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
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The automotive industry has responded to the NZTA’s investigation into tackling conflicts of interest across the used-imports supply chain. Autofile’s in-depth report looks into what VIA, the MTA and MIA are calling for.
Members of the used-imports industry in New Zealand are mourning the passing of Heiwa Auto Group’s president Masatoshi Abe. John Davies, ex-managing director of Autohub NZ, pays a personal tribute.
We have all you need to know about Anders Skoe. He’s moving from Norway to become Trade Me’s next CEO.
A well-known name in Auckland’s used-vehicle market over the past 30 years will disappear when Buy Right Cars’ branches are rebranded as Turners Cars.
Plus: National claims it’s chaos at the NZTA as chairman walks out, profile on Holden NZ MD Marc Ebolo, management buys out Autotrader, interview with West Surrey Racing founder Dick Bennetts, T-Tech 2019, in-depth analysis of industry statistics and much more.
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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