12 Apr 2023 – MTA Queensland recently held a Careers Evening for high-school students in Mackay to highlight the many career pathways the automotive industry has to offer.
14 Mar 2023 – Last month, MTA Queensland launched the first of a series of micro-credential courses that explore the safety aspects and risks associated with Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV).
14 Mar 2023 – MTA Queensland’s Auto Women Initiative held another of its innovative Connect virtual events in February, with more than 45 women from across the state taking part in the online gathering.
13 March 2023 – 40 years ago, John Cole moved his family from Townsville to Atherton on the Tablelands behind Cairns to work at the local Toyota dealership. Today John has a thriving business with multiple locations and his son Trevor is hard at work to build on the legacy that he established.
16 Feb 2023 – Jeff Turner and Melissa Turner own and run Mad Engine Solutions from their workshop in the centre of Mackay. While the couple have worked in the automotive industry for many years, they established their own business in 2018, specialising in engine reconditioning services.
4 Jan 2023 – Hot, wet, summer weather makes the grass grow and business boom for Malanda Mowers & Mechanical in Far North Queensland. Motor Trader dropped in to see Hannes Du Plessis and the team to learn more about how this unassuming small business is taking off in leaps and bounds.
20 Dec 2022 – MTA Queensland held its annual Industry Awards Gala at the Emporium Hotel in Brisbane on November 19, a fantastic night celebrating the achievements of member businesses throughout the State.
16 Nov 2022 – When a Certified Practicing Accountant employed at the local council decides to embrace his love of tyres and take a leap into business buying his local tyre and mechanical shop, the results could go either way. Motor Trader recently caught up with Frank Raso to talk about his venture into the automotive trade and the lessons learnt along the way.
14 Nov 2022 – 2020 Apprentice of the Year Gabrielle Clift is tasting life in the fast lane, with her work experience at Triple Eight taking her to both Bathurst 1000 and Gold Coast 500.
10 Nov 2022 – The latest edition of Motor Trader e-Magazine takes a look at some potential Christmas gifts for the rev-head in your life.