News reports in the Philippines about recent trade forum meetings are indicating that vehicle import is a hot topic in that country.  Manufacturers and their authorized distributors are expressing concern about the influx of vehicles coming in from North America.  This feedback is an indication that the Philippines is becoming a stronger market for North American dealers who export overseas.

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Vehicle importers in Switzerland are reporting concerns about compliance with new enforcement of vehicle recycling requirements.  Importers are required to provide proof of vehicle recyclability percentages, pursuant to EU Directive 2005/64.

Download EU Directive 2005/64 on vehicle recyclability

The volume of vehicle imports from the United States to Canada is up about 78 per cent for the first half of 2010, compared to the same period last year.

89,523 vehicles were imported into Canada through the Registrar of Imported Vehicles program between January and June, 2010, inclusive.  124,421 vehicles were imported in all of 2009.  The record volume for imports in any one year was 239,929 units, set in 2008.

The Transport Canada list of admissible vehicles continues to be updated regularly. Click here for the latest update.

At the end of June, Toyota sent to its dealers in the United States a list of companies that have exported vehicles overseas from the USA. Toyota, as with many manufacturers, distributes this information to segment markets and restrict export.

It appears from the Toyota report that much of its data comes from the PIERS report. Some of its data comes from other sources. The list shows which country the vehicles were shipped to.

Download Toyota’s 107 page listing of vehicle exporters

Another draft of the proposed harmonized IVA regulations has been created.  The draft regulations, once passed, will set the standards that have to be met by vehicles imported into the European Union from outside the community. NAATA would appreciate input from anyone who wishes to comment on the latest draft.

Download latest draft of the proposed harmonized IVA regulation

Lithuania, although a small country, has dealers who sell vehicles imported from North America. The best way to sell vehicles overseas is to visit potential customers. Meet them face-to-face and develop a relationship. The sales will follow.

Download list of dealers in Lithuania who sell North American vehicles

Some manufacturers refuse to honor the warranty on vehicles imported into Canada from the United States.  Some dealers purchase a replacement warranty to provide coverage to the customer.

Make sure your practice with replacement warranties complies with regulation.  Ontario, in particular, has new laws related to warranty products.  OMVIC is the regulator in Ontario.

Click here to read OMVIC bulletin on warranty products