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MTA100 centenary

Posted on 01 May, 2017

The MTA100 Car Show of the century took place last weekend, with industry insiders and automotive enthusiasts, of all ages, swarming to Wellington's waterfront to enjoy some of the greatest cars ever made. The show celebrated the Motor Trade Association (MTA)'s centenary and included a wide array of vehicles from crank-handle models through to autonomous and modern electric vehicles (EVs). The vehicles were showcased in the TSB Arena and included Rinspeed concept cars (from the automotive manufacturer and tuning designer based in Switzerland) through to unique Kiwi vehicle such as the Trekka and Chris Amon's Maserati. Visitors to the event were also given the opportunity to take an EV out for a test drive with the Better NZ Trust. Head of Rinspeed, Frank M Rinderknecht and his Kiwi designer Alain Brideson were the first speakers at the event, which marked the first time a Rinspeed vehicle has arrived in Australasia.   Trade me motors' sales director, Chris Knight, who attended the event, says the range of speakers at the event was very impressive. "There was also a great range of manufacturers showcasing what was coming in the future. From the advanced technology to what's available currently." The event was open to the public on April 29 and 30.