November issue out now

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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