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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Industry associations and their members are on tenterhooks waiting for news on how vehicle exhaust emissions will be changing – but they may have to wait until after next month’s general election. The Ministry of Transport had to analyse 77 submissions on the draft plans and its advice to the minister was only sent late last month.
Drive Electric is urging the next government to retain the clean car discount and standard. The lobby group believes the two policies will continue to incentivise the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) over a short time horizon. Autofile talks to chairman Mark Gilbert about the road ahead.
Fees for regulatory services provided by Waka Kotahi have been given final government approval to change from October 1, with the charges for some services increasing and others being cut altogether
Greig Epps will be a “very good fit” as chief executive of the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) says chairman Frank Willett. Epps is a familiar face in the car industry following his eight-year spell with the Motor Trade Association (MTA).
Members of the used-imports industry have gathered in Auckland to farewell David Vinsen, who has retired after 20 years as its chief executive. We have a report and photos from the night.
Larry Fallowfield has taken over from Tony Everett as sector manager – dealers at the MTA. While some traders’ sales have slowed, he’s hearing of “some great positives coming out of the tough times”.
• Representatives from the four main political parties shared their views on issues affecting the automotive industry during a special debate, with the fate of the clean car discount a major talking point.
• Lyn McMorran, of the Financial Services Federation, provides an update on changes to consumer credit laws and yet another government review.
• Liam Lawson makes his breakthrough into F1, while a number of other Kiwi drivers are also feeling on top of the world after success on the international stage.
• Lead-generating tools dealers are making available on their websites are giving buyers what they want, says AdTorque Edge’s Todd Fuller.
• VIA’s Kit Wilkerson explains how and why the car industry can be part of the solution when reducing emissions from transport.
• Plus: new cars, disputes, in-depth statistics and much more.
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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