Emissions Rule update
The Exhaust Emission Rule amendment introduced at the start of this year contained wording that referred to the need for vehicles that were border checked prior to 30 April to “enter into service” within a four-month period!
Reviewing the NZTA Briefing to the Minister
The briefing to the incoming Minister of Transport 2023 provided by the NZ Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) describes how the Agency sees its role as ensuring a well-functioning transport system that co…
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Changing the Standard
In the evolving landscape of global automotive regulations, New Zealand's Clean Car Standard (CCS) has emerged as a topic of robust discussion. As an advocate for the used vehicle import supply chain,…
Explaining RUC
With Road User Charges (RUC) applying to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) from 1 April 2024, it is useful to consider why we have a RUC system in New Zeala…
A Cloudy Crystal Ball
Happy New Year to VIA’s members. Over the holidays, I’ve been mulling the question of “What will this New Year bring?” Making predictions is always a bit of a fool’s game – the number one quote is: I…