• Improving vehicle performance
    No matter what the machinery or activity some people will strive to lift the performance and the automotive world is no stranger to that – we are pretty sure as soon as there were two cars someone...
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  • TRANSDIESEL is transforming to TDX
    TransDiesel, has announced a name change to TDX. “Our continued goal of delivering exceptional customer experiences as well as a focus on technology, innovation and sustainability are key drivers for...
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  • Repco celebrates 100 year heritage
    Repco has a proud heritage as the longest standing and most trusted aftermarket automotive brand in the region. In 2022, Repco celebrates its 100th year. It’s a milestone that few companies anywhere...
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  • International recognition for TRS FT-60
    The Toyota Gazoo Racing team has set itself an ambitious goal: to return to the five-round/NZ Grand Prix series format in 2023. Responding to the progressive reduction in border controls by the...
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  • TRANSDIESEL is transforming to TDX
    TransDiesel, has announced a name change to TDX. “Our continued goal of delivering exceptional customer experiences as well as a focus on technology, innovation and sustainability are key drivers for...
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Panel & Paint
Tower investing in motor repairer partnerships across Aotearoa
Thursday, 16 June 2022

Tower has today announced that it will reassess its motor repairer relationships across the country to evolve to a model that prioritises strong partnerships, innovation and streamlined experiences for customers.

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Technology
A case for the internal combustion engine
Tuesday, 31 May 2022

Starting in 2035, the EU wants to toll the bell for the combustion engine by only allowing battery and fuel cell electric new vehicles onto the European market.

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Parts
Expansion, acquisition and recognition for Injectronics
Tuesday, 31 May 2022

Injectronics powers into 2022 with our new office opening in Auckland, the acquisition of the hybrid battery re-build company in Australia, and industry recognition at the Australian Automotive Aft

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Other
Is the collision repair industry facing a crisis
Tuesday, 31 May 2022

New Zealand’s billion-dollar collision repair industry is set to lose up to 15 percent of its revenue to Insurance Industry owned facilities over the next year according to the Collision Repair Ass

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Parts
Brembo and BNT for performance braking
Tuesday, 31 May 2022

Since the 1990s, Brembo has had the opportunity to share its passion in automo tive with the enthusiasts and other individuals in the automotive trade of New Zealand.

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Technology
Understanding the importance of catalytic converters
Monday, 02 May 2022

Understanding how catalytic converters work and how to troubleshoot and fix these incredibly useful – and ground breaking – components is a must-have skill automotive technicians need to possess. This month our team provides a deep dive into the operation, lifespan, and most common faults of the catalytic converter.

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Panel & Paint
First robot painted art car
Tuesday, 31 May 2022

ABB Robotics has collaborated with two world-renowned artists, eight-year-old Indian child prodigy Advait Kolarkar and Dubai-based digital design collective Illusorr, to create the world’s first ro

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Other
Whistle-blowers: What you need to know
Tuesday, 31 May 2022

The term ‘whistle-blowing’ often conjures up thoughts of major newsworthy scandal, but in reality, it applies whenever an employee considers there has been serious wrongdoing in or by an organisation.

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Servicing
Bendix explains brake fluid and which one to choose
Tuesday, 31 May 2022

Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid and serves several important purposes within modern braking systems.

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Motorsport
Two leading kiwi’s upshift for 2022
Monday, 04 April 2022
Hayden Paddon and leading rival Ben Hunt have both confirmed they will compete in national/World Rally Championship event campaigns this year.
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Motorsport
Premier categories drawing huge grids
Saturday, 05 March 2022
The weather hammered in, but the racing continued.
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Motorsport
Toyota 86: Good Evans!
Tuesday, 08 February 2022
New Zealand V8 Series champion Simon Evans has established a strong lead in the Toyota 86 Championship after taking two race wins at Ruapuna.
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OEM
From faulty glass to new windows
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
Together with its partner companies, Audi is taking up the challenge of establishing a closed material cycle for car glass with this pilot project. The plan is part of Audi’s circular economy...
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OEM
OpenR: Touchscreens and tech blend
Monday, 04 April 2022
The OpenR screen in the All-new Mégane E-TECH Electric is beyond a doubt Renault’s most striking breakthrough in on-board technology in the past several years. Its glass panel and unprecedented size...
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OEM
Win a Corvette with GM aftersales “Dream Machine” promotion
Monday, 04 April 2022
The all-new C8 Corvette Stingray is taking the automotive world by storm, wowing people with its eye-catching good looks, incredible sound as well as power and performance capabilities.
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