Antonella Abbate • 12 June 2026

Want to be our next Member under the Spolight?

We want to celebrate our members and share their journeys throughout their careers.

We invite you to share your journey as an IAME member, including your work history, career achievements, and experiences during your time in the automotive industry. Your story helps preserve our history, recognise the people who have shaped our industry, and demonstrate the lasting value of IAME membership.


We want to celebrate your unique connection to both the automotive industry and the IAME. Tell us about your extensive experience and your thoughts on how the industry has evolved over the years.


What you can include:

  • Industry Evolution: How the automotive industry has changed since you first started.
  • Technology & Practices: The major changes you have seen in vehicle technology and workshop practices throughout your career.
  • Your IAME Connection: Why you have remained an IAME member and the value the institute has provided to you.
  • Passing the Torch: Any advice you would give to apprentices and younger members entering the industry today.


If you have any photographs, memorabilia, workshop pictures, or other items related to your career that you would be happy to share, please include them! We would love to feature them as part of your Member Spotlight article.


Send your email to: membership@iame.com.au

Important URL changes for AIS Online

by Antonella Abbate • 12 June 2026
Upcoming AIS Online outage AIS Online will be unavailable on Sunday 14 June from 1am to 1pm (if this date and time needs to change, we will notify you via AIS Online). AIS Online functionality There is no change to functionality; just some minor updates and you’ll simply log in via a new URL. When users attempt to access the old myrta URL You will be redirected to an information page explaining the update. The page will provide the new Transport URL to access AIS Online. Follow this link and log in as normal. What you need to do Update any bookmarks, shortcuts, or saved links that still point to the old myrta URL. This will ensure a smooth transition and help prevent access issues in the future. This update is part of ongoing efforts to improve security and consistency across Transport systems.

Did You Know?

by Antonella Abbate • 9 June 2026
The worlds oldest working mechanic is 97 years old.

Toyota to Offer Factory GVM Upgrade on Selected Models

by Antonella Abbate • 28 May 2026
Toyota Australia is set to introduce a factory-backed Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) upgrade package for selected four-wheel-drive models from August, providing owners with a higher legal payload capacity while retaining full factory warranty support and compliance.