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Vehicle sales improved in all sectors in 2013
Thursday, 9 January 2014, 12:43 pm | Motor Trade Association
2013 proved to be a very strong and successful year across the whole vehicle sales sector. Sales records were set in some segments, while others recorded their best performance in many years. More >>
MTA welcomes crackdown on illegal traders
Monday, 23 December 2013, 11:50 am | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) welcomes the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) announcement that six people have been convicted of illegal vehicle trading over the past month – but warns there are probably many more traders operating ... More >>
New Consumer Law clarifies – and confuses
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 4:07 pm | Motor Trade Association
Parliament’s passing of the Consumer Law Reform Bill yesterday finally brings consistency and transparency to consumer rights – though some big issues remain, Motor Trade Association (MTA) says. More >>
Motorsport stars offer holiday driving advice
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 3:49 pm | Motor Trade Association
The holiday season is fast approaching – and with it, heavier road traffic and increases in the number of accidents. This year, Motor Trade Association (MTA) has teamed up with some of New Zealand’s top motorsport professionals to share tips ... More >>
Summertime towing: Check your trailer first
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 4:46 pm | Motor Trade Association
Whether you’re towing a boat to the slip for a day’s fishing, or taking advantage of longer days to take loads of rubbish to the tip, trailers get more use in summer than any other part of the year. More >>
Vehicle sales success still surprising industry
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 4:26 pm | Motor Trade Association
New Zealand’s motor industry continues to surprise itself – with sales in many segments on track to reach levels not seen for some time. More >>
MTA appoints new Chief Executive
Monday, 2 December 2013, 4:18 pm | Motor Trade Association
The President of the 4000 member-strong Motor Trade Association (MTA) Mr David Storey, has announced the appointment of Mr Rob MacGregor, a former CEO of Budget Rent-a-Car, Office Products Depot and a business transition specialist, as the Association’s ... More >>
Environmental performance of NZ fleet needs more work
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 10:46 am | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) says the recent release of a report into fuel and vehicle emissions standards by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is a timely reminder of the work still to be done to improve the environmental performance ... More >>
Look out for roadside sharks this summer
Friday, 15 November 2013, 10:37 am | Motor Trade Association
Car buyers seeking a bargain at one of the many roadside selling venues across the country need to be wary of illegal, unregistered traders, Motor Trade Association (MTA) says. More >>
Insurance payments to collision repairers not keeping pace
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 9:59 am | Motor Trade Association
The cost to drivers to insure their cars against crashes has dramatically risen over the last two years as the insurance industry reaps record profits – while some in the collision repair industry are being pushed out of business. The Insurance ... More >>
All sectors of vehicle market continue to grow in September
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 5:16 pm | Motor Trade Association
All sectors of New Zealand’s already buzzing vehicle market continue to strengthen, with new imported commercials hitting the highest number of year-to-date sales since 1982. More >>
Pukekohe apprentice named MTA Apprentice of the Year
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 12:09 pm | Motor Trade Association
Following a “tool-off” on Saturday 5 October, Julius Bloem of Pukekohe has been named the MTA Apprentice of the Year for 2013. Julius of E & H Motors Ltd competed against three other apprentices to take out the title, at the competition held in ... More >>
MTA delighted Minister lets Martyn Payne stay in NZ
Friday, 27 September 2013, 10:19 am | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) is delighted to hear Northland repairer and business owner Martyn Payne has been granted New Zealand residency. The businessman and MTA member has operated a thriving repair workshop and service station in the small rural ... More >>
MTA confirms sale of 60 percent shareholding in VTNZ
Friday, 20 September 2013, 3:17 pm | Motor Trade Association
Following a Special General Meeting of members held in Wellington today, Motor Trade Association (MTA) confirmed that it will be selling 60 percent of its shareholding in Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ) to international testing, inspection and certification ... More >>
Safer Cars, Lower ACC Levies: Good Move, MTA Says
Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 11:23 am | Motor Trade Association
Proposals by ACC to base levies for private motor vehicles on their safety ratings are a welcome move says Motor Trade Association (MTA). More >>
Ute sales surge: from the farm to the flashed-up family move
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 11:03 am | Motor Trade Association
New Zealand motorists’ shift from regular cars to sport utility vehicles (SUVs) is well documented – but the accompanying growth in the popularity of utility vehicles is less well known, Motor Trade Association (MTA) has found. More >>
Used import vehicle sales success still growing
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 4:34 pm | Motor Trade Association
The new and used import sectors of the vehicle sales industry continued their strong parallel run of success into August, with appreciable gains recorded across the board. Successive months of improving sales in all sectors continue to support claims that ... More >>
MTA to sell 60 percent shareholding in VTNZ
Monday, 26 August 2013, 11:24 am | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) has announced it has reached an agreement to sell 60 percent of its shareholding in Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ) to DEKRA SE, an international testing, inspection and certification specialist. More >>
Phased WoF changes provide certainty to industry
Friday, 9 August 2013, 11:51 am | Motor Trade Association
Government’s announcement that changes to Warrant of Fitness (WoF) inspection frequency being phased in over a six month period starting early in 2014, will bring welcome certainty to the automotive industry, says Motor Trade Association (MTA). More >>
Used imports lead vehicle sales boom
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 11:40 am | Motor Trade Association
Used imported cars shared in the sales success enjoyed by the new vehicle sector during July with their strongest month in almost six years. Every sector of the market enjoyed growth last month compared to 2012, with used import cars leading the way. More >>
