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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The used-imports industry is gearing up for massive upheavals as the last phase of the ESC rule fast approaches. It means the end is nigh for the ever-popular Nissan Tiida and many Toyota Hiaces. Autofile talks to experts about what’s in store and provides a technical guide to the changes.
Conflicts of interest and how businesses deal with them will feature strongly when the NZTA considers applications from entry-certification and border-inspection operators. Autofile investigates what the process is all about.
It’s not quite a case of planes, trains and automobiles, but Tom Peck – president of Suzuki NZ – does have more “toys” at his disposable than heads of other marques. He talks about how he got into the industry and where to from here.
The cost of importing cars will climb if Ports of Auckland closes, according to a report by the NZIER, while VIA is holding a special general meeting in February to change is constitution as part of plans to secure its financial future.
Electric vehicles were under the spotlight at Tokyo Motor Show, but manufacturers are keeping cards close to their chests when it comes to specifications as competition ramps up.
Heat-treatment facilities developed by ATL landed a major honour at the NZ Biosecurity Awards, all the action from Protecta’s and Provident’s golf days, and Todd Fuller talks about how dealers can nurture digital leads for better returns.
Plus: The MTA’s Tony Everett on clean cars, VIA’s Kit Wilkerson looks into the billions invested in driverless future and in-depth industry statistics. Autofile – first with the news that matters.
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The government is being urged to overhaul the clean car standard because it’s preventing importers hitting goals set to reduce emissions, says the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VI
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
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