Most advanced HSV range gets more grunt

Partner to provide global experienceTeaming up with the world

leader in inspection services would be a

ldquopositive moverdquo for Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ) if its 60 per cent sale goes ahead

The Motor Trade Association (MTA) has called a special general meeting in Wellington on September 20 to urge members to back the proposed deal with Stuttgart-based DEKRA SE

Power of attorney for representation at the meeting will be allowed If support is gained the formal transfer of shares would take place on or about September 30

Chief executive Mike Walsh sees the partnership as ldquogreat news for VTNZ and its evolutionrdquo especially with the challenges the Vehicle Licensing Reform (VLR) will bring

ldquoThis is an extremely positive move for usrdquo he told Autofile ldquoOur part-owner will be the global leader in the inspection business

ldquoItrsquos very positive for our people at VTNZ There will be no immediate job losses as a result of DEKRA owning 60 per cent

ldquoWe will be getting immense expertise on-board and wersquore looking to expand our business capabilityrdquo

For DEKRA this is an opportunity

to enter New Zealandrsquos vehicle inspection market to see what it can add to VTNZrsquos business and work with the MTA as 40 per cent shareholder

ldquoWersquoll see how that can come together to put some growth into VTNZ although therersquos a long way to go before being able to announce the specificsrdquo says Walsh

ldquoHaving an owner more aligned to our core testing business also creates opportunities to offer a greater range of inspection services perhaps at new sitesrdquo

DEKRA is ldquosupportiverdquo of [continued on page 4]

The trusted voice of the auto industry for more than 25 yearsIssue 16-2013

6 September 2013

In this issuep 8 Dealerrsquos vision for future

p 10 Electric savings online

p 16 Rally NZ 2014 canned

p 17 Beehive talks on tyres

p18 Luxury marque in V8s

p 22 Fair trading law probe

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100 New Zealand

Owned

N ew Zealand can use the challenges of establishing intelligent

transport systems (ITS) in this country to its advantage

Thatrsquos the view of Michael Woodhouse Associate Minister for Transport who gave the opening address at ITS New Zealandrsquos annual summit in Auckland

The event on August 30 was attended by representatives of ITS Asia and ITS NZrsquos boards Ministry of Transport (MoT) and NZTA officials and industry members

Woodhouse told delegates that getting over the hurdles could benefit New Zealandrsquos ndash just as Eftpos was trialled on these shores so might ITS

While recognising this is a long thin country with few major centres and few alternative routes if main arterial roads are closed the varied terrain could allow vehicle developers to see how technology copes with challenges in a relatively confined area

Challenges have benefits

[continued on page 6]p19

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From shore to shore and door to door

Same language but poles apartL ife as an immigrant can

sometimes be a bit Jekyll and Hyde

On one hand home is where people work play have roots and live their lives But how many years does it take to become a Kiwi as opposed to being English

Or what about going in the opposite direction After all many young New Zealanders go over and then take up British residency as part of the ldquobrain drainrdquo

One common thread between Kiwis and the English is their love of cars but what is striking going back to England as I did recently is the lack of Toyotas Suzukis and Hyundais ndash Ford Vauxhall and Volkswagen are the three dominant brands there

In 2012 the Fiesta was the top model on 109265 units while the Corsa outsold the Focus by 89434 to 83115

The Astra came fourth on 63023 followed by the VW Golf on 62021 Nissanrsquos Qashqai on 45675 BMWrsquos 3 Series on 44521 the Polo on 41901 Mercedesrsquo C Class on 37261 and the 1 Series on 34488

The Corolla topped our charts followed by Suzukirsquos Swift two Holdens ndash the Captiva and Commodore the Yaris Focus Cruze Highlander Hyundairsquos Sante Fe and the Mazda 3

There was one SUV in the UK top 10 compared to three here and three premium segment models there and none here

Overall the British market notched up 610704 units compared 76871 on these shores

The difference in marques is unsurprising when some countries of manufacture and lifestyle differences are considered but it made for good viewing gridlocked on the M25 near London ndash and for cultural exchanges

Friends greeted the reply to ldquowhatrsquos the best-selling car in New Zealandrdquo with raised eyebrows and they met ldquoSUVs arenrsquot that popular in the UK thenrdquo with frowns

With a population of 62 million 35 million vehicles and a smaller land mass it could be expected for the UKrsquos road toll ndash pro rata ndash to be higher than New Zealandrsquos but itrsquos not

So what about differences in driving One is that English motorists are faster and decisive and apply this to road rules

If therersquos a gap at a roundabout they go for it There are none of the stand-offs seen in Auckland when everyone stops not knowing who should go

Then we have drivers who donrsquot indicate until turning into a junction or brake after going into bends almost coming to a standstill

Therersquos less speeding in the UK Traffic cameras and mobile police units are everywhere Itrsquos not of matter of being caught just when

One invention is the fixed-distance system This clocks vehicle speed at entry and exit points to ensure the average speed is slower than the limit along a stretch of road

Then therersquos the lower drink-drive limit more police enforcement and better roads

Safety initiatives here should be applauded but perhaps itrsquos time we got back to basics

Kiwis need to avoid drink-driving stick to speed limits obey the rules and be competent behind the wheel ndash and the authorities should remove those who donrsquot off our roads

Darren RisbyEditor

Copyright Published twice monthly by 4Media PO Box 6222 Dunedin 9059 All statements made although based on information believed to be accurate and reliable cannot be guaranteed and no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions Reproduction of autofile in whole or part without written permission whether by xerography or any other means is strictly forbidden All rights reserved

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ldquoIt will be business as usual for our operationrdquo says Walsh ldquoOur number of sites depends on outcomes with the VLR but DEKRA has more experience with tailored on-site inspection deliveryrdquo

In Germany for example about 80 per cent of inspections DEKRA carries out are at workshops or

customersrsquo premises with only 20 per cent of traffic going through its own lanes

The government here is seeking a more flexible provision of inspection services potentially through a greater number of suppliers but the current regulatory regime restricts VTNZ from ldquogoing mobilerdquo

ldquoFor DEKRA this isnrsquot unknown to it and if we could offer tailored on-site services at some time in the future it will be supporting a move such as thatrdquo enthuses Walsh

ldquoBeing a much larger entity globally DEKRA doesnrsquot just deal with the overseas equivalents of WOFs and COFs

ldquoThe company has expertise

in many different areas of testing and is focused on road safety

ldquoFor instance it has crash-test facilities in Germany It also has an industrial arm providing services for a range of industries from nuclear power stations to locomotives

ldquoIt has significant business in industrial inspections and some

of that would become applicable here but thatrsquos as far as wersquove got at this stagerdquo

BROKERING THE DEALWalsh has been directly involved in the DEKRA deal which has involved attending meetings at the companyrsquos headquarters

ldquoFrom my perspective DEKRA is a logical choice because itrsquos one of the largest inspection organisations in the world It carries out inspections in 28 countries and operates in 50

ldquoItrsquos a sizeable operation and ndash as a partner for the MTA ndash it will bring a wealth of experience and expertise This sits comfortably with the MTA and its aims

[continued from page 1]

Doing moRE anD saving time is always a key objective in a business and is the base of business processes

As they evolve and become more complex the danger is that an improvement in one area could lead to inefficiency in another

Thatrsquos why when we develop products and services we view it as a four-step process ndash address the need review the overall business process and ensure the user has a layer of control and reporting

We have recently released the ability to allow dealers to completely manage vehicles in and out of their Trader Networks

This gives full end-to-end visibility of a vehiclersquos life cycle within a dealership and an extra layer of control

Completing transactions in a logical flow is now no longer enough and vehicle status needs to be viewed or reported on at any stage

One headache faced is when vehicles are sold outright to the public or wholesaled to another dealer without having a MR13B or MR13C completed

Just offering these transactions isnrsquot enough because the issues caused by them not being completed or being done incorrectly can take hours to sort out

Within MotorWeb wersquove worked hard to minimise issues faced by dealers to ensure the solutions provided are true time savers

The combination of simple ndash and where possible paperless ndash change of ownership transactions the full visibility of Trader Network stock in the Dealer Dashboard and now the ability to request and push transactions to other dealers means vehicles can be managed efficiently and precisely

Wersquore ensuring any improvements made are reflected in the full business process

David Boshier

Extra stock control

news

More services on the agendaVTNZrsquos management team and has said it doesnrsquot want to change that or its leadership

The German-owned multi-national has about 28000 employees worldwide and generated revenues of around euro22 billion in 2012

But itrsquos not looking to establish its corporate identity on these shores meaning the VTNZ brand will stay

ldquoDEKRA values the brand and awareness of VTNZ here so we donrsquot want to lessen thatrdquo says Walsh

CHANGES ON THE HORIZONVTNZ is mindful of the impending changes to warrant of fitness (WOF) and certificate of fitness (COF) regimes through the VLR which will result in more competition in the industry

For this reason being partners

with ldquothe global leader in inspection services makes senserdquo

One possibility is for VTNZ to diversify with the help of DEKRArsquos skills and expertise and thatrsquos expected to evolve over time

VTNZrsquos is the largest supplier of vehicle inspections in New Zealand with 850 people and 84

sites across the countryIts network is always being

reviewed so the DEKRA deal doesnrsquot make it any less ndash or more ndash likely that it will open new or close existing sites

ldquoDEKRA has more experience with tailored on-site inspection deliveryrdquo ndash Mike Walsh VTNZ

View from the topPresident David Storey says the proposed sale is the first step in the MTA restructuring and broadening its investment portfolio

ldquoPartnering with DEKRA makes sense given the environment for vehicle inspections in the futurerdquo he says

ldquoWe see DEKRA as a good fit because of its experience in providing on-premises commercial vehicle inspection services

ldquoThis way of doing business is very much the norm for it We felt we could leverage this expertise to strengthen VTNZrsquos offeringrdquo

James Hill chairman of VTNZ describes DEKRArsquos interest as a vote of confidence in the operation and its people

ldquoIts automotive unit employs 12000 people in 28 countries although it has no current interests in New Zealandrdquo he says ldquoThe specialist nature and focus of the company offers great opportunity for VTNZrdquo

James Hill and David Storey

wwwautofileconz | 5

ldquoIrsquove met the key DEKRA people at management level and have had the opportunity to spend some time with them so I know who wersquore going to be dealing with

ldquoIt gives me a sense of comfort around the fact there will be professional and reputable people setting the stage for VTNZ going forwardrdquo

Walsh told Autofile the MTA has been looking to spread its assets over a range of investments for some time

ldquoTraditionally it has held a lot of investment in VTNZ It has been looking to have a more diverse portfolio to pick up on some of the benefits from VTNZrsquos growth and spread that over new investments

ldquoThe MTA has been looking at doing something with VTNZ for a while but these things take timerdquo

DEKRA came through a ldquorobust processrdquo overseen for the MTA by

a finance house offering portfolio management investment banking and financial research services

In terms of running that process First NZ Capital helped with contacts getting people together and working with the lawyers

Under the agreement there is provision for considering the sale of the remaining 40 per cent of shares at the end of 2016 at the option of either party

ldquoThe agreement is for the situation to be reviewed by both

parties then but 2016rsquos a long way offrdquo says Walsh

ldquoWe havenrsquot forecast what will happen then The shareholdings may stay the same or either party may want to upsell or downsell their holdingrdquo

The Hunt is on for new Isuzu Utes DealershipsIsuzu Utes are arguably New Zealandrsquos fastest growing automotive brand in 2013 Their utes are solid reliable built by a truck maker and suit Kiwisrsquo off-road needs Due to the brandrsquos growing popularity Isuzu Utes NZ is seeking suitable business partners to seize franchise opportunities in

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Applicants are invited to submit their Expression of Interest The successful organisation will have a proven track record and be able to illustrate the investment required to deliver the best brand experience

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news

About the GermansDEKRA eV was founded in Berlin in 1925 as Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Uumlberwachungs-Verein or

the German Motor Vehicle Inspection

Association It has been

based in Stuttgart since 1946 Business operations are

carried out by DEKRA SE

which is owned by DEKRA eVWith 28000 employees

the automotive industrial and personnel business units provide services in fields including vehicle testing expert appraisals international claims settlement consulting and industrial and product testing

DEKRA Automotive is the worldrsquos largest vehicle inspection provider carrying out more than 23 million checks a year

Its main tasks include periodically inspecting vehicles ndash general inspections such as emissions testing appraisals and safety and technical systems

Other services include damage accident and technical

reports industrial and materials testing training certification environmental protection building surveys corporate consultancy and specialist publications

The company states ldquoApart from being number one in Europe in periodic vehicle monitoring wersquore also an important partner for the automotive industry car trade insurance sector and logistics companies

ldquoOur services range from development manufacture and sales to evaluation of vehicles vehicle damage and retrofitted equipmentrdquo

The group has more than 186 subsidiaries and holdings in about 50 countries

6 | wwwautofileconz

newsnews[continued from page 1]

Tackling dangers with fleet

Japan and the US wersquore in a unique situation We need to work with our international partners to ensure a viable solutionrdquo

A formal allocation of the bandwidth here will be made when therersquos clarity with standards overseas

EFFICIENCIES IN LOGISTICSWoodhouse recognised ITS provide governments transport operators and users the means to maximise systems and infrastructure

For example about 100000 vehicles are being tracked near real time by more than 30 specialist third-party companies

Fleet tracking gives information on fuel efficiency driver behaviour and can provide reminders about servicing requirements

ldquoThis can create efficiencies in the logistics chain and reduce costs for operators by keeping vehicles on the road morerdquo

Woodhouse cited Bluetooth as an existing technology thatrsquos being more widely used

ldquoSystems are fitted to a wide range of new vehicles and many after-market products include Bluetoothrdquo

The NZTA is using it to monitor urban congestion while the MoT is involved in trialling CITS between Auckland and Tauranga until next April

Bluetooth sensors on SH2 collect information on speeds between fixed points journey times accidents and congestion with real-time data fed back to drivers via roadside transmitters and in-cab units and to transport operators

ACTION ON VEHICLE SAFETYThe government is looking to tackle vehicle technology through the second Safer Journeys Action Plan which takes a whole-of-life approach on improving the fleetrsquos safety

ldquoWork is expected to include trialling promoting and incentivising the uptake of safety features such as intelligent speed adaptationrdquo said Woodhouse

ldquoOur relatively slow fleet turnover compared to Europe and Japan means wersquore also interested in technologies that are able to be retrofitted or are based around mobile phone and computing technology that can move from vehicle to vehicle with the ownerrdquo

A standards map for new and used vehicles will be developed with industry and stakeholders It will indicate when each new safety technology could become mandatory for vehicles entering the fleet

Woodhouse said some standards likely to be on the map were electronic stability control side-curtain airbags autonomous emergency braking lane-departure warning and motorbike anti-lock braking systems Others could be considered later

ldquoWe need to capture technology advances in a way that enables continued mobilityrdquo he stressed

ldquoIf we proceed too quickly new vehicles might become unaffordable for many New Zealanders If we are too cautious the safety of the fleet might be compromisedrdquo

TRANSPORT NETWORK BENEFITSThe government has outlined the three priorities it sees for the transport system as economic growth and productivity value for money and road safety

ITS have the ability to contribute to long-term transport goals ndash for the system to be resilient effective efficient safe and responsible

ldquoThe government recognises the role technologies and the ITS sector will have in improving the

This was one of the ideas to come out of workshops held in July on the MoTrsquos ITS conversation paper

ldquoWhile wersquore in the early stages of figuring out how we can make this happen therersquos great potentialrdquo said Woodhouse

ldquoOne of the limiting factors for the uptake of vehicle technology is our lack of a domestic automotive manufacturing sector This means New Zealand is likely to be a technology taker for most automotive ITSrdquo

Another issue highlighted was the radio frequency for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication

Therersquos no global standard for short-range connectivity for Co-operative ITS (CITS) and the timing for harmonising standards is uncertain

ldquoIn New Zealand the 59GHz band

has been informally set aside for short range V2V and V2I communicationsrdquo explained Woodhouse

ldquoThis is the same band proposed by Australia and Europe The US has also allocated a similar but slightly different frequency

ldquoHowever in Japan ndash where most of our used vehicles are sourced ndash the frequency differs

ldquoAs an importer of vehicles built to standards from Europe Australia

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newsnews

efficiency and effectiveness of New Zealandrsquos transport networkrdquo said Woodhouse

He cited weigh-in-motion technology used by the NZTA on Auckland Harbour Bridge and at six other sites around the country and on-ramp signals that manage traffic flow

On some main roads sensors provide accurate travel time and congestion information so roading project savings can be measured

THE WAY FORWARDLater this year the government will be seeking feedback on an action plan to follow up the MoTrsquos ITS conversation paper and workshops

Woodhouse said ldquoItrsquos going to take a co-operative and collaborative approach to the issues New Zealand faces

ldquoThe MoT is open to ideas and suggestions and these donrsquot have to be communicated as part of a formal process

ldquoI encourage ITS sector members

GOOD TO BE INVOLVEDDavid Crawford chief executive officer of the Motor Industry Association gave two presentations at the conference

They covered ITS and human factors ndash considerations for road safety and smart technologies in vehicles ndash now and in the future

He said many issues were tackled and it was helpful to meet people from other ITS industries

ldquoIt was good to see the

and government agencies to play the strongest part they can

ldquoItrsquos important to focus on finding solutions to problems rather than the other way around Most research and development happens outside government

ldquoThe government will endeavour to enable the implementation of development while focusing its attention and procurement on technologies that contribute most to strategic prioritiesrdquo

government trying to get its head around ITS and its rolerdquo Crawford told Autofile ldquoThatrsquos important because ITS go across land sea and air

ldquoI now have a better overall understanding of issues and what our members might have to do in the marketrdquo

This was ITS NZrsquos second annual summit and was attended by about 80 people

ldquoUntil now wersquove held an observing role but wersquore now a participating member with ITS and thatrsquos a major steprdquo said chairman Peter McCombs

The organisation works closely with Standards NZ the MoT and NZTA and represents and advocates the interests of the ITS industry here and overseas

Representatives will be attending the 20th ITS World Congress in Tokyo in October while ITS NZ is hosting the Asia-Pacific Forum from April 28-30 next year when around 700 delegates are expected in Auckland

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ITS are used in Aucklandrsquos on-ramp motorway signals

8 | wwwautofileconz

and a 3500sq m workshop and car preparation facility

All of its Newmarket brands are to be represented there except Mitsubishi meaning the new centre will open with Alfa Romeo Fiat Chrysler Jeep Dodge Chery and Great Wall as well as Kia

And managing director Andrew Simms is already talking about adding another showroom

so it can take on more franchises ldquoTherersquos a great deal of interest

from other manufacturers who arenrsquot represented in this area of Auckland which is growing rapidly in size and statusrdquo

He says the Newmarket dealership is number one in New Zealand for the brands it represents ldquoso that reputation also tends to

attract manufacturersrdquo

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Dealer unveils major expansionA huge car showroom

complex for eight brands has still to open yet

therersquos talk the development could be expanded to take in more marques

Andrew Simms Newmarket says its massive investment in East Auckland will introduce a concept different to the traditional dealership model

He wants it to be a venue where buyers can get up close

and personal with a wide range of vehicles and test drive them in urban and rural environments

The Andrew Simms Experience Centre ndash Botany is on-track to open in late October with the site in Te Irirangi Drive encompassing two 1100sq m showrooms

There will also be 3000sq m of outdoor display space

An artistrsquos impression of the Andrew Simms Experience

Centre ndash Botany

High demand for new heavy trucks light commercials and SUVs

has played its part in helping the Colonial Motor Company (CMC) post record results

Its trading profit after tax for the year ending June 30 is up by 17 per cent on the previous 12 months to $13867 million

The results show profit for the period coming in at $148m compared to $15595m last year which included $4489m of insurance recovery proceeds

Chairman Jim Gibbons says the results have been ldquodriven by a strong growing marketrdquo

Demand for new commercial vehicles and passenger SUVs is on the up with the market for passenger cars ldquoneutralrdquo

He says ldquoWith products such as DAF heavy trucks the Ford Ranger and Mazdarsquos CX-5 the company had desirable products in growing segments on top of the market growing

ldquoItrsquos in this context that the recent announcement Ford Australia will cease production of the Falcon in 2016 isnrsquot expected to have a material effect

ldquoStrong sales of DAF and Kenworth have filled the new workshop at Hobill Avenue [in Manukau]

ldquoHaving all operations on one site while expanding sales has driven an exceptional result from Southpac Trucks

ldquoForward orders remain strong and the overall value of the property portfolio has increasedrdquo

The contract for the sale of CMCrsquos property in Porirua was settled this financial year resulting in a profit on disposal of $457000

The final dividend of 21 cents per share compares well to 16c last year

This takes the full dividend for the year to 30c per share compared to 25c in 2012 representing a pay-out of $9808m in dividends compared to $8174m last year

Record profits posted

wwwautofileconz | 9

who will cover all of its brands ldquoThis will appeal to a lot of

customers living in the area who until now have been forced to travel significant distances to get their vehicles serviced

ldquoItrsquos another aspect of the operation that will allow us to improve our servicerdquo

Simms adds that landlord

Bill Clark who also owns Savory Construction ldquoseems almost more excited by this project than what we arerdquo

ldquoWe signed the lease with Jones Lang Lasalle and 10 minutes later the team from Savory started gutting the buildingrdquo

The new dealership should be fully operational next month

ldquoWe have fielded a lot of interest from other distributorsrdquo Simms told Autofile

ldquoWersquore full at the moment but there could be an opportunity to continue building on this site At this stage however thatrsquos only under discussion

ldquoKia doesnrsquot have any representation in south or east Auckland and the marque sees this as a prime areardquo

The centre is going well to have eight franchises on-board at the start and Simms is ldquopretty confidentrdquo moving forward

ldquoThere will also be support from the local community because no one else is there at the moment The more dealerships the better ndash that would make the area even more of a destinationrdquo

Simms says the company is keen for the business in Botany to have a different presence than a traditional dealership

ldquoThe idea for an experience centre came about when we found the property and its two massive showroomsrdquo he explains

ldquoWe could see what we could plan to do This type of site wouldnrsquot have been available somewhere else such as Greenlane or Newmarket

ldquoIt will be a pretty unique place for people to come and see cars and test drive in a more rural environment Customers will be able touch feel and experience our full range of models in a spacious high-tech environment

ldquoThis will also be somewhere to go at weekends and a destination to take families along to

ldquoTherersquos a whole community out there It has a huge population wersquoll be able to reach Itrsquos an area thatrsquos growing

ldquoWersquoll be able to serve Aucklandrsquos eastern and southern suburbs from Botany This location has loads of benefits and will keep us busy

ldquoWe will end up with our equivalent of a high-street shop in Newmarket and our experience centre in Botany We have the capability to service all of thisrdquo

While itrsquos away from the traditional car-selling zone of

Manukau Simms believes the location will be a major benefit for the company and its customers

Botany is well-positioned to service the affluent urban and semi-rural areas of Howick the Eastern Bays and Flat Bush as well as being four kilometres from Manakau city so itrsquos centrally located for South and East Auckland

Alongside the experience centre the company will also operate a large used vehicle operation to sell trade-ins from both Auckland operations

It intends to hold 150 to 200 units that will be solely promoted online and sold on a high-volume low-margin basis

ldquoWe will continue to stock later model used vehicles in Newmarket but have the older trade-ins at Botanyrdquo

A new service facility will feature the latest equipment and will be staffed by factory-trained technicians

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ldquoThis location has loads of benefits and will keep us busyrdquo ndash Andrew Simms managing director

Behind the scenesAndrew Simms Newmarket is part of The Landseer Group which is one of New Zealandrsquos largest privately owned motor companies

The dealership is the largest volume outlet in the country for its brands and sells more than 2200 vehicles each year including about 800 new Mitsubishis

Its on-site service facility has more than 20 technicians and seven parts specialists

Managing director Andrew Simms started working in the motor industry in 1980 for a holiday job while a student at Otago University

He initially worked selling Alfa Romeos and Citroens before becoming sales manager and branch manager and then buying into Donnithorne Simms Mitsubishi Christchurch in 1994

10 | wwwautofileconz

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Mitsubishi Motors NZ hopes its new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

(PHEV) will be available here next year after ironing out issues with its power system

The marque stopped manufacturing its Outlander in March and recalled 4313 units sold in Japan due to a battery problem that caused some vehicles to short circuit while being charged

An investigation discovered parts of the battery cells broke off and contaminated cells when factory workers dropped the batteries but

they were still installed in carsIn other cases a screening

process applied excessive force to the batteries which also internally damaged cells

The packs were made by GS Yuasa Corporation in Japan which developed a maintenance-free and gas recombination battery for power sports vehicles in the early 1980s as well as the first AGM battery intended for all-terrain vehicles

Itrsquos the same company that designed the batteries for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that caused

Battery problems fixed

Check electric savings onlineA website has been

launched to promote and provide more information

on electric vehicles (EVs) and what savings they can stack up

The Association for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles (APEV) started its Plug-In campaign at symposia in Auckland and Wellington last November

Now wwwpluginorgnz aims to make it easier for the industry and buyers to find out whatrsquos available in the bicycle scooter motorbike car and off-road markets

The site is also an educational tool on this next generation of technology

ldquoPlug-In is a programme that aims to accelerate the adoption of EVsrdquo Rob McEwen APEVrsquos executive director told Autofile

ldquoBuyers can learn about electric transport benefits compare

internal combustion vehiclesEVs for sale in the country are

Holdenrsquos Volt the Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishirsquos iMiEV The Tesla Model S is available through orders placed with the marque

Mitsubishirsquos plug-in hybrid Outlander is coming early next year and the first of BMWirsquos models ndash

the i3 ndash will be in showrooms later this year The i8 will follow in 2014 with its pricing and launch date yet to be finalised

The growing size of the EV industry is illustrated by the number of APEV members on the Plug-In site

They include Electric Bike Hub It imports eZee electric bikes with five councils running them

SynECO eVehicle Systems has the countryrsquos widest range of PlugIN2Go electric scooters It has pioneered LiFePO4 lithium ferrous batteries and says its hybrid upgrades make EV systems cost-effective

US-made EZGO battery-powered utility vehicles can be designed for specific uses such as golf carts baggage-handling vehicles and people movers

NewPowr Integrators promotes advanced electric and hybrid-

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ownership costs to existing vehicles register for test drives and be kept informed about products and services

ldquoPeople can also connect to experts who can answer EV questions while APEV members profile their commercial offerings online at no costrdquo

The websitersquos costs calculator ndash developed with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority ndash is designed primarily for corporate fleet customers thinking about buying EVs and looking to compare ownership costs to

ldquoPlug-In aims to accelerate the adoption of EVsrdquo ndash Rob McEwen APEV

The Outlander PHEVrsquos lithium-ion batteries housed in an underfloor compartment

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on-board electric system problems In some instances the battery

overheated and caught fire which was among the issues initiating the grounding of about 50 787s in January

Mitsubishi has now solved the problem and resumed production of the PHEV Outlander last month To cope with demand capacity has doubled to 4000 units per month

Mitsubishi Motors NZrsquos head of marketing and sales Daniel Cook says excess demand from Japan and Europe has also delayed the carrsquos launch here while local inquiry has been ldquoexceptionally strongrdquo

The Outlander PHEV has a pure-electric range of around 48km and is set to be priced from $60000

Lithium-ion batteries dominate

the most recent group of EVs in development

Their chemistry involves a lithium cobalt oxide cathode and a graphite anode This yields cells with more than 200Whkg energy density and good power density and 80-90 per cent charge efficiency

The Tesla Roadster uses ldquobladesrdquo of traditional lithium-ion cells that can be replaced individually as needed

Other EVs utilise variations that sacrifice energy and power density to provide rapid charges and long lifespans among other things

Lithium-ion batteries for EVs perform better and last longer if kept at between minus 10 and plus 30 degrees Celsius which make them ideal for Kiwi conditions

The Outlander PHEV

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electric propulsion systems It offers LiFePO4 energy storage systems propulsion motors and controllers

And eMotion Electric Vehicles Ltd is an online store for EV conversion parts vehicle conversions and consulting

HOW THE CARS STACK UPMitsubishirsquos i-MiEV was the first all-electric car made available in New Zealand

The marque says its motor is lighter smaller and produces power more efficiently than petrol engines It connects straight to the wheels so therersquos no gearbox

The result is 49kW of power and 180Nm of torque so it has enough power to ferry four people plus luggage around town It has a range of 160km can travel at motorway speeds and tops out at 130kph

The i-MiEV can be charged overnight or after seven hours via a household plug socket When a quicker charge is needed it can be done in three hours

Based on 25 cents per kilowatt (kW) of electricity it costs about $5 to fill and is priced at $59990 plus on-road costs

The name of Nissanrsquos Leaf is also formatted as LEAF which is bacronym for Leading Environmentally friendly Affordable Family car

The five-door hatchback uses an 80kW and 280Nm front-mounted synchronous electric motor to drive the front axle and is powered by a 24kW lithium-ion battery pack to deliver up to 90kW of power

Its pack contains air-cooled battery cells with lithium manganate cathodes

The cruising range under NEDC European test cycle is estimated at 175km but real-life conditions achieve a 100km range It has a top speed of up to 140kph and retails for $69600

Holdenrsquos Volt is a long-range EV The marque describes it as a ldquogame changerrdquo because it can recharge in less than six hours via household outlets with a 10-amp

charge for as little as $275Itrsquos not a pure EV because when

the battery depletes extended-range technology kicks in to eliminate ldquorange anxietyrdquo Unlike hybrids itrsquos driven by the electric drive unit

The Volt has 14-litre DOHC petrol four-cylinder engine its

electric-drive unit incorporates auto transmission and electronic ratio select and it has a rechargeable energy storage pack

This means it has an electric range of up to 87km and a combined range of more than 600km with its petrol generator It retails for $85000 at three dealerships nationwide

The Tesla Model S is only available direct from the manufacturer and delivery takes about three months

It charges in seven hours from household sockets and has a range of 150km The standard model with a 60kWh battery makes the 0-100kph dash in 59 seconds

By teaming the marquersquos high-power wall connector with the on-board twin chargers itrsquos the fastest home-charging solution on the market at the rate of 100km of range per hour

It costs US$62400 with a 60kWh battery or US$72400 with the 85kWh and its extended range of 480km at 88kph

Creating awareness for new technologyThe Association for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles is a non-profit incorporated society linked to Japan

It aims to create financial environmental and social benefits by promoting and commercialising EV technology and innovation and building awareness of EVsrsquo energy efficiency and operating advantage

APEV members include car and electricity companies non-government organisations councils educational institutions businesses and industry individuals

Muscular design highlights abilities

74l100km and 171gkm of CO2Both have EfficientDynamics

technologies and are equipped with auto stopstart brake energy regeneration ECO-PRO mode and on-demand ancillaries such as electric power steering

Safety comes with the marquersquos dynamic stability control system six airbags active protection that acts if an accident is imminent and brakes with front and rear inner-vented discs

Other features are park distance control rear-view camera adaptive LED headlights with high-beam assistant auto headlight control with rain sensor and an anti-dazzle interior rear-view mirror

The coupeacutes have two-zone

The 428irsquos four-cylinder develops 180kW of power and 350Nm of torque to nail the 0-100kph sprint in 58 seconds while consuming 64l100km of fuel on the combined cycle

The 435i has an in-line six-cylinder engine with 225kW and 400Nm of torque Reaching 100kph in 51 seconds its fuel consumption and emissions are

BMW Group NZ has unveiled the specifications and pricing of its all-new 4 Series Coupeacute

The 428i will cost $98000 and the 435i has a price-tag of $126500 with both due in showrooms from mid-October

The two models are equipped with petrol TwinPower turbo engines and eight-speed sports automatic transmissions

The launch of the first Lancer in 1973 put the model in the limelight

with the 1600cc GSR laying the foundations of Mitsubishirsquos motorsport success with wins in the Safari and Southern Cross rallies

Now 40 years on the name is back But unlike its forerunners the 2014 version comes as a hatchback and as a sedan and boasts chrome-accented sports body kits and 16-inch alloys

The GSRrsquos two-litre MIVEC engine and advanced sports mode-equipped six-speed CVT transmission deliver 115kW of power

Mod cons include six-inch touchscreen audio reversing camera and auto air with audio and Bluetooth controls on the leather-covered steering wheel

While the GSR name suggests ldquoperformancerdquo the marque says

the SEi model ndash also available as sedan or hatchback ndash ldquocontinues to emphasise refinementrdquo

The entry-level Lancer ndash now called the LS ndash gets a boost in features with seven airbags cruise control air conditioning Bluetooth and a sound system with USB and MP3 compatibility

All models have Mitsubishirsquos RISE monocoque body design and active and passive safety systems They share 73l100km fuel efficiency and 170gkm CO2 emissions

Recommended retail prices are $30690 to $36990 plus on-road costs

Past powers back

new cars

BMWrsquos all-new 435i Coupeacute

climate control systems heat-sun protection window glazing electric sports seats with memory function for the driver and front passenger and 40-20-40 split-fold rear seats

The 428irsquos smartphone connectivity allows extended Bluetooth functionality such as audio streaming and pairing multiple devices

Itrsquos further enhanced with electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats and a nine-speaker hi-fi system

Adaptive M suspension which lowers ride height by 10mm and provides adaptable damping and the Professional navigation system DVD drive and a 20Gb hard drive are included

The 428i comes with a Sport Line Package as standard The 435i has the M Sport package which is a $5500 extra on the 428i

Subarursquos latest WRX sees the addition of a body kit and colour change to World Rally

Championship blueLimited to 12 models the

Nemesis follows the Blizzard from earlier this year the Crouching Tiger of late 2012 and the Ace of Spades from 15 months ago

The blue paintwork is offset with black 17-inch alloys side mirrors and STi boot lid spoiler

The quad cam 25-litre turbocharged Boxer motor has been re-tuned to produce 211kW Uprated STI springs lower the car by 20mm

The STi side skirts and front lip spoiler are new with privacy glass completing the look

The symmetrical all-wheel-drive transmission features a limited-slip rear differential and a viscous

centre differential in the Nemesis ndash also the name for the Greek goddess of retributive justice or vengeance ndash together with a five-speed manual gearbox

There are four wheel disc brakes with a four-channel anti-lock system brake assist electronic brake-force distribution and vehicle dynamics control

Therersquos full leather upholstery a WRX motif stitched in the front seats alloy sports pedals and a leather-covered steering wheel from where cruise control and the six-speaker sound system can be controlled

The Nemesis costs $54990 The entry-level WRX is $49990 and the STI starts at $69990

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Divine retribution

The new Lancer GSR

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Traders spending up listingsThe average amount spent

by each dealer on Trade Me Motors was $115 per month

in the financial year ending June 30That was a year-on-year increase

of 49 per cent while the companyrsquos yield in the sector increased from premium products and price changes in March and September

Direct listing volumes of vehicles were flat due to high market penetration but premium spend was popular with 63 per cent of traders using premiums

The figures have been released in a presentation by Jon Macdonald chief executive officer and chief financial officer Jonathan Klouwens

The company made net profits after tax of $786 million up by four per cent year on year Revenue was up by 15 per cent to $1641m Earnings per share were 198 cents with a full-year dividend of 158c

Trade Me says it was a ldquogood yearrdquo with continued strength in classifieds with revenue rising by 29 per cent Volumes have been stable in motors and property and higher than expected in jobs

Classifiedsrsquo revenue growth of $158m saw good uptake in premium promotional products and yield increases and future prospects ndash particularly motors and property ndash are ldquostrongrdquo

ldquoWe also enjoyed the benefit of 12 monthsrsquo activity from AutoBaserdquo says Macdonald

Trade Me Motorsrsquo revenue was up by 42 per cent year-on-year including that acquisition ndash or by 24 per cent excluding AutoBase

For the second half of the 2013 financial year revenue rose by 33 per cent or by 18 per cent without

the vehicle listing aggregatorldquoMeaningful revenue growth

options remain but will be less than 40 per cent with AutoBasersquos acquisition behind usrdquo say Macdonald and Klouwens

ldquoGrowth levers include product investment such as a revamped

sell process new cars and an improved search

ldquoThere are yield opportunities in premium products ndash for example new products and increasing take-up ndash and in ancillary products such as price

comparisons and lead generationrdquo

More than 40 per cent of visits to Trade Me are now from smartphones and tablets and it expects the strong growth of mobile to continue

This opens up new business models and prospects and increases the time people spend online

Over the past year Trade Me extended its presence across multiple platforms by Releasing an iPad app focused on ldquocouch commercerdquo and a better online buying experience Launching dedicated

iPhone and iPad apps for Trade Me Property

 Combining its development efforts with television makers to produce apps for Samsung and Panasonic smart TVs

 Upgrading iPhone and Android

apps and extending the smartphone-optimised website

The company also has agreed to buy LifeDirect an insurance comparison website based in Wellington The conditional deal is expected to be completed in September

ldquoWe believe providing consumers with one place to compare products easily and efficiently is soundrdquo says Macdonald ldquoIt fits well with our purpose of connecting two partiesrdquo

Trade Mersquos prospects are bright for the 201314 financial year but continued investment is needed

He adds ldquoWe expect to grow top-line revenue and bottom-line earnings but these will reflect slower growth than recorded this year while we focus on reinvestment

ldquoGrowth in mobile new products in classifieds the migration of advertising yield online the opportunity in online retail and forays into new businesses provide opportunities over the coming yearsrdquo

Trade Me which will focus on further improving mobile products sees the economy as continuing to slowly gather momentum with pockets of increasing confidence

The company which now employs about 320 people says itrsquos well-positioned for cyclical upturn and this financial year has started in line with expectations

ldquoWe enjoyed the benefit of 12 monthsrsquo activity from AutoBaserdquo ndash Jon Macdonald Trade Me

At a glance Trade Me had a 254 per cent interest in AutoBase before buying it for $154 million on April 30 2012

It was then put into voluntary liquidation with net proceeds of $399m distributed to shareholders

In the comparative period the group recognised a $500000 share of profit from AutoBase and a $33m gain from re-measuring the investment to fair value at the date of the business combination

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E gerrymmnzbiz W wwwmmnzbiz

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UK Inland Transport

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Shipping (weekly departures)

Marine Insurance

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Foreign Currency

news

Traders spending up listingsThe average amount spent

by each dealer on Trade Me Motors was $115 per month

in the financial year ending June 30That was a year-on-year increase

of 49 per cent while the companyrsquos yield in the sector increased from premium products and price changes in March and September

Direct listing volumes of vehicles were flat due to high market penetration but premium spend was popular with 63 per cent of traders using premiums

The figures have been released in a presentation by Jon Macdonald chief executive officer and chief financial officer Jonathan Klouwens

The company made net profits after tax of $786 million up by four per cent year on year Revenue was up by 15 per cent to $1641m Earnings per share were 198 cents with a full-year dividend of 158c

Trade Me says it was a ldquogood yearrdquo with continued strength in classifieds with revenue rising by 29 per cent Volumes have been stable in motors and property and higher than expected in jobs

Classifiedsrsquo revenue growth of $158m saw good uptake in premium promotional products and yield increases and future prospects ndash particularly motors and property ndash are ldquostrongrdquo

ldquoWe also enjoyed the benefit of 12 monthsrsquo activity from AutoBaserdquo says Macdonald

Trade Me Motorsrsquo revenue was up by 42 per cent year-on-year including that acquisition ndash or by 24 per cent excluding AutoBase

For the second half of the 2013 financial year revenue rose by 33 per cent or by 18 per cent without

the vehicle listing aggregatorldquoMeaningful revenue growth

options remain but will be less than 40 per cent with AutoBasersquos acquisition behind usrdquo say Macdonald and Klouwens

ldquoGrowth levers include product investment such as a revamped

sell process new cars and an improved search

ldquoThere are yield opportunities in premium products ndash for example new products and increasing take-up ndash and in ancillary products such as price

comparisons and lead generationrdquo

More than 40 per cent of visits to Trade Me are now from smartphones and tablets and it expects the strong growth of mobile to continue

This opens up new business models and prospects and increases the time people spend online

Over the past year Trade Me extended its presence across multiple platforms by Releasing an iPad app focused on ldquocouch commercerdquo and a better online buying experience Launching dedicated

iPhone and iPad apps for Trade Me Property

 Combining its development efforts with television makers to produce apps for Samsung and Panasonic smart TVs

 Upgrading iPhone and Android

apps and extending the smartphone-optimised website

The company also has agreed to buy LifeDirect an insurance comparison website based in Wellington The conditional deal is expected to be completed in September

ldquoWe believe providing consumers with one place to compare products easily and efficiently is soundrdquo says Macdonald ldquoIt fits well with our purpose of connecting two partiesrdquo

Trade Mersquos prospects are bright for the 201314 financial year but continued investment is needed

He adds ldquoWe expect to grow top-line revenue and bottom-line earnings but these will reflect slower growth than recorded this year while we focus on reinvestment

ldquoGrowth in mobile new products in classifieds the migration of advertising yield online the opportunity in online retail and forays into new businesses provide opportunities over the coming yearsrdquo

Trade Me which will focus on further improving mobile products sees the economy as continuing to slowly gather momentum with pockets of increasing confidence

The company which now employs about 320 people says itrsquos well-positioned for cyclical upturn and this financial year has started in line with expectations

ldquoWe enjoyed the benefit of 12 monthsrsquo activity from AutoBaserdquo ndash Jon Macdonald Trade Me

At a glance Trade Me had a 254 per cent interest in AutoBase before buying it for $154 million on April 30 2012

It was then put into voluntary liquidation with net proceeds of $399m distributed to shareholders

In the comparative period the group recognised a $500000 share of profit from AutoBase and a $33m gain from re-measuring the investment to fair value at the date of the business combination

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Experience key to futureA new finance and insurance

(FampI) company is aiming to bring a depth of

knowledge to the market and help dealers to maximise their margins

Provident Insurance Corporation Ltd has launched with a full range of products ndash including mechanical breakdown insurance credit contract indemnity and loan equity insurance ndash and is also distributing motor vehicle insurance

But itrsquos the companyrsquos understanding of ndash and experience in ndash the automotive sector that chief executive officer Steve Owens believes will lead the way

ldquoFampI training and support have been close to my heart for many yearsrdquo he told Autofile ldquoI intend to inject some of that passion back into the market

ldquoAs far as products are concerned therersquos not a lot of

difference between ours and the others out there They have evolved to such a state that they are extremely comprehensive

ldquoOur difference will be in our people Wersquore focused on maximising FampI opportunities and will work with dealers to help them

maximise their profits from salesrdquoProvident is based in Takapuna

on Aucklandrsquos North Shore and has sales and customer service representatives based in New Zealandrsquos major centres

It has received a B++ financial strength rating from AM Best

which is the worldrsquos largest and longest-established specialist insurance company rating agency

ldquoFor dealers this means accountability credibility and security they can count onrdquo says Owens ldquoAnd itrsquos important to recognise several million dollars

have been invested in this businessrdquo

He also sees a strategic advantage in being a New Zealand owned and operated company

ldquoWersquore answerable to our local board rather than international directors which means we can respond directly to the needs of the marketrdquo

Provident and its MotorCover warranty product have been established by Owens ndash who was competitor Autosurersquos general manager until a few years ago ndash and John Copson who founded Autosure about two-and-a-half decades ago

ldquoJohnrsquos role in the company is as an investor and shareholderrdquo explains Owens ldquoHersquos in the business in an advisory capacity and brings with him a wealth of experience

ldquoWe both believe we have a depth of knowledge and expertise thatrsquos unmatched in the current market

ldquoWersquore bringing more than 100 years of frontline experience to provide a credible alternative and competitive advantage to our clientsrdquo

Owens says they are backed up with a lot of expertise with some of the same people who founded and

built Autosure now working for Provident

ldquoAfter 23 years with Autosure it was difficult to leaverdquo he says ldquoI have a certain amount of pride in what I achieved there but it was time to move on

ldquoI now see a massive opportunity in the market because there are really only two other main playersrdquo

Owens stresses Provident isnrsquot ldquoout of the blocks yetrdquo It has a number of ldquohigh-profile clients that are coming on-board but wersquore not going to be everything to everybodyrdquo

He explains ldquoWe are looking at the market to select quality dealerships that have common visions with our business

ldquoThe feedback from the sector so far has been positive and wersquore looking forward to the challenges aheadrdquo

Behind the scenesSteve Owens stepped down as Autosurersquos general manager in 2012 to join its original owner John Copson to set up the Fantastic Home Loans division of Copsonrsquos Crown Asia-Pacific Group

Hersquos involved with Hamilton-based Melville United AFC as commercial manager The club competes in the first division of the Northern League and recently appeared in the semi-final of the Chatham Cup

Copson pictured below sold Autosure for $68 million in 2014 and has been involved in the finance and insurance industries for more than 30 years

He created WestStar Capital Group which is an investment group in property and finance markets

ldquoI intend to inject some passion back into the marketrdquo

ndash Steve Owens Provident Insurance Corporation Ltd

Motor Industry PositionsOB1

744N

ZH

Automotive TechniciansEight positions available We are very keen to hear from qualified technicians and soon-to-be qualified technicians with franchise experience not necessarily with our franchises You will be working in a brand new workshop with all new equipment in a forward thinking vibrant environment The location in Botany may also allow you to work for a great company closer to your home and family Industry leading wage rates and conditions For the right candidates with strong relevant brand experience we may consider a relocation allowance or a sign-on bonus

Foreman Leading HandA position exists for a senior technician as above who can demonstrate the ability to lead a team and motivate those around them This is a great opportunity to step up

Service ManagerHere is a rare opportunity to advance your career and get into an exciting role within a brand new facility from the ground up Senior experience from within the franchise motor industry is a prerequisite as is intelligence and determination You are well trained full of enthusiasm and ideas but you are being held back by your existing company or those above you Here is your chance

Brand Manager - KiaThe Andrew Simms Experience Centre in Botany is perfectly located to service the prime South Eastern suburbs of Auckland within which Kia already has a strong following The premises are also perfectly located to service the fleets and businesses in this rapidly growing commercial area This is a senior management role within the company attached to the exciting and rapidly growing Kia brand As such it carries an executive level of salary and benefits You will already be working in the motor industry and have some senior sales management or assistant sales managers experience with Kia or a similar brand You will be highly motivated and forward thinking keen to be a part of something very special from the ground-up

Brand Manager - Great Wall and CheryOur Chinese brands are growing rapidly and are already amongst our most profitable operations within the company Again the new premises are perfectly placed to service the private fleet and rural communities in South and East Auckland within which these brands already have a significant following This is a senior management role pivotal to the success of our company We fully expect rapid growth for both brands as they become further established and as new models arrive in rapid succession This is a significant opportunity for the right person to secure a senior industry role and advance their career

Parts Interpreter - JuniorWe are keen to employ a bright person to join us as in a junior parts position Some automotive parts retail experience may be an advantage

Experience Centre Consultants ndash All BrandsEight positions available We are determined to employ young-thinking intelligent and determined people to assist our customers and help them logically through the choices available at the Andrew Simms Experience Centre Previous motor industry experience is not a pre-requisite but a background in customer service or retail will be an advantage You will be given full product and systems training and you will be working in a brand new state-of-the-art facility that will be the envy of the industry The company will provide leads and appointments and is well known as a heavy marketer entirely aimed at generating new customers for the business You will be a hardworking well presented intelligent professional determined to earn an executive level of remuneration Weekend work is essential however the company operates a family-friendly roster to ensure extended time off every second weekend This is a fantastic opportunity to fast-track your career and your earnings

Administration Clerk - IntermediateWorking closely with our Newmarket administration team you will be based at Botany charged with important administration tasks that need to be completed on site Some automotive administration experience might be an advantage but is not essential You will be a competent and highly efficient administrator working in a dynamic environment You will be proficient with computers and the Microsoft Office suite Full training in the operation of the companies Dealer Management Systems and processes specific to a motor company will be given

Applications are now open for all roles Please email your CV and a covering letter of introduction directly to

Andrew Simms Managing Director asimmsandrewsimmsconz

We expect to be fully operational in Botany by October 20 Training and induction at Newmarket may occur before this date All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence

Andrew Simms Newmarket is one of Aucklandrsquos most successful and highest profile motor companies We are proud to represent Mitsubishi Chrysler Jeep Dodge Alfa Romeo Fiat Great Wall and Chery and we are number one in New Zealand for every brand represented Over the past eight years the company has grown spectacularly and this growth continues with the opening in October of the Andrew Simms Experience Centre in Te Irirangi Drive Botany

The Andrew Simms Experience Centre in Botany will represent all of the brands from Newmarket (except Mitsubishi) with the exciting addition of the Kia brand It is not just another car dealership but a massive showroom complex where customers can come and experience the full range of each brand test-drive in an urban and rural environment and where customers can expect the very best deal in New Zealand

With a clean sheet and no baggage we are absolutely determined to recruit a team of exceptional people to join our company These sensational new premises will be nothing without an equally sensational team of people to truly create the Andrew Simms Experience Centre We need young-thinking determined and intelligent people to share our vision and help us create something very special for our customers As usual our remuneration packages will be industry leading and aimed at attracting the very best

E x p E r i E n c E c E n t r E - B O tA n Y

news

Brakes put on raceCars boost for port

Rally New Zealandrsquos chairman has pulled the plug on next yearrsquos event

for commercial reasons but is aiming for a longer stint from 2016

Peter ldquoPJrdquo Johnston believes the World Rally Championship (WRC) needs to come to these shores on a three-year rotation with Australia

The Feacutedeacuteration Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA) shares the championship to some countries on a biennial basis which has resulted in Australia and New Zealand hosting it every other year

While Rally Australia gets $5m in government support the Kiwi event received about $150000 barely enough to cover the cost of Auckland Domainrsquos super special stage

ldquoThe lack of continuity has affected the commercial viability and our ability to resource the event with skilled personnelrdquo says Johnston who is confident his new plan will

find favour with the powers-that-beWhile the promoters are focused

on the short term and will not agree to his idea now he believes a platform for talks has been created

Johnston hopes future Australasian events will be run to a high standard to inspire commercial partners competitors and the public to support them

Three years is seen as a ldquofair timerdquo for sponsors to maximise branding and secure returns on investments while Rally NZ can build a solid marketing base to develop interest and retain high expertise levels to run the event

Rally NZ is arguably this countryrsquos longest-running international event thatrsquos part of a bone-fide world championship having been run here for more than 40 years

Motor vehicles continue to play a big part in activity and profits at

Ports of AucklandTrading profit before tax for

the 12 months to June 30 was up 228 per cent to $444 million and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose by 114 per cent on increased revenue of five per cent

This has resulted in a $295m dividend to Auckland Council up by 468 per cent

Car volumes rose by 16 per cent to 170835 units from 147221 in 201112 Break-bulk cargo went up by 14 per cent to 44m tonnes from 38m on the back of ldquostrong new car volumes coal and ironrdquo

Multi-cargo EBIT rose by 65 per cent container volume was up by 13 per cent to 818819 20-foot equivalent units and container terminal EBIT increased by 187 per cent

Chief executive Tony Gibson pictured says ldquoWhile container volumes were not up significantly

lifting revenue improving processes and raising labour productivity has started to show results

ldquoEarnings are up wersquove won back some of the business lost as a result of last yearrsquos industrial action and have secured two new servicesrdquo

The annual report adds ldquoDuring the year we began preparing to implement the Navis SPARCS N4 terminal operating system This will improve productivity and reduce costs through better yard and vessel planning

ldquoIn 201213 we introduced automated manifest and billing This has meant all vehicles ndash other than cars ndash are measured in tonnes and not unitsrdquo

Letter

to th

e edit

or

I agree with Mark Stockdale of the AA in issue 15 of Autofile about the

lack of focus on electronic stability control (ESC)

The 35 per cent accident reduction rate is conservative because itrsquos

impossible to establish how many two or three-car accidents are caused

by loss of control My guess is 50-60 per cent

ESC became mandatory on new cars sold in the US in January 2008

Six years later our government is still talking about it Is it serious about

road safety or window dressing ESC has been standard on European-made cars for years ndash on

affordable VWs and Audis and spreading down price ranges since

2000 and across ranges since 200304 Itrsquos been mandatory for Japanese and Korean models sold in

Europe for years Importers of those and possibly Chinese brands

here arenrsquot required to order ESC in imports It could be ordered in

new cars sold here but will not happen without regulation

In the past five years progressive rules ndash mainly after pressure

from new car importers and distributors ndash have restricted used imports

on the basis of exhaust emissions with the GF GH and three-digit rules

These have excluded many 2000-06 European cars on the basis of

emissions when they had ESC Conversely eight years of production of most Japanese and Korean

cars have been sold because their exhausts are one to two per cent cleaner

but they have no ESCNew Zealand loses 300-400 people per year in road deaths with

thousands injured How many people die to respiratory failure

attributed to traffic pollution If the government had paid as much attention to cars available with

ESC for the past 10 years as it has to make miniscule improvements in

emissions the annual road toll could be less than 300

As for window cards this is more muddled thinking by the

government that believes itrsquos more important to tell buyers on CINs

whether the radio needs a band expander than if the car has ESC or

how many airbagsI could put another piece of paper in the window saying ldquothis car has

ESCrdquo but with CIN and EECA cards it starts to look like a billboard

In regards to end-of-life tyres this problem is overdue for

solution My view is itrsquos the governmentrsquos responsibility to dispose of

them Tyres are a fact of life in the 20th and 21st centuries so therersquos

been a century of governmental sitting-on-hands to make up

Whatever the solution I want a viable disposal system designed

costed and implemented before Irsquom happy to pay a cent in extra charges

for importing cars Let us not allow this to become a revenue-gathering exercise based on

ldquoimplied pollution guiltrdquo when wersquore expected to cough up

Mike Mapperson director Cooper Cars Ltd Auckland

Editorrsquos note The proposed scheme for fees on tyres imported on vehicles is

for them to be paid by the buyer at the time of registration - see story p17

Focus on safety to cut crashes Email your letters news and views to editorautofileconz Please include your full name and daytime contact information

Mike Mapperson

16 | wwwautofileconz

wwwautofileconz | 17

news

Beehive talks on used tyresThe government is having

talks with industry representatives to discuss

how a product stewardship scheme for used tyres can be driven forward

Trustees of Auto Stewardship NZ (ASNZ) ndash the recently established product stewardship organisation ndash and members of the Tyrewise working group will be meeting with Amy Adams the Minister for the Environment later this month

The ASNZ is now overseeing the proposed scheme for end-of-life tyres (ELTs) with Tyrewise providing advice and input on the way forward

A project update from Tyrewise says Adams has indicated shersquos keen to see ldquoan effective and enduring solution implemented for ELTs but not at any costrdquo

It states ldquoThis meeting provides an opportunity for representatives to present how the working group proposes to maximise participation and effectiveness minimise compliance costs to consumers and demonstrate industry readiness for stewardship of ELTs

ldquoWith the submittal of the business plan scheme launch preparation plan and scheme accreditation application the last project milestone has been completed

ldquoAlong with the final summary report this marks the completion of the project phase A big thank-you goes to those who have contributed over the past 18 months Itrsquos been demanding but exciting

ldquoThe next stages are dependent on the Minister for the Environment being satisfied that legislative requirements have been adequately met

ldquoWersquore hopeful the preferred programme for ELTs recommended by the working group will be implementedrdquo

Mark Gilbert chairman of ASNZ describes New Zealand having a successful scheme as ldquoextremely importantrdquo because of the market failure to address the issue of ELTs

ldquoThey either go to landfill or are

buried in numerous placesrdquo he told Autofile ldquoThis problem has been well-publicised

ldquoTo know there are other commercial options for ELTs is one thing but to make them commercial successes is another and there are still discussions to be had

ldquoWhile we are waiting for the declaration of tyres as priority products under the Waste Minimisation Act Irsquom confident ASNZ can implement the Tyrewise project

ldquoWe can make it an example that could mean moving into stewardship of other areas of the automotive business as and when necessaryrdquo

Gilbert stresses volumes of ELTs arenrsquot going to reduce in the short term so the problems they create wonrsquot go away

ldquoThe time is right for transformative solutions to be applied in this country that will support the lsquoNew Zealand 100 Purersquo imagerdquo

He acknowledges there will be numerous challenges and the initial task is to get the programme operational

Then it will be a matter of getting ELT collection transportation and processing effectively co-ordinated

ldquoThere are already some indications of possible demand opportunities and security of supply will be a key challenge to ensure these arenrsquot lost but there will be more challenges for surerdquo adds Gilbert

Tyrewisersquos final report ndash first reported in the previous issue of Autofile ndash gives the working grouprsquos proposed solution

This includes guiding principles costs and benefits an explanation of

incentives and proposed timelinesItrsquos proposed that a fee of $550

per equivalent passenger unit would initially be imposed on all tyres imported One unit equals to a typical passenger tyre of about 95kg

The charge would be collected by Customs when loose tyres enter the country and by the NZTA when a vehicle is first registered here

This would replace current disposal fees charged by some retailers of between $250 and $16 and would be expected to reduce over a 10-year period

Over that timescale the Tyrewise fee costs of $278 million are comparable to current disposal costs of $237m

But $207m from fees translates into economic benefits including investment in a new ELT recycling industry

The preferred scenario cost includes ldquopush and pullrdquo incentives to encourage investment more rapidly than what might occur if the market was left to fund infrastructure itself

Incentives include providing subsidised transport costs which will also help generate demand for products created from ELTs by manufacturers and end users

Stay in touchBusinesses interested in becoming a registered collection site transporter or processor ndash or people wanting to be kept informed of progress ndash can register with the Tyrewise team

Email infotyrewiseconz or freephone 0800-897-394 for news and updates

The meeting with the Minister for the Environment takes place in Wellington on September 24

Amy Adams Minister for the Environment

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news

Beehive talks on used tyresThe government is having

talks with industry representatives to discuss

how a product stewardship scheme for used tyres can be driven forward

Trustees of Auto Stewardship NZ (ASNZ) ndash the recently established product stewardship organisation ndash and members of the Tyrewise working group will be meeting with Amy Adams the Minister for the Environment later this month

The ASNZ is now overseeing the proposed scheme for end-of-life tyres (ELTs) with Tyrewise providing advice and input on the way forward

A project update from Tyrewise says Adams has indicated shersquos keen to see ldquoan effective and enduring solution implemented for ELTs but not at any costrdquo

It states ldquoThis meeting provides an opportunity for representatives to present how the working group proposes to maximise participation and effectiveness minimise compliance costs to consumers and demonstrate industry readiness for stewardship of ELTs

ldquoWith the submittal of the business plan scheme launch preparation plan and scheme accreditation application the last project milestone has been completed

ldquoAlong with the final summary report this marks the completion of the project phase A big thank-you goes to those who have contributed over the past 18 months Itrsquos been demanding but exciting

ldquoThe next stages are dependent on the Minister for the Environment being satisfied that legislative requirements have been adequately met

ldquoWersquore hopeful the preferred programme for ELTs recommended by the working group will be implementedrdquo

Mark Gilbert chairman of ASNZ describes New Zealand having a successful scheme as ldquoextremely importantrdquo because of the market failure to address the issue of ELTs

ldquoThey either go to landfill or are

buried in numerous placesrdquo he told Autofile ldquoThis problem has been well-publicised

ldquoTo know there are other commercial options for ELTs is one thing but to make them commercial successes is another and there are still discussions to be had

ldquoWhile we are waiting for the declaration of tyres as priority products under the Waste Minimisation Act Irsquom confident ASNZ can implement the Tyrewise project

ldquoWe can make it an example that could mean moving into stewardship of other areas of the automotive business as and when necessaryrdquo

Gilbert stresses volumes of ELTs arenrsquot going to reduce in the short term so the problems they create wonrsquot go away

ldquoThe time is right for transformative solutions to be applied in this country that will support the lsquoNew Zealand 100 Purersquo imagerdquo

He acknowledges there will be numerous challenges and the initial task is to get the programme operational

Then it will be a matter of getting ELT collection transportation and processing effectively co-ordinated

ldquoThere are already some indications of possible demand opportunities and security of supply will be a key challenge to ensure these arenrsquot lost but there will be more challenges for surerdquo adds Gilbert

Tyrewisersquos final report ndash first reported in the previous issue of Autofile ndash gives the working grouprsquos proposed solution

This includes guiding principles costs and benefits an explanation of

incentives and proposed timelinesItrsquos proposed that a fee of $550

per equivalent passenger unit would initially be imposed on all tyres imported One unit equals to a typical passenger tyre of about 95kg

The charge would be collected by Customs when loose tyres enter the country and by the NZTA when a vehicle is first registered here

This would replace current disposal fees charged by some retailers of between $250 and $16 and would be expected to reduce over a 10-year period

Over that timescale the Tyrewise fee costs of $278 million are comparable to current disposal costs of $237m

But $207m from fees translates into economic benefits including investment in a new ELT recycling industry

The preferred scenario cost includes ldquopush and pullrdquo incentives to encourage investment more rapidly than what might occur if the market was left to fund infrastructure itself

Incentives include providing subsidised transport costs which will also help generate demand for products created from ELTs by manufacturers and end users

Stay in touchBusinesses interested in becoming a registered collection site transporter or processor ndash or people wanting to be kept informed of progress ndash can register with the Tyrewise team

Email infotyrewiseconz or freephone 0800-897-394 for news and updates

The meeting with the Minister for the Environment takes place in Wellington on September 24

Amy Adams Minister for the Environment

RELIABILITYFirst choice for NZ dealers for 20 years

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dealers Buying nowNEwS in briefGovernment clears up pre-delivery inspection issuesThe Motor Industry Association (MIA) flagged up the draft amendment rule on the warrant of fitness (WOF) regime as being unclear because pre-delivery inspections may occur before first registration

It says this raises questions of whether therersquos time that passes before the initial WOF isnrsquot valid whether it will still last for three years after registration or if a dealer decides to have another WOF when the new vehicle is first registered if that one lasts for three years

This has been tackled by transport officials When a new vehicle is subject to a pre-registration WOF this will be valid for three years based on the date it passes inspection

When the vehicle is then registered any subsequent WOF will be valid for three years from registration

The MIA also argued for annual inspections for new motorbikes instead of one after three years but this wasnrsquot accepted

David Crawford chief executive officer told Autofile ldquoThe vulnerability index for bikes is 18 times higher than other vehicles with the condition of brakes suspension and tyres being much more importantrdquo

Vans sold would stretch in a line across planet twiceFord has now made more than seven million Transits with the milestone celebrated at the official opening of an assembly plant in Nanchang China

Parked end to end they would easily stretch from London to Sydney and back again

Next year Ford will sell the Transit pictured in 118 markets targeting 400000 annual global sales by 2016 or one every 80 seconds

Models recalled due to actuators and power modulesLexus NZ says some IS and GS models are subject to a variable valve timing (VVT) actuator recall with one also issued for the intelligent power module (IPM) on the RX400h

The actuator recall affects 67 vehicles sold new here and possibly 76 used imports They are IS models made between May 2005 and July 2011 and the GS from May 2006 to July 2011 Bolts on the housing and sprocket of the intake-side VVT gear could become loose

A control board in the IPM could become damaged by excessive heat in 273 RX400h vehicles sold new and made between September 2004 and December 2008 Some private imports may also be affected

Top-end manufacturer revving up for V8 challengeThe first luxury marque has signed up with a factory team to get on the V8 Supercars Championship grid next year

Volvo Polestar Racing is a partnership between Volvo Car Australia Polestar and Garry Rogers Motorsport (GRM)

Steve Kenchington general manager of Volvo NZ says ldquoKiwis regularly talk about the days of the Wellington Street Race and Volvorsquos past successes at Bathurst We look forward to seeing the S60s at Pukekohe along with promoting our Polestar engine enhancement software to the local marketrdquo

Polestar has been the marquersquos global performance and motorsport partner since 1996 The Swedish team will produce the V8 engines and assist GRM to develop the campaign and two cars based on the production S60 road vehicle

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Flagship charged with powerHSV believes its new

GEN-F vehicles form the most significant

model range in the companyrsquos 25-year history

Four power outputs are available including the most powerful engine fitted to a locally made vehicle ndash the 62-litre LSA supercharged V8 standard on the GTS flagship which delivers 430kW and 740Nm of torque

An SV option is available on three derivatives ndash the ClubSport R8 ClubSport R8 Tourer and Maloo R8

Technological enhancements on the range include a bi-modal air intake torque vectoring and a driver preference dial for electronic performance systems

All-new forged brake calipers and larger rotors combine to deliver improvements in pedal feel stopping power and a reduction in unsprung mass while Continental 5P tyres deliver better performance ride quality and grip

The GTSrsquo componentry includes Eaton 4 lobe rotors 9 psi boost 19 litres of air per revolution and water-to-air charge-air transmission and differential cooling systems

It also has a high-flow exhaust system with cross-pipe intermediate and bi-modal mufflers high-flow manifold and catalytic converters

The TR6060 six-speed manual transmission has an oil cooler and twin-plate clutch while the optional 6L90E six-speed heavy-duty automatic boasts an oil cooler

In a first for a vehicle made across the ditch the GTS has brake-torque vectoring

Only fitted to a few exclusive global marques HSVrsquos system helps reduce understeer by

generating a ldquorotational momentrdquo in the rear axle when the car is under power

The electronic stability control system detects the understeer applies braking to the inside rear wheel and transfers torque to the outside rear wheel

The vehicle also receives third-generation magnetic ride control with three settings ndash touring sport and track

In addition to side blind-zone alert with reverse traffic alert automatic park assist front and rear park assist sat-nav with reversing camera and passive entry-push button start ndash features standard across the HSV range ndash the GTS has extra driver convenience and safety technologies

A head-up display provides a raft of information on the windscreen such as vehicle speed g-forces and engine temperature

Forward collision alert is fitted as standard A camera above the rear-view mirror scans the road ahead up to 14 times per second When a crash is predicted the driver is alerted by a noise and visible alert

Anticipating hard braking the system applies sufficient brake pressure to close the space

between the pads

new cars

and rotors to deliver a quicker brake response time

The GTS also features lane-departure warning Designed to help combat driver fatigue or distraction a warning indicator and noise will alert the motorist to unintentional exiting of lanes

Other highlights include the most significant exterior styling makeover since the E-Series with new front and rear fascias tail-lamps wheels and spoilers

The interior encompasses new seats and fabrics instrument panel and cluster

gauges centre console trims and finishes

ldquoThe GTS is expected in late September or early October depending on production and shipping timetables

after most lsquostandardrsquo models arrived in Julyrdquo Andrew Lamb HSVrsquos regional manager for New Zealand told Autofile

ldquoInitial sales and forward orders have been exceptionally goodrdquo

Prices range from $79890 for the Maloo manual ute to $125290 for the automatic GTS

The GTS is the most powerful model

in HSVrsquos new GEN-F range

The 340kW HSV Maloo R8 SV

20 | wwwautofileconz

industry moversPHIL DIXON is taking over from Terry Honan whorsquos retiring from Giltraprsquos flagship Holden site Schofields of Newmarket Dixon dealer principal of Giltrap North Shore starts in April 2014DAVE HOWARTH replaces Dixon on the North Shore with the Holden and Kia franchises Howarth used to be general sales manager at Schofields of NewmarketCHRIS DAVEY is general manager of sales at the new Nissan franchise dealership in Newmarket He moves from Giltrap North Shore and his senior sales management role there

MARK GILBERT has been appointed to the Auckland Transport (AT) board with effect from November 1

Gilbert is chairman of Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council and Auto Stewardship NZ He retired as managing director of BMW Group NZ in December and is a past-president on the Motor Industry Association

MATTHEW WALES dealer principal at Andrew Simms Newmarket has been appointed as general manager at Andrew Simms Experience Centre ndash Botany It will house Chrysler Jeep Dodge Kia Fiat and Alfa Great Wall and Chery an indoor used car centre and servicing and parts facilitiesCHRIS BARTLETT is the brand manager for Chrysler Jeep Dodge Alfa Romeo and Fiat at the new facility He was previously with Holden NZANDREW SIMMS moves back into the dealer principalrsquos role at Andrew Simms Mitsubishi Newmarket

SANDRA SU has been appointed as business manager of 2 Cheap Cars Ltd in East Tamaki Auckland

She previously worked at Team McMillian BMW and Mini where she was a vehicle sales consultant and later a finance and insurance consultant

MIKE SEARLE has joined AB Equipment as general manager for the lower North Island Hersquos responsible for the branch management of Palmerston North and the regional management of Hastings Gisborne Taupo New Plymouth and Wellington

Searle was previously employed as Stevenson TCL Limited for more than 10 years

IAN PENTEN has been reappointed as dealer principal at Davie Motors Holden in Manukau after AHG acquired Davie Motors Ltd

Automotive Employment NZ is still recruiting for dealer principal at Manukau Nissan a new franchise development on the same site

ALEX BROWN is now service manager at Hyundai NZ after previously working as service manager at John Andrew Fordrsquos service centre in Greenlane Auckland

EVAN CAMPBELL has secured the role of chief executive officer of Rotorua Toyota having previously worked for Giltrap Skoda

TO FEATURE IN INDUSTRY MOVERS EMAIL EDITORAUTOFILECONZ

THERE WERE A RECORD number of changes for the motor vehicle industry during August with the face of the retail sector in Auckland virtually changing overnight

Letrsquos look at the numbers Twenty-seven management vacancies were confirmed as available last month with an additional eight management roles unofficially up for grabs around New Zealand

The next round of management vacancies will be less in number and will emerge as a result of resignations

Automotive Employment NZ was fortunate to be involved in a number of senior recruitment assignments in August and has received an impressive response to many roles

The more difficult positions to fill have been the roles for used car sales managers

Itrsquos evident many of the sales managers we have spoken to perceive new vehicle departments as the gateway to securing a dealer principalrsquos role

Perhaps therersquos some truth in the new car connection given the roles emerging for dealer principals are for larger automotive groups

Many of these companies call upon their dealer principals to develop complex forward strategies for business divisions reporting to executive level management

Some if not most of these employers seek employees who can do both the job and can contribute to the planning and efficiencies

For those who have ever wondered why accountants with commercial trading skills are often

selected this explains why For the sales or after-sales

manager seeking to move to the next level employers are often seeking degree or diploma-level qualifications

In the absence of tertiary qualifications which are often an indicator of discipline applicants need to demonstrate something special ndash that x-factor or evidence of exceptionally impressive performance because being a bit above average doesnrsquot cut the mustard at this level

On the issue of the x-factor employers may talk of a special member of their team and the clarity of mind he or she possesses

Regardless of the colour of their eyes theyrsquore known as the blue-eyed fighter pilots

Even without a tertiary education ndash or in some cases a basic school qualification ndash

these candidates seem wise Often the trait they possess is

spatial intelligence This is better known as being street-smart but those who possess strong spatial intelligence are able to see the bigger picture and seem to instinctively know whatrsquos going on around them

Spatial intelligence is but one trait that can be measured

The trick to an exceptional hire is to gather as much evidence of competency and abilities as possible

Recognise you arenrsquot just seeking a person to do the job ndash you are seeking the very best person for the job

This is a subtle difference but the most important lesson in recruitment

Russell Phillips

nZ laBour market report SEPt 2013in association with Automotive Employment NZ Ltd

ldquoThe more difficult positions to fill have been for used car sales managersrdquo

wwwautofileconz | 21

A U G U S T s t a t i s t i c s

in August on Trade Me Motors

Most popular car makes searched

1 Toyota 2 Nissan 3 Ford4 Holden 5 Mazda

Most popular car models searched

1 Corolla 2 Hilux3 Falcon 4 Commodore5 Skyline

Most popular body styles searched

1 Ute 2 Sedan 3 Station wagon 4 Hatchback5 Van

Most popular makes of motorbike searched

1 Honda 2 Harley-Davidson 3 Suzuki 4 Yamaha5 Kawasaki

If you have got some spare change check out the 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider listed on Trade Me Motors with an asking price of $589000 on August 3

wwwautofileconz | 21

A U G U S T s t a t i s t i c s

in August on Trade Me Motors

Most popular car makes searched

1 Toyota 2 Nissan 3 Ford4 Holden 5 Mazda

Most popular car models searched

1 Corolla 2 Hilux3 Falcon 4 Commodore5 Skyline

Most popular body styles searched

1 Ute 2 Sedan 3 Station wagon 4 Hatchback5 Van

Most popular makes of motorbike searched

1 Honda 2 Harley-Davidson 3 Suzuki 4 Yamaha5 Kawasaki

If you have got some spare change check out the 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider listed on Trade Me Motors with an asking price of $589000 on August 3

22 | wwwautofileconz

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We love subscribers and itrsquos FREE for those in the auto industry

BackgroundShontelle Crosby signed a 130-week lease with Rent 2 Buy Cars Ltd of Mt Wellington on October 19 2012 for a 1993 Honda Accord at a weekly rental of $9350 when the odometer was on 245343km

She said it was in a poor condition didnrsquot comply with the CGA and sought to recover $1794 paid to the trader and $406 spent on it

The caseThe lease stated Crosby was responsible for repairs and it required her to present the car every 90 days for inspection

If defects were found it wasnrsquot to be used until fixed at her cost and ownership was to be transferred on receipt of monies outstanding

Crosby signed a ldquocustomer confirmation of understandingrdquo which stated ldquoall expenses and running costs are at my cost including breakdowns and towingrdquo

On January 24 she returned the car for a WOF when its odometer was on 249835km

Quality Tyres amp Automotive Repairs failed it for rust the fog lamp wasnrsquot working and a leaking exhaust

Neels Automotive Ltd ndash at the same address as the trader ndash fixed the faults and fitted four used tyres It charged $368 and $40 for the WOF

The trader later invoiced Crosby $644 for this At the hearing it produced an amended statement for $322

The tribunal ruled Crosby was misled by documents and emails which wrongly led her to believe she was responsible for maintenance

and repair costs She was billed $644 for repairs that cost $368

The trader breached section 43(1) of the CGA that doesnrsquot permit contracting out of it and misled Crosby as to her rights under the act which also breached section 13(i) of the Fair Trading Act (FTA)

Charging $40 for the WOF when she was paying $850 a week for warrants and registration breached section nine of the FTA ndash this was ldquomisleading and deceitfulrdquo

These matters were referred to the Commerce Commission to investigate

The tribunalrsquos remedy was to declare the lease void from when the trader recovered the car meaning Crosby would only have to make payments from October 19 to February 28

The trader was ordered to credit Crosby $322 which it charged her on January 30 for repairs and the $150 to recover the car in December which the trader failed to provide proof for

Crosby asked on February 4 if tyres fitted after the WOF were new The trader said they were second-hand because it never put new ones on its cars

On February 13 the alternator failed as Crosby was driving the car to Auckland Auto Clinic which listed 13 faults

These included the fog light not working an indicator being unsecure the bumpers needed securing the engine was leaking oil and the dashboard light wasnrsquot working

Sway-bar bushes were worn a tyre was cracked headlights were out of focus the alternator wasnrsquot charging the speedometer wasnrsquot working and a windscreen crack

was more than 100mmThe car was unsafe so the

trader emailed Crosby asking her not to drive it and it could handle the repairs

She said it had taken too long to remedy the faults and she didnrsquot trust the trader to fix them to ldquoappropriate standardsrdquo

The trader was willing to accept the vehicle back the next day and said it would end the lease contract It offered to have it towed

Crosby emailed the next day to claim the trader was lying and she wasnrsquot going to return it The trader recovered it on February 28 when it claimed she was $280 in arrears

She made a certification complaint to the NZTA on February 13 and the car was inspected by a transport officer on March 5 The faults identified were Both after-market fog lamps

were inoperative and a switch couldnrsquot be found for them

 The windscreen was damaged The front sway-bar bushes

were cracked

The NZTA said the bushes wouldnrsquot become a reason for rejection until the carrsquos handling was compromised

For a complaint to be upheld it must prove the vehicle wasnrsquot of the required standard when the WOF was issued and its officer must sight it in as near to the condition it would have been in at the time The NZTA was unable to do so

The trader said the car was serviced by Neels Automotive before being leased A copy of what ldquopurportedrdquo to be a 22-point check sheet recorded two worn front tyres A comment about rust was illegible

The case A consumer claimed a vehicle failed to comply

with the guarantee of acceptable

quality in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) when it was

supplied to her She wanted her

lease payments refunded

The decision The tribunal

ruled the car breached this guarantee but the lessee wasnrsquot

entitled to reject it because she failed to require the trader to repair it

At The Motor Vehicle Disputes

Tribunal Auckland

The finding The car should have been safe durable free from minor defects and acceptable in appearance and finish at the leasersquos start but it wasnrsquot

The vehicle had no WOF for four months before Crosby acquired it tyres were worn the bodywork was dented and rear bumper was held by cable ties

The WOF on January 24 showed the muffler was leaking fog lamps werenrsquot working and the car had rust which was probably present when the lease started

The tribunal ruled the vehicle failed to comply with the CGArsquos guarantee of acceptable quality

But the faults Auckland Auto Clinic found could have been repaired cheaply and easily None made the car dangerous

Crosby should have returned the car to the trader and required it to repair it but didnrsquot She failed to comply with her CGA obligations and wasnrsquot entitled to a refund of lease payments or repair costs

OrdersThe lease between Crosby and Rent 2 Buy was declared void from February 28 The trader had to refund the $322 it charged her for repairs on January 30 and the $150 towing fee

Dealer referred for investigation after alleged breaches of fair trading laws

disputes

wwwautofileconz | 23

BackgroundPauline Tokuma-Upu purchased a 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero from TVS Wholesale Cars Ltd trading as Nigel Stone Motor Company

She sought to recover costs associated with reconditioning the engine following a major failure four-and-a-half months after she bought it

But the trader claimed she wasnrsquot entitled to recover these costs under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA)

The caseThe parties entered into a vehicle offer and sale agreement for the car for $12990 on August 15 2012 when its odometer reading was on 158185km Tokuma-Upu also bought a two-year Protecta warranty

She had the car serviced by MPL Automotive on January 22 after 5000km of use

On the traderrsquos recommendation Tokuma-Upu took the car to Milligan Automotive

Dean Milligan diagnosed a problem with the engine bearings and recommended it be replaced or reconditioned

He explained to the tribunal that this was required because the engine had been contaminated by metal particles from the failed bearing

Milligan said the car also had a cracked bell housing This was an unusual case because the housing had cracked downwards and this suggested it might have been caused by replacing the engine and or transmission not square on the housing at some stage

Tokuma-Upu contacted the trader and spoke to Nigel Stone director and told him about the problems

When told by Milligan the cost of repairs was estimated at about

$6000 to $8000 and the Protecta warranty would cover $4000 Tokuma-Upu asked Stone if the trader was prepared to contribute

Stone declined after telling her the trader was only obliged to provide a three-month warranty

Tokuma-Upu had the repairs carried out The engine was reconditioned for $7725 ndash $3650 was paid by Protecta and $4075 by the buyer

Milligan told the tribunal that second-hand engines for this type of vehicle were unavailable so reconditioning was the only possible repair

Stone didnrsquot dispute the nature of the problems He told the tribunal that prior to the hearing he had assumed a second-hand engine would be the most cost-effective repair but acknowledged he hadnrsquot tried to source one

He was concerned he hadnrsquot been involved in the decision as to the most appropriate method of repair and said had he been paying Milligan would have charged a lower labour rate

Stone didnrsquot think the trader was responsible for the failure and a fair outcome would be if it was directed to contribute half of the repair costs

The findingThe engine failed 5000km and four-and-a-half months after it was sold so the tribunal had no difficulty concluding this was a failure in the guarantee of acceptable quality under the CGA

Section 21 outlines when failures to comply with a guarantee are of substantial character These include The goods wouldnrsquot have

been acquired by a reasonable

consumer acquainted with the nature and extent of the failure

 They depart in one or more significant respects from the description by which they were supplied

 The goods arenrsquot of acceptable quality within the meaning of section seven of the CGA because they are unsafe

They are also substantially unfit for a purpose for which goods are commonly supplied ndash or the goods are unfit for a purpose made known to the supplier or represented to be a purpose for which the goods would be fit ndash and they cannot be remedied easily and in a reasonable time

The tribunal found the failure was substantial

It was satisfied a reasonable purchaser acquainted with the true condition of the car wouldnrsquot have bought it for $12990

In respect of failures in guarantees of acceptable quality section 18 of the CGA sets out solutions that are available to buyers

When the failure can be remedied the consumer may require the supplier to remedy the failure within a reasonable time in accordance with section 19 of the CGA

When a supplier who has been required to remedy a failure refuses or neglects to do so or doesnrsquot succeed in doing so within a reasonable time the buyer may have the problem remedied elsewhere and obtain from the supplier all costs in doing do or reject the goods

When the failure cannot be remedied or is of a substantial character the consumer may

The case The buyer of a second-hand Mitsubishi Pajero claimed the trader should pay costs

associated with reconditioning the

engine after it failed 5000km after

purchase

The decision The tribunal

was satisfied the loss of value attributable to the failure could be

assessed by the cost of repairs It

was reasonable to conclude a car

buyer would incorporate the cost of

such failure into any purchase offer

At The Motor Vehicle Disputes

Tribunal Christchurch

reject the goods or obtain from the supplier damages in compensation for any reduction in value of the goods below the price paid or payable by the buyer

The buyer may also obtain from the supplier damages for any loss or damage to the buyer resulting from the failure ndash other than loss or damage through reduction in value of the goods ndash that was reasonably foreseeable as liable to result from the failure

In this case the buyer was seeking to recover part of the costs ndash the $4075 she had to pay for the repairs because that amount wasnrsquot covered by the warranty

Under section 18(3) of the Motor Vehicle Sales Act Tokuma-Upu was entitled to be compensated for any reduction in value of the goods below the price paid

The tribunal was satisfied the loss of value attributable to the failure in the guarantee of acceptable quality could be assessed as the cost of repairs

It was reasonable to conclude a buyer of the vehicle after it had failed would incorporate the cost of any repairs into any offer to purchase

On that basis Tokuma-Upu was entitled to recover the amount she had claimed

Order The trader was ordered to refund the buyer $4075

Buyer secures engine repair costs after trader declined to make contribution

disputes

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Imported Passenger Vehicle Sales by Make - August 2013

MakE aug 13 aug 12 +- aug 13 MkT SHarE 2013 ToTal 2013 MkT

SHarE

Toyota 2105 1684 250 243 16136 252

Nissan 1595 1177 355 184 11052 173

Mazda 1514 1202 260 175 10737 168

Honda 923 732 261 107 6687 105

Suzuki 442 301 468 51 3478 54

Subaru 354 352 06 41 2929 46

Mitsubishi 346 275 258 40 3018 47

BMW 300 179 676 35 2060 32

Volkswagen 299 186 608 35 2170 34

Audi 186 82 1268 22 1268 20

Mercedes-Benz 149 88 693 17 955 15

Ford 98 67 463 11 793 12

Volvo 48 35 371 06 329 05

Chevrolet 40 45 -111 05 446 07

Land Rover 32 25 280 04 218 03

Jaguar 27 27 00 03 198 03

Lexus 20 16 250 02 111 02

Daihatsu 15 8 875 02 106 02

Holden 15 11 364 02 126 02

Hyundai 15 17 -118 02 105 02

Mini 14 11 273 02 107 02

Peugeot 12 16 -250 01 89 01

Porsche 8 - - 01 92 01

Chrysler 7 8 -125 01 51 01

Dodge 7 9 -222 01 80 01

Kia 7 4 750 01 26 00

Renault 6 8 -250 01 50 01

Fiat 5 - - 01 21 00

Pontiac 5 5 00 01 25 00

Citroen 4 3 333 00 18 00

Jeep 4 7 -429 00 44 01

Alfa Romeo 3 - - 00 20 00

Bentley 3 - - 00 36 01

Great Wall 3 - - 00 5 00

Saab 3 3 00 00 17 00

Others 34 38 -105 04 314 05

Total 8648 6621 306 1000 63917 1000

Imported Passenger Vehicle Sales by Model - August 2013

MakE MoDEl aug 13 aug 12 +- aug MkT SHarE

2013 ToTal

2013 MkT SHarE

Mazda Demio 401 319 257 46 2972 46

Nissan Tiida 396 292 356 46 2721 43

Mazda Axela 383 321 193 44 2802 44

Suzuki Swift 354 249 422 41 2904 45

Honda Fit 289 200 445 33 2095 33

Toyota Corolla 249 257 -31 29 2258 35

Mazda Atenza 248 180 378 29 1716 27

Toyota Vitz 223 219 18 26 1620 25

Toyota Wish 213 147 449 25 1515 24

Subaru Legacy 207 233 -112 24 1805 28

Mazda MPV 205 155 323 24 1426 22

Volkswagen Golf 178 105 695 21 1207 19

Nissan March 176 136 294 20 1086 17

Toyota Ist 174 128 359 20 1300 20

Honda Odyssey 148 130 138 17 1050 16

Nissan Note 143 101 416 17 975 15

Nissan Bluebird 138 111 243 16 1135 18

Mitsubishi Outlander 135 56 1411 16 1156 18

Toyota Estima 131 129 16 15 922 14

Mazda Premacy 128 103 243 15 761 12

Honda Accord 116 87 333 13 841 13

Nissan Teana 109 69 580 13 701 11

Toyota Avensis 106 71 493 12 714 11

Nissan Wingroad 101 65 554 12 720 11

Nissan Presage 92 45 1044 11 616 10

Honda Stream 91 84 83 11 689 11

Toyota Caldina 82 76 79 09 667 10

Mitsubishi Colt 77 117 -342 09 840 13

Toyota Auris 77 58 328 09 713 11

Honda Civic 74 79 -63 09 562 09

Toyota Blade 73 41 780 08 557 09

Toyota Ipsum 70 55 273 08 645 10

Toyota RAV4 70 53 321 08 585 09

BMW 320i 69 39 769 08 517 08

Nissan Murano 64 23 1783 07 389 06

Others 2858 2088 369 330 20735 324

Total 8648 6621 306 1000 63917 1000

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Sales track in right directionThe amount of imported

used cars sold last month dropped compared

to the number of transactions completed in July

August saw 8648 units registered compared to 9629 in the previous reporting period

But compared to the same month of last year the numbers continued to track in the right direction

The amount of transactions last month came in 306 per cent higher than the 6621 total of August 2012 and brought this yearrsquos running tally to 63917 units

Autofile spoke to dealers across the country to see if the statistics matched sentiments on yards

Richard Hudson manager of Top Cars Direct in Hamilton says 30 per cent of customers are purchasing vehicles on finance so ldquowersquove got to be competitive with the finance ratesrdquo

He says it was not a problem finding used stock last month

ldquoThe prices are up but the stockrsquos available You just have to pay the pricerdquo

And the dealershiprsquos sales figures have been stacking up well

ldquoYou usually have quiet months in July and August but it has been better than the previous four years and we have seen a positive start to Septemberrdquo Hudson told Autofile

Hersquos positive about the central bank announcing restrictions on mortgage lending in an effort to stop sky-rocketing house prices meaning home buyers will have to cough up a 20 per cent deposit

ldquoPeople will flag it and buy a carrdquo he says

Meanwhile in Hastings owner of Dennis Sweetman Motors Dennis Sweetman has seen high used vehicle sales with the

Suzuki Swift one of the most popular models

The Swift has secured 45 per cent of the market so far this year with 354 units sold last month

The dealership has about 35 used vehicles on-site and Sweetman only occasionally imports cars

ldquoBecause wersquore selling new cars we tend to get trades to fill the yardrdquo he explains

He says specials on new vehicles are not impacting on the dealershiprsquos used sales

ldquoItrsquos a different bracket The used vehicles are generally cheaper People canrsquot always make it to a

new car and often find a used car that fits in their price bracketrdquo

Sweetman says sales volumes and inquiry have been increasing while margins are become tighter

ldquoThe margins are hard work and they have been squeezed over the past six months or sordquo he says

Dealer principal of Winger Hamilton Paul Burborough says the business is purchasing used stock locally

ldquoWe havenrsquot bought a lot of

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stock from Japan during the past two to three monthsrdquo

He says used vehicle sales were very strong last month and he has seen buyer confidence flow over into this month

ldquoI would think that if the market continues like it started during the first four days of the September it will be greatrdquo

Maurice Johnston used car sales manager at Mayfield Motors in Blenheim says ldquoIrsquove been selling cars for a long time and yoursquove got to be an optimist

ldquoSUV-style vehicles including Hyundairsquos Sante Fe and Nissanrsquos X-Trail are popular at the moment

as is the Nissan Tiida with its easy seating for elderly peoplerdquo

Laurie Gwoch of Bay Ford Gisborne Motors says a lot of used car buyers are taking up warranties with commercial vehicles being the top sellers for the dealership

Toyota continued to dominate sales of the used imports last month

Its 2105 sales were up by 243 per cent on last Augustrsquos aggregate of 1684

The marque has sold 16136

so far this year for a 254 per cent share of the market

Nissan took second place in August demoting Mazda into third

Nissan secured 1595 sales last month This was 355 per cent up on August 2012rsquos total of 1177 Its market share for the year now stands at 174 per cent

Mazda saw a 26 per cent increase in August 2013rsquos sales compared to the same month of last year

Its monthly totals were 1514 and 1202 units respectively and year to date until last month saw it hold a 169 per cent share of the market

The top five was rounded off by Honda and Suzuki which took market shares of 105 per cent and 55 per cent respectively

There were 923 Hondas sold compared to 732 in August 2012 an increase of 261 per cent while Suzukirsquos increase over the same period was 468 per cent from 301 to 442 units

The Mazda Demio held onto its best-selling model status from July with 401 units sold for a year-to-date market share of 46 per cent

Its August total was up by 257 per cent compared to 319 sales in the same month of last year

Nissanrsquos Tiida went from fourth to second Its 396 registrations last month when compared to 292 in August 2012 represented a difference of 356 per cent and brought its market share to 43 per cent

Mazdarsquos Axela was third in the models chart with 383 registrations and its share of the market came in 44 per cent

Hondarsquos Fit wrapped up the top five on 289 units with the model claiming 33 per cent of the market so far in 2012

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MakE aug 13 aug 12 +- aug 13 MkT SHarE 2013 ToTal 2013 MkT

SHarE

Toyota 1080 869 243 158 9317 175

Holden 860 626 374 126 5865 110

Ford 580 712 -185 85 4432 83

Hyundai 502 588 -146 74 4894 92

Honda 454 283 604 66 2185 41

Mazda 451 392 151 66 3829 72

Volkswagen 432 252 714 63 2634 49

Mitsubishi 389 248 569 57 2422 45

Suzuki 365 359 17 53 3411 64

Kia 212 245 -135 31 1912 36

Nissan 212 268 -209 31 2540 48

BMW 177 127 394 26 1376 26

Audi 166 112 482 24 1298 24

Mercedes-Benz 163 114 430 24 981 18

Subaru 118 138 -145 17 1145 21

Peugeot 110 101 89 16 725 14

SsangYong 73 34 1147 11 473 09

Jeep 67 59 136 10 488 09

Dodge 52 71 -268 08 344 06

Lexus 50 38 316 07 350 07

Skoda 50 45 111 07 457 09

Mini 45 37 216 07 335 06

Land Rover 36 36 00 05 313 06

Citroen 34 34 00 05 210 04

Alfa Romeo 23 16 438 03 110 02

Fiat 22 6 2667 03 83 02

Great Wall 21 14 500 03 155 03

Chrysler 15 18 -167 02 86 02

Volvo 13 23 -435 02 168 03

Chery 12 10 200 02 170 03

Porsche 12 14 -143 02 133 02

Daihatsu 10 30 -667 01 224 04

Jaguar 9 13 -308 01 92 02

Renault 4 11 -636 01 60 01

Aston Martin 3 0 3000 00 19 00

Bentley 2 1 1000 00 16 00

Can-Am 1 7 -857 00 60 01

Lamborghini 1 0 1000 00 7 00

Maserati 1 0 1000 00 9 00

Rolls-Royce 1 0 1000 00 3 00

Others 0 8 -1000 00 44 01

Total 6828 5959 146 1000 53375 1000

New Passenger Vehicle Sales by Model - August 2013

MakE MoDEl aug 13 aug 12 +- aug MkT SHarE

2013 ToTal

2013 MkT SHarE

Toyota Corolla 328 262 252 48 3128 59

Holden Cruze 271 148 831 40 1576 30

Holden Commodore 247 184 342 36 1642 31

Volkswagen Golf 234 90 1600 34 1056 20

Suzuki Swift 214 196 92 31 2104 39

Toyota Yaris 208 131 588 30 1440 27

Holden Captiva 207 238 -130 30 1583 30

Mazda Cx-5 199 109 826 29 1366 26

Honda Jazz 190 56 2393 28 638 12

Toyota RAV4 176 85 1071 26 1617 30

Mitsubishi Mirage 170 - - 25 630 12

Toyota Camry 126 76 658 18 811 15

Ford Focus 121 282 -571 18 987 18

Honda Civic 121 109 110 18 626 12

Mazda Mazda3 121 137 -117 18 1018 19

Hyundai ix35 116 91 275 17 797 15

Hyundai i30 115 109 55 17 919 17

Ford Territory 114 121 -58 17 891 17

Ford Mondeo 113 129 -124 17 650 12

Mitsubishi Outlander 103 70 471 15 862 16

Volkswagen Tiguan 95 69 377 14 452 08

Ford Fiesta 88 90 -22 13 704 13

Hyundai Santa Fe 80 134 -403 12 1539 29

Honda CRV 79 78 13 12 588 11

Mitsubishi Lancer 76 91 -165 11 414 08

Ford Kuga 75 20 2750 11 624 12

Suzuki Sx4 75 31 1419 11 462 09

Nissan Qashqai 74 83 -108 11 686 13

Peugeot 308 70 22 2182 10 221 04

Ford Falcon 68 68 00 10 558 10

Hyundai i20 63 54 167 09 425 08

Mazda Mazda6 60 77 -221 09 742 14

Mazda Mazda2 57 44 295 08 521 10

Toyota Prius 56 28 1000 08 348 07

Honda Accord 54 21 1571 08 213 04

Nissan x-Trail 54 59 -85 08 610 11

Dodge Journey 52 70 -257 08 342 06

Kia Sportage 52 78 -333 08 498 09

Toyota Aurion 52 48 83 08 241 05

Kia Cerato 48 42 143 07 396 07

Others 2006 2129 -58 294 18450 346

Total 6828 5959 146 1000 53375 1000

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drives so the new Mirage hasnrsquot really taken off down here and is seen as an older personrsquos carrdquo

Paul Brown dealer principal of John Andrew Ford and Mazda in Auckland says the retail market continues to grow with both marques performing equally as well

ldquoFord and Mazda have excellent new productsrdquo he says ldquoI think small SUVs and small cars will continue to be strong and we are concentrating on some of the fleet opportunitiesrdquo

He says there has been a shift in the purchasing pattern of fleet buyers and this has impacted on vehicle sales

ldquoThe corporate market is a little

bit tighter at the momentrdquo he says ldquoThe feedback wersquore getting is most of the corporates have gone to a four-year trade cyclerdquo

Brown adds that residualised loans are proving to be popular in the finance sector

Richard Murrell is the dealer principal of Southland Vehicle Sales in Invercargill which holds franchises for Kia Geely and Isuzu

ldquoWersquove had a complete signage and showroom upgrade as part of

Kiarsquos global rebrandingrdquo he saysldquoIt has been expensive but the

brand is crisp and clear The new graphics fit with the product

ldquoWersquore the biggest seller of the Sorento in New Zealand and wersquore finding a lot of buyers are going from cars to SUVs Theyrsquore so economical now and therersquos ease of access for the older population

ldquoThe new Cerato has just been released while the smaller cars ndash the Picanto and Rio ndash are phenomenalrdquo

The owner of Dennis Sweetman Motors Dennis Sweetman says finance take-up isnrsquot high due to the older demographic of its clients

However the dealership in Hastings is in a healthy state with special promotions igniting the enthusiasm of buyers

ldquoWe had a strong August the market has picked up and itrsquos more buoyant than it has been for a whilerdquo

Sweetman says the rain and warmer weather is boosting the horticulture sector which is key to the economic growth of the region

ldquoTherersquos quite a lot of construction going and new people moving into townrdquo he says

Due to the unusual fact the winter months were busy for the dealership Sweetman is expecting summer to be the same

ldquoYard numbers are up and so is take-up of inquiry All the signs point to good figures for the summer monthsrdquo

Stephen Duff owner of Stephen Duff Mitsubishi in Dunedin says new cars seem to be in a better space and he believes they will dominate the market in the near term

ldquoItrsquos more difficult to maintain a reasonable margin and due to buoyant new car sales used car stock isnrsquot too hard to source at the momentrdquo

New vehicle sales were up on last monthrsquos total and also increased when

compared to the same time last yearRegistrations in August totalled

9430 which was up by 386 on 2012rsquos figure They were also higher than last month increasing by 30 units

Meanwhile passenger vehicle registrations were the best since 1987 on 6828 and 146 per cent higher than August 2012

The top-selling passenger model remained the Toyota Corolla on 328 units Holdenrsquos Cruze was second on 271 with the Holden Commodore in third on 247

The Volkswagen Golf jumped to fourth place on 234 sales which has made August one of the strongest months of the year for the European marque

Toyotarsquos total year-to-date passenger vehicle sales of 9317 made it the top marque followed by Holden on 5865 and Hyundai on 4894

The SUV segment was the most popular and took out 24 per cent of total registrations in August

Year-to-date figures show the most in-demand SUV was Toyotarsquos RAV4 followed by the Holden Captiva and Hyundairsquos Santa Fe

Michael Gapes chief executive of Manukau Toyota in South Auckland says there is a global RAV4 shortage

ldquoWe have to tell customers therersquos a shortage supply around the world is tight and Toyota New Zealand is only receiving about 25 per cent of total orders but our customers are prepared to waitrdquo he told Autofile

ldquoThere is enormous pressure for Toyota to sell into Asia but it is ramping up production to cope with demandrdquo

Trading varies across regionsAcross its four Auckland

branches Toyota Manukaursquos service departments have been busy

ldquoPeople were putting off vehicle maintenance like putting off going to the dentist but they are now spending the moneyrdquo says Gapes

About 40 per cent of the dealershiprsquos new vehicle clients finance their purchases

Ted Wong dealer principal of Balclutha Mitsubishi reports that trade hasnrsquot been that fantastic and pretty average

ldquoThis year is probably a bit behind last yearrdquo he says ldquoThe market has been slow but the weather and farming is improving

ldquoWersquore not seeing many farmers at the moment because theyrsquore out with calving and lambing

ldquoBut itrsquos looking positive with dairy and lamb prices likely to be better than last year so all of that should be a helprdquo

Wong says the release of diesel variants of the Outlander and ASX has resulted in the dealership moving some of them

ldquoThis area is easier for sales of four-wheel-drives than two-wheel-

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ldquoItrsquos pretty well-proven comes with a 10-year warranty and is priced very competitivelyrdquo Wong told Autofile

Paul Brown of John Andrew Ford and Mazda in Grey Lynn Auckland says the dealership is only now catching up with demand for the Ranger and its

commercial market remains stableldquoThe demand for the Ranger

has been so good and we were challenged with supplyrdquo says Brown ldquoItrsquos taken this long for supply to catch uprdquo

The dealership has a high-profile presence in the City of Sails and is located on a corner site between the city and an upmarket retail area

ldquoWersquove got a strong profile in the fact wersquove been a Ford dealer since 1917 and a strong brand ndash but itrsquos the digital space thatrsquos growingrdquo

Michael Gapes of Manukau Toyota says the Hilux and Hiace are among the highest-selling models for the dealership

ldquoIt was pretty quiet through the global financial crisis and companies went an extra year with their vehiclesrdquo

The commercial vehicle market in August showed big sales increases on

2012 but declined compared to previous months of this year

There were 2602 new commercial registrations last month up by 386 on August 2012rsquos total of 2216

Last monthrsquos sales were down on Julyrsquos figure of 2632 by 30 units and by 591 on Junersquos total

The Ford Ranger was the best-selling model on 392 registrations followed by the Toyota Hilux on 376 and Nissan Navara on 290

It could also be a strong year of growth for Volkswagen The marque is on-track to boost its share of the market with a year-to-date total of 837 units compared to 995 in 2012 This has been leveraged on sales of the Amarok at 557

Ted Wong of Balclutha Mitsubishi says the marquersquos Triton has been around for a while now and benefits from being tried and tested in the market

Mitsubishirsquos year-to-date share of the commercial vehicle market stands at 73 per cent while total sales of the Triton are at 898

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MakE aug 13 aug 12 +- aug 13 MkT SHarE

2013 Full YEar

2013 MkT SHarE

Toyota 603 584 33 232 4872 244

Ford 461 346 332 177 3536 177

Nissan 290 165 758 111 2066 103

Holden 207 253 -182 80 1653 83

Isuzu 152 92 652 58 1011 51

Mitsubishi 152 155 -19 58 1463 73

Mazda 115 137 -161 44 911 46

Volkswagen 114 82 390 44 838 42

Great Wall 85 56 518 33 538 27

Mercedes-Benz 52 35 486 20 284 14

Mitsubishi Fuso 51 49 41 20 302 15

Hino 46 41 122 18 303 15

SsangYong 44 22 1000 17 306 15

Hyundai 43 39 103 17 362 18

UD Trucks 25 8 2125 10 106 05

Fiat 24 30 -200 09 160 08

Volvo 15 11 364 06 168 08

Iveco 13 7 857 05 62 03

DAF 12 13 -77 05 146 07

Kenworth 11 7 571 04 87 04

Others 87 84 36 33 814 41

Total 2602 2216 174 1000 19988 1000

New Commercial Sales by Model - August 2013

MakE MoDEl aug 13 aug 12 +- aug 13 MkT SHarE

2013 Full YEar

2013 MkT SHarE

Ford Ranger 392 283 385 151 2970 149

Toyota Hilux 376 341 103 145 3201 160

Nissan Navara 290 159 824 111 1993 100

Toyota Hiace 210 231 -91 81 1509 75

Holden Colorado 187 229 -183 72 1539 77

Mazda BT-50 115 137 -161 44 911 46

Mitsubishi Triton 102 99 30 39 899 45

Volkswagen Amarok 82 35 1343 32 558 28

Isuzu D-Max 78 33 1364 30 519 26

Great Wall V240 69 30 1300 27 351 18

Ford Transit 67 53 264 26 505 25

Mitsubishi L300 49 56 -125 19 560 28

SsangYong Actyon Sport 44 22 1000 17 306 15

Hyundai iload 38 33 152 15 333 17

Isuzu N Series 35 32 94 13 220 11

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 32 22 455 12 196 10

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 28 18 556 11 147 07

Fiat Ducato 24 29 -172 09 158 08

Isuzu F Series 22 33 -333 08 178 09

Hino 300 20 9 1222 08 98 05

Others 342 332 30 131 2837 142

Total 2602 2216 174 1000 19988 1000

new commercial sales

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Benefits with tried and tested longer cycle with trade-insSales of used commercials

are continuing to head in the right direction with 546

vehicles sold last monthThis represented a 611 per cent

increase on 339 registrations in August 2012 and brought the year-to-date total to 3783 units

Toyota again dominated the marques and models tables ndash with a year-to-date market share of 461 per cent leveraged on Hiace sales of 1321

The brand sold 262 units in August which was 701 per cent increase over 154 registrations in the same month of last year

Ted Wong of Balclutha Mitsubishi reports business in used vehicles as ldquoticking alongrdquo

ldquoPeople are keeping their light commercials for longer so wersquore getting trade-ins with 200000km and morerdquo he told Autofile

ldquoItrsquos hard to get trade-ins and some people are holding onto them for seven to eight years Not many are turning over every two to three years

ldquoWhen people buy a new Mitsubishi they get a 10-year warranty so they tend to keep them for at least five yearsrdquo

Wayne Green of Auckland Light Commercials in Takanini says last month was pretty hard with one sale recorded but two so far this month

ldquoI put this down to the school holidays and it was the same this time last yearrdquo he says ldquoIrsquom slightly ahead of this time last year and margins are the same

ldquoI used to buy about 100 vehicles a year from Turners but have only bought four or five this year Theyrsquore also retailers now so it seems like semi-wholesale prices

ldquoIrsquom still selling but itrsquos getting harder Therersquos plenty of good stock about but yoursquove got to be careful what you buy Irsquove got my own finance company and that really helpsrdquo

Michael Gapes of Manukau Toyota says business is ldquovery cyclicalrdquo when it comes to used commercials

ldquoKiwis hang onto them and its hard finding the middle-range used commercials priced around $15000rdquo

Gapes feels people keep them and donrsquot update them for emotional reasons but for economic reasons

ldquoThey tend to have hundreds of thousands of kilometres in themrdquo

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Jan13 Feb13 Mar13 Apr13 May13 Jun13 Jul13 Aug13 Sep13 Oct13 Nov13 Dec13

201313 201213 201113

used Commercial Sales - 2011-2013

Used Commercial Sales by Make - August 2013

MakE aug 13 aug 12 +- aug 13 MkT SHarE

2013 Full YEar

2013 MkT SHarE

Toyota 262 154 701 480 1743 461

Nissan 110 59 864 201 881 233

Isuzu 33 15 1200 60 139 37

Mazda 29 8 2625 53 182 48

Ford 25 24 42 46 218 58

Hino 20 15 333 37 99 26

Mitsubishi 12 10 200 22 74 20

Chevrolet 11 14 -214 20 78 21

Fiat 6 4 500 11 26 07

Holden 6 3 1000 11 59 16

Mercedes-Benz 5 3 667 09 40 11

Volkswagen 5 2 1500 09 35 09

Dodge 3 1 2000 05 20 05

Renault 3 2 500 05 11 03

DAF 2 3 -333 04 14 04

Land Rover 2 - - 04 12 03

Suzuki 2 2 00 04 7 02

Volvo 2 - - 04 9 02

Citroen 1 - - 02 2 01

GMC 1 2 -500 02 14 04

Others 6 18 -667 11 120 32

Total 546 339 611 1000 3783 1000

Used Commercial Sales by Model - August 2013

MakE MoDEl aug 13 aug 12 +- aug 13 MkT SHarE

2013 Full YEar

2013 MkT SHarE

Toyota Hiace 207 116 784 379 1321 349

Nissan Caravan 44 27 630 81 413 109

Nissan Vanette 37 12 2083 68 294 78

Mazda Bongo 25 6 3167 46 144 38

Toyota Dyna 23 11 1091 42 158 42

Isuzu Elf 18 10 800 33 93 25

Nissan Atlas 13 5 1600 24 76 20

Nissan Navara 11 13 -154 20 73 19

Toyota Regius 11 14 -214 20 125 33

Toyota Hilux 10 3 2333 18 38 10

Ford Transit 9 13 -308 16 117 31

Hino Ranger 9 3 2000 16 30 08

Isuzu Forward 9 3 2000 16 28 07

Toyota Toyoace 9 4 1250 16 63 17

Ford Ranger 8 3 1667 15 31 08

Hino Dutro 8 1 7000 15 39 10

Chevrolet Silverado 6 5 200 11 22 06

Fiat Ducato 6 4 500 11 25 07

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 5 2 1500 09 16 04

Mitsubishi Fuso 5 1 4000 09 11 03

Others 73 83 -120 134 666 176

Total 546 339 611 1000 3783 1000

used commercial sales

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