May issue out now
The Motor Trade Association warns a one-size-fits-all approach to right-to-repair laws is unsuitable for the car industry and may mean some marques exit the market. It’s working with dealers and repairers to find common ground on the way forward.
Safety is being cited as a major reason for vehicles to be excluded from changes to the Consumer Guarantees Act, says the Motor Industry Association. And the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association contends right to repair may impact on bringing used cars into New Zealand. Autofile – in-depth coverage of the big issues.
Annaliese Atina, managing director of Ford NZ, is Autofile’s guest editor. She explains why committing to innovation is key to success in our industry, especially in times of disruption.
Tatsuya Ishikawa has been appointed as CEO of Toyota NZ on a permanent basis as the company gets into partnership with transport-industry operators to support the uptake of hydrogen.
The return of work-based training to the car industry is the best outcome for learners and employers, says the MTA, ahead of major government changes to vocational education.
James Hendry, of AdTorque Edge NZ, says it’s time to rethink digital advertising investments and move beyond the “same old” approach. Businesses embracing change now will be tomorrow’s market leaders.
• Chery plans to launch in the Kiwi market during this year’s third quarter with a network of 10 dealerships.
• Tina From Turners is back – in a video of her roadie belting out her earworm Sell Us Your Car.
• Why staff training is so important for dealers when it comes to accessing the motor-vehicle register.
• Autosure has raised thousands of dollars for the Gut Cancer Foundation.
• Hundreds of people packed out an open day featuring customers’ cars at Mercedes-Benz Auckland.
• JAC NZ has been named as a major sponsor of Fieldays as it rolls out its range-topping ute.
• Matthew Payne and Ryan Wood’s sensational races at the V8 Supercars in Taupo.
Plus: Annual awards for Kiwi dealers representing Audi and Ford, Cadillac’s experience centre opens in Auckland, ITSNZ joins alliance, end of speedway at Western Springs, April’s statistics in print first and much more.
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