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 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 prepared by officials for the government, which says EV and hybrid uptake rates are now “several years ahead of expectation”.
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) wants car-industry training overhauled so it keeps up with the likes of advances in EVs. Our in-depth report explains what the proposals are all about. They have been backed by eight groups including the new vehicle and used-imports sectors.
Andy Sinclair has shifted from being CEO of Hyundai NZ to holding the same job title for Winger Motors’ Auckland region – as first reported by Autofile Online. He started as national sales manager of the South Korean marque before taking on the top job in November 2021. Plus: the dealer group’s plans for the future.
January was the first month for the market after the CCD was canned. Here are last month’s year-on-year headline statistics for first-time registrations: New cars – down by 12.2 per cent, new commercials – up 41.6 per cent, used-imported cars –up by 25.2 per cent, used commercials – up 71.8 per cent. Find out more in our in-depth statistics section.
There are just a few weeks left before changes to how New Zealand funds the management of end-of-life tyres kick in. March 1 is when the first stage of regulations to reduce the harm they cause will take effect. We explain what it means for car importers and businesses.
The government has started to shift the fleet to road-user charges after confirming fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will be brought into the scheme from April 1. Lee Marshall, CEO of the MTA, doubts adding extra costs will impede EV uptake.
Kit Wilkerson explains what VIA contends are flaws in vehicle-rating systems. He says they “lean heavily towards reducing risk for occupants, inadvertently promoting the proliferation of larger models”. Is the fleet suffering from “autobesity”?
• Imported plug-ins will need to account for 50 per cent of annual light-vehicle sales to hit government targets to cut pollution, according to Drive Electric.
• The scope of a review into the CCCFA will be released “over the coming months”. The government says it will aim to ensure vulnerable customers are protected without preventing people getting loans they can afford.
• The MoT is promising “extensive consultation” with the industry after ordering officials to conduct a review of the clean car standard. Simeon Brown explains the way forward.
• James Hendry, of AdTorque Edge NZ, explains what features are essential for dealership websites this year.
• Plus: Highlights of CES 2024 in Las Vegas, industry movers, disputes and motorsport. Autofile – in-depth, quality coverage of the 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