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 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 rebates for hybrids and small cars, and bigger charges for light commercials. Autofile talks to the experts on the way forward.
Plus: Waka Kotahi will be fixing an anomaly with the way plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are assessed for the clean-car policies. Currently, their CO2 values are 20g/km for new and 87g/km for used.
We have an exclusive interview with Tony Johnston, the new chief operating officer of Mitsubishi Motors NZ (MMNZ). He explains why it will still be some time before transport emissions tumble here.
“There are four million cars on our roads and we’re selling 130,000 to 140,000 new vehicles a year,” says Johnston. “So, it’s going to take a significant time to decrease the age of the fleet and emissions by just selling EVs.”
The Motor Industry Association (MIA) is backing an incentive scheme to encourage EV owners to buy smart chargers to help manage future demand for power as more low-emissions cars enter the fleet. Plus: What Drive Electric and the AA have to say on the issue.
It’s been a long, and sometimes painful, journey for Chelsea Herbert. In 2020, her racing career came to an abrupt halt after a major accident at Teretonga Park Raceway that left her with spinal injuries. She talks to Autofile about her comeback.
The Financial Services Federation has boosted its team to the equivalent of 4.6 full-time staff, with Katharine McGhie taking on the new role of business development manager.
The AA’s Terry Collins, as guest editor in this issue, tackles the conundrum facing energy transition in New Zealand. He says serious headwinds must be battled before we can switch to renewables.
• Buyers are driving the industry towards an omnichannel sales experience. But why should dealers be taking notice? Todd Fuller, of AdTorque Edge, has the answers.
• Tony Everett, of the MTA, says now’s a good time to scrutinise business overheads with economic conditions getting tougher.
• Autocheck, a digital vehicle information service, is looking to grow after acquiring Lemoncheck.
• VIA is seeking feedback from its members on the draft manifesto of its policies.
Plus: Save a date for T-Tech 2023, industry movers, new vehicles, disputes and the best monthly car statistics in town.
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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