Toyota NZ posts $88m profit, unfazed by regulatory speed bumps

Toyota NZ posts $88m profit, unfazed by regulatory speed bumps
Toyota NZ is headquartered in Palmerston North. (Image: File)
Gregor Thompson
Toyota New Zealand’s profits accelerated last year despite regulatory speed bumps and difficult macroeconomic conditions.Its annual statements, made public on the Companies Office website on Thursday, show Toyota NZ’s after-tax profit rose 4.8% to $88.1 million in the year to March 31, 2024.The board wrote in the statements that despite an 11% contraction in the overall new vehicle market, Toyota secured a new sales record and was the market leader for the 36th consecutive year, with 22.6% of the market.According to recent data rele...

More Cars

Polestar 3: Guinness EV-SUV distance record
The Life

Polestar 3: Guinness EV-SUV distance record

Unmodified Polestar 3 achieves 935.44km on a single charge on public roads.

David Linklater 17 Aug 2025
Next-gen Volkswagen T-Roc appears in leaked images
The Life

Next-gen Volkswagen T-Roc appears in leaked images

The new Volkswagen T-Roc clearly has a family resemblance to the new Tiguan.

Jack Quick 10 Aug 2025
Cupra Tavascan EV for NZ: charge your cups
The Life

Cupra Tavascan EV for NZ: charge your cups

It's a coupe-style SUV with sportier aspirations.

David Linklater 03 Aug 2025
Porsche 911 Carrera T hits the sweet spot
The Life Review

Porsche 911 Carrera T hits the sweet spot

It’s certainly more of a traditional experience.