MTA News
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Ford Announces $20M Green Upgrade to Create Jobs, Retain Skills »
A $20 million environmental and technical upgrade to Ford's Geelong Casting Plant will increase the size of its workforce by 50 per cent and ensure vital automotive manufacturing skills remain in Australia.
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 More ›
Car Finance Company Fined for Breaching Consumer Laws »
An Auckland-based car finance company has pleaded guilty to breaching the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCF Act) and the Fair Trading Act in relation to car loan contracts. Dolbak Finance Limited has been fined a total of $2000 in the Auckland District Court yesterday.
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 More ›
New Car Buying Patterns Shifting Dramatically »
While there has been much focus on the steady improvement in the sales of new cars in recent months, a more pronounced and longer term change has been unfolding. A combination of economic and lifestyle factors is responsible for a dramatic shift in car buying patterns since 2004 according to the Motor Trade Association (MTA).
Fri, 28 May 2010 More ›
GM Powers Back to Profit »
Good Q1 result sparks speculation of General Motors public stock sell-off
Wed, 26 May 2010 More ›
Tesla set for August EV debut Down Under »
US electric vehicle leader Tesla to break new ground with 201km/h Roadster in Australia
Wed, 26 May 2010 More ›
New Shell Owners Fight Back Against 'Big Oil' Tag »
The new owners of Shell are not happy about being lumped in with "big oil" by Australian-owned Gull and are working on a strategy to stake out their New Zealand credentials.
Wed, 26 May 2010 More ›
Search on to Find MTA Apprentice of the Year 2010 »
The search is on once again to find the Motor Trade Association (MTA) Apprentice of the year 2010, and MTA is encouraging automotive businesses from all sectors of the industry to put forward their top apprentices.
Wed, 19 May 2010 More ›
Commerce Commission Broadband Quality Report Shows Improvement in Web Browsing Speed »
The Commerce Commission has released its report on New Zealand broadband quality covering the period 1 July to 31 December 2009. The report examines the quality of broadband services provided by New Zealand's internet service providers (ISPs).
Tue, 18 May 2010 More ›
Judy Pawson – Retirement Calls »
It’s been 165 deadlines over 15 years for long-standing Radiator editor, Judy Pawson. And this May’s 90th year anniversary issue, will be her last.
Thu, 13 May 2010 More ›
HiLux Heads Australian Business Car Boom »
Car sales lift by more than a quarter in April as HiLux outsells Commodore, Mazda3
Wed, 12 May 2010 More ›






























