Autofile, Sept 19: out now

What can be imported into Australia is covered by the Motor Vehicle Standards Act, which is being reviewed – as first reported by Autofile Online. Malcolm Yorston, of the IMVIA, looks at what Kiwis need to know in a discussion paper. It states easing restrictions on used imports “require further assessment”. The government is pushing forward with laws to criminalise certain “hard core” cartel conduct. It’s also proposing to scrap a competition regime set up under the Shipping Act, which will affect services in and out of New Zealand. Read the latest magazine online Kia NZ is expecting a new factory to play a major role in alleviating supply issues here. Autofile talks to Todd McDonald, general manager, who says: “Supply constraints have held us back from achieving our potential in New Zealand in recent years.” Jeff Murray, managing director of Holden NZ, has been looking at the buyer split for new passenger vehicles over the past four years. He says business sales form the biggest buying sector for SUVs. The success of any website is its ability to draw an audience, give visitors what they want quickly and allow them to progress their own sales cycle. Check out some top tips from Motorcentral. AutoTerminal NZ says trading conditions for higher end used imports from Japan are relatively tough at the moment. General manager Darryl McGifford gives his views on the market. Our regional report focuses on Whangarei where a lot of business hinges on oil, forestry and dairy pay-outs. Some car dealers are eyeing up expansion and relocating from the CBD to an automotive hub on the city’s outskirts. MTF has revised its ordinary share dividend. It’s confident it has a solid operating base of sustainable sales growth, funding certainty and enough capital for the future. Read the September 19 issue of Autofile magazine online