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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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 filed against the Minister of Transport over the clean car standard. The Better NZ Trust wants changes Simeon Brown made to targets earlier this year quashed. We investigate the high-court claim.
Autofile brings you in-depth coverage of the Financial Services Federation’s conference as the finance sector urges the government to get on with changing credit legislation to help improve consumer access to vehicle loans.
Dean Sheed talks about leaving European Motor Distributors. He has clocked up some 37 years in the industry and is now mulling over what to set his sights on next.
Europe and Chinese marques went up against each other at Paris Motor Show, especially in the EV space as the EU gears up for import tariffs.
The Motor Trade Association has welcomed Apprenticeship Boost being extended for the car industry. Now it’s keen to have talks with the government about funding.
The utility market will face a shake-up in 2025’s third quarter when the Kia Tasman, expected to be available in at least 10 variants, touches down in New Zealand.
Industry legend Malcolm Yorston has been growing his beard for the past year, but it will soon be getting the chop to raise money for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ. You can donate via https://lbc-community-fundraising.raisely.com/malc-yorston.
AutoFlip NZ has struck a deal to access Gulliver Japan’s inventory of up to 20,000 units and is offering them to Kiwis as part of an import package.
• Ben McFadgen, of the Rental Vehicle Association, explains why changes to freedom camping rules are causing headaches.
• The CEOs of two NZX-listed companies remain positive about the future despite the economic downturn.
• James Hendry, of AdTorque NZ, on why programmatic advertising is driving performance in the car industry.
• Kit Wilkerson, of VIA, warns resisting the switch could be dangerous amid a “noticeable” rise in anti-EV sentiment.
• Larry Fallowfield, of the MTA, explains why teamwork will help keep your business on track during tough times.
• Blackwells Mazda in Christchurch has signed up as a commercial partner with Matatū rugby team.
• The motor-vehicle traders register has been revamped and now boasts better online security.
Plus: Winger Motors West Auckland and Ingham Great Lake in Taupo expand, industry movers, disputes and first in print with in-depth October statistics. Autofile – simply the best coverage of issues affecting New Zealand’s car industry.
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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