Colonial warns crowded vehicle market is ‘unsustainable’
21-09-2026 06:27 via autotalk.co.nz

Colonial warns crowded vehicle market is ‘unsustainable’

The Colonial Motor Company expects consolidation among New Zealand vehicle brands as an influx of new entrants intensifies competition and puts dealership margins under pressure. The NZX-listed automotive group says more than a dozen Chinese automotive brands have entered the local market during the past two years, many with aggressive market share ambitions and expanding […]
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