September issue out now
The industry has broadly welcomed a major revamp of the clean car standard. The government plans to scrap the weight-adjustment system for imported passenger and light commercial vehicles. It will also allow carbon credits to be traded between the used and new sectors, and extend the lifespan of credits to four years.
The market for low and zero-emissions models may face fresh disruption under coalition proposals to introduce electronic RUC for all light vehicles. Autofile has the views of experts and in-depth analysis of what’s on the table.
Turners Automotive Group’s chairman has scotched suggestions about acquiring 2 Cheap Cars, saying it wouldn’t be the right move. The question was posed by a shareholder at last month’s AGM.
How can New Zealand learn from the world as intelligent transport systems move forward? We have reports on projects in Detroit and Melbourne, as well as schemes on our shores, in our second report from T-Tech 2025.
Tesla has confirmed full self-driving supervised is coming down under after holding talks with regulators earlier this year. The NZTA and NZ Police explain what that means when it comes to enforcement.
Before spending another dollar on digital campaigns or seasonal promotions, ask if you’re showing up where customers are already looking. That’s the advice for dealers from James Hendry, of AdTorque Edge NZ.
Rianna O’Meara-Hunt has her sights set on international single-seaters by aiming to become the first Kiwi to secure a drive in the F1 Academy, the female-only F4 championship.
• Larry Fallowfield is urging franchises to participate in the Motor Trade Association’s annual industry feedback initiative – the dealer-distributor relationship index.
• Ben McFadgen, CEO of the Rental Vehicle Association, opines that “designed obsolescence” is now amounting to disposable vehicles entering the market.
• Vintage light vehicles and private motorhomes shifted to annual vehicle inspections instead of six-monthly ones on September 1.
• VIA’s Kit Wilkerson looks at the positive outcomes of the used-imports sector becoming a key part of managing the Kiwi fleet.
• The Giltrap Group has created a division called NordEast Vehicle Distributors to represent all six Geely Group brands here.
• Mark Darrow is chairing the Tertiary Education Commission’s establishment advisory group for automotive, transport and logistics. Plus: industry movers.
Plus: in-depth monthly statistics, new cars, tribunal rulings and much more.
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