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New vehicle sales start 2012 on a high
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 4:42 pm | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) says the new vehicle market started 2012 on a high, due mainly to the strongest passenger car sales for a single month since January 2008. More >>
SUVs now the vehicle of choice
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 2:14 pm | Motor Trade Association
Local new car buyers are opting for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) in increasing numbers to the point that they now represent the largest segment in the market. Figures released recently by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) show that with sales of 18,684 ... More >>
Be wary of peak school drive times says MTA
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 3:03 pm | Motor Trade Association
With Monday 30 January marking the start of ‘back to school’ for most children, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) is urging motorists to be extra vigilant around schools and childcare facilities, particularly around peak school pick up and drop ... More >>
Be wary of peak school drive times says MTA
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 3:03 pm | Motor Trade Association
With Monday 30 January marking the start of ‘back to school’ for most children, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) is urging motorists to be extra vigilant around schools and childcare facilities, particularly around peak school pick up and drop ... More >>
Be wary of peak school drive times says MTA
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 3:00 pm | Motor Trade Association
With Monday 30 January marking the start of ‘back to school’ for most children, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) is urging motorists to be extra vigilant around schools and childcare facilities, particularly around peak school pick up and drop ... More >>
Small diesel vehicles hampered by RUC
Friday, 13 January 2012, 12:29 pm | Motor Trade Association
Highly fuel efficient diesel powered passenger vehicles continue to be more popular with motorists, despite the disincentive of the current Road User Charges system (RUC) says the Motor Trade Association (MTA). More >>
December rounds out a positive year for new vehicle sales
Monday, 9 January 2012, 3:59 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) said that while the new vehicle industry faced multiple challenges in the form of natural disasters and supply problems during 2011 it nevertheless managed to show some growth. More >>
Tourist campervan buyers being fleeced
Tuesday, 13 December 2011, 1:28 pm | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) says there is growing evidence that unscrupulous dealers and rogue traders are preying on tourists buying used campervans. After purchasing a vehicle to make their way around New Zealand, many are quickly discovering they ... More >>
Staying safe on the road when the heat is on
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 3:41 pm | Motor Trade Association
The one thing you don’t need this summer is a vehicle that breaks down, or worse still, has a mechanical failure that puts you, your passengers and other road users in danger. Your vehicle is like any piece of equipment or machinery; look after it ... More >>
Turn that summer road trip from a groan to a grin
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 10:55 am | Motor Trade Association
Summer – long days of relaxing, soaking up lots of sun and sea and just lounging about. Well, hopefully it is, but for many people, the stress of the drive to their favourite holiday spot can take the balance of their holiday just to recover from. ... More >>
Modest gains for new vehicle market in November
Tuesday, 6 December 2011, 1:12 pm | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) says the overall new vehicle market recorded some modest gains during November after a sluggish October. While the month was largely overshadowed by the election campaign, good activity within the commercial vehicle sector especially, ... More >>
Petrol price fuels industry debate at MTA Conference
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 5:19 pm | Motor Trade Association
At its annual conference in Rotorua on Friday 11 November, Motor Trade Association (MTA) held a forum to debate a critical issue for the future of New Zealand transport – should the price of fuel be increased to preserve the precious commodity for ... More >>
Collision repairer insurers recognised at MTA Conference
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 3:35 pm | Motor Trade Association
Three New Zealand insurers were recognised at a gala awards dinner during Motor Trade Association’s (MTA) annual conference held in Rotorua on Saturday 14 November 2011. More >>
New vehicle buyers distracted during October
Friday, 4 November 2011, 12:32 pm | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) says the overall new vehicle market during October was down, seemingly the victim of buyer distraction with the Rugby World Cup and impending general election leaving its mark. More >>
Commercials boost September new vehicle sales
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 12:41 pm | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) said an increased supply of vehicles ex Japan and a strong performance amongst sales of commercial vehicles boosted the overall new vehicle market during September. More >>
Hawke’s Bay apprentice named 2011 MTA Apprentice of the Year
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 1:14 pm | Motor Trade Association
A Hastings automotive apprentice is celebrating his win after scooping the 2011 MTA Apprentice of the Year Award. Michael Paaymans, 21, who has been with Lodge Auto Centre for three years, was awarded best apprentice after a competition held in Wellington ... More >>
Kiwis skimping on vehicle insurance and servicing
Thursday, 29 September 2011, 2:58 pm | Motor Trade Association
Results of a Motor Trade Association (MTA) survey looking at the vehicle servicing habits of New Zealand drivers revealed that 14 percent of motorists surveyed did not have any vehicle insurance, 15 percent had third party insurance only, and 70 ... More >>
MTA says ETS review clears the air
Friday, 16 September 2011, 3:42 pm | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) welcomes Government’s report on the review of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), released yesterday. The certainty now provided through this review will help clear the air around an issue that has until now been subject ... More >>
August passenger car sales defy economic sluggishness
Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 1:06 pm | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) said Augusts’ new vehicle market continued to defy the sluggish results being experienced in other sectors, with overall sales up nearly 16 percent compared to the same period last year. More >>
Motorcycle safety set to improve but mopeds miss out
Friday, 2 September 2011, 3:26 pm | Motor Trade Association
News that the Government has confirmed a number of Rule changes to improve licensing and safety of motorcycle riders can’t come soon enough, but more needs to be done for moped riders according to Motor Trade Association (MTA). More >>
