Motor Trade Association - Latest News [Page 15]
It’s A Sin
Friday, 5 March 2004, 3:48 pm | Motor Trade Association
The government is restricting consumer access to information when it comes to buying a used vehicle. More >>
Represent your workshop in Spanner Man of the Year
Thursday, 22 January 2004, 10:48 am | Motor Trade Association
The Waikato branch of the Motor Trade Association (MTA) is encouraging motor technicians to enter Spanner Man of the Year – because of its combination of fun heats and serious skill tests. More >>
MTA Concerned About Remote Start-Up Cars
Friday, 16 January 2004, 1:13 pm | Motor Trade Association
A report in today’s Dominion Post, in which a woman was seriously injured by a remote start-up vehicle, highlights the need for motorists to use caution when modifying motor vehicles, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) says. MTA is aware of a number ... More >>
MTA Assurance Underpins New Law
Monday, 15 December 2003, 5:10 pm | Motor Trade Association
Car buyers are protected from today by the new Motor Vehicle Sales Act, which aims to prevent “back yard” trading and now covers car fairs and auction houses. More >>
New Law Protects Car Buyers From Monday
Friday, 12 December 2003, 1:24 pm | Motor Trade Association
MTA chief executive Stephen Matthews and Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard will launch the new law at 2pm on Monday at Newmarket European, 381-383 Broadway, Auckland. More >>
New Law Protects Car Buyers From Monday
Friday, 12 December 2003, 11:38 am | Motor Trade Association
MTA chief executive Stephen Matthews and Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard will launch the new law at 2pm on Monday at Newmarket European, 381-383 Broadway, Auckland. More >>
Concern For BP Independents
Friday, 14 November 2003, 9:56 am | Motor Trade Association
New Zealand’s fuel supply is again under threat with the announcement that BP is to sign a commercial agreement with Gasoline Alley Services (g.a.s.). The key components of the agreement are that BP will wholesale fuel to g.a.s. retail sites and that ... More >>
MTA Automotive Apprentice Of The Year Announced
Monday, 3 November 2003, 10:44 am | Motor Trade Association
Gavin Brindle from Jerry Clayton BMW Auckland has been announced as the MTA 2003 Automotive Apprentice Of The Year. The winner of the Tom Hodgson Memorial Award, Gavin was presented with his award by Motor Industry Training Organisation (MITO) ... More >>
Mta Welcomes Emissions Testing Initiative
Wednesday, 1 October 2003, 9:28 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is pleased with the government’s new policy to tackle growing air pollution from vehicle emissions. More >>
Leading Motoring Organisations Merge
Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 5:35 pm | Motor Trade Association
The face of the motor industry is set to change with the final stages of a merger between leading motoring organisations approved today. The Motor Trade Association (MTA) and Motor Vehicle Dealers Institute (MVDI) first proposed the merger in April ... More >>
Merger Of Motoring Organisations To Go Ahead
Wednesday, 14 May 2003, 10:03 am | Motor Trade Association
Members of both the Motor Trade Association (MTA) and the Motor Vehicle Dealers Institute (MVDI) voted resoundingly in favour of a proposal to merge the two organisations today. More >>
MTA Exhausted By Boy Racer Law
Friday, 2 May 2003, 3:57 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is concerned that the recently introduced Boy Racer Act (Unauthorised Street and Illegal Drag Racing Amendment Act) will create huge difficulties for its members when it comes to the issue of inspecting noisy exhausts ... More >>
MTA Urges Motorists To Plan Ahead Drive Safely
Friday, 20 December 2002, 11:41 am | Motor Trade Association
Despite the fact that there are now more cars on the road than ever, New Zealand’s road toll continues to decline. To date this year there have been 382 fatalities on our roads, compared with 425 this time last year and 438 in 2000. More >>
MTA Automotive Apprentice Of The Year Announced
Tuesday, 22 October 2002, 9:46 am | Motor Trade Association
Caleb Braid from Karamu Holden, Hastings has been announced as the MTA 2002 Automotive Apprentice Of The Year. The winner of the Tom Hodson Memorial Award, Caleb was presented with his award by MITO Chief Executive Officer, Janet Lane, at the MTA’s 2002 Conference ... More >>
Supermarket Fuel Strategy Surprises MTA
Monday, 5 August 2002, 4:31 pm | Motor Trade Association
News that BP plans to team up with Pak’N Save to sell fuel at supermarkets has been met with surprise by the Motor Trade Association (Inc.) (“the MTA”). More >>
Independent Petrol Retailers Report Disappoints
Friday, 12 April 2002, 12:34 am | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (Inc.) is disappointed with the recommendations of a report released today investigating the role of independent retailers in the downstream petroleum market. More >>
Local Motorists To Benefit From Proposed Changes
Monday, 11 February 2002, 10:23 am | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (Inc.) is proposing changes that will enable independent petroleum retailers (New Zealand owned and operated businesses) to compete fairly with the four major international Oil Companies retailing in this country, (Caltex, ... More >>
MTA Congratulates Transport Minister On Package
Friday, 29 June 2001, 6:31 pm | Motor Trade Association
If Transport Minister Mark Gosche is looking for support for his just released vehicle safety package, he can count on the support of the 4,500 Motor Trade Association members throughout the country. More >>
MTA Pleased With $100 Scrapping Fee
Thursday, 19 April 2001, 1:56 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is delighted that the Government has approved a $100 grant towards the towing fee for police-impounded vehicles. More >>
Fuel Price Discounts Will Close Service Stations
Thursday, 12 April 2001, 4:47 pm | Motor Trade Association
While motorists are enjoying drastic cuts to the price of fuel this Easter weekend, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) is warning of the long term costs to both industry and consumers. More >>