The National Government’s proposed emissions rule legislation has so upset the second-hand motor vehicle industry that they’re going to seek signatures for a petition nation-wide, using social media to make their point to the politicians.
One importer — Global Online Cars — is producing The Car Info Show for YouTube, and its promotional video asks National party politicians three questions about the consequences of the legislation. They are:
‘How do you think this new emission rule will clean up the quality of air in NZ and benefit the NZ public?’
‘Why are we not considering an annual ‘In service emission testing’ at WoF when there are 20 major cities up and down the country geared up with certified equipment and proven research ready to improve NZ’s quality of air?’
‘Stephen Joyce — will you be willing to accept responsibility for the expected increase in the price of cars?’
The Car Info Show is aimed at showcasing the progress of the motor vehicle industry in New Zealand over the past 30 years but host Chris Jellie’s main focus over the past six months has been on the downside of the Emissions Rule, and its subsequent inability to achieve its desired result.
Importers and second-hand dealers agree the Emissions Rule fails because it limits 85% of fresh imports from Japan, says Jellie, reducing the majority supply of fresh cars to New Zealand. And it includes all imports no matter the country of origin.
‘People are just going to hold onto their old, clapped-out hunks of junk’ he quotes Liam Graham of Wanganui Car Centre as saying, after pointing out over 95% of his stock would be banned by the Emissions Rule.
‘The Emissions Rule is going to make the air quality worse,’ said Jellie. ‘It’s just going to restrict fresh imports, push the prices of available imports up, and force the average New Zealander to keep their old, beaten cars because they can’t afford to upgrade.
‘These fresh imports are vital for New Zealand — we scrap 150,000 cars a year.” he said. “With the decrease of fresh imports proposed by the Emissions Rule, there just won’t be enough cars to fill demand.
‘You, the buyer, will be facing the stupid Emissions Rule. You won’t be able to buy these cars in these price ranges again’ was the view of Rod Milner, Rod Milner Motors, Auckland.
‘The average age of our national fleet is about to become older than 15 years,’ said Jellie. ‘NZTA’s own web site now states the average age a vehicle gets scrapped is 18. As a result the average price of cars, for the Kiwi family, is going to jump between $4000 and $10,000 because of the Emissions Rule.
‘So watch the “3 questions for the National Party” video and click on the petition after watching, to have your say New Zealand.” Jellie said.
We recently Certified suspension and wheels on this Holden Maloo
Now you hear it!
Holden says- “The Maloo R8 is a car that makes a statement when it’s are standing still and even more so when it moves.”
Wikipedia says
“The HSV Maloo is a performance coupe utility which has been produced by Holden Special Vehicles since October 1990. All versions of the Maloo have been based on the mainstream Holden Utes, but have featured high-performance V8 engines and body kits.[1] In June 2006, a regular production item Z-series Maloo R8 broke the record for the world’s fastest production utility/pickup truck, at 271 km/h, (168 mph) beating the previous record holder, a Dodge Ram SRT-10 by 22 km/h.[2]
The name ‘Maloo’ is also Aboriginal for ‘thunder’. HSV’s former Managing Director, John Crennan, coined the name for the vehicle from a book of Aboriginal place names.
It answers the question that some people still ask- “Why modify a vehicle? The manufacturers must know best”
The answer is that not all people want the same thing-
Holden figured out that utes are not all used for carrying stuff.
Holden decided to make a MUSCLE CAR with a 6.0-litre V8, 307Kw, 6 speed box, sports tuned suspension, that just happens to be a Ute! (but with only 500Kg payload)
The Maloo is clearly NOT the Ute for Barry Crump to drive around the farm tracks then!
THIS Maloo is modified even further by Mag & Turbo Wharehouse North Shore, with HSD adjustable platform struts, 22 x 8 1/2 wheels and 245/30ZR22 tyres front, 22 x 9 1/2 wheels with 285/25 ZR 22 tyres rear !
A real show-stopper- and a real performance machine, if the owner cares to smoke that expensive rubber!
Holden built a very modified Ute, for those who want such a performance vehicle
Mag & Turbo took the concept even further for one lucky owner.
Nothing wrong with modifying cars- so long as they are properly LVV Certified so they are safe, the owner can handle it, and it’s for the purpose intended.
The new Emission Rule looks to have major cost increases for the NZ Public.
Chris Jellie, the host of the upcoming YouTube car show, The Car Info Show, is taking the fight to the Government’s impending Emissions Rule, and he needs your help.
After watching the first episode of The Car Info Show, from 7pm Wednesday 31st September 2011, links to the petition, countering the implementation of the Emissions Rule, will be available for all of New Zealand to sign.
The Car Info Show is an entertaining, informative, and educational show aimed at showcasing the progress of the motor vehicle industry in New Zealand over the past 30 years; however, its main focus over the next three months will be on the downside of the Emissions Rule, and its subsequent inability to achieve its desired result.
Import and second-hand dealers also agree the Emissions Rule fails because it limits 85% of fresh imports from Japan, reducing the majority supply of fresh cars to New Zealand. And it includes, all imports, no matter the country of origin.
One dealer interviewed on The Car Info Show said “People are just going to hold onto their old, clapped out hunks of junk”, after pointing out over 95% of his stock that would be banned by the Emissions Rule.
“The Emissions Rule is going to make the air quality worse,” The Car Info Show host Chris Jellie said. “It’s just going to restrict fresh imports from coming in, pushing the prices of available imports up, and forcing the average New Zealander to keep their old, beaten cars because they can’t afford to upgrade.”
“These fresh imports are vital for New Zealand because we scrap 150,000 cars a year.” Jellie said. “With the decrease of fresh imports proposed by the Emissions Rule, there just won’t be enough cars to fill demand.”
“You, the buyer, will be facing the stupid Emissions Rule,” said another dealer. “You won’t be able to buy these cars in these price ranges again.”
“The average age of our national fleet is about to become older than 18 years,” said Jellie. “And the average price of car, for the Kiwi family, is going to jump between $4000 and $10,000 because of the Emissions Rule.”
“So watch the first episode of The Car Info Show and click on the petition after watching the video and have your say New Zealand.” Jellie said
Watch The Car Info Show, Wednesday 31st September, subscribe, and get the new episodes when they are uploaded. You can leave your comments and find links to other interviews with various industry sources and joining the Facebook page will give you direct contact to the Chris Jellie.
This startling video illustrates the advances in car design for accidents.
The first obvious lesson is which sort of car to be in- if you have a collision
The next lesson is for anybody modifying cars- to understand the level of technology- For example- if you were fitting seatbelts to the Bel Air, or [...]
The NZ Police have been found out making up their own rules- and have had to cancel a number of Pink and Green Stickers, and related offence notices. A customer (who shall be nameless) was given a Pink Sticker because his car was below 100 mm gound clearance, even though it was Certified, and was [...]
A stringent Road Test procedure is required for modified vehicles with changed wheels and tyres, modified suspension such as coil-overs, brake modifications, engine changes or any other modifications which may affect the on-road performance.
SORRY- VIDEO REMOVED FOR MAINTENANCE
Part of the road test is the cyclic brake test, which requires the Certifier to perform [...]
Burstner, Adria, Arrantea and similar European makes of motor homes may NOT be legal for New Zealand roads.
Burtner Camper- non compliant for NZ
The Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association has decided that seat structures made of wood or fibreglass DO NOT MEET THE LOW VOLUME VEHICLE STANDARD 185-00. Even if the vehicle has [...]
Custom designed for the purest racing experience, DSN390 delivers unrivaled performance, guaranteed excitement with the auditory aggression of a kiwi grown V8′.
Hypercars NZ’s DSN390 offers all the adrenalin rush of a sports motorbike but with your passenger beside you. For track or road, custom built to your specifications
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