Regulators give their advice to loan providers in the automotive space as oversight of the non-banking sector is set to transfer from the Commerce Commission to the Financial Markets Authority. We
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Regulators give their advice to loan providers in the automotive space as oversight of the non-banking sector is set to transfer from the Commerce Commission to the Financial Markets Authority.
We reveal, with VIA’s input, the cost savings used importers can look forward to on the most popular models ex-Japan under the revamped CCS from January 1.
Autofile reports from the Financial Services Federation’s annual conference. Find out what you need to know moving forward. Plus: picture special from awards night.
What the new-vehicle sector has to say, in depth, about the CCS reset. Plus: what the MTA, Trade Me and more think about the changes.
Consumer laws are in the spotlight with industry-specific rules demanded for future right-to-repair legislation. We have the comprehensive views of European Motor Distributors, Hyundai, Isuzu, Renault and more – Autofile digs deeper than government press releases,
• MITO’s Verna Niao explains what the future holds with radical changes for training just around the corner.
• Turners reports the used-car market continues to show resilience but sourcing stock “remains challenging”.
• James Hendry, of AdTorque Edge NZ, says it’s time to refuel and reinvent. He looks back on his year of top tips for dealers and why they are important to make progress.
• Mark Gilbert, of Auto Stewardship NZ, on going green with old vehicle parts.
Plus: Hayden Paddon takes out Aussie title, movers and shakers, new cars and November’s statistics when you need them – at the start of the month.
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