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New vehicle sales recover in 2010
Monday, 10 January 2011, 12:39 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) said that despite starting from what was a historically low base, the new vehicle market showed steady growth throughout 2010 ending the year 15 percent ahead of 2009. While a welcome increase, overall sales in 2010 were ... More >>
New Zealander’s playing it safe when it comes to colour
Friday, 17 December 2010, 2:27 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) says New Zealand vehicle owners largely follow overseas markets, where despite having a large range to choose from, generally play it safe and select from a narrow colour palette when it comes to the colour of their ... More >>
Emission testing cars an effective first step
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 12:31 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) says a recent study by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) into air pollution overlooks at least one simple step that could be taken to reduce the level of contaminant in the air. More >>
No agreement on Consumer Law Reform
Friday, 5 November 2010, 2:47 pm | Motor Trade Association
No agreement on Consumer Law Reform at MTA Conference At its annual conference in Nelson yesterday, Motor Trade Association (MTA) held a forum to discuss the Consumer Law Reform, which included representatives from Trade Me, NZ Retailers Association ... More >>
Former Apprentice of Year wins Germany scholarship
Monday, 1 November 2010, 4:47 pm | Motor Trade Association
In 2009, James O’Connor was named Motor Trade Apprentice (MTA) of the Year. Almost one year later, James has been awarded a travel scholarship to take part in a study and training programme in Germany, home of some of the automotive world’s best ... More >>
Collision repairers speak out over insurers
Friday, 8 October 2010, 12:47 pm | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) and the Collision Repair Association (CRA) say recent results from the national 2010 Collision Repairers Survey of Insurers shows that AMI Insurance and Medical Insurance came out on top in all three categories surveyed ... More >>
GST increase prompts positive month for sales
Wednesday, 6 October 2010, 3:39 pm | Motor Trade Association
As anticipated, buyers responded to the impending rise in GST with positive sales of new cars, commercials, motorcycles and even used imported cars continuing during September. More >>
Apprentice of the Year carries on family tradition
Tuesday, 5 October 2010, 10:56 am | Motor Trade Association
Brock Johnson, winner of the Motor Trade Association (MTA) Apprentice of the Year Competition 2010, had to wait an extra week to compete in the MTA Apprentice of the Year finals, but it paid off after he was recently named the 2010 winner. More >>
Traders may be forced out of online auctions
Friday, 24 September 2010, 3:42 pm | Motor Trade Association
Recent calls for added protection for buyers using online auctions are in conflict with the rationale behind the auction system, and may mean full-time traders are forced out, says the Motor Trade Association (MTA). More >>
Automotive apprentice finalists prepare to compete
Tuesday, 14 September 2010, 3:28 pm | Motor Trade Association
This Saturday, 18 September, the four finalists for MTA Apprentice of the Year 2010, will compete at WelTec Petone, Wellington. Each finalist will complete four practical tasks and a panel interview to determine the overall winner. More >>
New vehicle sales in August show lift
Monday, 6 September 2010, 12:32 pm | Motor Trade Association
Registration data just released by NZ Transport Agency shows that on the back of a good lift in sales of commercial vehicles, the overall new vehicle market for August was up more than 7 percent compared to July, and a healthy 17 percent over the same ... More >>
More New Zealanders opting for diesel
Friday, 13 August 2010, 1:51 pm | Motor Trade Association
New Zealand car drivers are increasingly opting for diesel as their alternative fuel option says the Motor Trade Association (MTA). While motorists now have a wider choice of alternative fuel options than ever before, the overwhelming majority of those ... More >>
New car market retreats in July
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 4:08 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) today announced that the new car market in July was below both that recorded in June 2010 and July 2009. The market this year has shown a modest but steady improvement and July marks the first reversal in this trend, ... More >>
Improper vehicle modifications put users at risk
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 3:58 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is urging Transport Minister Stephen Joyce to push ahead and introduce vehicle power restrictions for young drivers. A move to investigate restricting access to high-powered or modified cars was signalled in the Government’s ... More >>
BAC delay risking lives says MTA
Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 11:55 am | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is surprised at today’s announcement that the Government is seeking a further two years of research to determine the benefits to New Zealand’s road toll by reducing the blood alcohol level. Our current 0.8 is ... More >>
MTA Supports Legislative Change For Quad Bikes
Wednesday, 21 July 2010, 3:44 pm | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) says it supports Wellington coroner Ian Smith’s call for legislative change on quad bike use and that more than 100 people dying in the past 10 years is far too many. More >>
V8 supercar driver spreads the road safety message
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 5:22 pm | Motor Trade Association
Kiwi motorsport star, Greg Murphy is heading back to school, to spread the road safety message, with the ‘MTA Murph in Schools’ programme, which again takes to the road in late June. Murphy will be making his first stop in Taranaki on Monday 28 ... More >>
New car buying patterns shifting dramatically
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 3:10 pm | Motor Trade Association
While there has been much focus on the steady improvement in the sales of new cars in recent months, a more pronounced and longer term change has been unfolding. A combination of economic and lifestyle factors is responsible for a dramatic shift ... More >>
The search is on for MTA Apprentice of the Year
Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 4:27 pm | Motor Trade Association
The search is on once again to find the Motor Trade Association (MTA) Apprentice of the year 2010, and MTA is encouraging automotive businesses from all sectors of the industry to put forward their top apprentices. More >>
NZ’s first motor industry trade magazine turns 90
Tuesday, 11 May 2010, 9:25 am | Motor Trade Association
At a time when traditional media forms throughout the world have struggled to stay afloat, one local magazine marks a significant milestone. Many well known names have fallen by the wayside as a combination of falling advertising and sales revenues ... More >>
