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The Victorian government and the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) are combining resources to boost exports of automotive components, technology and services to Asia as well as attract new inbound investment.

From an apprentice painter at age 15 to running four shops under the CCR banner.

Repairers are reminded they need to look carefully at using non-genuine parts during the repair process.

February 11-14 Automechanika, Rome, Italy Organiser: Messe Frankfurt Tel: 02 8296 0455

This year is set to see the autobody repairers, backed by the various state-based motor traders associations, take on the insurers.

What happens when a BMW and a Harley Davidson get together? Well perhaps it might look a little like the Can-Am Spyder from Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP).

Many companies promote their toughness and durability of their equipment and recently, Hyundai had a great example of how strong their equipment can be.

Environmental issues are at the forefront of thinking and the motor trade industry’s Greenstamp program is one way members of the autobody repair industry can help to reduce industry effects on the environment.

There’s more than just an electric motor to the new generation of hybrid vehicles.

Ford in the UK has come up with a write-off avoidance programme designed to reduce the number of total loss vehicles experienced by Ford Accident Repair Centres (FARCs).