The Motor Trade Association warns a one-size-fits-all approach to right-to-repair laws is unsuitable for the car industry and may mean some marques exit the market. It’s working with dealers and
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Autofile interviews one of the victims ripped off by two Kiwis operating in the UK as car dealers. Nicholas O’Neil, also known as Nic, and David Chandler have been jailed for fraud. They scammed about $650,000 from people for high-end cars, which never materialised. We also speak to the police in England about the case.
The consultation period on changes to rules for vehicles entering the country has been extended after a request from the Japanese government. Find out what it means in advance of the next stink-bug season.
In-depth investigation: Nissan NZ is set to make an announcement about software issues connected to batteries in some Leafs.
Plus: Interview with rally legend Andrew Hawkeswood, progress on airbag recalls, Turners' market views and much more.
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The annual number of used imports from Japan has tumbled by more than 30,000 with the clean car standard being blamed as a key factor for the downturn. Autofile talks to industry experts about the mar
Car dealer complaints are set to hit their highest level in three years with more than 100 made to Duncan Connor, registrar of motor-vehicle traders, in seven months. Talking to Autofile, Con
The Motor Industry Association is calling for the government to rethink a vehicle exhaust emissions rule amendment that would introduce in-service conformity testing for light-vehicle imports from som
The government is looking into how public infrastructure for electric cars is paid for, saying it’s “timely” to review its co-investment approach. Plus: Autofile examines what else i