Take a look at what has been happening in the automotive industry, and keep up to date with all the latest news and events.

Posted on 16/12/2022

Motor Vehicle Dealers and Repairers legislation changes


MTA WA continues to work with the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) to ensure proposed changes to Motor Vehicle Dealers and Repairs legislation do not have unintended consequences for WA’s motor trades.


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Posted on 16/12/2022

MTA ready to work with new Ministers


The recent retirement of Ministers Alannah MacTiernan and Dave Kelly has triggered a reshuffle of responsibilities within the State's Cabinet.


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Posted on 28/11/2022

Our Apprentices lead the way!


This year at a state level, MTA WA apprentices took WorldSkills Australia by storm, successfully securing first, second and third place.


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Posted on 23/11/2022

Greater tyre choice provides flexibility to PBS operators and Tyre Dealers


As of 1 December 2022, PBS vehicles will be able to use a broader range of tyres, enabling the PBS scheme to better support and promote the next generation of smarter, safer and more productive vehicles.


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Posted on 23/11/2022

Queensland government acts on odometer tampering


As detailed in the September edition of Engine Room, MTA WA has formally asked the Department of Transport (DoT) to make a relatively simple change that will help private and commercial buyers identify odometer tampering before they buy a lemon.


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Posted on 21/11/2022

The Automotive Institute of Technology paves the way for convenient EV training


​​​​​​​The MTA WA’s Automotive Institute of Technology has launched WA’s first online EV course.


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Posted on 17/11/2022

The MTA WA responds to National Electric Vehicle Strategy


The MTA WA is pleased to share its response to the Federal Government's National Electric Vehicle Strategy, which will help inform the country's targets, expectations and overall framework for EVs.


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Posted on 24/10/2022

The MTA WA welcomes a new board member and celebrates a 40% female board


We congratulate and welcome Georgie Withers, who was instated to the MTA WA Board of Directors at the State Council Meeting on Tuesday the 18th of October.


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Posted on 20/10/2022

What's with the record high diesel prices??


This morning, MTA WA Group CEO Stephen Moir discussed the factors influencing the 60c rise in the price of diesel, with 6PR’s Gareth Parker.


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Posted on 05/10/2022

Motorists advised to shop around


Have you noticed a 20 to 30 cent increase in the price of fuel this morning? Take these steps in order to alleviate some of the pain that rising fuel prices might cause to your household.


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