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November issue out now

November issue out now

A shipping company will no longer load cargo at ports in China or South Korea without evidence of an official “required clean status” because it believes stink bugs may have infested a vessel during loading in one of these countries.

The NZTA is concerned about possible conflicts of interest across the supply chain of used imports and will review policies for service providers.

The Financial Services Federation believes tougher enforcement of loan-shark laws is needed – not more regulation. This would place higher overheads and regulatory burdens on responsible lenders, including those in the automotive industry. 

Industry experts are urging the NZTA to take action on intelligence it receives about incorrect inspections and improper service delivery.

A new electric vehicle (EV) guide has been launched aimed at equipping people working in the automotive industry with a better understanding of EVs. 

We profile Hayden Johnston, an “Evangelist”, who runs Genuine Vehicle Imports and GVI Electric in Auckland.

Plus: Extra countries have been added to stink-bug list, shake-up at Paris Motor Show, disputes, in-depth industry statistics and much more. 


 

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