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Ed Speak
Community
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
No man (or business) is an island. Your business is a part of your local community, it is where your customers live, work and shop so it pays for you to be connected to it.
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Panel & Paint
Nissan Cool Paint
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Nissan has been trialling an innovative automotive paint aimed at helping lower a vehicle’s ambient cabin temperature in summer and reduce the energy usage of the air conditioning system.
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Motorsport
Paddon wins but Hunt takes the lead
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Hayden Paddon has romped to a dominant win at the Daybreaker Rally, but Ben Hunt has taken control of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship lead.
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Diesel Industry News
Mammoet launches world’s strongest land-based crane
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Mammoet has launched the world’s strongest land-based crane, the SK6000.
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Parts
Wiper technology enhancements from Tridon
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
No longer is it just a simple rubber blade clearing the windscreen, modern wiper systems combine sophisticated sensors, aerodynamic designs, and adaptive controls.
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Other
Crucial consumer tool chalks up 10 years in the market
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Safety ratings, in the form of stars, have been used by ANCAP SAFETY to communicate comparable vehicle safety performance since the 1990s.  This simple, yet effective method has encouraged vehicle
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Other
SME scorecard rates government
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
A recent poll reveals a mixed bag of sentiments among New Zealand’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) regarding the performance of the Coalition Government.
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Parts
Brake wear patterns provide system health guide
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
When it’s time for a brake pad change, the old pads are often thrown away without being given much thought, but the way pads wear can help diagnose broader issues within the braking system.
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OEM
BMW to road-test revolutionary DeepDrive e-drive
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
The BMW Startup Garage and the Munich-based company DeepDrive are set to road-test a revolutionary electric motor.
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Parts
Continental product range expansion
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Continental is comprehensively expanding its aftermarket product range in original equipment quality and presented the highlights at this year’s Automechanika.
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Parts
Delkor – the only brand you need
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Delkor batteries are a popular choice among auto electricians, parts distributors and battery sellers in New Zealand.
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Servicing
Pre-holiday servicing – do your customers a favour
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Hopefully the only hassle most owners will have with the trip to the beach at Christmas is the never ending “Are we there yet?”, “Are we nearly there yet, Are we almost there yet?” questions from t
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Parts
Terrain Tamer’s newest shock absorbers offer fortified performance
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
More than most other places in the world, 4WD operators travelling through the Australian outback are faced with harsh terrains, extreme conditions, and often dangerously high climates.
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Servicing
FRAM Oil Filters – your engine’s guardian
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
While the engine might be the heart of your car, the oil filter is its lifeblood.
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Parts
Automechanika parts and accessories
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
In the October issue we focussed on the workshop equipment side of Automechanika, in this issue we turn our attention to parts and accessories.
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Ed Speak
Do you feel the vibe
Monday, 30 September 2024
Maybe, just maybe there is a feeling that the economy has finally turned the corner and maybe the Survive till 25 won’t be in vain!
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Parts
The birth of a brake pad
Monday, 30 September 2024
As a leading friction material and brake component company that traces its roots in Australia back to 1955, Bendix boasts a huge amount of experience as both an OE and aftermarket supplier to the a
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Motorsport
Ford F-150 Lightning EV takes on Pikes Peak
Monday, 30 September 2024
Ford’s F-150 Lightning SuperTruck returns to America’s mountain once again.  The initiative follows and aims to build upon the success of capturing multiple records at the 2023 Pikes Peak Internati
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Diesel Industry News
ZF advances in safety for commercial vehicles
Monday, 30 September 2024
ZF has a strong record of developing systems for commercial vehicles that can make driving safer and reduce the risk of accidents.
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OEM
BMW successfully tests humanoid robots in plant
Monday, 30 September 2024
The BMW Group is exploring the use of humanoid robots in production for the first time.
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