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In this issue Fuel-economy figures p8 Call for more electric cars p12 Tokyo Motor Show news on tribunal’s agenda p13 Huge recalls by Mazda p14 Stars set for fundraiser n adjudicator for the Paul Goldsmith, the Minister of car 353km over three days on city Motor Vehicle Disputes Commerce and Consumer Affairs. and open roads, and achieved an p16 Developments with ITS Tribunal (MVDT) says They include one about fuel- equivalent to 7.05l/100km. Afuel-economy figures on Energy economy figures in an application The trader’s after-sales p19 Owner misled by dealer Efficiency and Conservation by JT Lang Ltd against Andrew manager serviced the ASX and Authority (EECA) labels, which car Simms Newmarket and Mitsubishi checked its diagnostics to ensure dealers must display at the point of Motors NZ. it was operating properly. He sale, are for comparative purposes. The new 2013 ASX involved, then drove it for three days Christopher Cornwell stresses which was four-wheel drive and from his home in Warkworth what is achieved in real-life driving had a 2.2-litre diesel engine, had a to Newmarket, Auckland, and conditions can differ because of rating of 5.8l/100km as advertised clocked up 65km on each trip. the wide range of factors that by the dealer as it was required His fuel-economy figures Specialised needs to be taken into account. by law to do, but the best the varied from 5.1-5.8l/100km In his annual report for the 12 buyer was able to achieve was according to the on-board training that’s months ending June 30, 2015, 6.1-6.8l/100km. computer, and the journeys were proven to he brings cases worthy of special A neighbour of the purchaser made in different weather and increase profits mention to the attention of gave evidence he had driven the traffic conditions. [continued on page 4] Fleet managers back online tool Meet Tesla’s he Energy Efficiency and models to be added and has had sales in New Zealand and Bridges Kiwi co-founder Conservation Authority about 1,300 visits to date. says the “lack of knowledge of EVs (EECA) is delighted with It was unveiled by Simon is a big hurdle to overcome”. theT feedback on its latest online Bridges, Minister of Transport, He adds: “Purchasing decisions initiative. and Energy and Resources, at last are about good information Its vehicle total cost-of- month’s New Zealand Transport and incentives – commercial, ownership tool has been launched Fuels and Fleet Management environmental and reputational to help fleet managers work Summit with the aim of – to help businesses position out the different costs between “demystifying” the running costs themselves in an increasingly options available on the market. of electric vehicles (EVs). carbon-conscious world.” The system has about 490 Business transactions account The cost-of-ownership p10 vehicles listed with more new for about 70 per cent of new car mechanism allows fleet managers [continued on page 6]

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[continued from page 1] Costs and fuel consumption vary Mitsubishi Motors’ technical measures and accepted manager told the tribunal that 5.8l/100km was provided for the car was tested in a German comparative purposes. laboratory on a rolling road. “A motorist’s actual costs per Its urban figures were year and fuel consumption will 7.1l/100km and extra urban vary from the figure shown on came in at 5.1l/100km, while the energy-efficiency label by combined fuel consumption factors such as vehicle condition, was 5.8l/100km. the type and condition of tyres, Cornwell says: “The engine modifications, driving calculation of the figures wasn’t style and traffic conditions.” done by the trader or manufacturer, Cornwell’s report also draws but by an independent laboratory the government’s attention to a overseas that provides its figures A tribunal application involving a 2013 Mitsubishi ASX’s fuel-economy figures has been recent case heard by the Disputes brought to the government’s attention to Australian and New Zealand Tribunal involving a claim by a Ford authorities. uncertain from evidence given “The tribunal decided not Kuga owner against a dealership “The EECA mandates fuel- by the purchaser’s director if he to place any probative value on in Whanganui “regarding the fuel- economy figures for each car was aware of the rating when he the test done by the purchaser’s economy figures claimed versus displayed for sale manufactured agreed to buy the car. neighbour because the method real-life driving”. after 2000, which must bear “He was unable to be sure of measuring the fuel hadn’t been “The buyer was apparently certain information as to that when he had seen the figure of carefully documented. told its fuel economy would be model’s fuel economy the 5.8l/100km and couldn’t have “The conclusion the tribunal 7.7l/100km, but the best he could authority has obtained.” been misled about it if he hadn’t reached was that it wasn’t achieve was 9.4l/100km,” he notes. He adds the tribunal, which seen it until after he bought the persuaded the purchaser was “The referee awarded compensation heard the claim in February, was vehicle,” says Cornwell. misled about the fuel-economy of $6,000 to the owner.”  Take ConTrol Disposal rates to improve T he Motor Vehicle Disputes disposal rate to “significantly with Dealer Dashboard Tribunal has a case-disposal improve”. target of hearing and issuing McHerron, who has replaced  Never be caught out with vehicles decisions on at least 75 per cent Nicola Wills, is responsible for in your Trader Network of applications received within hearing cases for the South two months of them being filed Island and lower North Island  Quickly view graphs of vehicle age and disposing of 95 per cent from New Plymouth to the and time in stock within three months of receipt. Hawke’s Bay. Cornwell oversees  At a glance view your current In the past year, its disposal applications filed in the upper rate was 60.15 per cent within North Island. trader network vehicles two months and 77.82 per cent In previous annual reports,  Tag vehicles for urgent attention within three months. the tribunal has published how The reductions in these rates many decisions were made in reflects the tribunal having only favour or against the buyer. one adjudicator – Christopher “This may be misleading,” Cornwell – sitting across the says Cornwell. “In many cases, county for most of 2014/15, although orders are made for the which resulted in applications purchaser, the purchaser doesn’t not being heard as quickly as in obtain the remedy applied for. previous years. “In some cases, orders made “The tribunal was still able to are the orders that reflect what hear and dispose of 94.74 per the trader was offering before cent of applications received the hearing. within four months of their filing “The tribunal has, in the past, dates,” he says. recorded this as a decision for With Jason McHerron being the purchaser whereas it might ph 0800 668 679 appointed in September, equally be regards as a decision www.motorweb.co.nz Cornwell expects the case- for the trader.”

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t Cornwell’s report flags up what New Zealand where it was landed vehicle bought sight unseen this appears to be “a serious failure in our in July 2013. Applications year was $33,150,” he reports. motor-vehicle importation system”. “The local BMW agents also “There were eight other claims He refers to processes by found the vehicle’s true recorded dealt with heard by the tribunal for vehicles which a car first registered in mileage was 32,278km – more bought sight unseen for more The Motor Vehicle Disputes the UK can be shipped to Japan, than double that represented by than $15,000, but the bulk of Tribunal received 258 re-registered there and then the trader. The tribunal found the purchasers did so in respect of applications in the 12 months imported into this country purchaser has been misled and up to June 30 – 36 more than old high-mileage vehicles costing with the NZTA allowing it to be awarded him $12,000 in damages.” during the previous year. less than $10,000.” registered with a date based on He says prospective buyers It delivered 154 decisions, six In regards to legislation, the one in Japan “and apparently of used European cars sourced more than last year, while 24 Cornwell has reiterated his views without any investigation as to from Japan are advised – before were carried over from 2013/14. that the MVDT should have the vehicle’s previous history”. agreeing to buy the vehicle – “to Of the applications received jurisdiction to hear and determine The tribunal heard an have its history checked by a and heard, 130 were decided contract-based applications application in Auckland during franchised dealer for the brand on the basis of the Consumer against registered traders under March filed by Jonathan Mathy. agent to verify its build date, date Guarantees Act and the Fair the Motor Vehicle Sales Act – for He bought a BMW Z4 from and place of first registration, and Trading Act was valid in 20. example, disputes about the effect C&R Motors, trading as JP Autos, its recorded repair history”. Four were transferred to the of terms of agreements. which was represented as a 2013 The third issue Cornwell Disputes Tribunal. He says: “From time to time, The number of disputes model with an odometer reading highlights is the increasing the tribunal has to transfer part of settled by the parties before a of 14,539km. number of claims involving a claim to the Disputes Tribunal hearing was 83 – or 29 per cent “Four months later, the consumers buying vehicles sight because it is contract based. of applications – compared purchaser discovered the vehicle unseen and uninspected. “This is not only inconvenient to 78 in the previous 12 had been manufactured in Germany More than 12 per cent off months, or 31 per cent. for applicants, but a waste of and first registered in the UK in MVDT applications in the taxpayers’ money in paying for December 2009,” says Cornwell. past year arose from online the cost of two hearings when “It was shipped to Japan, re- purchases made in this way. matters in dispute could easily registered there in April 2013 and “The highest price be resolved by the tribunal at  almost immediately shipped to recorded for a one hearing.”

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[continued from page 1] System ‘demystifies’ electric costs to compare owning electric, shown for EVs in New Zealand,” technologies as they come onto mechanism at www.eecabusiness. hybrid, petrol or diesel vehicles to she explains. the market,” she adds. govt.nz/tools, but people need assist in purchasing decisions. “We did some research with “We will be constantly to be aware certain fields apply A report commissioned by the the Ministry of Transport [MoT], refreshing its information on a to vehicles owned by businesses, EECA flags up EVs as better for which showed 47 per cent of daily basis because most of its such as those for tax calculations. the environment because they fleet managers didn’t know how users will tend to be buyers of Yeaman says: “We are excited use less energy than petrol and to compare EVs’ operational new vehicles. about this tool and how it will diesel cars. costs against petrol and diesel- “It includes factors such as help fleet managers move “The report shows across their powered vehicles. residual prices, the cost of fuel towards best practice and getting life – from resource extraction “The feedback we received on and how much a car is driven lower costs of ownership by and manufacturing to driving and the tool at last month’s summit from new. focusing on best practice.” disposal – EVs have 60 per cent included managers saying it makes “Models will be added as they Whether or not fleet managers fewer CO₂ emissions than petrol opt for EVs, Bridges stresses the vehicles,” says Bridges. Jörn Scherzer, left, showing a delegate the EECA’s vehicle EECA’s system is valuable for total cost-of-ownership tool. Photo: Steve Scott He adds they have 80 per cent assessing the total cost of vehicles, fewer emissions when driven including running costs. in New Zealand because of the Purchase decisions made by country’s high level of renewable them have a huge impact on the electricity generation. nature of New Zealand’s fleet. “Reducing emissions through “Simply put, the more EVs the increased uptake of EVs by passed on from corporate fleets to making the most of our renewable the second-hand market, the more advantage is worth investigating.” Kiwis will be able to buy them,” says A prototype of the tool the minister. was trialled at a plug-in fleet He adds reducing emissions day hosted by Drive Electric in needs a range of measures with Auckland on April 30. support for the likes of public Liz Yeaman, the EECA’s general transport, walking, cycling, vehicle manager of transport, told Autofile: sharing also important. “Although the tool back then was “The government is unavailable to the general public, it easier to also compare electric come onto the market with older considering what role we could people who knew where it was on and hybrid models. ones taken off when no longer play in facilitating the uptake of the internet could access it. “Although aimed at fleet available.” EVs,” says Bridges. “Many were using it and we got managers, the public can use it Users of the EECA’s tool “We are looking at ways to some great feedback so we knew when looking to buy a new vehicle.” can complete calculations by ensure charging infrastructure is demand was there. It created a lot Yeaman says purchasing changing various fields, such as the developed safely and cohesively, of interest.” decisions need to be based on recommended retail price if they and have extended the road- Yeaman says the feeling at whether a car is fit for purpose. have negotiated a lower one. user charge exemption for EVs to fuels and fleet management Then the web-based resource Another example is the cost June 2020. conference, which was held in can be used by each buyer to of power. If a fleet manager has “We are also examining what Auckland from October 21-22, make comparisons in line with secured a special rate of electricity the government could do to was the cost-of-ownership tool individual circumstances. to fuel their EVs, this can be altered, address the lack of awareness will be useful to businesses on a “The whole idea, though, has while users can change a residual about EVs. day-to-day basis. been to create a tool that fleet value if they have a different “As well as that, my officials are “It has come about because of managers can use every day – not opinion of what it is. working with local government the interest in the potential being just as a one-off – and to compare Anyone can access the and key business leaders to 

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t develop measures to encourage accommodate new technologies.” their uptake. We hope to announce The government is looking this by the end of the year.” specifically at how technology can Bridges is encouraged to help solve Auckland’s transport see many organisations in New problems, especially in reducing Zealand making progress in congestion. supporting EV ownership. Last year, it released an ITS “I firmly believe the private action plan, which includes 42 sector will ultimately lead this step- measures “to establish the building change as the world transitions blocks to enable” such systems to towards a low-carbon future.” work in this country. In May last year, Northpower installed the country’s first rapid BIOFUELS BACK ON AGENDA charger, which can provide 80 Bridges used the summit to get per cent of EVs’ battery capacity across the government’s position in 20 minutes. on a host of issues related to the Mighty River Power has automotive industry. announced it will replace 70 per cent They include biofuels providing of its fleet with EVs before 2018. opportunities for how the fleet is “I congratulate them on this powered. initiative, which sends “While we look a signal that EVs are forward to the global becoming a real choice transition to a low- for buyers in New carbon future EVs will be Zealand,” says Bridges. a part of, oil will – in the The Electricity meantime – meet the Networks Association, majority of our transport which represents the 29 needs,” he says. companies responsible Simon Bridges “Benefits of biofuels for national distribution, are well-known, has announced plans that may including reduced net carbon- lead to a “renewables highway” – a dioxide emissions, reduced network of charging points. emissions that affect air quality In September, Air New and human health, and better fuel “how do you Zealand launched its latest lubrication and reduced deposits sustainability framework, which in diesel engines. includes a transition of its fleet “The government wants approach of road vehicles and ground to help with the uptake of equipment to 100 per cent biofuels wherever possible and electric where feasible. commercially viable.” One example is the ongoing profits?” TECHNOLOGY OF FUTURE review of fuel specifications to lift Intelligent transportation systems the top end of the biodiesel blend Strategy plays an important part in (ITS) offer “some of the best in diesel from five to seven per your business. prospects” to reduce carbon cent, which is the limit in Europe. emissions, improve safety and Another is to introduce a new Having the right partner, providing the right advice and increase efficiency. standard for E85, which consists support, will help change your approach, for the better. “Imagine a world where of 85 per cent ethanol and 15 per With proven products, systems, training and support, connected and driverless vehicles cent mineral petrol. Provident has the tools and the expertise to help drive  are widely used,” says Bridges. Bridges adds: “Government- your performance. “If that happened, three to imposed standards for fuel four times as many vehicles quality and emissions have could use our current road space long been important to the reducing the need for any new introduction of more efficient Introduce the Provident Profit roads in the future.” vehicle technology. Factor into your business, Bridges wants New Zealand to “Progressive reduction in make the most of these and other sulphur levels in petrol and talk to Steve Owens or visit transport technologies, and says diesel over the past 13 years, www.providentinsurance.co.nz the government has a role to help alongside stringent emissions realise ITS’ full benefits. standards, is allowing the newest “We are committed to and cleanest technologies to be regulation that’s flexible enough to adopted here.”

www.autofile.co.nz 7 news Upping ante in new car sector n organisation Delegates at the New Zealand Transport promoting the uptake Fuels and Fleet Management Summit; of electric cars is urging inset, Mark Gilbert. Main photo: Steve Scott Athe new vehicle industry to make more models available in New Zealand, and consider distribution and pricing levels. Drive Electric says the local market has come a long way over the past few years, but there are some hurdles to overcome. Chairman Mark Gilbert, who attended last month’s New Zealand Transport Fuels and Fleet Management Summit, says more which come in at about $60,000. such as BMW and Volvo, are “This country can get good discussion is needed around electric “We have yet to hear whether upping the EV stakes “and say supply contracts for second-hand vehicles (EVs) and their benefits. Nissan will import the second- their models will have plug electric light commercials, such as “There was more interest and generation Leaf and, importantly, if sockets in the future across their Nissan’s eNV200, and electric cars openness around them at the it will be positioned to hit the fleet ranges”. Audi and Volkswagen are coming off lease in the UK. conference compared to 12 months market’s pricing soft spot. similar with more manufacturers “Used vans could be priced at ago with people now having a “We talk about fleet purchases, set to follow. about $38,000 to $45,000 here, greater understanding of what they but it isn’t going to happen with Other companies – for example, while used generation-two Leafs are about,” he told Autofile. nothing confirmed in the new EV the Nissan-Renault Alliance – have could retail for between $30,000 “Would-be owners of EVs are sector costing less than $60,000. a mix of electric products in Europe, and $35,000. That’s closer to fleets’ starting to see they are worthwhile “It’s clear to most people that “but need to make more decisions sweet spot.” purchases, so that’s a step forward, if we want to get more fleets around getting them here”. Gilbert stresses New Zealand’s and conversations about them are and people into EVs, A number of regulatory system needs to be happening when it come fleets. price points of less vehicles being sold flexible enough to allow products “This is important because it than $45,000 are More online in the UK could to be driven legally on our roads. has been stated fleets account for needed. Visit www.autofile.co.nz for an be imported He cites Renault’s Twizy, which about 60 per cent of new vehicle “Many in-depth interview with and sold in has a maximum speed of 48km. Mark Gilbert. registrations annually with all- businesses have New Zealand, It is classified in Europe as a The website also has a gallery of of-government [AoG] contracts sustainability and “if the heavy quadricycle with the lower- photos from the NZ Transport accounting for a substantial objectives and Fuels and Fleet Management BMWs, Audis, powered Urban 45 model being a proportion.” want to be future- Summit, and more Mitsubishis and light quadricycle. However, Gilbert says not enough focused, and are reports from it. Nissans of this world Gilbert says the two-seater is electric models are available in New trying to achieve this. can do it, others can”. – in effect – banned from on-road Zealand and price-tags are too high Air New Zealand is an example. Gilbert adds: “If we have to use in New Zealand because it fails for many fleet businesses. “But more need to follow the focus on private buyers rather than to reach front and side-impact “I’m an avid supporter of the lead of the airline, Mighty River fleets, the growth of EVs in this standards for passenger vehicles. new car sector, but it’s not making Power, Contact Energy, Downer country will be much slower.” But if was classed as a quad bike, much noise about new EVs coming and others by taking a bold He also believes current prices of there is potential for it to be driven onto our market. approach and switching to EVs – new EVs are creating opportunities on city streets if users don helmets. “Apart from a few Nissan especially for pool and fleet cars in the used market, which are being “A new city classification needs Leafs, the cheapest new EV is doing short distances.” looked into by the Imported Motor to be considered,” says Gilbert. Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV, Gilbert notes some marques, Vehicle Industry Association (IMVIA). “If the Twizy can be sold and 

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t operated in London, surely that David Vinsen taking part in a can happen in New Zealand.” panel debate. David Vinsen, chief executive Photo: Steve Scott Emissions target may help of the IMVIA, was a panelist at the T he government is working on Gilbert says the government conference in Auckland. what Mark Gilbert describes as can also help advance the “I spoke about my experience a “stimulus package” to boost country’s charging infrastructure as a small fleet owner running an the uptake of electric vehicles or, for example, allow EV owners electric car and the big opportunity (EVs) with talks taking place to use lanes set aside for two or EVs present for the used industry, between the Ministry of three occupants. which can help fill the gap for Transport and industry to “Accelerating the uptake bringing them into New Zealand,” determine what’s needed. of EVs – new and used – could he told Autofile. “I believe there will be no be achieved through the all- “I asked Simon Bridges for the show was Bridges is on top of incentives for EVs here as there are government contract [AoG] government’s view on the possibility his transport, and energy and in some countries,” he says. contract and councils. of used EVs spearheading the resources, portfolios with EVs high “What we need is more “At the moment, though, approach for uptake. He didn’t rule on his list of priorities.” volume and products. That said, they may say, ‘sorry, they’re this out or getting them into service Drive Electric’s bottom line is the government has signalled a too expensive’. However, I for government departments. “getting more EVs on Kiwi roads” willingness to do more in our sector. acknowledge the Outlander is “After the summit, I attended a through the fleet market, which in “Some years ago, the direction a confirmed AoG-contracted meeting with Bridges and it looks turn will feed into the used private of a previous government was product, which is a start. I like some targets are going to be market, and via used imports. towards an emissions target for hope EVs get the support they set in this area. “There were 817 EVs registered New Zealand. It was thrown out, deserve. “This work involves the Ministry in New Zealand by the end of but something like that may bring “The Energy Efficiency and of Transport, EECA, NZTA, and October,” says Gilbert. about a change in behaviour. Conservation Authority’s online Ministry of Business, Innovation and “That total has risen “It wouldn’t stop people buying total cost-of-ownership tool is great Employment – so across departments exponentially in recent years, but gas guzzlers. It would, however, because it assists fleet managers in and agencies, which is positive.” there needs to be more discussion provide a signal to consider making comparisons. Vinsen, keen to stress “it’s just and action, and corporates and alternatives and what EVs can do, “It will help businesses make talk” at this stage, adds: “It was individuals taking a leap of faith such as reducing running costs by the transition and create good a useful conference. What it did and trying electric.” about $2,000 a year.” sustainability stories to tell.”

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an Wright’s engineering prowess is getting the electric car industry to stand up and listen. IThe California-based Kiwi was one of Tesla Motors’ five co-founders, but called time on being its vice- president of vehicle development in 2004 to focus on his own projects. What followed was his X1, the world’s fastest street-legal EV, and setting up his own company Wrightspeed – both in the following year. Wright’s most recent trip back home was as a keynote speaker at last month’s New

Zealand Transport Fuels and Fleet Ian Wright giving his presentation at the NZ Transport Fuels and Fleet Management Summit. Photo: Steve Scott Management Summit in Auckland. And developments he has fuel, range is essentially unlimited. of medium-duty trucks with its HD at Tesla. He then thought about pioneered in the EV sector This system can halve the fuel variant being more powerful. making powertrains and believes impressed delegates from the consumption of an average US Wright’s systems dramatically it’s important to tackle issues with automotive industry judging by rubbish truck, which burns about improve fuel efficiency with larger vehicles because of their feedback Autofile has received. 53,000 litres of fuel annually, and vehicles’ batteries being recharged fuel consumption. His company manufactures is driven 210km a day with 1,000 30 per cent more efficiently. For example, a full-size rubbish electric powertrains, which Wright stop-and-go movements. “If you want to make a difference, truck in the US burns about 53,000l a describes as “the next step in the It also uses regenerative you’ve got to do something year compared to a small car’s 1,000l, evolution of vehicle propulsion”. braking-energy recovery. The economically compelling that will so potential savings are huge. Its gear traction drive (GTD) heavier the vehicle and the more get into mass deployment,” he says Cars rarely get new engines, has been made by designing stops it makes, the more energy is of his products, which are being but it’s common for trucks to get the inverter, 250hp motor and recaptured for the battery. retrofitted on medium to heavy- new powertrains. Their engines multi-speed transmission from the Wrightspeed’s other products duty trucks in the US. may only be good for seven or ground up to create a high-power, include The Circuit, which can take “They will then be all over the eight years, while the vehicles can compact and lightweight system performance brands from 0-100kph place. The problem with high- last for 20. Wright’s systems are with clutchless gear shifting. in less than three seconds. It has all- performance cars is there isn’t a designed to replace original diesel Then there’s The Fulcrum with its wheel drive and control with a 250hp big enough market and you can’t combustion engines. 80kW microturbine, which draws on electric motor for each wheel. attract serious investment.” jet-engine technology to generate The Route range-extending Because of this, he looked for THE USE OF JET TURBINES electric power and charge battery powertrain maximises efficiency something “more scalable”. He Batteries have limited ranges, and packs on the fly. As long as it has without affecting the performance learned a lot about building cars this problem is compounded by 

I an Wright grew up on a sheep Not long afterwards, he pulled farm near Dargaville, which is From Northland to California up in one. It made the 0-100kph where he became interested in and routers as wi-fi hit the market. came over a few beers in 2003 with dash in four seconds. “I could see mechanical engineering. This was followed by a stint at his neighbour Martin Eberhard – how you could make something He enjoyed pulling apart Altamar Networks, which stirred one of Tesla Motors co-founders new and interesting with electric tractors and televisions to see how the entrepreneur in him. along with Wright and Elon Musk. drive,” Wright recalls. they worked, and scored top marks Getting into electric vehicles Eberhard wanted to build a The Kiwi produced his X1 in in maths and science classes. high-performance electric car. 2005 based on a modified Ariel Wright first worked as an audio Ian Wright’s X1 Wright opined: “I think Atom, a year after leaving Tesla. It engineer for radio stations and you’re crazy.” takes 2.9 seconds to reach 100kph recording studios in Sydney. at the equivalent of 72km/l, but He moved to the US in will never be a production car. 1993 and made ATM switches When Wright was younger, his for Network Equipment father said he would never make Technologies. a living “playing with bits of wire”. Wright shifted to Cisco Wright says: “A few years ago, he told Systems in 1998 to design switches me he might have been wrong.”

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t how heavy a vehicle is and its load. Wright concedes he doesn’t “Ultimately, yes,” he enthuses. dollars in fuel. It costs maybe twice Wright’s solution is to use a remember how he came on the The industry makes tens of millions as much to do it for a Tesla, but you turbine as a battery charger as in his idea, but he has a collection of of turbochargers per year at about save more than twice as much fuel. range-extender system, The Route. turbine engines. US$150 each. “To do a truck versus a car, “Plug it into the grid, charge it “They’re awesome things, so I “There’s more to my engine than maybe the powertrain costs and drive on grid energy. Electric guess it starts with them. One of a turbocharger, but there’s scope twice as much, but you save 10 motors drive the wheels. When the things we noticed at Tesla is we to drive costs down. The more you times as much fuel. The more you the battery gets depleted, the got our power from the grid. can do that – and as long as you’ve go up that curve, the better the generator recharges as you drive.” “How’s that power made? You got the efficiency – I think [it can economics work.” An all-electric truck will only clock start looking at power stations. take off] in the same way turbines Wright concedes there are up about 65km on a single charge, If you run our systems on fuel took over the aircraft industry. issues with public perception so Wright’s solution is to put that instead of plugging them in, “It will be high power and because people see Nissan Leafs “miniature power station” on board. they’re cleaner because the consumption applications first, and on the road, but don’t think about It can be set it up to burn natural gas turbines are clean. They are will work down from there. rubbish trucks as much. or diesel, or with both fuel systems. cleaner than the average mix of “The scaling properties are Someone buying an electric The jet turbine helps because power stations in the US, which interesting. It costs, maybe, just less car may be more concerned about its different process is more like are 48 per cent coal.” than twice as much to build the saving the world than fuel. However, a blowtorch with continuous powertrain for a garbage truck than all motorists want to cut fuel costs. combustion and copious amounts CROSSING OVER INTO CARS for a medium-duty truck, but you “That’s what will drive high- of excess oxygen. It also burns all The issue vexing the automotive save three or four times as much fuel. volume deployment. If it’s hydrocarbons, particulates and CO₂ industry is whether Wright’s “As you look up the scale, it costs economically compelling, it’s going to be least 10 times cleaner than technology can be used in X dollars to build a powertrain for to happen regardless of what traditional combustion engines. passenger vehicles. a Nissan Leaf and you only save Y people believe.”

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www.autofile.co.nz 11 new cars Show reveals fast and curious his year’s Tokyo Motor Show is set to beat Los Angeles with 42 world premieresT taking centre stage. The event is drawing to a close with its rival in the City of Angels, Honda’s NSX which opens on November 20, unlikely to reach half that figure. One of the biggest attractions in Tokyo came from Yamaha, which revealed its Sports Ride coupe concept. Nissan’s Teatro For Dayz The motorbike brand is no stranger in the car sector having teamed up with manufacturers in areas such as suspension and powertrain. The Exmachina Yamaha’s Sports Ride coupe concept Ultra Lightweight Vehicle concept For example, it co-developed Lexus’ LFA’s 4.8-litre V10 and Sports Ride donning a high-rigidity “Light-weighting is the final Easily accessible performance is partnered with British designer and lightweight carbon-fibre chassis. frontier in the industry’s fight to thanks to its centre of gravity. This is Gordon Murray, who unveiled the The two-seater weighs 750kg. lower emissions,” says Murray. in part due to its lithium-ion battery Motiv.e electric city concept in No powertrain details have “There have been strides being between the driver and Tokyo two years ago. been provided, but an updated forward in engine design, engine, the powertrain control unit Yamaha has again employed Motiv.e one-litre three-cylinder electrical control systems, tyre in the centre tunnel and torsional Murray’s “iStream” process with the petrol engine may fit the bill. design and transmissions, but the rigidity from its space-frame law of diminishing returns is now structure, which weighs 1,725kg. coming into play. Of course, it wouldn’t be Tokyo “A step-change in weight Motor Show without some weird to enable downsizing of the and whacky exhibits. powertrain and components is all The Exmachina Ultra we have left in the armoury. This is Lightweight Vehicle electric important for internal combustion- concept folds up to ensure it can engined cars, and more so for fit into parking spaces. A press hybrids and electric vehicles.” of a button on Niigata’s creation Nationwide delivery with depots in: The hybrid-powered Honda NSX sees the wheelbase retract and  Auckland  Palmerston North coupe showcases supercar evolution bodywork push upwards. in much the same way as BMW’s i8. A production model is likely  Napier  Wellington It has an electric motor between to go on sale next year in Japan.  Christchurch  Dunedin its 75-degree 3.5-litre twin-turbo About 100 are expected to be sold V6 and a nine-speed dual-clutch in the first year. automatic transmission with two If Nissan’s Teatro For Dayz is extra electric motors across the anything to go by, social media front axle. is about to take over. The boxy The combustion engine, which concept boasts a lounge-style features a dry-sump lubrication interior designed more around system, produces 375kW and updating Facebook than driving. 500Nm. The rear-mounted electric The door trims, dash and seats motor adds another 148Nm with have been fitted with digital each front motor providing 73Nm for displays, while conventional total output of 427kW and 646Nm. buttons and dials have been SPeCiAliSt ServiCeS While it isn’t a plug-in in the ditched in favour of voice control  transporting all types of vehicles  vehicle storage same vein as the i8, it can be driven and motion sensors.   enclosed transporters vehicle distribution management on electrical power alone. Lounge seating is an emerging  MPi & Customs Facilities  Security & confidentiality The marque has yet to reveal the trend in Japan with marques NSX’s 0-100kph figures, but admits coming up with alternatives to ‘Our Service, Your Solution’ it can at least match the best in its conventional cabins, which may no class, which signals it can make the longer be needed if autonomous Phone: 09 622 0909 www.autologistics.kiwi dash in about three seconds flat. vehicles prevail in the future.

12.autofile www.co.nz news Massive recalls for switches azda New Zealand is 626s, 929s, 121s and MPVs. Toyota NZ is yet to calling back thousands Used imports from Japan provide information on how of vehicles sold new affected were produced from many units are affected Min this country and imported 1989 to 2005. They include here, but New Zealand-new used from Japan because of their the Demio, Familia, Eunos, models may include the ignition switches. Lantis, MPV, Bongo Friendee, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, The issue was uncovered in an Cronos/MS6, MX6, Clef, MS8, RAV4 and Yaris. Used imports internal investigation into models Capella, Sentia/MS9, AZ-3/ could be the Auris, Belta, Ist, made between April 1988 and Presso and Revue. Mazda 2s made between August 1996 and November 2002, and Matrix, Ractis and Vitz. sold new in this country, are among models being recalled December 2005, which were found Visit www.autofile.co.nz Dealers will inspect cars to have excess grease on touch for the full list of model years in inconsistent application of grease and apply heat-resistant grease points inside switches. both categories. to electrical contact points in to switches’ circuits if needed or When they are operated and after Owners will be contacted about components supplied by the replace those showing signs of prolonged use, the carbonisation repairs with Mazda NZ covering Tokai Rika Corporation. malfunction. It is estimated this of the lubricant can result in all costs, but people who observe Toyota has received one report remedy will take about 45 minutes. smoke and fires. smoke or abnormal heat around an of a customer’s hand being burnt Toyota NZ has also recalled 420 The marque is recalling about ignition switch when starting the in the US and is aware of 11 non- Voltz and Pronard used imports five million units globally, but it has engine should go to a franchise or injury incidents. made between December 2001 yet to establish how many vehicles call 0800-800-626. More details will The vehicles affected were and May 2004. in New Zealand are affected. be released online at www.mazda. manufactured between January They were originally the subject However, six models co.nz when available. 2005 and August 2006, and August of a call-back in 2013 for possible manufactured between 1988 and Meanwhile, Toyota is recalling 2008 and June 2010, in Japan – and inadvertent deployment of airbags. 2002 – and first registered in this about 6.5 million units worldwide those produced elsewhere from The remedy has been changed after country – are being called back. to fix their power-window switches. August 2005 to August 2006, and the parent company discovered the They include some Mazda 2s, 323s, The fault results from the January 2009 to December 2010. original fault may still occur. Researching compliant stock he Imported Motor Vehicle overseas purchases are border Industry Association (IMVIA) checked in this country or Japan is investigating what stock by March 1. Tavailable overseas will comply with “The key message is the the next phase of the electronic industry needs to be aware of this stability control (ESC) rule. deadline, which basically applies All class MC vehicles border to small 4WDs, and we will be  Entry Certification Inspection Authority checked after March 1, 2016, must reminding people about the cut-off  Imported Vehicle Compliance & delivery have a factory-fitted safety system date on a regular basis. installed. “The NZTA has clarified that as  Rebate Rewards programme David Vinsen, chief executive, long as vehicles are border checked  Pre-Purchase Inspections & Appraisals says: “The IMVIA is working to before March 1, people can take identify vehicles that comply and, as long as they like to import stock more importantly, those that don’t. and have it certified. This isn’t easy to research because “As soon as vehicles enter many different models are available. the Land Data system before the “For example, Nissan’s Qashqai deadline, the pressure is off them.” comes with two or four-wheel The MC class applies to 4WD drive [4WD]. The 2WD variants are passenger vehicles designed exempt from the March 1 deadline, with special features for off-road but those with 4WD will need to operation and no more than nine have ESC installed. seating positions – including the “We are also looking into finding driver’s. out how vehicles with it can be Visit www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/ identified without having to look for vehicle-types/vehicle-classes-and- an ESC light on their dashboards.” standards/vehicle-classes for detailed 9 Moselle Avenue, Henderson, Auckland. Vinsen told Autofile used definitions of what categories 0800 220 240 www.drivesure.net.nz importers should ensure their vehicles in New Zealand fall into.

www.autofile.co.nz 13 Vehicles wanted dealers Buying now Nsew in brief Offer for shares leads to bigger stake in finance firm Turners Ltd aims to work with MTF to bring value to the Dunedin-based company after receiving valid acceptances approved by its board to now hold 7.6 per cent of its ordinary shares. Paul Byrnes, chief executive officer of Turners Ltd, says talks will continue with MTF shareholders who are no longer originating loans, but are required to hold their shares while loans originated have some balances outstanding. “We are prepared to consider taking over existing obligations or acquiring receivables from MTF members in ‘run-off’ to enable them to sell their holdings,” he says. “Our main focus now will be to work with MTF to explore opportunities for the business.” Stephen Higgs, chairman of MTF, says: “All ordinary shareholders, including Turners, may continue to buy and sell ordinary shares in excess ® We like cars. of their minimum holding, subject to board approval. Farmer AutovillAge But we love drivers. “Should any shareholder or associated person hold in excess of 10 per Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda ...... Blair Woolford 021 0367706 Hyundai ...... Heath Kendall 027 8552681 cent of voting shares in the future, the board will need to form a view on Nissan and any other brand ...... Brett Harris 029 2931232 the merits of that position.” Subaru, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Fiat & Alfa ...... Warren Carter 021 863503 Visit www.autofile.co.nz for Higgs’ views on Heartland NZ’s interest in making a full takeover offer for MTF.

Buying: Vans, Utes, Light Trucks. Nationwide. Rally stars to attend fundraiser for racing team Holder Brothers Racing is hosting an evening with Contact Gareth 021660180 [email protected] www.317.co.nz Rod Millen, pictured, and Hayden Paddon. To advertise here, contact: The event in Mount Maunganui on November 20 will offer “a glimpse into the lives of some of New Zealand’s [email protected] or ph 021 455 775 past, present and hopeful future rally superstars”. Tickets include a three-course meal, and presentations by Paddon, Millen and David Holder. There will also be a fundraising auction, which will EuropEan VEhiclEs WantEd include Paddon’s first Hyundai World Rally Championship racing suit. All proceeds from the night will go towards Holder Brothers Racing's campaign for 2016. Tickets are $90 each with 10-people table reservations available. There is also limited VIP seating with Paddon and Millen. For tickets and inquiries, email [email protected] or phone 027-370-2136. Company announces measures to reduce emissions Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Toyota has unveiled plans to phase out petrol-powered cars by 2050 in Maserati, Jaguar and Land Rover order to cut CO₂ emissions from its new vehicles by 90 per cent by then based on their baseline levels in 2010. Phone Glenn 021 431 685 The company has identified five other “important environmental challenges”. These include making vehicles with “zero lifetime emissions”, including the energy used in production processes and making materials. commErcial VEhiclEs WantEd It also aims to minimise water use, enhance recycling and build a future society “in harmony with nature”. Toyota says new technologies will help it achieve its emissions targets. They include its hybrid cars, such as the Prius, and the recently released Mirai, a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle (FCV). A possible obstacle for Toyota’s plans is many countries’ continuing dependence on fossil fuels. Without a switch to renewable power, the hydrogen used in FCVs will still create significant carbon emissions.

Vans, Utes, RV/SUV Border clearance levy to help protect environment Phone Cory 027 203 5701 A new border clearance levy will come into effect on January 1, 2016, to fund activities “to help keep New Zealand safe from harmful pests, people and dangerous substances”. The change will allow the Ministry for Primary Industries and NZ Customs Service to manage increasing traveller numbers with adequate www.corporatecars.co.nz resources. Visit www.autofile.co.nz for the full story.

14.autofile www.co.nz new cars Icon more powerful than ever olden has lifted the lid on its most responsive and advanced CommodoreH with 6.2-litre LS3 engines in all V8 models. The VFII has a unique sound via a bi-modal exhaust and mechanical enhancer in addition to fresh styling cues, including hood vents and front fascia ducts. The V8 delivers 304kW of power Models in the Commodore VFII range and 570Nm of torque with the latter’s peak coming earlier in the rev range and manufacturing expertise. returned dampers – ride, comfort All sports models get a new compared to the outgoing model. “We made a commitment to and handling improvements have front fascia with a larger grille Tuned at the marque’s Lang keep this icon exciting and relevant been achieved. for better cooling airflow. Extra Lang proving ground in Australia for Kiwi motorists, and that’s what Holden’s standard brake option fascia ducts bolster aerodynamic and tested in different driving we have done,” he says. provides everyday performance performance by reducing the size environments, the VFII’s revised “What’s new is a multi-sensory while the optional performance of the front-corner wake. FE3 rear sports suspension driving experience. The VFII’s package – developed for heavy- The Commodore VFII hits the increases ride comfort while soundtrack delivers an audible duty police applications – becomes market this month with demand retaining sharp handling. pleasure to match its driving feel.” available for retail customers. expected to be strong. Kristian Aquilina, managing The Redline sedan’s rear- The range-topping SS-V Redline Pricing starts at $49,990 for the director of Holden NZ, describes it suspension stabiliser bar has been boasts Brembo brakes on all four V6 Evoke automatic sedan and as the culmination of nearly four redesigned and – along with a wheels to optimise track-day increases to $81,490 for the Caprice V decades of design, engineering reduction in the rear-spring rate and performance. automatic sedan fitted with a V8. New engines for range Vehicles wanted aserati’s new Ghibli The power-operated boot boasts updated can be operated remotely or by engines to meet Euro6 waving a foot, while the addition Memission standards and cut fuel of Siri personal assistant enables Toyota SUVs & Utes consumption by up to 12 per cent. services and features to be The Ghibli and S petrol variants operated by voice command. feature new-generation three- Luxury can be boosted by an litre V6 twin-turbo powerplants optional Harmon Kardon premium mated with eight-speed automatic sound system. It has 10 speakers transmissions and come with stop- and is powered by a 900-watt and-go functions for the first time. 12-channel amplifier. The S races to 100kph in five Personalisation levels are being seconds and has a top speed of widened with optional stitched Hilux • Land Cruiser • Prado 285kph, while the Ghibli’s figures trident logos on the headrests, are 5.6 seconds and 263kph. black interior trim and different The turbo-diesel variant’s wheel designs. three-litre V6 makes the 0-100kph The Ghibli costs $148,900, the dash in 6.3 seconds and continues diesel is priced at $149,990 and up to 250kph. the S starts at $169,990. Safety features include blind- spot monitoring, cross-path We are always looking to purchase late model warning and automatic NZ New cars aNd commercials dipping door mirrors. Paul Curin 0274 333 303 [email protected] The model-year 2016 Ghibli miles motor group

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TALK TO THE TEAM YOU CAN TRUST: 0800 GO VINZ (0800 468 469) / email: [email protected] / www.vinz.co.nz Important work in technology field recently attended the annual While some work Japan-specific This is when it breaks from ITS Congress in France, which is being done on vehicle-to-vehicle the pack and drops passengers is the world’s largest event standardisation, ITS (V2V) technology by at requested locations while the Icovering intelligent transport are – for the most part integrating it into rest of the platoon continues systems (ITS) and services. – being developed systems it hopes will without slowing. This year, the main theme was by jurisdictions eventually allow for While it was a testament to the “towards intelligent mobility – independently based on autonomous vehicles. potential of ITS and commercial better use of space”. their needs. Other OEMs are not opportunities they will provide, The Imported Motor Vehicle This means New K lkrit Wi e son as keen to commit to it also confirmed autonomous Industry Association has a keen Zealand will potentially IMVIA policy adviser V2V technology being vehicles will not arrive on the interest in ITS, which involve most have to find a way and analyst developed by Toyota, and market as soon as some people – if not all – emerging vehicle to make at least three different instead are trying to develop systems might hope. technologies and transport services. types of technology speaking to integrate with what’s being We often conflate the idea of These systems represent a three different languages, and advanced in Europe and the US. semi-autonomous vehicles that can fairly major shift in how we view possibly about three different Plans aside, it definitely makes self-park at the push of a button – or transportation. No more can the topics, work together. things feel more real when holding that can manage speed, distance solution be more roads – future As difficult as it might seem, a device in hand while discussing it. and perhaps even lane positions on ideas have to be about smarter I think we are up for the challenge To close, I want to mention I motorways – with fully autonomous ways to get more out of what we and I see potential for commercial finally got to ride in an autonomous and truly self-driving cars. have, which is the purpose of ITS. opportunity. vehicle. It was a prototype of a small OEMs and many analysts say Of course, cars will always be Returning to our work with public transit vehicle with seating driverless vehicles will be here cars, and vehicle-specific ITS are OEMs, the conference gave me an for about nine people. by the end of the decade or early primarily aimed at making them opportunity to not only see and It drove itself on public roads 2020s. In these cases, they are and drivers safer and more efficient. hold new systems, but to also view around the conference centre, and referring to the availability of semi- The industry needs to be aware flowcharts of where companies avoided people and other vehicles. autonomous systems. of the technology being developed intend to go with them and speak The idea behind this unit is The world will continue to for several reasons. to representatives about their plans. for it to behave like a train car by change, and the knowledge and We want New Zealand to be Toyota, for example, intends platooning with others on roads technology we develop with it able to reap the benefits of this to continue developing its until its destinations are close. will advance. technology while maintaining the With cars today being built Kit Wilkerson rode in this autonomous ability to import used vehicles. vehicle, a Navya Arma, at the ITS to last 450,000km, and with the A key issue is the potential World Congress in Bordeaux increasing prevalence of free-trade incompatibility of some technology agreements and consolidation with the New Zealand system. of manufacturing into a smaller Towards this end, we are not only number of jurisdictions, the growth collaborating with our government of the global used motor-vehicle on strategy and policy, we are also industry is inevitable. trying to engage original equipment New Zealand is establishing itself manufacturers (OEMs) directly as a leader on how markets with no during product development. automotive manufacturing should New Zealand is unique in that be set up and managed, and ITS will it receives product from multiple be a part of this solution. source markets and with There will be opportunities specifications for those source around the world if we can find a markets. way to make ITS work here.

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The case: The buyer rejected T rader told buyer workshop was taking his car under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) after the dealer didn’t remedy a problem ‘own sweet time’ to complete repairs with it. The trader failed to attend the hearing. Background and the engine check light was on. registration expired on The decision: The dealer Biju Joseph bought a 2006 It added there were oil July 31 at which time it took five weeks to import the Mercedes-Benz R350 for $16,500 residues around the transmission was returned to the trader, required part and failed to have it fitted for 27 working days after the from Chris Broadhurst Motor hose, at the front of the engine, which told him the workshop car was returned, so the tribunal Company on June 3, 2015. bottom of the sump, rear of couldn’t be pushed into ruled it didn’t rectify the fault in a reasonable time. He purchased it relying on the engine, and on the power- repairing his car. the trader’s written promise to steering and air-conditioning At: The Motor Vehicle Disputes rectify a fault, which caused the pumps. The finding Tribunal, Auckland. engine warning light to come on, Joseph gave the report The tribunal took into account and rejected it on August 3 on to the trader. On June 3, it the vehicle was a nine-year-old that basis and wanted a refund acknowledged the engine light imported Mercedes-Benz R350 under the CGA. remained on, and was the result that had travelled 94,600km when about $7,000, including GST. The dealer – after receiving of a defective part that had been sold for $16,500. The tribunal considered it notification of the hearing and ordered and would be replaced It found as a fact the car was could often take three to four unsuccessfully requesting a one- at the dealer’s expense in a faulty when supplied because an weeks to import engine parts. hour delay to its starting time – timely manner. It also agreed to engine warning light was on and However, once received, the part failed to attend. recheck the sump pan and any its engine leaked oil, so it didn’t should have been fitted and the It emailed the tribunal on other oil leaks. comply with the CGA’s guarantee engine replaced in about five September 18 to say it wouldn’t be Joseph took delivery of the of acceptable quality. working days. attending. It was considered the vehicle on the same day. The This was because it wasn’t The trader took five weeks trader had proper and sufficient trader told him the part causing free of minor faults when sold as to import the part and failed to notice, so the application was the light to stay on would take a reasonable consumer would have it fitted for 27 working days heard in its absence. four weeks to import. regard as acceptable for a vehicle after the vehicle was returned. On July 1, Joseph contacted of its age, type and price. Accordingly, the tribunal The case the dealer for an update in The tribunal noted the trader ruled the dealer failed to fix the Joseph saw the vehicle on Trade obtaining the part. He was told acknowledged the warning light car within a reasonable time as Me on or about March 13, 2015. He it was coming, which it had by existed on June 3 and claimed required by section 18(2)(b) of produced the advert, which stated July 8. The vehicle was taken the relevant part had been the CGA. it had arrived from Japan. to the trader the next day for ordered. Joseph elected to reject the He phoned the trader and remedial work. The dealer failed to repair vehicle because of the trader’s was told the car wasn’t in New Joseph wrote to the dealer the vehicle between July 9 and failure to repair it within a Zealand yet, but it could sell it to after speaking to a Mercedes- August 3 – five weeks and two reasonable time and the tribunal him for $16,000. Benz and independent repairer. days. When Joseph rejected it on found he was entitled to do so. The dealer confirmed the Both said the job shouldn’t take August 3, the dealer promised offer by email on April 29 by more than five to seven days and it would be fixed by August 14. Orders which time it had arrived. he wanted the car repaired by This didn’t happen and it was The application was upheld with Joseph said it increased the the end of the week. rejected again on August 17. effect from August 3, 2015, and price to $16,500 because of The trader replied on July 23 Joseph provided an email the trader had to pay the buyer interest from other people. that the workshop was taking its from Autohaus Auckland. $16,500. He paid a $1,650 deposit on “own sweet time” and it would be This stated two fault codes The dealer failed to attend May 14 and had a pre-purchase done “as soon as possible”. were related to the balance shaft the hearing without good cause inspection carried out by Incar The dealer provided sprocket, which required the and was ordered to pay to Automotive the next day. This Joseph with a loan vehicle, engine to be removed. The cost reasonable costs of the tribunal’s stated fault codes were present but its warrant of fitness and to replace this part was usually hearing of $600.

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The case: The purchaser T ribunal supports purchaser’s claim claimed a salesman had misrepresented his BMW as grade one and rust-free when it was he was misled by dealer about car supplied. He wanted to reject it after he discovered some corrosion and minor faults. The dealer had Background Driver agreed to buy produced photos of the rust. offered to repair the defects. Maharukh Investments bought a the vehicle for Maharukh On May 2, he emailed the The tribunal’s 2012 BMW X5 with 53,684km on Investments because of these dealer saying he was rejecting The decision: order was for the buyer to return its clock from Mr Motors Group assurances and its rating. the car because of its rust, the vehicle to the trader for for $66,705 on March 8, 2015. Three days before it was he wanted a full refund and remedial work to be completed at The purchaser said the collected, the trader had it appraised wasn’t interested in any rust- its own expense. salesman represented the by the AA, which rated the vehicle as removal job. At: The Motor Vehicle Disputes vehicle as a grade-one UK “sound – in above average condition Mr H Wang, the trader’s Tribunal, Auckland. import equivalent to a grade-five for age and mileage”. director, said no corrosion was Japanese import and that it was Ten days after it was supplied, identified during compliance free of rust. Driver said the right rear-door although the tribunal noted from The buyer later found several light and handle fell off. He the certification check sheet that confirmed the BMW had three faults, which it claimed showed took it to Team McMillan for an the rotors had to be replaced faults with the most serious the car wasn’t grade one, and inspection. because they were “undersized being rust on the brake pipes. there was corrosion in its brake Its report recorded the and rusty”. The tribunal was satisfied pipes and on its underbody. boot, cover and trim as being Wang added Joubert wouldn’t Driver was misled, and the The purchaser claimed it failed damaged, the driver’s door trim have said there was no rust, but trader’s conduct in representing to comply with the Consumer had come off, there was surface might have said there was no it as being rust-free and grade Guarantees Act (CGA) and rust, the right-rear outside door structural corrosion, and the one was the cause of Maharukh wanted its rejection upheld. handle was loose, “possible vehicle was correctly described Investments’ loss or damage. The trader insisted the vehicle paintwork” had been done, and as grade one because it had no It ruled the car failed to was grade one and denied its surface corrosion was present dents or damage. comply with the CGA’s guarantee salesman misrepresented it. The underneath and on the brake- He agreed it couldn’t be of acceptable quality when it was dealer offered to repair faults, but hose joint. described as grade one after the supplied because it wasn’t free the buyer didn’t return the car. Driver said he took the vehicle door handle fell off and rust was from minor faults. back to the trader and was asked found in the brake pipes, and the However, Driver didn’t require The case to send an email detailing the trader offered to repair the faults. the trader to fix the problems Dr K Driver, for the buyer, and faults, which he did on April 8. despite requests to return the his wife gave sworn evidence he This stated: “I understand this The finding vehicle. The tribunal considered asked the trader’s salesman, Mr T is a used car, which is a low-spec The tribunal was satisfied the he should have done so. Joubert, if it had any rust or had UK import, but it is only two-and- salesman probably innocently been repaired before agreeing to a-half years old. It should be in misled Driver into thinking the car Orders buy the car. better condition for its age and was rust-free and it was given no The buyer’s rejection was They said Joubert assured the price paid.” definition of what grade one was. declined and the car had to them it was rust-free and it Driver said he heard from It ruled Driver was probably be returned to the dealer for hadn’t been fixed. someone called Jessie and sent misled by Joubert describing remedial work at its own cost. Driver added he was told her a copy of his email on April the vehicle as grade one, who It had to replace rust-affected the vehicle was a grade-one 19. He said the trader offered on probably thought that it was in brake pipes and retaining clips, import, which meant it was the April 24 to remove the car’s rust. excellent condition. clean and treat underbody highest grade. He also had VTNZ inspect the However, he knew the car’s age surface corrosion – including Joubert confirmed this in an BMW. It reported the vehicle was and mileage so his expectations any on the engine’s front, in email on March 10. This stated: “The in a satisfactory overall condition of its quality should have been particular on the auxiliary-belt grade of the BMW X5 is the highest for its age and noted corrosion tempered by those facts. pulley, and reapply a plastic strip ranking at grade one [UK grade].” around the brake pipes. Driver Two reports and photos by the driver’s door.

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Oct'15 Mkt 2015 YEAR 2015 Mkt Oct'15 Mkt 2015 YEAR 2015 Mkt Make Oct'15 Oct'14 +/- % Make Model Oct'15 Oct'14 +/- % Share TO DATE share Share TO DATE share Toyota 2,565 2,638 -2.8 23.0% 26,988 22.6% Nissan Tiida 520 528 -1.5 4.7% 5,167 4.3% Nissan 1,940 2,110 -8.1 17.4% 20,444 17.1% Mazda Axela 506 504 0.4 4.5% 5,557 4.7% Mazda 1,867 1,726 8.2 16.7% 19,378 16.2% Suzuki Swift 501 568 -11.8 4.5% 6,065 5.1% Honda 1,261 1,085 16.2 11.3% 12,635 10.6% Honda Fit 458 291 57.4 4.1% 4,587 3.8% Subaru 647 517 25.1 5.8% 6,643 5.6% Mazda Demio 451 377 19.6 4.0% 4,825 4.0% Suzuki 632 691 -8.5 5.7% 7,210 6.0% Subaru Legacy 327 292 12.0 2.9% 3,555 3.0% Bmw 459 457 0.4 4.1% 5,445 4.6% Toyota Wish 324 236 37.3 2.9% 2,905 2.4% Mitsubishi 394 408 -3.4 3.5% 4,465 3.7% Mazda Atenza 290 278 4.3 2.6% 2,873 2.4% Volkswagen 391 427 -8.4 3.5% 4,545 3.8% Mazda Mpv 252 193 30.6 2.3% 2,243 1.9% Audi 200 207 -3.4 1.8% 2,412 2.0% Volkswagen Golf 249 254 -2.0 2.2% 2,838 2.4% Mercedes-Benz 189 228 -17.1 1.7% 2,310 1.9% Toyota Corolla 209 240 -12.9 1.9% 2,086 1.7% Ford 112 131 -14.5 1.0% 1,404 1.2% Toyota Estima 188 184 2.2 1.7% 1,773 1.5% Volvo 79 72 9.7 0.7% 765 0.6% Mitsubishi Outlander 184 201 -8.5 1.7% 2,261 1.9% Lexus 55 28 96.4 0.5% 510 0.4% Toyota Vitz 169 272 -37.9 1.5% 2,243 1.9% Hyundai 40 61 -34.4 0.4% 391 0.3% Honda Odyssey 149 198 -24.7 1.3% 1,716 1.4% Mini 40 38 5.3 0.4% 488 0.4% Toyota Ist 146 129 13.2 1.3% 1,291 1.1% Holden 36 25 44.0 0.3% 367 0.3% Nissan Note 145 153 -5.2 1.3% 1,512 1.3% Chevrolet 34 43 -20.9 0.3% 538 0.5% Nissan Murano 144 124 16.1 1.3% 1,323 1.1% Jaguar 30 26 15.4 0.3% 385 0.3% Mazda Premacy 139 168 -17.3 1.2% 1,552 1.3% Land Rover 25 29 -13.8 0.2% 366 0.3% Nissan Bluebird 135 148 -8.8 1.2% 1,505 1.3% Daihatsu 23 16 43.8 0.2% 172 0.1% Honda Accord 125 110 13.6 1.1% 1,322 1.1% Peugeot 21 21 0.0 0.2% 193 0.2% Honda Stream 121 102 18.6 1.1% 1,165 1.0% Dodge 16 15 6.7 0.1% 195 0.2% Subaru Outback 120 81 48.1 1.1% 1,150 1.0% Jeep 15 5 200.0 0.1% 103 0.1% Nissan Dualis 116 178 -34.8 1.0% 1,468 1.2% Kia 9 4 125.0 0.1% 64 0.1% Toyota Mark X 116 93 24.7 1.0% 1,254 1.1% Porsche 8 14 -42.9 0.1% 136 0.1% Toyota Prius 114 73 56.2 1.0% 1,053 0.9% Chrysler 5 6 -16.7 0.0% 84 0.1% Nissan Teana 108 106 1.9 1.0% 1,112 0.9% Fiat 5 5 0.0 0.0% 48 0.0% Subaru Impreza 107 74 44.6 1.0% 1,207 1.0% Maserati 5 0 500.0 0.0% 23 0.0% Nissan Wingroad 96 88 9.1 0.9% 1,006 0.8% Mercury 4 0 400.0 0.0% 19 0.0% Nissan March 95 127 -25.2 0.9% 1,090 0.9% Pontiac 4 4 0.0 0.0% 40 0.0% Toyota Blade 94 118 -20.3 0.8% 1,071 0.9% Renault 4 4 0.0 0.0% 87 0.1% Toyota Alphard 92 63 46.0 0.8% 735 0.6% Alfa Romeo 3 4 -25.0 0.0% 44 0.0% Honda Cr-V 91 99 -8.1 0.8% 968 0.8% Citroen 3 4 -25.0 0.0% 32 0.0% Mazda Verisa 91 76 19.7 0.8% 877 0.7% Bentley 2 2 0.0 0.0% 26 0.0% Bmw 320i 89 109 -18.3 0.8% 1,147 1.0% Others 26 54 -51.9 0.2% 357 0.3% Others 4,088 4,270 -4.3 36.7% 44,810 37.6% Total 11,149 11,105 0.4 100.0% 119,312 100.0% Total 11,149 11,105 0.4 100.0% 119,312 100.0%

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well-known car trader in buy a car, get it serviced and take during October – up by 0.4 per going past each day, so that’s the the Waikato is making care of their needs, and we have cent from 11,105 on the same main source of advertising.” the most of booming courtesy vans so we can drop them month of last year. Matthew Carman is chief Abusiness by opening purpose- off and they can go shopping,” he So far this year, 119,312 executive officer of Capital City built premises. adds. “There’s room for expansion second-hand imports have been Motors, which is Wellington’s 4 Guys in Hamilton is when we assess growth.” registered in New Zealand for the largest Ford and Mazda franchise. relocating from its current Online shopping has bought first time. He notes interest from buyers location in central Hamilton to growth to the business, says Last month’s top-selling model in used late-model cars with his the north of the city at the end of Wells, and 4 Guys is no longer was Nissan’s Tiida on 520 units. business selling vehicles that are this month. limited to the region. The internet Second spot went to Mazda’s four to five years old. The venture will see its has allowed the business to sell Axela on 506 and Suzuki’s Swift “The majority of what we sell operation in Te Rapa Road a lot of cars across the country came third with 501 registrations. mirrors the new car demand in close with its two businesses with many going to buyers in the Don Oakes, owner of Don terms of what buyers are looking – AutoZone and Auto Barn – South Island. Oakes Motors in Stratford, has a for,” says Carman. moving to the same mega yard He says the move also aims to “real mix of cars, a few Europeans “There is still good demand for on the corner of Arthur Porter recapture old customers. “We’ve and small economy cars”, as well small to medium-sized cars, so we and Wairere Drives. do pretty well with the Ford Kuga The 10,000 square-metre Used Imported Passenger Registrations - 2013-2015 and Mazda CX-5. These tend to go site will include a new service pretty quickly. 14000 department, retail store and boat “Our market is small cars and storage. 13000 small to medium SUVs, especially Monte Wells, chief executive, here in Wellington.” says the dealership has outgrown 12000 Gregg Nelson, of Motor-eka its city-centre premises. He 11000 Ltd in Motueka, stocks about 50 believes size is critical and will used units and is looking forward enable 4 Guys to accommodate a 10000 to the summer season with the

broader range of vehicles. 9000 increase in foot traffic. “We have got some new “We have been open since 8000 things, such as the MasterCraft 2013 December and things are going franchise for boats,” says Wells. well for us,” he says. 7000 2014 “There are a lot of things we 2015 “It’s quite rare to come across are building around the yard 6000 negative business people in the itself. It’s just a matter of having Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec area. Retail seems to be doing physical space.” well. There’s bumper-to-bumper 4 Guys’ current site holds been here a long time, have a big as some used commercials. traffic pretty much all day here – around 180 cars, but the new client base and don’t want to be “We also sell quite a few new even at the moment.” location will have capacity for known for one specific thing. cars from different franchises,” he Ryan Durry, managing director about 500 units. “We want to go back to told Autofile. of Quay Cars in Nelson, says: The addition of a repairs grassroots and provide cars If Oakes needs a new Ford “Inquiry-wise, things have been department has resulted across the board – whether for his yard, he can source one fairly good and it feels better than in the business taking on domestic, Ford Falcons, Japanese “pretty easily” from a local last year. more employees and Wells imports, American or from the franchise and can then “take the “Our statistics show we are hopes growth will be exponential, UK. We want to be able to provide trade-in from there”. up by five cars from where we which will mean more jobs. the whole spectrum.” “We don’t advertise much,” were last year. The hardest part “We would like to make it a National sales of used he adds. “The yard sits on a main is having a whole yard filled with destination if someone comes to imported cars came in at 11,149 road with about 14,000 cars consistent quality.”

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Oct'15 Mkt 2015 YEAR 2015 Mkt Oct'15 Mkt 2015 YEAR 2015 Mkt Make Oct'15 Oct'14 +/- % Make Model Oct'15 Oct'14 +/- % Share TO DATE share Share TO DATE share Toyota 2,741 2,395 14.4 28.5% 14,643 18.3% Toyota Corolla 1,334 1,257 6.1 13.8% 5,393 6.8% Holden 992 966 2.7 10.3% 8,491 10.6% Toyota Highlander 428 243 76.1 4.4% 1,999 2.5% Mazda 907 621 46.1 9.4% 7,382 9.2% Toyota Yaris 378 438 -13.7 3.9% 2,107 2.6% Hyundai 687 673 2.1 7.1% 6,704 8.4% Toyota Rav4 362 263 37.6 3.8% 2,894 3.6% Ford 594 667 -10.9 6.2% 5,047 6.3% Mazda Mazda3 278 233 19.3 2.9% 2,144 2.7% Suzuki 400 373 7.2 4.2% 3,609 4.5% Holden Captiva 270 111 143.2 2.8% 2,008 2.5% Nissan 395 336 17.6 4.1% 3,911 4.9% Holden Commodore 268 294 -8.8 2.8% 2,396 3.0% Mitsubishi 366 427 -14.3 3.8% 4,834 6.1% Hyundai ix35 258 181 42.5 2.7% 2,106 2.6% Honda 284 317 -10.4 2.9% 3,175 4.0% Mazda Cx-5 230 211 9.0 2.4% 2,153 2.7% Kia 265 244 8.6 2.8% 2,675 3.3% Suzuki Swift 209 266 -21.4 2.2% 1,931 2.4% Volkswagen 253 307 -17.6 2.6% 3,271 4.1% Mazda Mazda6 165 43 283.7 1.7% 802 1.0% SsangYong 226 90 151.1 2.3% 1,280 1.6% Ford Mondeo 153 87 75.9 1.6% 779 1.0% Subaru 191 154 24.0 2.0% 1,959 2.5% Hyundai Santa Fe 150 173 -13.3 1.6% 1,772 2.2% Bmw 185 199 -7.0 1.9% 1,637 2.0% SsangYong Korando 145 65 123.1 1.5% 605 0.8% Mercedes-Benz 178 134 32.8 1.8% 1,728 2.2% Holden Barina 143 105 36.2 1.5% 829 1.0% Jeep 161 132 22.0 1.7% 1,249 1.6% Honda Jazz 135 218 -38.1 1.4% 1,687 2.1% Audi 121 173 -30.1 1.3% 1,576 2.0% Nissan X-Trail 131 87 50.6 1.4% 1,285 1.6% Fiat 97 55 76.4 1.0% 626 0.8% Nissan Qashqai 124 106 17.0 1.3% 1,309 1.6% Skoda 92 85 8.2 1.0% 884 1.1% Hyundai Tucson 123 0 12300.0 1.3% 205 0.3% Land Rover 80 56 42.9 0.8% 788 1.0% Mitsubishi Outlander 121 159 -23.9 1.3% 1,576 2.0% Peugeot 79 79 0.0 0.8% 646 0.8% Holden Cruze 113 243 -53.5 1.2% 1,320 1.7% Mini 58 61 -4.9 0.6% 528 0.7% Mitsubishi Lancer 108 112 -3.6 1.1% 880 1.1% Lexus 50 55 -9.1 0.5% 523 0.7% Mazda Cx-3 107 0 10700.0 1.1% 789 1.0% Volvo 41 32 28.1 0.4% 388 0.5% Ford Focus 106 230 -53.9 1.1% 829 1.0% Dodge 40 58 -31.0 0.4% 554 0.7% Subaru Outback 101 38 165.8 1.0% 1,004 1.3% xxxxxxxxx Porsche 29 33 -12.1 0.3% 416 0.5% Mazda Mazda2 98 112 -12.5 1.0% 1,295 1.6% xxxxxxxxxxx Citroen 20 24 -16.7 0.2% 200 0.3% Volkswagen Golf 95 149 -36.2 1.0% 1,197 1.5% Isuzu 18 4 350.0 0.2% 161 0.2% Honda Hr-V 91 0 9100.0 0.9% 338 0.4% Annual high for stockpile Industry manages levels well always been the way. he amount of stock held 1996, it has ebbed and flowed.” units, are more static with their did come down after the global Christchurch are boosting sales. “You can oversupply when tock levels of new cars have that dropped to this year’s low of by used car dealers during Used car stock levels are holding not changing too much. financial crisis [GFC]. “Trades people are upgrading buying conditions are good, but Chery 14 27 -48.1 0.1% 172 0.2% Ford Kuga 90 87 3.4 0.9% 1,058 1.3% increased every month 18,653 in January. October was the highest traditionally based on what’s A drop of 50 units may not be “Stocking levels then increased their vehicles,” says Crawford. too drastic. But stock can vary the marketplace normally corrects except one this year, with David Crawford, chief executive Tmonthly total of the year. happening in Japan and what again and they respond to the “Although passenger cars aren’t so enormously by proportion on yards itself by pulling back from Japan or SOctober’s total of 29,509 being the officer of the Motor Industry There were 10,374 units consumers are buying here. number of new vehicles sold and hot, SUVs are. with 30 to 40 cars. selling down. The numbers might Renault 14 41 -65.9 0.1% 161 0.2% Nissan Pulsar 89 36 147.2 0.9% 493 0.6% highest of 2013. Association (MIA), says current imported last month with a Conditions there have improved the rate at which they are sold. “People in the housing market “They can suddenly be selling drop for a month or two before There were 7,962 sales last models aren’t sitting around in variance of 1,829 on 8,545 sales. recently and the exchange rate “They basically go up when are refinancing their mortgages without having bought for a few trundling up again. month, also this year’s biggest stock for too long. The number of cars in stock has gone up. sales go up, but I’m not so sure to buy big-ticket items especially weeks and being 10-15 units down “There’s no magic supply-chain Alfa Romeo 10 17 -41.2 0.1% 83 0.1% Jeep Grand Cherokee 83 71 16.9 0.9% 575 0.7% amount, while the variance was “The industry tends to manage amounted to 9,323 compared to “October and November are about the days stock is held for when they are confident about makes them more susceptible,” miracle. When it’s slow, it tends to be 1,400 with 9,362 units imported – stock levels quite well and does this 7,494 in September. normally difficult for the industry, being longer and can’t explain that. keeping their jobs.” says Macdonald. slow for everybody. If you can get the second highest amount after day in, day out,” he told Autofile. There have been two other so the stockpile tends to go “Average sales per day came All that said, some of the “Dealers then jump online to good supply with a good exchange Jaguar 9 10 -10.0 0.1% 146 0.2% Kia Sportage 80 61 31.1 0.8% 941 1.2% 11,065 imports in August. “My data suggests this is a major increases during 2013 – with up,” says Macdonald. “But trade The TRUSTED online down during the GFC and before regional centres, such as Hawke’s buy more from Japan, but that’s rate, everyone benefits.” The total stock figure at the cyclical thing and levels were no variances between imports and sales swings up over Christmas and the wholesale trading site. that they were much higher.” Bay and Palmerston North, aren’t end of December was 20,683 and higher in previous years, but they holidays, so it goes down. showing as much growth as of 3,121 in April and 2,507 in May. Chrysler 7 15 -53.3 0.1% 38 0.0% Kia Cerato 73 72 1.4 0.8% 427 0.5% If 80,000 vehicles are sold one “December and January are autoport.net other centres. Graeme Macdonald, chairman Dealer stock of used car imports in New ZealandOct 2013- year and 100,000 are sold the good months for sales because Oct 2013 “But 80 per cent of New Zealand’s of the North Island branch of the AVerAge dAyS Dealer stock of new cars in New Zealand - following year, the average sales USed ImportS 10000 Imported Motor Vehicle Industry people take time off work, the kids Imported VArIANCe StoCk SALeS per StoCk population is in Auckland and 2012 SoLd dAy - ytd At hANd Maserati 7 8 -12.5 0.1% 57 0.1% Hyundai i30 70 87 -19.5 0.7% 898 1.1% AVerAge dAyS per day should be higher – and are off school and people may have h e NeW CArS VArIANCe StoCk SALeS per StoCk Association, says the current 2012 Imported SoLd the MIA is expecting more new Christchurch. 8,579 t t hANd Whangarei Auckland Hamilton cThames dAy - ytd A stockpile should correct itself – as it Christmas bonuses or holiday pay. Total stock at the end of December 2011 o vehicles to be sold this year than “If you add in Dunedin and Taurangad Rotorua Gisborne Napier New 12,984 “It’s a time when Kiwis tend to 3,191 6,375 (3,184) 5,395 206 26 9500 Plymouth MIA stock estimate as at end of December 2011 Wellington, these centres cover a normally does. Jan ‘12 Yamaha 7 0 700.0 0.1% 91 0.1% Jeep Cherokee 69 20 245.0 0.7% 370Biggesti ncreases/Decreases 0.5% during 2012. 210 21 Wanganui Palmerston u 10,511 242 43 “If the monthly stockpile was make financial decisions, so dealers Feb ‘12 4,920 6,000 (1,080) 4,315 n North Masterton Wellington Jan ‘12 5,026 7,499 (2,473) There were 54,404 sales in 2009, large proportion of the population By town year-on-year need to have plenty of stock to 6,429 75 4,390 209 21 Nelson Blenheim Greymouth Whangarei Auckland n 7,368 5,633 1,735 12,246 223 55 10,000 on a regular basis it means Mar ‘12 6,504 Feb ‘12 62,029 in 2010, 64,019 in 2011 and all have strong economies.” 25 u (OctOber 2013 vs OctOber 2012) 218 59 match demand. 6,613 5,877 736 5,126 206 Hamilton Thames Tauranga Rotorua Gisborne Mar ‘12 7,228 6,499 729 12,975 Year to date, 77,438 new cars there are solid holding numbers,” Apr ‘12 Others 16 42 -61.9 0.2% 239 0.3% Others 2,856 3,052 -6.4 29.6% 31,478 39.4% and 76,871 in 2012, and the MIA is 900 6,026 208 29 9000 t 209 66 “When the market’s down in 7,693 6,793 Apr ‘12 6,285 5,430 855 13,830 he told Autofile. “North of that May ‘12 Napier New Plymouth Wanganui Palmerston North Biggest increases predicting about 82,000 passenger have been imported and 68,612 208 33 o 15,630 205 76 Japan, stock is hard to get. 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napier  34.1% 8,589 5,959 2,630 21,674 207 105 in March, and we saw high arrival what will be available next time. Sep ‘12 17% A rotorua  Aug52.0% ‘12 been steadily increasing from 78 in New Passenger Vehicle Sales by Make - 12 Tauranga Rotorua Gisborne Napier New 209 105 track for 112,000 or 113,000 new 5,688 6,867 (1,179) 2,507 211 Plymouth Sep ‘12 6,828 6,637 191 21,865 numbers in April, May and June. “Dealers also need to bear in Oct ‘12 January to 131 in October. November 2013 213 18 211 107 vehicle sales overall.” Nov ‘12 8,486 7,183 1,303 3,810 Wanganui Palmerston North Masterton Biggest decreases Oct ‘12 8,155 7,336 819 22,684 Make “The stockpile occurs more at mind it takes four to six weeks to New Passenger Vehicle Sales by Model - Business confidence being Last year 90,754 units were Nov '13 (705) 3,105 215 14 new Used 6,484 2,469 25,153 212 119 Nov '12 +/- % Novget '13stock from Japan.” Dec ‘12 6,414 7,119 November 2013 8000 Wellington Nelson Blenheim Greymouth Whangarei Nov ‘12 8,953 certain times of the year. Since Mkt Share 2013 total 2013 Mkt w  imported and there were 76,871 Finance anganui 27.7% westport  41.7% 26,867 211 128 high and strong regional Toyota Share Make ytd totalModel 72,837 78,311 (5,474) Auckland Hamilton Thames Tauranga Rotorua Dec ‘12 7,816 6,102 1,714 I came back into the industry in Larger operations, of say 300 Nov '13 Nov '12 Nov Mkt 41% gisborne  26.8% sales for a variance of 13,883. 1746 1190 +/- % 2013 2013 Mkt Masterton  20.0% TWO SAILINGSeconomies in AucklandPER and MONTH JAPAN TO NZ46.7 23.4% Share o 90,754 76,871 13,883 14670 total c timaru  ytd total Holden 19.3% Toyota AVerAge dAShareyS t 3 23.7% timaru  12.4% 685 Corolla USed ImportS 850 wds o 1 673 626 SALeS per StoCk ber 20 1.8 9.2% 8102 2013 Imported 462 VAr35.5IANCe Sto8.4%Ck 7500 AVerAge dAyS Ford Days stock in nZ - UseD import cars 10.7% Toyota SoLd dAy5283 - ytd At 6.9%hANd NeW CArS Ck Days stock in nZ - new cars 618 596 RAV4 Imported VArIANCe StoCk SALeS per Sto 3.7 8.3% 289 80 261.3 2013 SoLd dAy - ytd At hANd 6519 8.6% Total stock at the end of December 2012 31053.9% 2521 3.3% Hyundai 180 572 Holden Commodore PassengeR Vehicle RegistRatiOns 180 LATEST SCHEDULE 624 -8.3 260 0.7 Used Vehicle RegistRatiOns 26,867 7.7% 6695 4,468 7,397171 52.0 (2,929) 3.5% 176 239 New versus used Total stock at the end of December 2012 Mazda 8.8% Mazda Jan ‘13 2399 3.2% North IslaNd versus south IslaNd 160 512 Cx-5 243 6 12% 238 104 160 485 5.6 8,247239 6,922 1,325 1,501 7000 Jan ‘13 5,355 7,385 (2,030) 24,837 6.9% 5447 Feb ‘13 141 69.5 3.2% 2013 10000 Hoegh Xiamen Nissan 7.2% Toyota 1989 243 2.6% 11 7000 223 117 Sepang Express Morning Miracle 140382 yaris 8,852 7,581 1,271 2,772 Feb ‘13 7,027 Port 5,799 Calls 1,228 26,065 Liberty 281 35.9 Mar ‘13 227 140 5.1% 3342 267 -15.0 3.0% 244 24 6740 25,594 222 115V20 Suzuki 4.4% Apr ‘13 10,539 7,418 3,121 5,893 2235 2.9% 9000 Mar ‘13 6,329 6,800 (471) V9 V5 376 Suzuki Swift 6000 2013 V1120 405 -7.2 218 34 216 125 120 5.0% 4436 10,967 254 8,460 -14.2 2,507 8,400 250 Apr ‘13 7,391 5,908 1,483 27,077 Mitsubishi 5.8% May ‘13 2.9% 2750 3.6% Used Ford Payment 2012 Osaka 20 Oct 351 272 Mondeo 227 8,627 252 34 6500 8000 8545 1,082 28,159 214 132 30 Oct 15 Nov 100 29.0 4.7% Jun ‘13 8,089184 7,86298 protection 14% 5000 North Island May ‘13 7,429 6,347 100 29 Nov 3661 4.8% 87.8 2.5% 1201 New Honda Hyundai (1,006) 7,621 261 1.6% 29 7,542 509 28,668 220 130 310 312 Jul ‘13ix35 8,623 9,629

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www.autofile.co.nz | 35 new car sales R ecord month for new cars egistrations of new marketing by Mitsubishi.” models is generated off national “People are pretty well- passenger vehicles last Duff describes the two-fold television advertising. Customers researched now when they come month have resulted in effect of good new sales as also see price points on TV and, by onto your dealership and, with theR sector achieving its strongest- impacting on used sales in that the time they get to us, they are the internet, they have so much ever total for an October, more people are keen to trade pretty well-qualified. information. according to the Motor Industry in for value-for-money new cars, “We have no particular model “They will quite often hear Association (MIA). which helps to keep used stock that sells above another and it’s about or read about a car, but There were 9,634 cars sold in levels up. all reasonably consistent over want to come to the yard to see it New Zealand last month – up by “It’s a win-win,” he says. “Good our ranges. in the flesh.” 724 units – or by eight per cent – figures of new car sales impact “Having said that, we found Shane Drummond, managing on October 2014’s total of 8,910. used sales in a positive way. Nissan sales were quite tough director of The Car Company in Toyota took out the top four “New cars are generally more during September and aren’t Nelson, which holds a SsangYong passenger models on the back of affordable now, although the volatile exactly sure why that was.” franchise as well as selling used strong rental sales. Its Corolla led dollar will mean that at some stage Suzuki boasts a range of vehicles, says: “New cars are quite the way with 1,334 sales. Next up there will be increases across the economy and family cars, and cost-effective at the moment. were the Highlander on 428, Yaris board, but people are getting in now. SUVs, which sells well, says “Our best-seller is the Korando. with 378 and RAV4 on 362. It drives like a small car too, so Gavin Murdoch, who is the New Passenger Registrations - 2013-2015 there’s appeal from a new sector of branch manager of Counties Toyota 10000 the market. in Pukekohe, says: “Manukau Toyota 2013 “The small SUV has turned 9500 2014 purchased Counties Motor Group people away from buying Corollas, 2015 last December and we’re tracking 9000 Focuses and those types of cars ahead of where business has been towards the small SUV market.” 8500 in the past. Drummond believes buying “Toyota has recently had some 8000 trends tend to hit the Nelson favourable interest rates with 2.9 7500 region a little later than other per cent interest over 36 months. centres, but this can be an “We are very fortunate that 7000 advantage to dealerships. most of our models are performing 6500 “When something new comes well, such as the Yaris, Corolla, into the country, we have a little 6000 Highlander and RAV4.” xxxxxxxxx play with it to see if it’s successful xxxxxxxxxxxMurdoch adds: “Because of the 5500 before we jump,” he says. “That was cross-section of farmers in this area, Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec the case with SsangYong’s Tivoli, we haven’t seen a downturn. Annual high for stockpile which has been a bit of a hit.” Industry manages levels well always been the way. he amount of stock held 1996, it has ebbed and flowed.” units, are more static with their “You look at the maindid comestreet down after the global Christchurch“You are boostingcan sales.buy a really good Emma Gilmour, dealer principal “You can oversupplyYear when to date, 112,217 new tock levels of new cars have that dropped to this year’s low of by used car dealers during Used car stock levels are holding not changing too much. financial crisis [GFC]. “Trades people are upgrading buying conditions are good, but increased every month 18,653 in January. October was the highest traditionally based on what’s A drop of 50 units may not be “Stocking levels then increased their vehicles,” says Crawford. too drastic. But stock can vary the marketplace normally corrects except one this hereyear, with andDavid there Crawford, ischief oneexecutive empty shop. brand-new vehicle for $25,000Tmonthly total of the year. happeningof Emma in Japan and Gilmour what Motors in vehicles have been registered in again and they respond to the “Although passenger cars aren’t so enormously by proportion on yards itself by pulling back from Japan or SOctober’s total of 29,509 being the officer of the Motor Industry There were 10,374 units consumers are buying here. number of new vehicles sold and hot, SUVs are. with 30 to 40 cars. selling down. The numbers might highest of 2013. Association (MIA), says current imported last month with a Conditions there have improved The health of the township’sthe rate at which they are sold. to “People$30,000, in the housing so market a lot of people are Dunedin. “They can suddenly be selling drop for a monthNew or two before Zealand compared to 106,446 There were 7,962 sales last models aren’t sitting around in variance of 1,829 on 8,545 sales. recently and the exchange rate “They basically go up when are refinancing their mortgages without having bought for a few trundling up again. month, also this year’s biggest stock for too long. The number of cars in stock has gone up. sales go up, but I’m not so sure to buy big-ticket items especially weeks and being 10-15 units down “There’s no magic supply-chain amount, while the variancebars was and“The restaurants industry tends to manage is another asking what the point isamounted of buying to 9,323 compared to “October“The and November Grand are Vitara has a by this time in 2014. about the days stock is held for when they are confident about makes them more susceptible,” miracle. When it’s slow, it tends to be 1,400 with 9,362 units imported – stock levels quite well and does this 7,494 in September. normally difficult for the industry, being longer and can’t explain that. keeping their jobs.” says Macdonald. slow for everybody. If you can get the second highest amountindicator after day in,that day out,” hepeople told Autofile. have got a second-hand one for $20,000.”There have been two other popularso the stockpile tends following to go as does the all- This is an increase of 5,825 units, “Average sales per day came All that said, some of the “Dealers then jump online to good supply with a good exchange 11,065 imports in August. “My data suggests this is a major increases during 2013 – with up,” says Macdonald. “But trade The TRUSTED online down during the GFC and before regional centres, such as Hawke’s buy more from Japan, but that’s rate, everyone benefits.” The total stock figure at the cyclical thing and levels were no variances between imports and sales swings up over Christmas and the wholesale trading site. spare change to spend locally.”that they were much higher.” Bay andVern Palmerston Walker, North, aren’t dealer principal new Vitara and S-Cross,” she told or by 5.5 per cent, reports David end of December was 20,683 and higher in previous years, but they holidays, so it goes down. showing as much growth as of 3,121 in April and 2,507 in May. If 80,000 vehicles are sold one “December and January are autoport.net other centres. Graeme Macdonald, chairman Dealer stock of used car imports in New ZealandOct 2013- Stephen Duff, dealeryear andprincipal 100,000 are sold the of Nelson Bays Motor Group in Autofile.good months for sales “So, because aside from the Swift, Crawford, chief executive officer of Oct 2013 “But 80 per cent of New Zealand’s of the North Island branch of the AVerAge dAyS Dealer stock of new cars in New Zealand - following year, the average sales USed ImportS 10000 Imported Motor Vehicle Industry people take time off work, the kids Imported VArIANCe StoCk SALeS per StoCk population is in Auckland and 2012 SoLd dAy - ytd At hANd AVerAge dAyS per day should be higher – and are off school and people may have h e of StephenNeW CArS VArIANCe DuffStoCk SALe S perMitsubishi StoCk in Nelson, which has franchisesAssociation, says the current we have a pretty even range the MIA. 2012 Imported SoLd the MIA is expecting more new Christchurch. 8,579 t t hANd Whangarei Auckland Hamilton cThames dAy - ytd A stockpile should correct itself – as it Christmas bonuses or holiday pay. Total stock at the end of December 2011 o vehicles to be sold this year than “If you add in Dunedin and Taurangad Rotorua Gisborne Napier New 12,984 “It’s a time when Kiwis tend to 3,191 6,375 (3,184) 5,395 206 26 9500 Plymouth MIA stock estimate as at end of December 2011 Wellington, these centres cover a normally does. Jan ‘12 Biggesti ncreases/Decreases Dunedin, reports continuedduring 2012. solid for Holden, Suzuki, Nissan and across new vehicles. He 210 says: 21 “If this pace continues, Wanganui Palmerston u 10,511 242 43 “If the monthly stockpile was make financial decisions, so dealers Feb ‘12 4,920 6,000 (1,080) 4,315 n North Masterton Wellington Jan ‘12 5,026 7,499 (2,473) There were 54,404 sales in 2009, large proportion of the population By town year-on-year need to have plenty of stock to 6,429 75 4,390 209 21 Nelson Blenheim Greymouth Whangarei Auckland n 7,368 5,633 1,735 12,246 223 55 10,000 on a regular basis it means Mar ‘12 6,504 Feb ‘12 62,029 in 2010, 64,019 in 2011 and all have strong economies.” 25 u (OctOber 2013 vs OctOber 2012) 218 59 match demand. 6,613 5,877 736 5,126 206 Hamilton Thames Tauranga Rotorua Gisborne Mar ‘12 sales 7,228 across6,499 729 his12,975 range of models. Subaru,Year to date, 77,438agrees new cars customerthere are know- solid holding numbers,” “With the choicesApr ‘12 consumers the industry will smash last year’s and 76,871 in 2012, and the MIA is 900 6,026 208 29 9000 t 209 66 “When the market’s down in 7,693 6,793 Apr ‘12 6,285 5,430 855 13,830 he told Autofile. “North of that May ‘12 Napier New Plymouth Wanganui Palmerston North Biggest increases predicting about 82,000 passenger have been imported and 68,612 208 33 o 15,630 205 76 Japan, stock is hard to get. When Jun ‘12 6,947 6,184 763 6,789

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www.autofile.co.nz | 35 new commercial sales Ranger extends lead over rivals

he Ford Ranger outsold its New Commercial Sales - 2013-2015 are doing and obviously we are main opposition – Toyota’s 4500 getting rid of old stock. Hilux – by 558 units to 364 4250 2013 “The Hilux has competed pretty lastT month. 4000 2014 well considering it’s at the end Holden’s Colorado was 3750 2015 of its life cycle. We are looking October’s third best-selling ute 3500 forward to the new model and with 296 registrations. 3250 feel we’ll be able to compete right 3000 Year to date, the Ranger leads across the range.” 2750 the market for commercial vehicles On the market generally, 2500 with 5,534 sales. The Hilux is Murdoch adds: “Sales of new 2250 second on 4,530 and the Colorado 2000 commercials are up because is third with 3,012. 1750 people are coming out of big six- The blue oval was also October’s Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec cylinder sedans and getting into top commercial marque with 628 SUVs or utes, especially double registrations. Next up were Toyota sale in New Zealand next month. for retail until December, we are cabs. It’s a lifestyle choice.” with 583 and Holden on 313. “My understanding through fielding a lot of inquiries. It’s going There were 3,052 new Gavin Murdoch, branch manager our dealer network is that there to be huge and we have got four or commercial vehicles sold last of Counties Toyota in Pukekohe, are 300 pre-orders already,” he told five pre-sold already. month – down by 61 units against reports a huge amount of interest Autofile. “Ford did a lot of run-out pricing October 2014 – but year-to-date in the new Hilux, which goes on “Because they aren’t available on the Ranger similar to what we sales are up by 5.85 per cent.

New Commercial Sales by Make - October 2015 New Commercial Sales by Model - October 2015

Oct'15 2015 YEAR 2015 Oct'15 2015 YEAR 2015 Make Oct'15 Oct'14 +/- % Make Model Oct'15 Oct'14 +/- % Mkt Share TO DATE Mkt share Mkt Share TO DATE Mkt share Ford 628 691 -9.1 20.6% 6,341 19.5% Ford Ranger 558 627 -11.0 18.3% 5,534 17.0% Toyota 583 707 -17.5 19.1% 6,868 21.1% Toyota Hilux 364 514 -29.2 11.9% 4,530 13.9% Holden 313 252 24.2 10.3% 3,162 9.7% Holden Colorado 296 235 26.0 9.7% 3,012 9.3% Mitsubishi 245 131 87.0 8.0% 2,082 6.4% Mitsubishi Triton 245 103 137.9 8.0% 2,010 6.2% Nissan 210 142 47.9 6.9% 2,718 8.4% Nissan Navara 210 142 47.9 6.9% 2,718 8.4% Isuzu 196 168 16.7 6.4% 2,380 7.3% Toyota Hiace 207 175 18.3 6.8% 2,103 6.5% Mazda 121 104 16.3 4.0% 1,172 3.6% Isuzu D-Max 124 110 12.7 4.1% 1,470 4.5% Mercedes-Benz 107 70 52.9 3.5% 631 1.9% Mazda Bt-50 121 104 16.3 4.0% 1,172 3.6% Fiat 98 81 21.0 3.2% 545 1.7% Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 92 56 64.3 3.0% 525 1.6% Volkswagen 63 123 -48.8 2.1% 1,124 3.5% Fiat Ducato 88 79 11.4 2.9% 437 1.3% Hino 57 55 3.6 1.9% 550 1.7% Ford Transit 65 62 4.8 2.1% 761 2.3% Mitsubishi Fuso 54 77 -29.9 1.8% 545 1.7% Hyundai iload 46 51 -9.8 1.5% 538 1.7% Hyundai 48 52 -7.7 1.6% 553 1.7% Ssangyong Actyon Sport 38 75 -49.3 1.2% 590 1.8% Foton 42 59 -28.8 1.4% 429 1.3% Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 37 16 131.3 1.2% 244 0.8% Ssangyong 38 75 -49.3 1.2% 590 1.8% Volkswagen Amarok 35 57 -38.6 1.1% 732 2.3% Ldv 27 35 -22.9 0.9% 375 1.2% Foton Tunland 34 51 -33.3 1.1% 391 1.2% Ud Trucks 27 28 -3.6 0.9% 221 0.7% Isuzu F Series 32 18 77.8 1.0% 379 1.2% Daf 21 20 5.0 0.7% 178 0.5% Isuzu N Series 29 33 -12.1 1.0% 386 1.2% Kenworth 18 25 -28.0 0.6% 166 0.5% Hino 300 24 13 84.6 0.8% 173 0.5% Great Wall 16 47 -66.0 0.5% 394 1.2% Hino 500 24 26 -7.7 0.8% 276 0.8% Others 140 171 -18.1 4.6% 1,474 4.5% Others 383 566 -32.3 12.5% 4,517 13.9% Total 3,052 3,113 -2.0 100.0% 32,498 100.0% Total 3,052 3,113 -2.0 100.0% 32,498 100.0%

From the rising sun to the long white cloud The history of used car importing to New Zealand

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Used Commercial Sales by Make - October 2015 Used Commercial Sales by Model - October 2015

Oct'15 2015 YEAR 2015 Oct'15 2015 YEAR 2015 Make Oct'15 Oct'14 +/- % Make Model Oct'15 Oct'14 +/- % Mkt Share TO DATE Mkt share Mkt Share TO DATE Mkt share Toyota 378 342 10.5 51.4% 3,608 49.3% Toyota Hiace 247 244 1.2 33.6% 2,605 35.6% Nissan 124 136 -8.8 16.8% 1,400 19.1% Mazda Bongo 51 37 37.8 6.9% 331 4.5% Mazda 57 42 35.7 7.7% 421 5.8% Nissan Caravan 51 54 -5.6 6.9% 599 8.2% Mitsubishi 31 30 3.3 4.2% 288 3.9% Toyota Regius 32 43 -25.6 4.3% 275 3.8% Fiat 21 9 133.3 2.9% 76 1.0% Toyota Toyoace 25 13 92.3 3.4% 179 2.4% Isuzu 21 23 -8.7 2.9% 309 4.2% Nissan Vanette 25 30 -16.7 3.4% 279 3.8% Ford 17 32 -46.9 2.3% 234 3.2% Toyota Dyna 24 16 50.0 3.3% 289 4.0% Chevrolet 16 15 6.7 2.2% 183 2.5% Fiat Ducato 20 9 122.2 2.7% 75 1.0% Hino 11 20 -45.0 1.5% 190 2.6% Toyota Estima 20 4 400.0 2.7% 31 0.4% Holden 11 11 0.0 1.5% 139 1.9% Toyota Hilux 20 10 100.0 2.7% 142 1.9% Volkswagen 9 3 200.0 1.2% 60 0.8% Nissan Nv200 20 13 53.8 2.7% 169 2.3% Daf 4 1 300.0 0.5% 16 0.2% Mitsubishi Canter 15 13 15.4 2.0% 150 2.1% Alexander Dennis 3 0 300.0 0.4% 5 0.1% Isuzu Elf 13 14 -7.1 1.8% 183 2.5% Daihatsu 3 2 50.0 0.4% 11 0.2% Nissan Atlas 12 10 20.0 1.6% 139 1.9% Ssangyong 3 0 300.0 0.4% 20 0.3% Chevrolet Silverado 10 8 25.0 1.4% 78 1.1% Suzuki 3 3 0.0 0.4% 24 0.3% Nissan Navara 8 15 -46.7 1.1% 112 1.5% Dodge 2 3 -33.3 0.3% 43 0.6% Mitsubishi Delica 7 9 -22.2 1.0% 43 0.6% Factory Built 2 0 200.0 0.3% 17 0.2% Isuzu Forward 7 3 133.3 1.0% 81 1.1% Gmc 2 4 -50.0 0.3% 38 0.5% Toyota Landcruiser 7 1 600.0 1.0% 32 0.4% Iveco 2 0 200.0 0.3% 12 0.2% Ford Ranger 7 9 -22.2 1.0% 71 1.0% Others 16 25 -36.0 2.2% 221 3.0% Others 115 146 -21.2 15.6% 1,452 19.8% Total 736 701 5.0 100.0% 7,315 100.0% Total 736 701 5.0 100.0% 7,315 100.0%

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