Events
The events page includes details of upcoming local and international events, plus automotive news feeds.
NEXT BREAKFAST MEETING (usually the 3rd Wednesday of each month)
- DATE: Wednesday, May 17th.
- TIME: 7:30AM
- VENUE: The Novotel / Ibis, 72 – 112 Greenlane Rd East, Auckland.
APAA ANNUAL LUNCHEON – Scheduled July 2017 (July 2016 details below for reference)
Venue: The Great Northern Room, Ellerslie Convention Centre, Greenlane, Auckland – From: Noon until 2pm.
Our guest speaker is Matt Watson from the ITM Fishing Show, Matt has become a popular character in New Zealand and abroad for his engaging energetic presence on television. But ironically when filling out a departure card to jet off somewhere in the world to film a show or do some publicity, in the space titled ‘occupation’, Matt prints ‘Fisherman’. Click here to download a Booking Form
Links to International Trade Shows
Courtesy of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association
Automotive News Feeds
Auto News
24 May 2017, 5:05 pm
Ford dealers in Europe can now service or supply parts for all makes of other vehicles following the automaker's launch of a new Omnicraft brand of replacement parts.
24 May 2017, 4:21 pm
Groupe Renault has name seasoned company executive Fabrice Cambolive senior vice president and chairman of the Africa-Middle-East-India (AMI) region.
24 May 2017, 4:02 pm
As the application of carbon fibre in car manufacture increases, demand for custom and novel finishes has also soared. UK-based Project 12 develops and supplies finishes and coatings for carbon fibre and composites. just-auto/QUBE spoke to managing director Dave King to learn what automakers are seeking and the direction carbon fibre finishes are taking.
Industry News
25 May 2017, 5:15 am
Cox Automotive and Holman Enterprises are teaming up to#8203; expand a retail vehicle-subscription service dubbed Flexdrive.
25 May 2017, 2:26 am
Former Ford CEO Mark Fields, ousted by the board after the automaker's stock declined 37 percent on his watch, could walk away with about $57.5 million in compensation.
24 May 2017, 11:19 pm
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles believes a software update can address U.S. regulators' contention that its diesel vehicles are producing excess emissions, a lawyer for the company said at a court hearing on Wednesday.
Motorsport News
Tom Howard
25 May 2017, 5:21 am
Todd Hazelwood is keeping his fingers crossed regarding the possibility of landing a breakthrough Pirtek Enduro Cup drive as Brad Jones Racing weighs up its co-driver options
Tom Howard
25 May 2017, 4:49 am
Matt Campbell says the opportunity to race at Monaco will be a surreal moment in his burgeoning career as he prepares for the second round of the Porsche Supercup this weekend
Tom Howard
25 May 2017, 4:34 am
Daniel Ricciardo is optimistic further Red Bull upgrades can help him mount a challenge to the front runners at this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix