), September's positive performance provides early signs of potential recovery, offering hope for a turnaround in the coming months. More >>
August New Vehicle Registrations Boosted By Uplift In Rental Sales
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:55 pm | Motor Industry Association
On a year-to-date basis, 2024 registrations are down 18.7% or 18,846 units compared to the same period in 2023. More >>
