AutoTalk - The NZ Auto Industry Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Back to discussing our favourite topic - the fun at 2CheapCars. But will it be for the last time?
Correction - we mention this is episode 65 in the recording, it is actually 66.
Bit of a crazy news week this one! Which means we will probably talk about something else...
This week the team discusses the Clean Car Discount, Fieldays, results season, electric vehicle launches and more!
Plus find out why the Holden Cruze and Kia Bill make it into the discussion…
Richard, Graeme and David discuss a range of issues, including emissions standards, the budget, and Graeme’s need for a car!
This week, Graeme Macdonald and David Crawford join Richard to analyse and react to his interview with transport minister Michael Wood on the changes to the Clean Car Discount.
This week Richard and Graeme are joined by former Motor Industry Association chief executive David Crawford as we discuss the news of the week and in particular the changes to the Clean Car Discount.
Prepare for a Graeme rant!
In this video, we offer a seat at the lunch table to one viewer, discuss used Tesla pricing, the Clean Car Discount, and much more!
In this episode, we cover the news of the week, and discuss what AI can do for your dealership.
We skipped a week, so here is an extra-long, news-packed episode of Richard and Graeme arguing!
In this episode of the AutoTalk Weekly Wrap, we discuss the slow car market in February, farewell dealer Ian Gibson and look at cars that drive themselves to import lots. Plus, an update on the Mustang saga.
Our weekly round up of news and opinion. Mostly the opinion of two grown men that struggle to dress like adults…
In this edition of the wrap, we discuss the devastating floods and storm damage, why it shows the value of add on protection products, V2L capability, misbehaving dealers, and much more.
In this issue, Richard and Graeme discuss the monthly market statistics, Auckland’s floods, and more.
This week the Weekly Wrap is recorded late night. So the same rants and discussion, just darker!
In episode 41 of the AutoTalk Weekly Wrap we discuss what the exit of Jacinda Ardern and a new government could mean for the automotive trade.
We jump into a Suzuki Hustler to discuss what to expect for the trade in 2023. Or at least some of out exceptions!
In our final Weekly Wrap of 2022, we cover the year’s top stories according to our readers.
In this week’s wrap, Richard Edwards and Graeme Macdonald discuss unregistered traders, unfortunate TikToks, shipping delays, the need for training and much more.
In this issue, host Richard Edwards and Graeme Macdonald discuss the new NZAI CEO, the failure of Zooma, shill bidding and much more!
In this week’s AutoTalk Weekly Wrap, Richard Edwards and Graeme Macdonald discuss the ups and downs of the market, the Clean Car Standard getting underway, Toyota’s emissions plans, BYD’s network expansion and much more.
The Weekly Wrap is available every Friday, live, on Facebook, Youtube, LinkedIn, and through all good podcast apps.
Richard Edwards hosts this week’s Auto Media Group weekly wrap panel alongside AutoTalk news editor Matthew Hansen and industry consultant Graeme Macdonald.
Together the trio discusses the biggest stories of the motoring week, the government’s Clean Car Standard credit transfer and industry reaction, the local implications of Brisbane’s port strike, our first drive of LDV’s new Mifa9 people mover, and much more.
Richard Edwards hosts this week’s Auto Media Group weekly wrap panel alongside AutoTalk news editor Matthew Hansen and industry consultant Graeme Macdonald.
Together the trio discusses the biggest stories of the motoring week, the National Party’s Clean Car Standard confusion, AA New Zealand’s announcement error, Ebbett Group’s cancelled Nelson dealership, and more.
Richard Edwards hosts this week’s Auto Media Group weekly wrap panel with industry consultant Graeme Macdonald.
This short episode was recorded live from our Autotalk Live event at Catalina Bay.
Richard Edwards hosts this week’s Auto Media Group weekly wrap panel alongside AutoTalk news editor Matthew Hansen and industry consultant Graeme Macdonald.
Together the trio discusses the biggest stories of the motoring week, including a dive into the new and used registration data from October, Toyota New Zealand’s Deloitte awards nod, MTF’s partnership news, and more.
News article 1: Electrified-start as Opel returns https://autotalk.co.nz/news/electrified-start-as-opel-returns (https://autotalk.co.nz/news/electrified-start-as-opel-returns) News article 2: AutoTalk: Motorcentral parent merging with financial services provider https://autotalk.co.nz/news/motorcentral-parent-merging-with-financial-services-provider (https://autotalk.co.nz/news/motorcentral-parent-merging-with-financial-services-provider) News article 3: AutoTalk: RUC relief to start in April https://autotalk.co.nz/news/ruc-relief-to-start-in-april (https://autotalk.co.nz/news/ruc-relief-to-start-in-april) News article 4: AutoTalk: COVID vaccine mandates and passes to end, restrictions ease https://autotalk.co.nz/news/covid-vaccine-mandates-and-passes-to-end-restrictions-ease (https://autotalk.co.nz/news/covid-vaccine-mandates-and-passes-to-end-restrictions-ease) News article 5: Clean Car Discount You can read AutoTalk’s analysis of the changes our March edition: https://autotalk.co.nz/news/the-march-2022-issue-of-autotalk-is-now-available-to-download (https://autotalk.co.nz/news/the-march-2022-issue-of-autotalk-is-now-available-to-download)
In this AutoTalk video podcast, AutoTalk managing editor Richard Edwards discusses the minefield that is vaccine mandates and staff vaccine information with staff barrister Jonothan Whyte of CatherineStewart.co.nz and Greig Epps of the Motor Trade Association. This podcast relates to a story in the November 2021 issue of AutoTalk - available free online at AutoTalk.co.nz. It is also available as a video on the AutoTalk YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/H05g6UvsZx0
Autotalk managing editor Richard Edwards speaks to Dealer Hub founders James McComb and Mike Harvey about how their new national dealer-to-dealer-only online trading platform will create better efficiency and more profit for the used car trade. This podcast relates to a story in the October issue of https://autotalk.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/autotalk_oct21-1.pdf (AutoTalk Magazine.) This is also available as a video on the AutoTalk NZ YouTube channel.
Well-known Wellington dealer Brendan Foot is still working away at his eponymous business in the Hutt valley after a massive 50 years. But times are changing, with the family continuing a long-running shift to the next generation of leadership. His sons Matthew and Dave Foot are joint dealer principals now for the dealer group. Matt and Dave sat down with AutoTalk's Richard Edwards recently to discuss business. This is also available as a story in the October 2021 issue of AutoTalk - www.autotalk.co.nz - and as a video on the AutoTalk NZ Youtube channel.
In this episode of the AutoTalk podcast, Polestar brand manager Bruce Fowler joins host Richard Edwards to discuss the launch of the brand in New Zealand. Cars will begin landing later this year priced from just $69,990 - before the government EV subsidies. We discuss the cars, sales process and their unique showroom environment. This is a sister episode to a version on EVs and Beyond.co.nz. For more automotive news visit AutoTalk.co.nz
Thanks to our sponsor - Autosure - www.autosure.co.nz In a special episode of the AutoTalk podcast, Transport minister Michael Wood joins host Richard Edwards to discuss the Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. This is also available as a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcPn3i2i-1Y Look for the accompanying story in the October 2021 issue of AutoTalk magazine.
Thanks to our sponsor - Autosure - www.autosure.co.nz In a special episode of the AutoTalk podcast, Transport minister Michael Wood joins host Richard Edwards to discuss the Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. This is also available as a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcPn3i2i-1Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcPn3i2i-1Y) Look for the accompanying story in the October 2021 issue of AutoTalk magazine
In this industry panel, a group of industry leaders discuss the Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill and its associated regulation - the work that will allow the government's Clean Car Standard and Discount schemes to go ahead. The panel, chaired by AutoTalk managing editor Richard Edwards includes David Crawford of the Motor Industry Association, David Vinsen and Kit Wilkerson of VIA, Tony Everett of the Motor Trade Association. The sponsor for this episode is RVE with their Configurator. Check it out at https://configurator.rve.co.nz (https://configurator.rve.co.nz). The video version is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0CxNAprdtc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0CxNAprdtc)
In this podcast video, host Richard Edwards speaks with Financial Services Federation executive direct Lyn McMorran. We discuss the history behind changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act that will heavily impact dealers and how they transact finance and insurance products. This is also available as a video podcast - https://youtu.be/e0tFFSOlnbQ This story is also available in the September 2021 issue of AutoTalk magazine, available at AutoTalk.co.nz
In our fifth lockdown discussion, AutoTalk's Richard Edwards discusses the support available to businesses with management expert Lani Fogelberg of Fogelberg Consulting. Tops discussed include the wage subsidy, resurgence payment, small business cashflow loans and the need to plan business cashflow for the coming months. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS_8QrLVP6nnPbUOmvo_XA (This recording is available on YouTube at the AutoTalkNZ YouTube Channel) Find more from Lani at https://fogelbergconsulting.com (https://fogelbergconsulting.com).
In our third AutoTalk Live lockdown special, Trade Me Motors head of sales Jayme Fuller joins host Richard Edwards to discuss online listings during lockdown. Fuller reveals a range of interesting buyer data insights, provides guidance on what dealers should be reviewing in their listings during lockdown, looks forward to level 3, and discusses Trade Me Motors plans to help its customers during the restrictions. You can download the presentation used in this recording here: https://autotalk.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/TradeMe-AutoTalk-24.08.pdf (https://autotalk.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/TradeMe-AutoTalk-24.08.pdf)
In our latest AutoTalk Live video in lockdown, Matt Darby of AutoPlay talks lead management with host Richard Edwards. What should staff be doing with leads, how far back should they be going, and what technical and security factors do you need to take into account. For more great industry news visit AutoTalk.co.nz. For more from AutoPlay, visit AutoPlay.co.nz
We chat with Anthony Maclean of BoostAuto.co.nz about the things you should be doing to both maintain your online presence, communicate with customers and boost your marketing spend in COVID Level 4 restrictions and beyond. For more great automotive industry analysis, insight and news visit Autotalk.co.nz.
Greg Epps of New Zealand's Motor Trade Association joins host Richard Edwards from his home office to discuss what limited trading dealers and workshops can do under COVID Level 4 restrictions.
In the latest episode of the AutoTalk podcast, host Richard Edwards catches up with Pete Marsden, who has a range of other careers and businesses alongside his vehicle dealer efforts. He discusses his unique path to the trade, his Japanese restaurant, and how regulation changes will hit the business. This accompanies a story in the December issue of AutoTalk magazine.
In late 2020, Giltrap Group general manager of business development joined host Richard Edwards to discuss the brand's new mobility and rental business SIXT. Topics discussed include the challenges of launch a rental car business in a pandemic, how vehicle subscription services can play a role in the broader Giltrap business, and more. Host: Richard Edwards - richard@automediagroup.co.nz Producer: Deborah Baxter - deborah@automediagroup.co.nz Commercial: Dale Stephenson - dale@automediagroup.co.nz
Nick Wheeler comes with a long family history in the trade. Today, he runs an expansive used car operation on Christchurch's central-city dealer strip. In an interview with AutoTalk host Richard Edwards, he discusses how COVID has changed the market, and how his split between NZ-new and import stock has helped the business through. This interview ties in to an interview in the November issue of AutoTalk magazine. Download it for free at www.autotalk.co.nz. Host: Richard Edwards - richard@automediagroup.co.nz Producer: Deborah Baxter - deborah@automediagroup.co.nz Commercial: Dale Stevenson - dale@automediagroup.co.nz
Peter Aitken may be best known as the former managing director of Mazda New Zealand, but his history in the trade is far deeper than that. In an interview with AutoTalk host Richard Edwards, he discusses his time on the road and in South East Asia for Ford, his Mazda days and his switch to digital marketing. This interview ties in to an interview in the October issue of AutoTalk magazine. Download it for free at www.autotalk.co.nz. Host: Richard Edwards - richard@automediagroup.co.nz Producer: Deborah Baxter - deborah@automediagroup.co.nz Commercial: Dale Stevenson - dale@automediagroup.co.nz
This week we have a great interview with UDC chief executive Wayne Percival. He discusses their new ownership, and gives his take on the post-covid market. Enjoy! This podcast ties into stories in the October edition of AutoTalk magazine, available free at AutoTalk.co.nz from early October. Host: Richard Edwards - richard@automediagroup.co.nz Producer: Deborah Baxter - deborah@automediagroup.co.nz Commercial: Dale Stevenson - dale@automediagroup.co.nz
In April last year Ross Logue and Richie East completed a management buyout of legendary listing website and magazine Autotrader New Zealand. They join AutoTalk's Richard Edwards to discuss the sites rebirth under their management, how they have laid claim to being the second biggest listings site and how magazines still play a part of their strategy. This is the third in a series of podcasts on the vehicle listings industry - subscribe for podcasts covering Trade Me and NZME/Driven. This podcast ties into stories in the October edition of AutoTalk magazine, available free at AutoTalk.co.nz from early October. Host: Richard Edwards - richard@automediagroup.co.nz Producer: Deborah Baxter - deborah@automediagroup.co.nz Commercial: Dale Stevenson - dale@automediagroup.co.nz
The team from Driven.co.nz/NZME, head of Driven Natasha ‘Tash’ Callister and editor Dean Evans join host Richard Edwards to discuss what their website, and printed publications, offer the dealer market. We also touch on the importance of content, new products coming, and the the used of data. This is the second in a series of podcasts looking at the major vehicle listing services dealers can choose from. This podcast ties into stories in the October edition of AutoTalk magazine, available free at AutoTalk.co.nz from early October. Host: Richard Edwards - richard@automediagroup.co.nz Producer: Deborah Baxter - deborah@automediagroup.co.nz Commercial: Dale Stevenson - dale@automediagroup.co.nz
SAIC Motor country manager Anthony MacLean joins host Richard Edwards to discuss the rebirth of the MG brand in New Zealand, and its new venture into electric vehicles. They discuss the reception Chinese vehicles have found in New Zealand, the challenges of the All of Government fleet tender system and Edwards gives his take on the MG ZS EV.
Trade Me head of classifieds Alan Clarke and Trade Me Motors head of sales Jayme Fuller join host Richard Edwards to discuss how the largest vehicle listing site in the country handled COVID, changes that have been made and what that could mean for dealers. We also touch on new products coming, and the importance of data. This is the first in a series of podcasts looking at the major vehicle listing services dealers can choose from. Check out the accompanying magazine at www.autotalk.co.nz
In episode eight of the AutoTalk podcast, we discuss the strong market for 'secondhand' vehicles. Joining host Richard Edwards is Andrew Simms buyer Graham Green, Turners chief executive Greg Hedgepeth, and Toyota New Zealand general manager for used vehicles Steve Prangnell. The panel discusses strong demand for such vehicles, where the market is going and why predictions of falling prices were wrong. For more, visit AutoTalk.co.nz
Rolls Royce global client sales manager Ian Grant joins host Richard Edwards over Zoom from Singapore. They discuss the special experience buyers are taken through before, during and after the purchase of their new Rolls Royce.
With COVID-19 now back in the community, and restrictions back in place, a panel of industry members join host Richard Edwards to discuss the lockdown, how trade is continuing, what the economic impact will be and what they expect to happen in the future. Our panel today is Hayden Johnston of GVI, Mathew Wales of Andrew Simms David Crawford of the Motor Industry Association, Tony Everett of the MTA and Mark Greenfield of Motor Central. Follow our COVID-19 live updates here: https://autotalk.co.nz/news/live-covid-19-updates-for-the-automotive-trade
In this episode, Audi New Zealand general manager Dean Sheed joins us to discuss how the brand has done since COVID-19 and the electrification of their range. He also drops some great news about the NZ Government VIP fleet.
The latest AutoTalk podcast is available for listening now, free, on your favourite podcast app. Joining host Richard Edwards this week is outgoing VIA North Island chairman Graeme Macdonald. Macdonald discusses his time with the association, the wins, the losses and the transition to a new structure. He also talk about his interesting history in the trade, and what he sees his new role may be in the future. This podcast accompanies the cover story in the next AutoTalk magazine, out next Wednesday at www.autotalk.co.nz
This episode is a crossover with our sister magazine and podcast, EVs and Beyond. We chat with Nigel Broomhall, who is seeking support for an ambitious plan to get Tesla to build a Giga Factory in Southland to take the place - and the electricity - of the closing Tiwai Point smelter. Could NZ return to the vehicle manufacturing scene? We discuss. For more, visit autotalk.co.nz.
We have an incredibly timely interview for episode 3 of the AutoTalk podcast, out now, with VIA chief executive David Vinsen joining us to discuss the radical changes happening with the association. This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in the used import trade. In the interview with host Richard Edwards, Vinsen explains the structure and dispels rumours around what it means for the trade. He also confirms that a balanced budget has been made for the association, allowing it to move past its financial trouble. For more, visit AutoTalk.co.nz Producer/Host - Richard Edwards - richard@automediagroup.co.nz Commercial - Deborah Baxter - deborah@automediagroup.co.nz
In episode 2 of the AutoTalk podcast we catch up with Ford New Zealand managing director Simon Rutherford. He tells us about how the company worked through COVID-19, future electric models, the Ford Ranger and more. Read our written version of this episode in the July 2020 AutoTalk magazine, available free at www.autotalk.co.nz. Host and producer - Richard Edwards richard@automediagroup.co.nz Commercial - Deborah Baxter deborah@automediagroup.co.nz Editor - Andzh Ekroy
In the first episode of the AutoTalk podcast, we chat with Toyota New Zealand's incoming chief executive officer Neeraj Lala. We discuss outgoing chief executive Alistair Davis, Neeraj's career, his time in the USA, the Drive Happy Project, electrification and future product plans. This interview features in the July 2020 edition of AutoTalk magazine, available at www.autotalk.co.nz.