Citroen is on target to record its best-ever sales year in New Zealand as it counts down to the launch of a car that typifies its pioneering approach to design. Sales of 243 units for the six months to the end of June were up 76 per cent on the same period last year, a hike that exceeds all projections and reflects renewed interest in the French company’s product … [Read more...] about Citroen on track for best-ever sales year in NZ
Four-paw Benz gets to grips with crossover/SUV market
Sales of crossover/SUVs accounted for 30.2 per cent of the new-vehicle market in New Zealand last month – a statistic that suits Mercedes-Benz general manager Ben Giffin just fine. The segment has grown just over three per cent since late last year when Giffin said he wished he had a vehicle to compete in the luxury mid-range sector. “The only reason Mercedes-Benz is not the … [Read more...] about Four-paw Benz gets to grips with crossover/SUV market
Ferrari 250 GTO: another multi-million dollar money-go-round coming up
All eyes are on the prestigious classic car sales weekend in California next month when one of the most desirable cars ever made goes up for auction. And there is no telling what the Ferrari 250 GTO (above) will fetch at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Only 39 were ever made – and the last one to sell sold for $US52 million. The car for sale is chassis No. … [Read more...] about Ferrari 250 GTO: another multi-million dollar money-go-round coming up
BMW M3/M4: it’s all about hurry-up and weight
Above: Joerg Bartels, head of sales operations for BMW in Munich A weight difference of 23kg between the two-door BMW M4 and four-door M3 mightn’t seem a lot, but it was very much a talking point at the launch in New Zealand this week of both high-performance cars. It wasn’t as spirited as the debate over BMW’s decision of a couple of years ago to turn the hallowed … [Read more...] about BMW M3/M4: it’s all about hurry-up and weight
New vehicle sales: and still the records tumble
Record numbers of commercials last month helped push overall new-vehicle registrations to 12,510 units, the strongest June in New Zealand since Motor Industry Association records began in 1975. Commercial sales alone were the best since the MIA began keeping records on such vehicles in 1981, said its CEO David Crawford. Combined 2014 sales of commercials and passenger cars at … [Read more...] about New vehicle sales: and still the records tumble