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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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June ’26

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Drive Electric says New Zealand’s switch to EVs needs cross-party support. Its State of the Nation 2026 report laments a setback for the transition after clean-car policies have been “virt

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May ’26

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VIA’s chief executive explains why used imports should be spared from the clean vehicle standard (CVS) and urges the coalition to focus on measures that encourage fleet renewal. Greig Epps&rsquo

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April ’26

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MITO bosses tell Autofile what its priorities and challenges are now the training organisation is under industry ownership, with getting more learners into automotive careers and keeping them up to da

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March ’26

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The number of used imports attracting border damage flags has more than doubled in the past year, despite the volume of cars coming into New Zealand dropping. VIA, which is in talks with the NZTA abou

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February ’26

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The Motor Trade Association is lobbying for a maximum age of 10 years by 2030 for used cars coming into New Zealand to act as a safety proxy for entrants to the fleet. Find out why with Autofile. T

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January ’26

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The government is being warned older cars will stay in the fleet for longer if ADAS mandates prevent safer models being imported, with industry associations also calling for realistic transition times

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December ’25

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Regulators give their advice to loan providers in the automotive space as oversight of the non-banking sector is set to transfer from the Commerce Commission to the Financial Markets Authority. We

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November ’25

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Autofile talks to experts about the downturn as dealer numbers drop, some sectors suffer more than others and the risk of liquidations is “fairly high”. It’s not all bad news, though

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October ’25

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The number of registered traders has fallen to a 13-year low amid conditions many describe as among the toughest New Zealand’s vehicle market has experienced. We talk to three experts about what

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September ’25

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The industry has broadly welcomed a major revamp of the clean car standard. The government plans to scrap the weight-adjustment system for imported passenger and light commercial vehicles. It will als

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August ’25

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Finance providers and car dealers are hoping “necessary” reforms of lending laws will bring a period of consolidation for the sector after numerous changes over the past decade. We look in

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July ’25

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Drive Electric says New Zealand risks missing out on a $100 billion-plus economic opportunity over the next five years unless the government changes its policies around EVs and accelerates plans to in

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