Parts
Garrett PowerMax Direct-Fit Turbochargers
Thursday, 30 April 2026

Garrett PowerMax direct-fit turbochargers represent a significant evolution in aftermarket forced induction upgrades, combining Garrett’s long-established engineering pedigree with plug-and-play co

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Other
Oil shocks don’t just hurt drivers; they disrupt entire economies
Thursday, 30 April 2026

When petrol prices surge, the national conversation usually focuses on motorists. But the real economic risk isn’t the family car, it’s the systems that keep the country moving.

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Parts
CoolDrive welcomes Verus Automotive Oils
Thursday, 30 April 2026

CoolDrive Auto Parts is expanding its oil and lubricants range in New Zealand, recently welcoming Verus Lubricants’ automotive oil brand, Bellator, exclusively to its shelves.

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OEM
Ferrari Elettrica
Thursday, 30 April 2026

Ferrari has reveaedl the production-ready chassis and components of its new electric car, the first full-electric model in the history of the Prancing Horse. 

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Servicing
ADAS in focus at Auto Aftermarket Expo 2026
Thursday, 30 April 2026

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) will be a central focus at the 2026 Auto Aftermarket Expo, reflecting the growing complexity of modern vehicle service and repair.

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News
29 tonnes of recycled tyre rubber in roading is just the beginning
Thursday, 30 April 2026

29 tonnes of recycled tyre rubber have been laid as part of a road in the Selwyn District in a partnership between Selwyn District Council and HEB Construction, using rubber supplied by Treadlite N

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News
Win! MTA’s MITO advocacy pays off for learners, industry
Thursday, 30 April 2026

For years, members have told the Motor Trade Association (MTA) that the shortage of skilled tradespeople is handbraking automotive businesses.  

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Diesel Industry News
Japan’s first mass-produced light-duty fuel cell electric truck
Thursday, 30 April 2026

Isuzu Motors and Toyota have agreed to collaborate on the development toward the mass production of a next-generation light-duty fuel cell (FC) electric truck.

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Motorsport
Payne surges forward after Kiwi V8 Supercar rounds
Thursday, 30 April 2026

Martt Payne has leapt into title contention after the New Zealand rounds of the V8 Supercar Championship.

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OEM
Audi scales up deployment of artificial intelligence in production
Wednesday, 01 April 2026
Audi is consistently rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) in production and logistics: the company is scaling up its own cloud platform for production and introducing new AI use cases and...
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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 powertrain.
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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...
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Motorsport
Teretonga shakes to the sound of Supertrucks
Wednesday, 01 April 2026
From clubbie Toyota Corollas through V8 muscle cars all the way to trucks, the southernmost permanent race circuit in the world continues to hold a key place in New Zealand motorsport.
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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. Between the main GR86 race series and the four-round 86 Trophy for the original model, 24 drivers are contesting...
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Motorsport
Kiwi racers taking on the world
Thursday, 05 February 2026
There’s a Kiwi racing in Formula One with the Racing Bulls team, and another in the World Rally Championship with Hyundai
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