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Engine management and cooling
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
One of the major functions of an internal combustion engine’s (ICE) cooling system is to ensure the engine performs at its optimum operating temperature.
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Other
Motorfest 2024
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Local car shows sometimes unearth more treasures than bigger National events and Motorfest 2024 held in Tauranga in October did not disappoint in that regard.
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Servicing
Dealing with a cool two percent of our greenhouse gas emissions
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Cool-Safe has been accredited as a priority product stewardship scheme under the Waste Minimisation Act.
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Parts
FRAM 4WD Filter kits
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Improving the fuel efficiency and reducing emissions of your 4WD vehicle involves a combination of regular maintenance, driving habits, and potentially upgrading certain components.
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Parts
Engine thermal management
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Rather than just traditional cooling, automotive manufacturers now consider the overall thermal management of the powertrain in a more holistic way.
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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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