Valued MTA Christchurch member Martin Brooks of Aceomatic Transmission Services has spent almost three decades doing his best to pass on his specialist knowledge to others in the industry.

The motor trade continues to do reasonably well under Covid-19 conditions. Peter Morton of Herbert Morton Chartered Accountants specialises in services for the motor trade and says most of his clients are managing well.

There’s a world of automobile history planted in the paddocks around Horopito Motors, just waiting to be picked over.

Ever since Cameron Spooner was a child he loved diggers and trucks. At just 22, he bought Ohakune Automotive.

There was a lot to catch up on when around 30 former Hamilton MTA members and their partners met for a reunion recently.

An online cloud-based system - HSE Connect can help small businesses manage Health and Safety, plus it's been designed specifically for workshops, dealerships and service stations.

Economist Tony Alexander shares some knowledge on the economic impact of the Covid-19 lockdown

Nicholson United Autos, with its sites in Whakatane, Morrinsville and Rotorua, is celebrating 40 years of Nicholson family ownership

Princess Diana, comedic actor Rowan Atkinson and a 95-year-old Dennis fire engine all have direct connections to Opunake MTA member Nigel Fraser

IAG’s East Tamaki Repairhub has repaired over 2,000 vehicles since it opened in November last year. It concentrates on non-structural repairs which are completed, on average, within three days.

Happers Honda has a new building, but the site still marks three generations of family history and their passion for motorbikes.

At Methven Motors there’s a ‘work hard, play hard’ atmosphere. Pet projects and passions are supported and the staff and business are an active part of the small rural community.

South Auckland repairer Milan Motors recently joined MTA and its owners are keen to merge the benefits of the brand with their own community ethos.

Moving high-end cars around Auckland discreetly and safely is the specialty service provided by Exotic Towing.

A strange thing happened after lockdown – sales of new and imported used motorcycles rocketed.

Post Covid-19 lockdown dealerships report better-than-expected sales. But many are holding their breath to see whether earlier dire predictions may still come true later in the year.

Pat Prescott Ltd moves into its third generation of family ownership with grandson Ryan at the wheel.

An accountant for motor trade businesses across the country, Peter Morton, gives his view of what is being seen in the books, post lockdown.

MTA's Radiator magazine has been printed continuously for a century, making it one of the oldest publications in New Zealand.

The Cooke Howlison dealership in Dunedin has been selling cars for 125 years and a member of MTA since it started.

MTA Chief Executive Craig Pomare marks the milestone reached by Radiator magazine at a time when the Covid19 pandemic disrupts the print run, and the national economy.

The success of the Americana car festival in Taranaki has helped fuel the local sales of the Ford Mustang - something Energy City Ford has been happy to supply.

The family behind Motorcycle HQ in Pahiatua are specialists in side car racing as well as selling bikes.

General Motors is closing down its Holden operations in Australasia creating a churn in the franchise dealer world and uncertainty for some.