David Vinsen
Used car prices could rise up to 25 percent when clean cars standard comes in - industry
The motor industry says the price of second-hand cars will rise by up to 25 percent under the clean vehicle standard that kicks in, in January.
It says the fact the system for collecting payments is… Audio
Vehicle Industry Association pulls support from clean cars scheme
The government's Clean Car Discount Scheme has suffered a blow, after the Vehicle Industry Association withdrew its support.
Chief executive David Vinsen says its thousands of car dealer members have… Audio
Used car importers say new standards will be ineffective
Importers of second-hand cars say clean car standards announced by the government yesterday will be both costly and ineffective. Audio
Used car prices could be about to rise
The price of used cars could be about to rise as dealers struggle with a supply shortage from Japan.
Half of the cars imported into New Zealand each year are used, and most come from Japan.
David… Audio
Govt considers scrapping old cars to modernise vehicle fleet
The Government is considering paying people to scrap their old bangers in a bid to modernise the vehicle fleet. The average age of cars in New Zealand is just over 14 years old -- in Australia it's 10… Audio
Stink Bugs: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid
Our most feared pest could be starting its journey to New Zealand.
Nikki Mandow dons some over-sized steel-capped boots to discover the superhuman efforts that biosecurity officials, scientists… Audio
Vehicle importer disputes electric car discount plan
The government wants to change the sorts of vehicles people buy - by making gas-guzzling high emitters more expensive and electric cars cheaper.
Plans outlined by the Associate Transport Minister… Audio
Banning unsafe car imports won't improve safety, says importer
Importers of used cars say banning some models because of their low safety ratings is not the solution to improving overall vehicle safety.
RNZ has obtained a government report that suggests stopping… Audio
Flying cards and drone taxis to feature in upcoming conference
Flying cars and drone taxis are just some of the transport ideas to be floated at the annual Tech Alliance convention in Christchurch next week Audio
Are used car buyers getting the full picture?
Moves are underway to give motorists who unwittingly buy damaged used vehicles, a full history including whether they've been written off in crashes overseas, including the establishment of a… Audio
Electric vehicle owners await response to battery concerns
More than 600 owners of the country's biggest selling electric vehicle, are waiting on Nissan to respond to research questioning the battery health of their cars. In March, a crowd sourced study by a… Audio
Crackdown urged for lazy drivers with faulty airbags
Car companies fed up with inaction over faulty airbags that can kill people are pressuring authorities to take thousands of vehicles off the road because the owners can't be bothered getting them… Audio
Buyers assured imported vehicle checks are rigourous
The organisation representing New Zealand's car import industry is assuring buyers they can have more confidence in the safety of used cars imported from Australia than those imported from elsewhere… Audio
Car industry welcomes new rules for stability controls
The Government's decision to make Electronic Stability Controls a mandatory feature for all new and used vehicle imports is being welcomed by the industry. Audio
Used imports plummet following stricter emissions standards
The number of used vehicles being brought into the country has dropped sharply. Audio