There have been multiple movements amongst kiwi vehicle distributors confirmed in recent weeks, with familiar names returning to prominent roles.

Wallis Dumper will return as managing director of Subaru New Zealand on August 9, from his brief stint at Yamaha.

With the market being so flat at present, it is unlikely that motor vehicle financiers will move dealer base rates as a result of the increase in the OCR, for fear of losing business.

This is the opinion of Steve Wilkinson,  general manager sales and lending for Geneva Finance.

"The OCR increase has been widely predicted and in isolation will have little effect," Wilkinson adds.

Toyota New Zealand says drivers of NZ-New Land Cruiser here in New Zealand are not affected by an overseas recall of LC100 models.

Paul Carroll, general manager after sales, says “The version sold here was not specified with the active steering system used in vehicles being recalled, so owners here have no cause for concern.”

Hyundai has revealed the likely replacement for its Elantra model, codenamed the MD in Korea.

It is expected in New Zealand in 2011.

Hyundai New Zealand says cars interior highlights the future direction of the company's design.

Three new appointments have been made to the board of the New Zealand Transport Authority.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce this week announced the appointments of Jerry Rickman, Tony Lanigan and Patsy Reddy to the Board of the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).

Rickman and Dr Lanigan have been appointed for a three year term commencing 1 August 2010, and Ms Reddy for a two year term commencing 1 October 2010.