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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
5 days ago7 min read
2025 Predictions. The Future of New Zealand's Automotive Landscape; What 2025 Holds for Dealers and Distributors
Welcome to the 2025 Boost Auto annual predictions. What can we expect for the year ahead? CCS pain, more expensive vehicles and a price war!
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Jan 144 min read
It’s all about brand; what emerging brands can learn from Jaguar.
Jaguar’s re-launch last month was a stark reminder of the power of the brand. A once proud marque appears to be languishing.
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kogallermo
Jan 134 min read
Its growth Jim, but not as we know it
It is no surprise that the electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced significant growth over the past decade; the drivers are...
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Nov 25, 20245 min read
Metrics Matter, Move from 5 to 4
In this article we explore the benefits of looking closely at the conversion ratio of leads to sales, and the quality of your lead responses
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Sep 24, 20243 min read
Dude, Where’s My Data?
You have probably heard about Tesla’s Sentry mode. It is an anti-theft feature that detects and monitors activity around a parked and...
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Sep 12, 20244 min read
Affordable EVs. The should be Best Sellers that aren't.
We predicted that the BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora Cat would be game changers for NZ & Australian consumers. Why did we get it so wrong?
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Jul 9, 20249 min read
Future legislation will drive electric vehicle sales.
We can look to other markets to nudge consumers to make cleaner vehicle choices. The best legislation is more carrot, and less stick.
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Apr 17, 20245 min read
Your 15 Point Plan to More Sales
Sell more cars in your dealership with Boost Auto's AutoPlay Tune-Up
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Apr 12, 20246 min read
Are you certain you do CRM right?
At Boost Auto we are prepared to have a small wager that most Dealer Principals do not fully understand their CRM (Customer Relations...
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kogallermo
Mar 20, 20245 min read
How to get more leads without spending more money.
There is no doubt that measuring the effectiveness of your marketing budget is a key milestone to achieving a better result for your...
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Mar 6, 20246 min read
Are cars expensive in New Zealand?
It is often said, that cars in New Zealand are expensive. We set out to find whether that is really the case, in absolute terms, and...
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Feb 19, 20245 min read
What Should Your Sales Manager Really Do? Part 1
Visiting a medium-sized dealer last week was a really stark reminder that it is not always clear what sales managers should do or what...
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Feb 8, 20246 min read
New Year’s Resolutions.
Christmas may already be long forgotten memory but despite being the end of January, there is still time to make some New Year's...
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Feb 5, 20241 min read
Boost Auto 2024 Predictions for NZ
Our third set of annual predictions are out now. This time they are a little different...just press play!
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Jan 19, 20243 min read
RUC Changes Favour Polluting Vehicles.
FED is not a meant to be a duty that should influence vehicle efficiency or emissions, but in fact it does, because it penalises fuel effici
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Nov 28, 20235 min read
Shake up your used car performance.
One of the enduring memories of working in the car industry in the UK was the focus on used car performance, especially in franchised...
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Nov 9, 20235 min read
Can New Zealand Post help deliver affordable EVs to Kiwis?
Regular readers of Boost Auto articles know the author has a disdain for EVs with very large batteries. These heavy and expensive...
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Oct 26, 20235 min read
What We Can Learn From Tesla.
There are many things that Tesla does differently; they seem happy to tear up the automotive playbook. The author doubts that they were...
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Oct 19, 20235 min read
Why October is the month that matters for planning your business.
Spring. It brings warmer weather, an election, a change of government, continued stock supply constraints, a softer market, and more...
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Anthony MacLean | Boost Auto
Aug 10, 20235 min read
What future business do you want to be a part of?
In September Tesla registered over 1000 cars. That might not sound a large number, but for over 12 months, Model 3 has outsold BMW 3 and...
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