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More New Zealanders Opting for Diesel »
New Zealand car drivers are increasingly opting for diesel as their alternative fuel option says the Motor Trade Association (MTA). While motorists now have a wider choice of alternative fuel options than ever before, the overwhelming majority of those moving away from petrol power are increasingly likely to choose diesel.
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 More ›
New Car Market Retreats in July »
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) today announced that the new car market in July was below both that recorded in June 2010 and July 2009.
Fri, 6 Aug 2010 More ›
Improper Vehicle Modifications Putting Users At Risk »
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is urging Transport Minister Stephen Joyce to push ahead and introduce vehicle power restrictions for young drivers. A move to investigate restricting access to high-powered or modified cars was signalled in the Government’s Safer Journey’s strategy released several months ago.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 More ›
Blood Alcohol Limit Delay Risking Lives Says MTA »
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is surprised at today’s announcement that the Government is seeking a further two years of research to determine the benefits to New Zealand’s road toll by reducing the blood alcohol level.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 More ›
MTA Supports Legislative Change For Quad Bike Safety »
Motor Trade Association (MTA) says it supports Wellington coroner Ian Smith’s call for legislative change on quad bike use and that more than 100 people dying in the past 10 years is far too many.
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 More ›
New Car Market Highest In Two Years Thanks To Fieldays »
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) today announced that during June the new car market had continued its pattern of improvement.
Tue, 6 Jul 2010 More ›
Murph Meets Minister Nathan Guy »
Kiwi motorsport star, Greg Murphy took to the road again in late June, to spread the road safety message, with the ‘MTA Murph in Schools’ programme.
Fri, 2 Jul 2010 More ›
V8 Supercar Driver Spreads the Road Safety Message to Wellington Secondary Students »
Kiwi motorsport star, Greg Murphy is heading back to school, to spread the road safety message, with the ‘MTA Murph in Schools’ programme, which again takes to the road in late June. Murphy will be making his first stop in Taranaki on Monday 28 June, followed by Wanganui, before ending the tour at Rongotai College, Wellington on Wednesday 30 June 2010.
Mon, 21 Jun 2010 More ›
Murph In Schools »
MURPH'S LAW: Eliminate the Risk. What young drivers can do to stay safe on the roads.
Thu, 17 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 ›





























