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Ed Speak
Automation is great, but old-school can be more fun!
Monday, 30 October 2023
Apart from occupying the Motor Equipment News editor’s chair, I also sometimes get to test new cars for our sister magazine New Zealand Company Vehicle, both during press launches and in longer (us
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Parts
RDA advice on upgrading brakes
Monday, 30 October 2023
The holiday season brings with it an increase in towing and consequential heavier use of braking with customers towing boats and caravans and carrying heavier loads in their cars and 4x4s.
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Other
Alfa Romeo Stradale
Monday, 30 October 2023
Alfa Romeo is delighted to announce the rebirth of the custom-built 33 Stradale, a veritable “manifesto” of the Italian brand’s capabilities – now and in the future – in terms of style and driving
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Parts
Delkor Power Solutions for major applications
Monday, 30 October 2023
Clarios, a world leader in advanced energy storage solutions, supplies one third of the world’s vehicle batteries.
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Diesel Industry News
ZF electrification for trailers
Monday, 30 October 2023
The ZF electrified trailer solution is made possible by integrating ZF’s AxTrax 2 electric axle with a modular battery system box for recuperation and traction support.
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Motorsport
Magnificent Kiwi onslaught at the Great Race
Monday, 30 October 2023
Shane van Gisbergen and fellow Kiwi Richie Stanaway have become the second all-Kiwi pairing to win the Bathurst 1000.
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Panel & Paint
Mazda Takuminuri paint technology
Monday, 30 October 2023
With the launch of CX-60 and CX-90, Mazda developed two new special paint colours from our unique TAKUMINURI painting technology that reproduces a precise, high-quality paint finish as if done by t
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Parts
Genuine Parts Company (GPC)’s new Mega distribution centre
Monday, 30 October 2023
Senior Leaders from across New Zealand’s automotive industry gathered to mark the grand opening of the new Genuine Parts Company (GPC)’s mega distribution centre in Wiri, Auckland.
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Other
Start your success story with a Mito - Te pūkenga scholarship
Monday, 30 October 2023
MITO - Te Pūkenga, in partnership with Inspiring Futures Foundation, is welcoming applications for the 2024 scholarship programme.
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Other
How TikTok can benefit your business
Monday, 30 October 2023
There’s an audience for every business on TikTok, says Heather Claycomb, and the benefits in reaching a younger audience are significant.
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Parts
Why you should opt for Toyota Genuine Parts
Monday, 30 October 2023
When it comes to the automotive industry, quality is paramount.
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Servicing
Australian workshops are gearing up for EVs
Monday, 30 October 2023
Fifty percent of Australian workshops are either already EV-ready or actively investing in skills and equipment with a future focus.
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Other
Autorama trade show kicks off from 10th November
Monday, 30 October 2023
Autorama 2023 is set to be one of the biggest automotive trade and car shows in New Zealand this year. It’s taking place from 10–12 November at Mystery Creek Events Centre in Hamilton.
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Parts
Bosch brake pads
Monday, 30 October 2023
Bosch has decades of experience in the manufacturing of braking systems. The Bosch range covers every sector and extends from individual components to complete systems.
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News
Autonomous vehicles will soon be safer than humans
Monday, 30 October 2023
The promise of autonomous vehicles has been a long time coming.
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OEM
Android smartphones become fully fledged vehicle keys
Tuesday, 03 October 2023
BMW’s Digital Key Plus is now also available for smartphones with Android operating systems.
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Other
Date change for 2024 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo and Collision Repair Expo
Tuesday, 03 October 2023
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has changed the dates of the highly anticipated 2024 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo and co-located Collision Repair Expo.
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Ed Speak
Motorsport is the best sport
Monday, 02 October 2023
I am sure most readers are motorsport fans – I was reminded just how deep and rich the tapestry of New Zealand motorsport runs over the last week – both in person and via the media.
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Motorsport
Historic and classic vehicle sector has an $11 billion footprint
Monday, 02 October 2023
A major market research survey by the NZ Federation of Motoring Clubs (FoMC) has concluded that the total economic footprint of the historic and classic vehicle sector is a staggering $11 billion.<
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Parts
OLEDs and MicroLEDs for Automotive displays
Monday, 02 October 2023
The current automotive display market is dominated by TFT-LCD technology, and despite the rise of OLEDs in this sector, it is expected this strong presence will continue, says IDTechEx, in their “A
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