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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 >>
Vehicle buyers enjoy a field day in June
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 4:04 pm | Motor Trade Association
The motor vehicle sales industry continued its steady path to recovery in June with sales increases across all sectors. Used imported commercials led the way though, up an impressive 67 percent over the same month in 2012. More >>
New Zealanders slow to scrap old cars
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 10:36 am | Motor Trade Association
New Zealander’s reluctance to dump older, uneconomic cars, is contributing to reduced scrappage rates. This in turn is contributing to an increase in the size of the national car fleet. The Motor Trade Association (MTA) says that despite sound economic and ... More >>
Used imported vehicles flourished during May
Friday, 7 June 2013, 12:38 pm | Motor Trade Association
The motor vehicle sales industry continues to set the pace for economic recovery, with both the new and used import sectors reporting outstanding sales during May, says Motor Trade Association (MTA). More >>
Motorists switched on for darker nights on the roads
Monday, 20 May 2013, 4:22 pm | Motor Trade Association
As the shorter days of winter approach, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) says the majority of drivers are using their headlights appropriately – although a number are placing themselves, and other road-users, at risk. More >>
Used Import Arrivals Highest In Five Years
Monday, 6 May 2013, 2:35 pm | Motor Trade Association
Arrivals of used imported cars reached their highest level in nearly five years in April, spurred on by steadily improving availability of product and the continued strength of the New Zealand dollar. More >>
Government’s timetable changes phase industry
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 2:11 pm | Motor Trade Association
Government’s announcement today that changes to WoF frequency could be phased in earlier than originally signalled is misleading. Though giving the appearance of assisting industry, the proposed changes actually mean a significant reduction in ... More >>
