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Dylan Bennett named AADS Apprentice of the Year 2025

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Dylan Bennett, a diesel fuel technician at Diesel Specialists Limited, has been awarded the Association of Australasian Diesel Specialists (AADS) Apprentice of the Year 2025.

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Technology driving the future of the aftermarket

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Technology, innovation and practical solutions for the modern workshop will take centre stage at the 2026 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, as Australia’s automotive aftermarket industry comes toge

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MITO celebrates 30,000 programme completions

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Hannah Bashford, a 22-year-old automotive technician graduate, was celebrated this week as MITO’s 30,000th programme completion since its first National Certificates were registered in 1995.

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Cool-Safe: Easy Refrigerant Recovery for NZ Automotive Workshops

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Why Refrigerant Recovery Matters

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NZTA is considering new safety requirements for vehicles entering the NZ fleet

Thursday, 27 November 2025

They have a consultation out around potentially adding a range of mandatory safety features: For new and used, light and heavy vehicles: • Automatic Emergency Braking.

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Driving what’s next: 2026 Auto Aftermarket Expo

Thursday, 27 November 2025

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is thrilled to announce the return of the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, co-located with the Collision Repair Expo, from 14–16 May 2026 a

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2026 MITO and Inspiring Futures Foundation scholarships

Thursday, 30 October 2025

MITO, in partnership with the Inspiring Futures Foundation (IFF), is now welcoming applications for their 2026 scholarship programme.

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The REPCO NextGen NZ Championship returns to racetracks across Aotearoa this summer

Thursday, 25 September 2025

It’s set to be a blockbuster summer with six key events – each with an international theme – showcasing an array of the best racing categories in the country and further afield.

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Autocare 2025

Thursday, 31 July 2025

Autocare 2025 brought the automotive industry together in Brisbane delivering technical training and business education, a dynamic trade show, and unmatched opportunities to network, discover and g

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Government announces road rules reform programme

Thursday, 31 July 2025

Announcing the programme the Minister of Transport, The Hon Chris Bishop commented, “The Government is progressing a bold work programme to increase productivity and efficiency through comprehensiv

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Showcasing Italy to the world at Autopromotec 2025

Thursday, 26 June 2025

The 30th Anniversary of Italy’s largest automotive aftermarket trade fair, Autopromotec, can best be described as an incredible success in showcasing Italian automotive equipment and accessory...

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Chat (GPT) with your car

Tuesday, 04 June 2024

Peugeot is one of the first manufacturers to introduce ChatGPT into its passenger cars.

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Bapcor Drive Expo 2024

Friday, 31 May 2024

Bapcor New Zealand is responding to the automotive industry’s strong demand for upskilling and product knowledge opportunities as part of their Drive Expo 2024 with a range of seminars led by local

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10 Reasons To Attend The Auto Aftermarket Expo

Wednesday, 13 March 2024

The Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo is the nation’s largest industry event, with the most comprehensive collection of leading brands, automotive training, tools, technology and experts ever assemb

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How safe was the car you drove in the 1990’s?

Monday, 05 February 2024

Taking stock of the past 30 years of independent vehicle safety testing, ANCAP reflects on the vehicle models first rated when testing began in 1993.

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Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo 2024

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is excited to officially launch the 2024 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo (AAAExpo).

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Autorama 2023

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

The inaugural Autorama 2023 team put on a great show, Motor Equipment News attended the Friday trade day, which also included the unveiling of the eleven new show vehicles.

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