September issue out now
The government has defended the way it calculates emissions rates for vehicles under its clean car programme and says conversions “work well on average”. Industry associations have been critical of the methods used following a number of errors and inaccuracies. The Ministry of Transport describes the current approach to conversions as the best option, but says a fresh approach will be used in 2024-25 when new global test procedures apply. Officials add that rebates and fees for the clean car discount will also be up for review this year.
Autofile examines the recent turbulent times at NZ Automotive Investments, the parent company of 2 Cheap Cars, and what happens next after shareholders casted their votes for a new board.
Dealers and finance companies are frustrated at how long it is taking the government to fix problems with lending laws. Lyn McMorran, of the Financial Services Federation, says how lenders are awaiting the finer details of the latest proposed changes but are disappointed they won’t come into force until March next year.
• The Motor Industry Association is calling for the introduction of tougher vehicle-exhaust emissions standards for new light-vehicle imports to be staggered in order to avoid major disruption to the market.
• Todd Fuller, from AdTorque Edge, explains how dealers can take the guesswork out of advertising budgets and ensure they’re getting more bang for their buck.
• VIA’s Kit Wilkerson argues vehicles should have ratings based on social harm, following the release of a report into the impact of all noxious emissions.
• The government is aiming to roll out a mandatory stewardship scheme for gases used in the air-conditioning units of vehicles to help tackle climate change.
• The MTA’s Tony Everett laments a missed opportunity to put extra scrutiny on how the Motor Vehicle Sales Act and Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal operate during an overhaul of trader registration fees.
• In motorsport, champion driver Bree Morris shares her advice for youngsters contemplating moving up to single-seater racing and discover how Hayden Paddon got bumped onto the podium at Rally Finland.
• Plus Ford NZ and Turners hand out annual awards to dealers, the latest on Tyrewise, disputes, new cars and in-depth industry statistics.
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