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Wilhelm Maybach - 175th anniversary of the birth of the ‘King of Designers’
Monday, 03 May 2021

On 9 February 1846, i.e. 175 years ago, Wilhelm Maybach was born in Heilbronn, Germany.

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Parts
Many routes to 1000 mile battery vehicles, reports IDTechEx
Many routes to 1000 mile battery vehicles, reports IDTechEx
Monday, 03 May 2021

It is easy to make 1000-mile battery-electric vehicles, and the effect on market uptake will be profound.

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Parts
What’s special for 4WD servicing?
What’s special for 4WD servicing?
Tuesday, 06 April 2021

This was written for 4WD owners but canvases the issues workshops need to be aware of when servicing 4WD vehicles that get used for off-road work.

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Diesel Industry News
Leading companies collaborate to launch recycled plastic truck mudguards
Leading companies collaborate to launch recycled plastic truck mudguards
Monday, 03 May 2021

A collaboration between some of the country’s leading manufacturing and transport companies will mean hundreds of plastic truck mudguards will not be going to landfill this year – and instead will

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Parts
Bendix dual-diaphragm Brake Booster Upgrade for 4WD’s towing or carrying heavy loads
Monday, 03 May 2021

Bendix has released the latest Ultimate 4WD Brake Booster kit using dual-diaphragm technology to improve safety for 4WD’s towing or carrying heavy loads.

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Equipment
Battery maintenance for hibernation RVs
Monday, 03 May 2021

With Winter just around the corner, many recreational vehicles will be going into hibernation.

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Equipment
Powering – ON What battery service equipment do I need?
Monday, 03 May 2021

Batteries no matter which type will continue to need to supply a greater demand for power to an ever-growing range of on-board systems in and around the vehicle, there is also a demand for new tech

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Parts
Generating electricity in tyres
Monday, 03 May 2021

In 2019 Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) and Kansai University in Japan announced a new technology that generates electric power from the rotation of a tyre.

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News
Motor Equipment News April 2021
Beissbarth Q.Lign: The world’s most innovative wheel aligner
Thursday, 15 April 2021

Beissbarth, a name already synonymous with quality and innovation, is now taking the next step in its 120-year history with a world-first, web-based wheel aligner.

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Motorsport
Big crowds salute Ford at Taupo Historic GP
Tuesday, 09 March 2021
Just over 15,000 people enjoyed two days of close, exciting historic car racing and associated displays and activities at the Taupō Historic GP celebrating Ford over the January 23-24 weekend.
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Motorsport
Getting some track time in a radical SR3XX!
Getting some track time in a radical SR3XX!
Monday, 08 February 2021
Most of the time my ‘work days’ roll one-into-the other as I sit in front of a computer screen arranging words and pictures into some sort of coherent order.
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Motorsport
NAPA sponsors Central Muscle Cars
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
NAPA has a long history of supporting racing around the world including NASCAR, NHRA and Indycar so we are proud to announce our support of this iconic NZ race series by becoming the naming rights...
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OEM
Hyundai NVIDIA DRIVE ‘connected car’ infotainment
Hyundai NVIDIA DRIVE ‘connected car’ infotainment
Thursday, 15 April 2021
Hyundai and NVIDIA have announced the roll-out of the NVIDIA DRIVE ‘connected car’ platform across all new models from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis from 2022 onwards.
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OEM
What do EV’s mean for repairers?
What do EV’s mean for repairers?
Tuesday, 06 April 2021
We talk to Audi about their EV journey from the after sales and service perspective.
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OEM
The four essential driving assistants of the car of today and the future
Tuesday, 09 March 2021
More and more cars are incorporating elements of comfort and infotainment for their occupants. Ergonomic seats, eye-level console... everything contributes to a better driving experience.
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