AutoTalk Live! 2026
May 5, 2026 | Eden Park, Auckland
AutoTalk Live! returns on May 5, 2026, bringing the automotive industry together at a pivotal moment for dealer performance and long-term growth.
Kicking Goals for Your Business in 2026
AutoTalk Live! is a full-day conference built to equip dealers with the insights, benchmarks, and strategies needed to thrive in the next phase of the automotive cycle. From the economic big picture to the detail of finance sales and credit trends, this is a programme designed to sharpen your decision-making across the business.
The series kicks off in Auckland at the iconic Eden Park on May 5, before heading to Christchurch later in the year. Proudly powered by MTA.
The programme
MTA chief executive Lee Marshall opens proceedings before Daniel Morris and industry stalwart Stephen Timperley from Timperley Automotive Consulting deliver their highly anticipated industry benchmarks and market update — widely regarded as the most valuable and trusted insights in the New Zealand automotive sector — followed by a live Q&A.
ASB Bank chief economist Nick Tuffley returns to the AutoTalk Live! stage. Always entertaining and unfailingly insightful, he translates global turmoil into localised analysis dealers can actually use. With trade tensions, shifting monetary policy, and economic uncertainty dominating headlines, his session is critical for anyone in the middle of their forward planning.
Steve Vermeulen from Trade Me Motors presents the latest market analysis from the Trade Me and Autograb databases. Ross Borrill from Centrix unpacks what credit trends mean on the showroom floor and what teams should be telling customers about credit checks.
Nick Procter from UDC delivers a best-practice session on finance sales — covering retention, handover, what dealers need to do differently in 2026, and crucially, what didn't work last year. It's rare to get this kind of honest, across-the-network insight.
Matt Kroll, Managing Director of Titan DMS, takes attendees inside a real AI build for dealerships — not the polished pitch, but the genuine successes, failures, and lessons — before joining a dedicated AI panel discussion.
Daniel Boyd, Group Manager – Qualifications at MITO, addresses the skills shortage and the return of training to industry control.
And sports legend Monty Betham sits down with event host Richard Edwards for a conversation on leadership and resilience that will resonate well beyond the car yard.
There will be one more speaker announcement — coming soon.
Tables sold out at the last AutoTalk Live!. If you want to bring the team and get the most out of the day, book early.
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain — email [email protected] for details.
Confirmed speakers:
• Lee Marshall — Chief Executive, MTA
• Daniel Morris — Director, Deloitte Motor Industry Services
• Stephen Timperley — Timperley Automotive Consulting
• Nick Tuffley — Chief Economist, ASB Bank
• Steve Vermeulen — Industry Relations Manager, Trade Me Motors
• Ross Borrill — Key Account Manager, Centrix
• Nick Procter — National Sales Manager, Motor Vehicle Dealer, UDC
• Matt Kroll — Managing Director, Titan DMS
• Monty Betham — Sports Legend
• Daniel Boyd — Group Manager – Qualifications, MITO
AutoTalk Live! returns on May 5, 2026, bringing the automotive industry together at a pivotal moment for dealer performance and long-term growth.
Kicking Goals for Your Business in 2026
AutoTalk Live! is a full-day conference built to equip dealers with the insights, benchmarks, and strategies needed to thrive in the next phase of the automotive cycle. From the economic big picture to the detail of finance sales and credit trends, this is a programme designed to sharpen your decision-making across the business.
The series kicks off in Auckland at the iconic Eden Park on May 5, before heading to Christchurch later in the year. Proudly powered by MTA.
The programme
MTA chief executive Lee Marshall opens proceedings before Daniel Morris and industry stalwart Stephen Timperley from Timperley Automotive Consulting deliver their highly anticipated industry benchmarks and market update — widely regarded as the most valuable and trusted insights in the New Zealand automotive sector — followed by a live Q&A.
ASB Bank chief economist Nick Tuffley returns to the AutoTalk Live! stage. Always entertaining and unfailingly insightful, he translates global turmoil into localised analysis dealers can actually use. With trade tensions, shifting monetary policy, and economic uncertainty dominating headlines, his session is critical for anyone in the middle of their forward planning.
Steve Vermeulen from Trade Me Motors presents the latest market analysis from the Trade Me and Autograb databases. Ross Borrill from Centrix unpacks what credit trends mean on the showroom floor and what teams should be telling customers about credit checks.
Nick Procter from UDC delivers a best-practice session on finance sales — covering retention, handover, what dealers need to do differently in 2026, and crucially, what didn't work last year. It's rare to get this kind of honest, across-the-network insight.
Matt Kroll, Managing Director of Titan DMS, takes attendees inside a real AI build for dealerships — not the polished pitch, but the genuine successes, failures, and lessons — before joining a dedicated AI panel discussion.
Daniel Boyd, Group Manager – Qualifications at MITO, addresses the skills shortage and the return of training to industry control.
And sports legend Monty Betham sits down with event host Richard Edwards for a conversation on leadership and resilience that will resonate well beyond the car yard.
There will be one more speaker announcement — coming soon.
Tables sold out at the last AutoTalk Live!. If you want to bring the team and get the most out of the day, book early.
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain — email [email protected] for details.
Confirmed speakers:
• Lee Marshall — Chief Executive, MTA
• Daniel Morris — Director, Deloitte Motor Industry Services
• Stephen Timperley — Timperley Automotive Consulting
• Nick Tuffley — Chief Economist, ASB Bank
• Steve Vermeulen — Industry Relations Manager, Trade Me Motors
• Ross Borrill — Key Account Manager, Centrix
• Nick Procter — National Sales Manager, Motor Vehicle Dealer, UDC
• Matt Kroll — Managing Director, Titan DMS
• Monty Betham — Sports Legend
• Daniel Boyd — Group Manager – Qualifications, MITO
Host: Richard Edwards, Managing Editor, AutoTalk
Location: Eden Park, World Cup Lounge 42 Reimers Avenue, Kingsland, Auckland
Date & Time: May 5, 2026 10am to 5pm
Location: Eden Park, World Cup Lounge 42 Reimers Avenue, Kingsland, Auckland
Date & Time: May 5, 2026 10am to 5pm
Full programme
Time Session
Time Session
| 10:30 AM | Doors Open – Coffee & Pastries |
| 11:00 AM | Welcome & Lee Marshall, MTA |
| 11:15 AM | Daniel Morris & Stephen Timperly, Deloitte – Industry Benchmarks (incl. Q&A) |
| 12:05 PM | Nick Tuffley, ASB Bank – Economic Outlook (incl. Q&A) |
| 12:30 PM | Steve Vermeulen, Trade Me Motors – Market Analysis (incl. Q&A) |
| 12:55 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:25 PM | Mark Greenfield, Buyerscore – Reviews: Turning Feedback Into Performance (incl. Q&A) |
| 1:50 PM | Ross Borrill, Centrix – Credit Trends & Dealer Insights (incl. Q&A) |
| 2:15 PM | Monty Beatham in conversation with Richard Edwards – Leadership & Resilience |
| 2:45 PM | Coffee Break |
| 3:05 PM | Daniel Boyd, MITO – Skills Shortage & Training (incl. Q&A) |
| 3:30 PM | Nick Proctor, UDC – Finance Best Practice (incl. Q&A) |
| 3:55 PM | Matt Kroll, Titan DMS – Inside an AI Build (incl. Q&A) |
| 4:20 PM | AI in the Dealership – Panel Discussion |
| 4:45 PM | Drinks & Networking |
| 5:45 PM | Close |
Location
Eden Park, World Cup Lounge
42 Reimers Avenue
Kingsland
Auckland
42 Reimers Avenue
Kingsland
Auckland
Date & Time
May 5, 2026
10am to 5pm
10am to 5pm
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We look forward to hosting you!
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