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, September 21st
- TIME: 7:30AM
- VENUE: The Hotel 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
28 September 2016, 4:56 pm
As reported earlier, Piston Group has acquired Takata's Irvin Automotive Products, creating one of the largest privately-owned automotive supplier groups in Michigan.
28 September 2016, 4:08 pm
Another death involving a ruptured Takata airbag inflator has been announced.
28 September 2016, 3:57 pm
Aston Martin has commenced production of the DB11 for UK customers, the first core car launched under the luxury carmaker's six-year 'Second Century Plan'.
Industry News
29 September 2016, 6:00 am
Years of pining for Honda's Civic Type R in the U.S. are finally coming to an end as the automaker signals what the car will look like.
28 September 2016, 11:21 pm
Daimler is working on a new "hypercar" and also plans to expand its range of upmarket AMG Mercedes-Benz performance cars by at least 10 models. The hypercar, due to be produced in about 2.
28 September 2016, 11:00 pm
Tesla Motors has yet to make a case for selling cars directly to Michigan consumers, according to Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder. In 2014, Snyder signed a bill explicitly banning the direct sale of vehicles to consumers.
Motorsport News
Stefan Bartholomaeus
29 September 2016, 5:21 am
Simona de Silvestro speaks with Speedcafe.com's Stefan Bartholomaeus as the 28-year-old Swiss prepares for her return to Bathurst and a full-time Supercars drive from 2017
Tom Howard
29 September 2016, 1:50 am
Rally Australia has been confirmed as the final round of next year’s World Rally Championship, despite a date for the event having yet to be locked in
Tom Howard
29 September 2016, 12:52 am
Miedecke Stone Motorsport will enter a trio of Aston Martins for next year’s Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour