Major gains have been made by the car industry with the outgoing government acting on its concerns about tougher exhaust emissions regulations. The compliance of new light vehicles with the Euro 6d
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The government has started its review of the clean car discount, which is focusing on balancing rebates and fees “while ensuring its continued effectiveness”. It was always designed to be self-funding in the longer term, so it comes as no surprise much more in subsidies has been paid out than money received from charges.
Waka Kotahi has given advice to importers on avoiding inputting errors that can result in fees being wrongly charged under the clean car standard. Agency staff have found several common mistakes on certification forms that are preventable with extra diligence.
The team at Tyrewise is only months away from seeing the roll-out of a product stewardship scheme for end-of-life tyres. A four-month trial in Hawke’s Bay was completed at the end of December and the programme should be officially launched nationwide later this year.
Kit Wilkerson explains why the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) has formally requested exemptions from the government’s clean-car policies for wheelchair accessible models. “The impact on quality of life for individuals who need them to have independence exceeds quantifiability.”
A number of dealerships, including Archibald & Shorter North Shore, have been left counting the cost of record deluges in Auckland after flooding damaged vehicles and showrooms.
Tony Everett, of the Motor Trade Association (MTA), examines the new pressures the clean car standard is imposing on importers and comes up with some sage advice for dealers, especially when it comes to emissions values.
MTF Finance has announced it is buying Lending People – a fintech online brokerage – as part of plans to improve its digital offering and lending experience to customers across all channels.
A manager of investigations at MBIE explains why an unregistered motor-vehicle trader was fined $8,000 for selling 44 vehicles during a 12-month period when the maximum sentence for an individual under the law is $50,000.
The government’s decision to add skilled motor mechanics to the immigration green list from March is a breakthrough for an automotive industry battling a crippling labour shortage, says the MTA.
• David Vinsen, VIA’s chief executive, says consumer confidence will be a key factor for the automotive industry moving forward.
• Eight apprentices have the chance to join the crew of MITO ambassadors Hayden Paddon and Emma Gilmour at four NZ Rally Championship races.
• Todd Fuller, of AdTorque Edge, explains why dealers need to ensure they set some spend aside for ad creative.
• NZ Automotive Investments reports a commercial bank has extended its retail trade finance facility.
• Ex-board member Ewan Morris has received lifetime membership of Drive Electric. Plus: Industry movers, disputes, motorsport, in-depth statistics and much more.
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Discontent is growing among some dealers about the cost of car listings on Trade Me. The company says it offers businesses “great value for money”. Traders spoken to by Autofile don’
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 e
David Vinsen has been farewelled by the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) after 20 years as chief executive. “There have been challenging times and good fun along the way,&rdq
The Motor Industry Association is urging the government to slow plans to toughen exhaust emissions standards and not get ahead of Australia in setting new rules. In a submission to the Ministry of
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is seeking to avoid significant disruption for the car industry with its timeframe for toughening the vehicle exhaust emissions rule for new and used imports.
The relaunch of the clean car discount (CCD) has been criticised because of the short timeframe for industry to adjust before it kicks in on July 1. The new feebate scheme will mean lower reb
Aimee Wiley says she has big shoes to fill, taking over from David Crawford as chief executive officer of the Motor Industry Association (MIA). And she’s predicting the clean-car policies wil
There are major concerns about how the clean-car policies will impact on dealers’ insurance claims as thousands of vehicles are written off with flood damage. The Imported Motor Vehicle Indus
The government has started its review of the clean car discount, which is focusing on balancing rebates and fees “while ensuring its continued effectiveness”. It was always designed to be
Importers are now having to embrace the clean car standard (CCS), which kicked in on January 1. The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association expects the fleet’s make-up will be dicta