October edition out now
The number of registered traders has fallen to a 13-year low amid conditions many describe as among the toughest New Zealand’s vehicle market has experienced. We talk to three experts about what’s happening and what the future holds.
The industry’s three main organisations have lodged their official views on government plans to overhaul the clean car standard. There’s divergence on the way forward, but they all agree on one thing – and that’s the scheme isn’t working.
Companies in the automotive and related sectors have been busy holding shareholder meetings. Autofile examines how they performed over the past year and the bigger economic picture.
Adele Rose, chief executive of the 3R Group – Tyrewise’s delivery manager, highlights leadership and collaboration as big takeaways in a successful first year for old rubber’s product stewardship scheme.
• Dealerships that treat finance and insurance as a core business strategy are better positioned for sustainable growth. Check out top tips from AdTorque Edge NZ’s James Hendry.
• The views of hundreds of franchises are being sought as part of the MTA’s annual survey known as the dealer-distributor relationship index.
• Aimee Wiley, of the MIA, explains why widespread home charging – especially with smart chargers – would allow for EVs to be topped up off-peak and boost sales.
• Munich’s car show had Europe’s legacy marques defending their patches as more Chinese competitors than ever turned up to court consumers.
• Brendan Hall is Trade Me’s new head of motors. He previously worked at Carsales.com.au and Amazon Australia.
Plus: VIA’s Kit Wilkerson on how AI is commandeering the driver’s seat, interview with Shane Van Gisbergen, NZTA warning to criminals, full in-depth industry statistics (at the start of the month when you need them) and much more.
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