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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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 cent to stay on similar packages from July 1. Autofile investigates and publishes dealers’ views in addition to Trade Me’s response.
Lee Marshall, of the Motor Trade Association (MTA), says the “already critical” labour shortage will likely worsen with the government axeing panel beaters and vehicle painters from NZ Immigration’s green list.
In-depth: Autofile reports on the passing of Sir Colin Giltrap. We look at his achievements as founder of the Giltrap Group, his love of motorsport, his philanthropy and take a trip down memory lane.
Three industry organisations have backed a government proposal that all vehicles shift to road-user charges. And why draft land-transport policies are under scrutiny.
As predicted in April’s Autofile, a last-minute change to the emissions rule means used imports will not be required to “enter into service” within four months of being border-inspected.
David Sena, 2 Cheap Cars’ majority shareholder, has become CEO of the company with Paul Millward resigning from the job.
And the first race at the Taupo round of the V8 Supercars Championship delivered a historic career-first victory in the series for Kiwi Andre Heimgartner.
• AdTorque Edge NZ’s James Hendry has top tips on how to promote your company via Google My Business.
• Todd Fuller, has become general manager of the newly formed classifieds site Only Cars.
• Larry Fallowfield, of the MTA, says it’s now up to dealers to bestow the benefits of low-emissions vehicles.
• VIA’s Kit Wilkerson explains an intriguing truth that’s emerging – all cars are solar-powered.
• Kia has confirmed the launch of its new ute called the Tasman in New Zealand next year.
Plus: MG’s expansion, the New York Auto Show, Omoda Jaecoo’s official launch, in-depth industry statistics and much more. Autofile: The trusted voice of the automotive industry – and car dealers – for 40 years.
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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