Other
Confidence lifts, but caution lingers as NZ businesses head into 2026
Thursday, 05 March 2026

New Zealand businesses are entering 2026 with renewed optimism – but not without restraint – as fresh data points to improving confidence alongside continued pressure on demand, margins and consume

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News
International experts to lead training programs
Thursday, 05 March 2026

Global experts will join Australia’s leading industry voices at the 2026 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo to deliver a high-impact training program designed to build skills, strengthen businesses,

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News
2026 MITO and Inspiring Futures Foundation scholarship recipient pursues continued growth
Thursday, 05 March 2026

Harry Shaw, Workshop Manager at Truck Tech Solutions in Silverdale, is the 2026 recipient of the Janet Lane MNZM Scholarship as part of MITO’s annual scholarship programme, with support from the In

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Motorsport
Lucky 13th season for Toyota 86 series
Thursday, 05 March 2026

The Toyota 86 is New Zealand’s most popular – and most successful – one make race car.

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OEM
Nissan introduces world’s first valve seat using cold spray technology
Thursday, 05 March 2026

Cold spray technology is now being applied by Nissan to its new 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, which is exclusively designed for power generation within the third-generation e-POWER hybrid powertra

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OEM
Inside Ford’s ‘Bounty’ culture: Why the UEV platform doesn’t need a massive battery
Thursday, 05 March 2026

Up until the early 1970s, the automotive industry followed a single path for gas vehicles: More power meant a bigger engine, resulting in more weight, more cost, and, in most cases, worse fuel effi

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Panel & Paint
Four hundred shades of Lamborghini
Thursday, 05 March 2026

One of the most appreciated features among Automobili Lamborghini customers is the possibility of transforming each car into a unique masterpiece, crafted with the same care as a bespoke haute cout

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Diesel Industry News
Daimler Truck presents Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck
Thursday, 05 March 2026

In a small-series production run at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth, 100 units of these further developed semi-trailer tractors will be manufactured and deployed with various customers from the en

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OEM
849 Testarossa Spider
Thursday, 05 March 2026

Ferrari has unveiled its latest sports car, the 849 Testarossa Spider.

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Parts
Formula 1: What will change in 2026 for brakes?
Thursday, 05 February 2026
This month, the 2026 Formula 1 cars will take their first steps on track, with a private testing session in Barcelona. This will mark the beginning of a new technical era,
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Parts
Cooldrive’s new Jayrad coolant range
Thursday, 05 February 2026
CoolDrive Auto Parts, Australasia’s preferred automotive parts distributor, is excited to announce the arrival of the all-new, high-performance Jayrad Coolant Range. 
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Parts
Built for performance on land and sea
Thursday, 05 February 2026
In demanding environments where reliable performance is critical, ACDelco’s Marine and Lawn battery ranges stand out in a crowded marketplace.
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Servicing
New cylinder head, low power
Thursday, 27 November 2025
There are common faults and there’s common sense. Most of you know me from my wealth of knowledge working with diesel systems for a very long time, there is not much I haven’t experienced.
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Servicing
Keeping it cool
Thursday, 27 November 2025
To maintain the optimal heat dissipation in modern engines requires comprehensive maintenance focusing on the overall health of the cooling system, the components integrity, and corrosion control.
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Servicing
NZTA considering changes to light vehicle inspections
Thursday, 27 November 2025
NZTA is consulting on making changes to light vehicle inspections – warrants of fitness (WoFs) and certificates of fitness (CoF A).  Light vehicles include cars, motorcycles, mopeds, vans, people-...
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