Changes to legislation are delaying efforts to transition the fleet to zero and low-emissions models and could cost the economy billions of dollars, warns Drive Electric. Legal action has been file
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The government has defended the way it calculates emissions rates for vehicles under its clean car programme and says conversions “work well on average”. Industry associations have been critical of the methods used following a number of errors and inaccuracies. The Ministry of Transport describes the current approach to conversions as the best option, but says a fresh approach will be used in 2024-25 when new global test procedures apply. Officials add that rebates and fees for the clean car discount will also be up for review this year.
Autofile examines the recent turbulent times at NZ Automotive Investments, the parent company of 2 Cheap Cars, and what happens next after shareholders casted their votes for a new board.
Dealers and finance companies are frustrated at how long it is taking the government to fix problems with lending laws. Lyn McMorran, of the Financial Services Federation, says how lenders are awaiting the finer details of the latest proposed changes but are disappointed they won’t come into force until March next year.
• The Motor Industry Association is calling for the introduction of tougher vehicle-exhaust emissions standards for new light-vehicle imports to be staggered in order to avoid major disruption to the market.
• Todd Fuller, from AdTorque Edge, explains how dealers can take the guesswork out of advertising budgets and ensure they’re getting more bang for their buck.
• VIA’s Kit Wilkerson argues vehicles should have ratings based on social harm, following the release of a report into the impact of all noxious emissions.
• The government is aiming to roll out a mandatory stewardship scheme for gases used in the air-conditioning units of vehicles to help tackle climate change.
• The MTA’s Tony Everett laments a missed opportunity to put extra scrutiny on how the Motor Vehicle Sales Act and Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal operate during an overhaul of trader registration fees.
• In motorsport, champion driver Bree Morris shares her advice for youngsters contemplating moving up to single-seater racing and discover how Hayden Paddon got bumped onto the podium at Rally Finland.
• Plus Ford NZ and Turners hand out annual awards to dealers, the latest on Tyrewise, disputes, new cars and in-depth industry statistics.
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The Motor Trade Association (MTA) wants to take ownership of MITO, the lead organisation for car industry training. The aim is to ensure more relevant and modern courses are run, and to decrease our s
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is spearheading the industry’s response to an overhaul of vocational training to ensure it speaks to government with a “unified voice”. Autofile exa
Advice issued by the Climate Change Commission forecasts all new and used light imports will be zero-emitters by 2040. And it tips new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are tipped to reach price parity
The Financial Services Federation (FSF) is backing a raft of proposed changes to amend “inflexible” and “onerous” lending laws and improve access to car finance. The government
The new-vehicle industry is hoping for swift action by the Minister of Transport after he gets advice from his officials following a review of the clean car standard (CCS). Aimee Wiley, CEO o
We talk to business owners who say price rises to list their vehicles on Trade Me are becoming “unaffordable”. Some are looking at different options as they face an extra 30-plus per ce
A last-minute change to the new exhaust emissions rule is expected just weeks before it comes into effect, prompting an industry association to urge the government to maintain “good dialogue&rdq
Aimee Wiley, chief executive officer of the Motor Industry Association, explains why a major review of the clean car standard’s targets is critical and timely. Those set for 2025-27 have largely
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) says incentives are likely to be needed if electric vehicle sales tumble now the clean car discount (CCD) has been scrapped. Autofile reveals the contents of a report p
The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) is calling on the government to create demand incentives for Kiwis to switch to lower-emissions models following the axeing of the clean car disco