Car Importers News (Page 2)

Customer Notice – Q4 2023 BAF Rate

Greetings, Despite a number of cost increases from suppliers for Q4 2024, Autohub is pleased to confirm that there will be no increase in BAF for Q4, for standard sized vehicles from Japan to NZ. Nominal increases will apply for other import markets and oversize units...

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Customer Notice – BMSB Heat Treatment to Resume 2023

Greetings, RE: Heat treatment to resume for 2023   The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season will begin again on September 1st. As previously, all used vehicles being loaded in Japan for shipping September 1st or later will be Heat Treated as MPI requires. All...

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Customer Notice – Autohub’s New Brand Ambassador

Greetings, RE: Autohub’s New Ambassador   We’re very pleased to announce that Jeff Judd is joining our team in a new brand ambassador role. Jeff will be based and working in the South Island. Jeff is a very well-known industry player and Motorsport celebrity,...

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Customer Notice – Q3 2023 BAF Rate

Greetings,   Re: BAF fees reduction Japan to NZ for Q3 2023   We have now received notice from all shipping lines we use regarding Q3 2023 BAF pricing. We’re very pleased to advise BAF fees will reduce.   For vehicles shipped from July 1st 2023, BAF fees will now be...

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Customer Notice – Latest NZTA notice on CCS

Greetings, Re: Latest NZTA notice on CCS   Please see the latest Clean Car Program announcement from NZTA Kia ora The Clean Car Standard changes come into effect from 1 June. This update covers: what the 1 June changes are how to sign up for one of our webinars about...

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Customer Notice – Looming changes to CCD penalty/rebate rates

Greetings, Re: Looming changes to CCD penalty/rebate rates This morning, Transport Minister Wood announced changes to the CCD. Trade media (Autofile and Autotalk) have released articles detailing changes already – we suggest you have a read…. VIA will be holding a...

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Customer Notice – Golden Week 2023

Greetings, Re: Golden Week Japan 2023 This year Golden Week holidays in Japan are Wednesday May 3rd to Sunday May 7th. Our Autohub Japan office will be closed during this time. With the holiday interruptions, please ensure YEN payments are made promptly, and Agent...

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