• Which Scanner to use?
    When a vehicle is taken to a mechanic, they normally connect a diagnostic machine to a vehicle to determine any diagnostic trouble codes (DTC’s) present. The modern motor vehicle is essentially a...
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  • Faster – faster
    Since man (or woman) was created there has always been a competitive spirit to go faster, further or higher. With the advent of the new horseless carriages this quickly translated to making them go...
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  • The wind temple
    Nobody can see it, but it is a factor in a car’s fuel consumption, safety and comfort. It’s called aerodynamics, or the study of how air moves around solid objects. In the automotive world, its...
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  • A history of Hyundai and Fuel Cell technology
    A history of Hyundai and Fuel Cell technology Hyundai Motor began development of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) technology over 20 years ago, with the establishment of a dedicated research team in...
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  • The snakes and ladders of post-Covidian car repair
    With bubbles bursting all over as we deal with what is the new normal, repair shops will soon be seeing confused car owners coming in trying to make sense of their servicing schedules.  For the...
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Other
How to deal with bullying in your workplace
Wednesday, 10 June 2020

Nobody likes a bully.

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Parts
How fast do you want to go?
Wednesday, 10 June 2020

Many years ago, a speed shop owner asked this of a client and the client said “as fast as possible” – in response the owner put his hand out and made cash motions. 

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Motorsport
Rodin Cars upgrades South Island test track
Wednesday, 10 June 2020

As a story it has all the hallmarks of the sort of fantasy beloved of film directors; complete with reclusive multi-millionaire and his grandiose plan to build the world’s fastest track-day car fro

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Boost to apprenticeships unprecedented
Wednesday, 17 June 2020

Today the Government announced Apprenticeship Boost, which provides businesses with up to $16,000 to help cover the costs of apprentices in their first two years of training, from August 2020 to Ap

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Parts
12-volt battery technology
Thursday, 14 May 2020

As far back as 1859, the lead acid battery has been an integral component in almost every type of automotive vehicle including hybrid and electric.

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Armstrong says just get on with it!
Thursday, 07 May 2020

Getting on with business under the ‘new normal’ is one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned Automotive Groups - Armstrong’s.

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Re-boot your business with Capricorn online seminars
Thursday, 11 June 2020

Capricorn is committed to providing constantly updated and highly detailed COVID-19 support services to its Members and Preferred Suppliers across Australia and New Zealand.

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Other
TERRAIN TAMER ONLINE PARTS STORE
Thursday, 28 May 2020

Terrain Tamer have ramped up their online presence in an effort to meet the dramatic uplift in demand from online shoppers in the wake of recent national quarantine and lockdown laws.

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Equipment
Taking the shock out of EV servicing
Thursday, 14 May 2020

Over the last few year, we have seen the number of electric vehicles (EVs) increase.

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Motorsport
New George Begg ‘Bunker’ a fitting tribute to pioneer Kiwi race car builder
Thursday, 14 May 2020
If – like most ordinary, average, Kiwis today – the name ‘George Begg’ means little to you, then the latest addition to Invercargill’s world-class line-up of motoring-related museums, the George Begg...
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Motorsport
F5000 trio drives home fellow Kiwi Graham McRae’s category legacy
Tuesday, 07 April 2020
SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series trio Michael Collins, Steve Ross and LeRoy Stevenson drove home the incredible legacy of category original Graham McRae at the third round of the...
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Motorsport
Classic mix means Historic Touring Cars entertain Skope Classic crowds
Wednesday, 04 March 2020
Five-time Bathurst 1000 winner Steven Richards set the fastest lap in the Archibald’s Historic Touring Car class qualifying session at the annual Skope Classic motor racing meeting at Christchurch’s...
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OEM
Porsche presents Innovative 3D-printing technology for bucket seats
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Porsche is revolutionising sporty seating with an innovative concept study “3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat”. Here, the central section of the seat, in other words the seat and backrest cushions...
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OEM
AudiStream Virtual tour of Ingolstadt
Thursday, 14 May 2020
View the Audi A3 body shop on your screen; go to the Audi A4 assembly line with a mouse click: With AudiStream, Audi is the first manufacturer to offer interactive factory tours.
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OEM
The magic behind Honda’s NSX engine
Wednesday, 04 March 2020
Hand-built in a specialised 4,000 sq. ft. facility within the massive 2.5-million sq. ft. Anna Engine Plant in Anna, Ohio, each NSX engine is meticulously assembled to exacting standards by a single...
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