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Parts
Heed the warning signs
Monday, 05 October 2015
Although most car owners are aware of the need to look after their engine – checking oil and water, at least – and even occasionally check their tyre pressures, few pay much attention to their brakes...
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Parts
Super-slim warning lights
Monday, 05 October 2015
A new family of extremely low profile LED warning lights has been released in New Zealand by Narva, with a host of features that will appeal to a broad range of emergency and service vehicles.
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Parts
Ryco bike filters in NZ
Monday, 05 October 2015
The comprehensive range of trusted Ryco motorcycle filters is now available via leading Ryco distributors throughout selected Repco stores in New Zealand.
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Vehicles
Kiwi couple tackles mis-fuelling head-on
Monday, 05 October 2015
For those who own both a petrol and a diesel vehicle, the day we accidentally fill the diesel SUV with petrol is a day we all hope to avoid, although most of us are quietly resigned to the fact the...
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OEM, Parts
New parts centre cuts Ford’s Wiri ties
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
Ford has finally cut its ties with its manufacturing past in New Zealand by moving its parts distribution centre from Wiri, near Auckland Airport in South Auckland
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Parts
Heavy-duty clutch kit for Triton
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
Xtreme Outback, the performance 4x4 division of Australian Clutch Services, has released a new heavy duty upgrade for the Mitsubishi Triton.
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Parts
New to Automaster Equipment
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
Over the last 10 years the guys at Automaster Equipment have learned that not every customer has the exact same set of requirements. In other words there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
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Parts
New Narva connector assortments
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
Narva has released a new range of electrical connector assortments covering Deutsch, AMP and Waterproof (Delphi-type) connector variants, providing users with the most
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Motorsport
Toyota increases 86 Series commitment
Wednesday, 05 August 2015
Toyota is looking to bolster the grid of the Toyota Finance 86 Series with the appointment of Geoff Short as the series co-coordinator. 
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Other
Abro VP impressed with NZ
Wednesday, 05 August 2015
Abro vice president Tim Demarais has travelled the world for Abro Industries during the past 41 years, and last month he added two more countries to his travel...
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Vehicles, OEM
NZ Jeeps not affected
Wednesday, 05 August 2015
Following claims that hackers have interfered with Jeeps in America, Fiat Chrysler has allayed fears that any Jeeps sold in Australia and New Zealand would be affected.
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News
Rock ‘n roller Chelcie is top Tool Black
Wednesday, 05 August 2015
Chelcie Kuriger, an attractive blonde 21-years-old apprentice at Waikato Toyota , will represent NZ as a member of the NZ Tool Blacks in Automotive Technology at the WorldSkills International...
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Diesel Industry News
Proving ground for Navistar
Monday, 13 July 2015
Hot on the heels of announcing the return of the International brand to the New Zealand market, Navistar Inc. has opened a comprehensive proving ground facility in Indiana, USA. 
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Diesel Industry News
Mercedes-Benz Actros in ‘Fuel Duel’
Monday, 13 July 2015
From Northern Finland to Southern Italy, from Spain’s most westernmost point to Romania’s easternmost corner – the “Fuel Duel” fuel-consumption comparison test of Mercedes-Benz Trucks takes place i
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Diesel Industry News
Allison ‘box boosts Hino
Monday, 13 July 2015
For Hino, matching an Allison 2500 fully automatic transmission to its J07E-TN engine has enabled FE models to do the work of larger vehicles, while also offering greater accessibility to a wide ra
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Diesel Industry News
Fuso for road and rail
Monday, 13 July 2015
The Fuso Canter 4x4 is entering a completely new area of operations in Great Britain – the British rail network.
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Parts
It’s real - laser beam lighting
Monday, 13 July 2015
A few years ago I wrote about how Audi was about to introduce LED headlights for its top R8 sports car – and this was greeted with almost-incredulity by ”experts”.
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Other
Wider transmission range from Zic
Monday, 13 July 2015
With the increasing number of specialty transmissions now being developed for the automotive industry, Zic's innovative and progressive manufacture...
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Other
Toyota logistics get greener
Monday, 13 July 2015
Toyota New Zealand has reduced the CO2 emissions of parts being freighted to its Palmerston North warehouse from Wellington by 39 percent by using rail instead of road transport.
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Parts
Ford’s new parts distribution centre
Monday, 13 July 2015
Ford New Zealand is preparing to open a brand new purpose-built national parts distribution centre at East Tamaki’s Highbrook Business Park.
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