INDUSTRY NEWS
Speedshow needs help to show the world what it can do The CRC Speedshow needs help from its fans to take the next big step. It has teamed up with PledgeMe to raise $350,000, which would be used to bring some of the industry’s biggest superstars to New Zealand, along with showcasing new cars and never-seen-before exhibits. CRC Speedshow managing director Ross Prevette says the fundraising drive is an opportunity to make the show world class. “We want to become the southern hemisphere’s SEMA [Speciality Equipment Market Association] show, which is entirely possible, if we can get this financial support. “Quite simply, securing this funding through equity crowdfunding will make the show unquestionably epic.
Imagine the world’s biggest motoring and motorsport stars coming to New Zealand, in potentially their first and only public visit. It would be awesome!” Prevette says he has had interest from international buyers because they can see the potential in the show, but says his team is determined to keep it locally owned and operated. “That’s why we’re offering it to local investors through our crowdfunding campaign – firstly, to allow it to stay here but also showing the world how we Kiwis do it down here.” This year’s event takes place between July 22-23 at ASB Showgrounds. Source: autotalk.co.nz Image Source: www.speedshow.co.nz/multimedia/images
Independent testing proves Kiwi fuel quality An Independent fuel testing report by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s Trading Standards department shows Kiwis are filling up their tanks with high-quality fuel. “Trading Standards carries out independent testing of petrol, diesel and biofuels to give consumers added peace of mind,” says manager Stephen O’Brien.
“On the whole, our testing found fuel sold within New Zealand was of a high quality and compliant with specifications prescribed in the regulations,” says O’Brien. “Trading Standards will continue our
Trading Standards tested fuel from 115 service stations
collaborative work with the fuel industry to maintain this quality
across New Zealand between July 2015 and June 2016,
for future years,” he says. “Consumers expect quality fuel when
sampling directly from the fuel pump to ensure the fuel
filling up at the bowser, and in New Zealand, our tests show
was the same fuel going into consumers’ vehicles.
these expectations are being met,” says O’Brien.
As a result of collaboration with the fuel industry across
The fuel monitoring programme’s test results 2015 - 2016 is a
the year, the rate of suspect fuel samples decreased to
technical report written for fuel industry experts and is part of an
eight this year, two fewer than the previous year. Upon
ongoing statistically-based testing programme of New Zealand’s
further analysis, all samples were found to be within
1,200 service stations.
tolerance levels.
Source: autotalk.co.nz
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