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Update on Vietnam Car Import Restrictions

Vietnam has passed a new regulation to limit vehicle import.  The new rules will take effect on June 26.  Click here to read a news article about the pending changes.  Click here to download the rule changes.

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Vietnam Restricts Car Imports

News reports from Vietnam indicate that the Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced new rules that will make it more difficult to import vehicles into the country.  The new rules, which are reported to take effect as of June 26, restrict who can import vehicles into the country.  Read more…

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Do You Export or Import American Cars Around the World? Don’t Miss This Event

NAATA’s 2011 International Dealer Conference for auto importers and exporters will be held in New York City from Thursday October 27 to Saturday October 29, 2011.   Make sure you book the date in your calendar.  This is the place to meet suppliers and customers from around the world.  Registration is now open. Click here for […]

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Canadians Buying Vehicles Imported From the United States

With the Canadian dollar hitting $1.05 against the U.S. dollar, and continuing to increase, there has been more news coverage about Canadians buying vehicles imported from the United States.  CTV, one of Canada’s national news networks, recently asked NAATA about the reasons for the price difference between the two countries.  Click here to see the television […]

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Meet Vehicle Buyers and Suppliers from Around the World

Registration is now open for the 2011 International Markets Congress in Valencia, Spain, hosted in June by our European Affiliate organization, EAIVT.   The Congress presents a tremendous opportunity to meet vehicle buyers and suppliers from North America and Europe.  More than 50 companies have already registered.  A discount on the registration fee is provided to members […]

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Get Listed in the 2011 Directory of Vehicle Exporters and Importers

NAATA is getting ready to publish the 2011 edition of The Directory of Cross-Border Motor Vehicle Specialists.  If your company is in the business of vehicle export or import, make sure your information is listed in The Directory.  The deadline for getting your company information to us is April 29, 2011. The Directory is an […]

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Get Listed in the 2011 edition of The Directory!

It’s that time of year and you don’t want to miss out. Be sure to be included in the 2011 edition of The Directory! Get Listed in The Directory! Click here for information.

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Canada to Allow Vehicle Imports from Mexico

Canada has passed legislation to allow vehicle imports from Mexico.  Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, received Royal Assent on March 23, 2011.  With the Canadian government moving towards an election and a halt to all new legislation, this Bill managed to get through […]

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Impact of Exchange Rate on Vehicle Imports into Canada

With the Canadian dollar hitting new 3 year highs against the U.S. dollar, vehicles continue to be imported into Canada.  Click here for a chart showing vehicle imports as against the exchange rate.  The chart shows vehicle imports into Canada through the RIV program and the average annual exchange rate between the Canadian and American […]

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Europe Passes New Regulation on IVA System

The European Commission approved a regulation to amend the IVA system, which governs importation of vehicles imported into the European Union from the United States, Canada, Mexico and other countries (originally built to non-EU specifications).  The regulation was adopted on February 22, 2011 and will enter into force on February 26, 2012.  The regulation will be […]

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