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Allison enables Hamilton crane design
Thursday, 06 November 2014
Fitted with an Allison 3000 Series fully automatic transmission, Hamilton’s Tidd Ross Todd’s (TRT) innovative TIDD PC25 pivot steer mobile crane was designed and developed to provide safe handlin
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Diesel Industry News
Designing a new truck
Thursday, 06 November 2014
The process of developing a new truck starts many years before it is launched.
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Motorsport
Students build bikes to race
Friday, 26 September 2014
The ninth annual Tools4Work National Secondary Schools Mini Moto Grand Prix is set to take place on October 13 to 15 at Manfeild, Feilding. 
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Other
That selfie can kill
Friday, 26 September 2014
A new Ford-sponsored driver distraction survey shows that one in four young drivers have taken a “selfie” at the wheel, half of those surveyed admit taking a photo on the move.
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Parts
You can now check and top-up aircon
Thursday, 25 September 2014
Oil, water, brakes, tyres – these are all part of a normal service. But do you ever check your customer’s air conditioning, or do you just wait until they complain, and most times send it to an...
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Parts
A workshop’s bread and butter
Thursday, 25 September 2014
If any one area can be described as the basic bread and butter of a workshop, it has got to be the undercart  – the brakes, clutch, and suspension. 
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News
Automechanika feast
Thursday, 25 September 2014
Another feast of automotive accessories and workshop equipment – 4,631 exhibitors from 71 different countries (including three from New Zealand) spread over 11 halls, many with multiple levels. 
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Other
Ford gets Space Age facilities In Aussie
Thursday, 25 September 2014
Ford recently unveiled its new Ford immersive Vehicle Environment (FiVE) lab in Melbourne, which will enable designers to build a full-size virtual car, years before a customer gets behind the wheel.
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Diesel Industry News
Hino innovation wins top prize
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
Hino Motors Japan has been awarded the 11th Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Minister's Prize by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Machine Industry for its new diesel particle active
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Diesel Industry News
World’s most powerful combine
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
The CR10.90 from New Holland Agriculture’s CR Series of combine harvesters has set a record for the global farming industry as the world’s most powerful, with 486kW.  
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Diesel Industry News
Iveco's Powerstar 6400 shines on
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
With one of the lowest tare weights in the industry, the Iveco Powerstar 6400 continues to be a true workhorse of the Australian transport sector.  
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Diesel Industry News
Merc trucks win top award
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has been awarded the prestigious “Readers Choice for Best Commercial Vehicles and Brands 2014” by truck professionals in Germany, outclassing 180 competitor models across all
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Motorsport
Race to the Sky is back
Wednesday, 03 September 2014
Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell has announced that New Zealand’s iconic Race to the Sky motorsport hill climb will return next year under new management after an eight year hiatus.
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Parts
The oil industry: moving forward
Wednesday, 03 September 2014
Increasingly complex technology has resulted in more and more reliance on synthetic oils, or natural base oils in combination with complex additives, for vehicle lubrication. John Oxley reports.
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Parts
The technical truth about tensioners
Wednesday, 03 September 2014
Gates is one of six Original Equipment (OE) suppliers in the world which makes automatic belt tensioners for new vehicles. These companies benefit from working directly with the OEs, and have first-...
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Parts
Triple Treat from Davies Craig
Wednesday, 03 September 2014
Davies Craig, in conjunction with BNT Automotive, has launched a massive “Triple Treat” sales campaign offering excellent options for superior engine cooling efficiencies. 
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Parts
Schaeffler enhances Ruville
Wednesday, 03 September 2014
Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket is bundling its sales activities for the LuK, INA and FAG brands with those of its subsidiary Ruville. After successfully completing the startup phase in the pilot...
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Parts
Flashlube’s new valve saver kit
Wednesday, 03 September 2014
Flashlube has announced the release of its new Electronic Valve Saver Kit 2, developed and manufactured entirely in the company’s Australian head office as its newest innovation in fighting valve...
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Motorsport
Garage owner couple breaking records
Wednesday, 03 September 2014
Richard and Sara Mason are breaking all the records in New Zealand rallying. The husband-and-wife garage-owning team from Masterton have set new marks this year as they clinched Richard’s fifth New...
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Diesel Industry News
Cracking long-haul fuel consumption
Tuesday, 12 August 2014
Peterbilt and Cummins believe they will be able to achieve even better diesel economy than even their “SuperTruck” which achieved 10.7 US mpg (21.9L/100km) in real world testing earlier this year
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