The used-imports sector is calling for changes to rules limiting dealers’ access to stock in Japan. Current emissions restrictions risk making our fleet older, less safe and more polluting. Plus
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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 discount (CCD).
It’s hoping to meet with the Minister of Transport for talks soon and is keen for the coalition to put a greater focus on refreshing the existing fleet.
Brian McCutcheon reflects on Autofile’s heritage as he retires as publisher. “If you had asked the 15-year-old me what I’d finish up doing immediately before retiring, I’m not sure I would have replied ‘being involved in a car industry magazine’,” he quips.
Drive Electric warns weakening the clean car standard in addition to biffing the CCD could mean between 100,000 and 350,000 fewer electric cars on our roads by 2030. Find out why.
The government passed legislation repealing the CCD from January 1 after an amendment bill raced through parliament. We report on the political shenanigans.
James Hendry, of AdTorque Edge NZ, has some top tips on why regular digital health checks are essential for ensuring your online offering is making the right impression with its audience, adapting to shifting trends and maximising returns.
Vehicle emissions and energy economy labels and information on stock offered for sale – on yards and online – needed to be updated from the start of 2024 when the feebate scheme was chopped.
First online and now first in print. Autofile looks back at 2023’s industry statistics as Ford’s Ranger became last year’s number-one model despite the impact of the CCD on the market.
• Loretta Thompson, learning and development manager of the Motor Trade Association, on attracting younger talent into the automotive space.
• The world has enough raw materials, such as lithium and other battery metals, to continue transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, says Drive Electric.
• The positioning of EVs as premium goods by manufacturers ends up being a roadblock to future sustainability, contends VIA’s Kit Wilkerson.
• The Toyota 86 Championship has attracted big entry numbers as it celebrates a full decade of top-level racing. The grid of 24 promises some of the best action since the inaugural season.
Plus: In-depth review of 2023, Steve Prangnell’s 40-year career with Toyota NZ and casting an eye back on last year’s concept cars.
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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
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