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Drive Electric says New Zealand risks missing out on a $100 billion-plus economic opportunity over the next five years unless the government changes its policies around EVs and accelerates plans to install chargers. It outlines ways the coalition can boost the uptake of low and zero-emissions vehicles.

New and used imported light vehicles will likely have to meet extra safety criteria under reforms announced by Chris Bishop, Minister of Transport, with making autonomous emergency braking mandatory among the potential rule changes. 

Biosecurity NZ is considering updates to the vehicles, machinery and parts import health standard after the number of brown marmorated stink bug detections fell in the 2024/25 high-risk season.

Lyn McMorran, executive director of the Financial Services Federation, says upcoming changes to legislation need to avoid “stifling growth and innovation”. Find out what she has to say as Autofile’s guest editor.

Turners says trading conditions during the first half of the past financial year were worse than 2008’s global financial crisis but adds margins have recovered thanks to “resilient” demand for used vehicles.

Blackwells has shown its commitment to Mazda by making a “sizeable investment” and overhauling its flagship showroom in Christchurch. Plus: Hawke’s Bay BMW and Mini Garage has become the first dealership to launch a fresh corporate identity.

Autofile welcomes Aimee Wiley, CEO of the Motor Industry Association, as our latest monthly expert to give insights into the automotive sector. In her debut column, find out why “New Zealand’s land-transport rule framework is no longer fit for purpose” in its current form.

• The Geneva Group’s pre-tax profit for 2024/25 has come in at $6 million for an increase of $2.4m on its previous fiscal year.

• Thanks to automated video production, creating engaging content has never been more accessible or cost-effective for dealers. James Hendry, of AdTorque Edge NZ, explains why.

• Larry Fallowfield, of the MTA, on meeting Nick Molnar, Afterpay’s co-founder, and All Blacks legend Richie McCaw – and what business owners can learn from them.

• Archibald & Shorter North Shore has defended its supreme retailer of the year title at Jaguar Land Rover NZ’s annual awards. 

• Used-car importers are being urged to check databases in Japan to ensure recalls have been completed before buying stock there.

• Two Ingham Nissan dealerships have been recognised as among the country’s best by winning multiple honours.

Plus: Fieldays highlights, Chery’s Tiggo 4 goes on sale, Matthew Payne sets sights on V8s title, meet BMW Group NZ’s new MD and in-depth industry statistics when you need them.

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