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Darren Wales chief executive officer of AMA’s Heavy Vehicle Division.
HOLDEN LAUNCHES TribUTE
IN 1951, THE FIRST EVER HOLDEN UTE ROLLED OFF THE
production line - giving birth to an icon that spans multi- ple generations and has engrained itself into our culture. From the much-loved FJ Holden Ute, to the final VFII, every model went on to make its own colour- ful and character-filled contribution to the legend
that is the Holden Ute.
To celebrate this anniversary Holden is creating the
TribUTE - a re-imagined and re-defined VE Series 2 SSV Redline Ute, powered with a Chevrolet Performance 6.2 litre, 525 horsepower LS3 V8 and backed by a T-56 Super Magnum Heavy Duty 6 Speed Manual.
GM Level-3 Track Capable Spec FE3 suspension, upgraded front and rear cross-drilled Brembo brakes behind staggered 20-inch wheels.
Holden Genuine and ACDelco Parts will be used by a Holden Certified Service Outlet and GM Certified Collision Repairer to turn this car into something truly unique. The best part about TribUTE - Holden is giving it away.
The winner of TribUTE will also get the keys to the car at a private handover event with Supercars Legend – Craig Lowndes.
To enter purchase ACDelco oil through the GM Trade Parts program.
AMA GROUP BUYS WESTERN TRUCK REPAIRS
HE AMA GROUP HAS ACQUIRED
Western Truck Repairs to fur- ther expand its coverage in heavy vehicle repairs and ser-
vices across Australia. Western Truck Repairs will join
Wales (NSW), Recar (VIC & QLD), Parins (WA) and All Transport (SA) in the AMA national heavy vehicle repair network.
CEO of AMA’s Heavy Vehicle Divi- sion, Darren Wales, said he was de- lighted Western will be joining the group bringing their superior crafts- manship from an experienced team of repair professionals.
“For over 30 years Western has been Victoria’s leading truck repair group and from myself and our team we are excited for them to be a part of a quality com- pany like AMA,” said Wales.
“Western will complement our cover- age not only in Victoria, but Australia
wide. It’s a ‘one-stop-shop’ for truck, bus and coach repairs.”
Western’s Managing Director Phil Purdy said: “Our decision to join the AMA Group was not taken lightly. What they bring to the heavy vehicle repair in- dustry is second to none in terms of quality and service.
“This ensures our client base of over 30 years remain the sole focus, for now and many years to come. Myself and our oth- er two directors, Joe Portelli and Erio Mirra, look forward to working with Dar- ren and the whole AMA organisation.”
Wales said AMA has a strong track re- cord of speed and efficiency in deliver- ing operational integration and change, whether it be acquisitions, additional sites or new initiatives.
“We are looking forward to welcom- ing the Western team and they will be a great asset to our business.”