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Huge regional variation in vehicle age raises concerns
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 10:05 am | Motor Trade Association
New Zealand’s average vehicle age belies huge regional variations, and many of the vehicles outside of the main cities are much older and have many fewer modern safety features, MTA says. More >>
MTA supports amended emissions standards
Thursday, 22 November 2012, 4:34 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) supports the New Zealand Government’s steps to clean up the country’s air, through the amendment of the 2007 Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule announced by Associate Minister of Transport Simon Bridges yesterday. More >>
Spring-loaded vehicle sales hint at brighter months ahead
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 10:56 am | Motor Trade Association
New vehicles sales figures continue to improve, with the combined passenger and commercial markets reaching the second-highest number of sales for the year. More >>
New Zealanders take hands-on approach to WoF reform
Thursday, 1 November 2012, 12:44 pm | Motor Trade Association
The New Zealand public has taken a very hands-on approach to potential changes to the frequency of warrant of fitness (WoF) inspections says the Motor Trade Association (MTA). More >>
Public gets hands-on about WoF options
Monday, 8 October 2012, 1:06 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) says its campaign to find out what New Zealanders really think about proposed changes to warrant of fitness (WoF) frequency has got off to a great start. More >>
New vehicle sales steam ahead in September
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 2:05 pm | Motor Trade Association
Media Release 4 October 2012 New vehicle sales steam ahead in September Spurred on by strong sales in all segments, new vehicle sales provide a bright light in the current gloomy economic environment. Sales continued to push ahead full steam with ... More >>
MTA supports upping the age limit for child restraints
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 1:25 pm | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) supports Government’s announcement today of a new rule to raise the age limit for the mandatory use of child car restraints to seven years of age. More >>
Vehicle licensing – opportunity missed to reform
Thursday, 20 September 2012, 3:17 pm | Motor Trade Association
A major shift in thinking is required to improve the current vehicle licensing system. Government’s cautious approach could mean they are overlooking a good opportunity to bring about effective reform to vehicle licensing, says Motor Trade Association ... More >>
WoF and CoF options need careful consideration
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 1:41 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is urging careful consideration of the options announced by Government today as part of its Vehicle Licensing Reform. More >>
Wanganui apprentice takes out MTA Apprentice Award
Tuesday, 11 September 2012, 3:51 pm | Motor Trade Association
Wanganui automotive apprentice Zeb Walker is celebrating success after taking out the 2012 MTA Apprentice of the Year title. Twenty year old Zeb, who works at David Jones Motors Ltd, was one of four finalists competing for the title at a competition ... More >>
New Vehicle Sales Provide Strongest August since 2007
Thursday, 6 September 2012, 12:30 pm | Motor Trade Association
MTA says last month, 8,175 new vehicles were sold overall, compared to 7,465 in August 2011. This is an increase of 710 units (9 percent), making it the strongest August sales month since 2007. Year to date, overall sales are up by 10,203 units (18 percent). More >>
MTA Apprentice of the Year finalists announced
Thursday, 30 August 2012, 5:04 pm | Motor Trade Association
The search to find the 2012 MTA Apprentice of the Year has just stepped up a gear. The final four apprentices who will compete for the overall title have been announced, they are: Jason Brownlee of Coastwide Honda (Greymouth), Zeb Walker of David Jones ... More >>
New Motor Trade Association site: helping to steer motorists
Thursday, 23 August 2012, 3:13 pm | Motor Trade Association
With an estimated 3.4 million licensed motor vehicles in New Zealand, there’s no denying that we are a nation of motoring enthusiasts. That is why the Motor Trade Association (MTA) has revamped and relaunched its website with a focus on providing ... More >>
Drivers concerned about fewer WoF inspections
Tuesday, 14 August 2012, 3:36 pm | Motor Trade Association
Any changes to the current warrant of fitness (WoF) regime need to be carefully considered after a survey of drivers found the majority expressing some degree of concern that there could be a reduction in the number of WoF checks carried out. More >>
Vehicle licensing could be made simpler and fairer
Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 1:18 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) says including the vehicle licensing fee or at least part of it, up front in the cost of fuel, would be a more efficient and fairer way for Government to achieve what it is seeking in its current Vehicle Licensing ... More >>
New vehicle sales continuing to fly the flag
Monday, 6 August 2012, 1:20 pm | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) says July saw new vehicle sales continuing to fly the flag for economic recovery with strong sales evident across most segments of the market. More >>
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Friday, 3 August 2012, 3:53 pm | Motor Trade Association
Any changes to New Zealand’s vehicle licensing and inspection system need to take into account the unique nature of our automotive environment says Motor Trade Association (MTA). More >>
Collision repairers rate AMI and Vero/AMP the top insurers
Wednesday, 1 August 2012, 3:32 pm | Motor Trade Association
Media Release 1 August 2012 Collision repairers rate AMI and Vero/AMP the top mainstream vehicle insurers More >>
Include in-service vehicle emissions testing urges MTA
Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 9:54 am | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) says that including in-service emission testing as part of government’s current Vehicle Licensing Reform review has the potential to save not just significant amounts of money, but people’s lives as well. More >>
Heels to Wheels
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 4:04 pm | Motor Trade Association
You wouldn’t usually expect to find an ex-top model contestant working on cars at your local garage, but that is what you’ll find if you visit Moerewa Motors in Northland. More >>
