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Boost to apprenticeships unprecedented
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
Today the Government announced Apprenticeship Boost, which provides businesses with up to $16,000 to help cover the costs of apprentices in their first two years of training, from August 2020 to April 2022.
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Armstrong says just get on with it!
Thursday, 07 May 2020
Getting on with business under the ‘new normal’ is one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned Automotive Groups - Armstrong’s.
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COVID-19: Vehicle Repairers Call on Insurers to Share Claim Savings as Repair Costs Rise
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
An automotive industry association says car repairs may take longer as COVID-19 limits freight options available and the cost of repair will increase with the introduction of new sanitisation standards. 
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Kiwi Consumers Set to Delay Purchase of Vehicles
Wednesday, 08 April 2020
The good news for the automotive trade from that is that as after the GFC in 2008 less new cars equates to more repairs of older cars, the repair trade performed strongly after the GFC so keep your capacity in place.  
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IMPORTANT UPDATE COVID-19 - Change in exemptions forvehicle repair
Wednesday, 01 April 2020
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Goodyear recharge self-regenerating tyre concept
Friday, 27 March 2020
The Goodyear reCharge is a revolutionary self-regenerating concept tire that can adapt and change to meet individual mobility needs. The reCharge concept includes a number of innovative features that are built around three pillars:
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Holden retires, 31 dealers to be offered parts and service role
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
The Holden brand will be retired from sales in Australia and New Zealand and local design and engineering operations will wind down by 2021,
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Keith Lane killed in a tragic boating accident
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
TO ALL VALUED CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIERS OF THE GEARBOX FACTORY, EAST TAMAKI, AUCKLAND.
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AudiStream Virtual tour of Ingolstadt
Thursday, 13 February 2020
View the Audi A3 body shop on your screen; go to the Audi A4 assembly line with a mouse click: With AudiStream, Audi is the first manufacturer to offer interactive factory tours.
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Gordon Murray pulls another winner out of the hat
Tuesday, 02 July 2019
Gordon Murray Automotive, sister-business of visionary vehicle design and engineering company Gordon Murray Design, has announced details of its first vehicle – the T.50 supercar.
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Auto electricians make themselves heard over training  
Tuesday, 02 July 2019
Auto electricians now have a chance to have their voices heard, with the New Zealand Auto Electrical Group (NZAE) poised to take their cause to the Government to ensure that tertiary and apprentice training reflects the industry’s current and futu
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Choppers add to Speedshow thrills
Tuesday, 02 July 2019
The 2019 edition of CRC Speedshow, set to take place at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland on July 20 and 21, has added another segment to its wares this year – and it is expected to be quite the show stopper.
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Suspension kit for Ranger
Tuesday, 02 July 2019
Terrain Tamer has released a suspension kit for the new Ford Ranger PX3.
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New car buyers shun TV, Facebook – survey
Thursday, 06 June 2019
New car distributors are wasting their money on television advertising, and social media such as Facebook is even worse, according to the Cox Automotive Car Buyer Journey survey released late April.
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Maintain batteries on the go with innovative new Narva Trailer Socket
Thursday, 06 June 2019
Leading automotive lighting and electrical company, Narva, has released a new seven-pin flat trailer socket that also features a built-in heavy duty battery connector, providing added versatility for buyers.
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Capricorn Automotive gets new CEO
Wednesday, 05 June 2019
Capricorn has announced the promotion of Bradley Gannon, current company secretary and general counsel – legal risk and marketing, to the role of Capricorn Automotive chief executive officer from July 1.
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Trailer Socket with power connector
Friday, 31 May 2019
NARVA, has released a new 7-pin flat trailer socket in New Zealand that also features a built-in heavy-duty battery connector, providing added versatility for buyers.
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Mito launches EV training
Wednesday, 01 May 2019
MITO’s new training programme provides the skills and knowledge to safely inspect, service and repair electric vehicles. 
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Ryco extends crankcase programme
Tuesday, 05 March 2019
Ryco Filters extended its already comprehensive filtration range with the release of contaminant preventing crankcase programme.
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New CEO for Stocks
Tuesday, 05 March 2019
Auckland management consultant, Tony Simpson, has been appointed to lead automotive business George Stock & Company Ltd, better known as Stocks, and help drive it into the future.
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