The voice of the auto industry Issue 18 13 October 2011 IMVIA pursuing all options n November 28, David to importing vehicles, says IMVIA originally planned review of the down on both matters: Jones QC for the chief executive David Vinsen, and Emissions Rule was “fundamental to “The degree on non-compliance IMVIA will argue at the should continue to buy to comply ascertaining whether the rule itself, in this case in both of the above OWellington High Court for a Judicial by the December 31 deadline. but importantly the implementation respects is substantial – the defects Review of the emissions rule. “We’re advising members to dates, were in fact achieving the are not, with respect, merely ones The Minister of Transport will be carry on making their purchases as objects and purposes of the rule”. of form or in the nature of technical represented by Crown Law. though the rule was coming into Vinsen’s affidavit argues that irregularities; they are substantial At the same time an effect, and make sure that anything the IMVIA relies on the Minister of and of a public nature.” application for interim relief will they purchase after the end of this Transport exercising his powers Vinsen says that they expect a be made. If successful, and the rule month is either compliant, or they and responsibilities in accordance decision in December. He expects is to be reviewed, then the Judge are very confident they are able with the purposes of the that if a judicial review is ordered, may allow importation of vehicles to have it processed by the 31st of empowering legislation, and also interim relief will also be granted. to continue until any review has December deadline. Keep calm and relied on the undertakings that There has already been some taken place. carry on.” the rule would be reviewed before fundraising associated with the But dealers shouldn’t bet on The IMVIA’s legal case revolves Stage 3 was to be implemented. It legal effort, says Vinsen, but now this happening when it comes around the proposition that the states that the IMVIA has been let [continued on page 8] Disability Passenger markets drop in September vehicles hit by obbing Peter to pay The used import market up at the dealership are more emissions rule Paul” is how one dealer continues to be weak, with sales likely to buy a car. They’re here describes the economic down on last month, and down for a purpose rather than being “Rstimulus of the Rugby World Cup. 14.3% on last September. The weekend shoppers.” While bars and TV sales may market remains 9% down year- New commercial vehicle sales be booming, both the new and to-date. were the one bright patch in the used passenger markets were But while the World Cup may the market, with 1,944 units, up down in September, as buyers be hogging the spotlight, the 18% on September last year, as focused elsewhere. effect on sales in September wasn’t Fonterra payouts continue to flow. 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