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Theon design reveals supercharged air-cooled flat-six: elevating Porsche engine performance to another level

Wednesday, 09 February 2022

Theon Design provides a tantalising glimpse of its next bespoke Porsche 964-based commission with a first look at the car’s beating heart: a 450bhp supercharged version of the famous air-cooled fla

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OEM

From metal to mobile: the evolution of the car key

Wednesday, 09 February 2022

A staple of American car culture for the past hundred years, the classic car key has evolved drastically over time and may one day become obsolete as drivers look to more convenient solutions to op

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Diesel Industry News

Hyundai New Zealand’s first hydrogen-powered truck arrives

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

The Xcient was shown to media on 26th November with an official welcome from Minister of Transport, Hon Michael Wood. This is the first of five being imported for trialling.

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Parts

Bosch brake pads – the perfect match for your vehicle

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

Bosch has decades of experience in the manufacturing of braking systems. Our range covers every sector and extends from individual components to complete systems.

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Parts

BNT gently braking away from copper pads

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

If you thought things were slowing down in the field of brake technology and material development, think again.

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Parts

Drum brakes see a resurgence thanks to EV’s

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

The drum brake is almost as old as the car itself. Many regard it as an old-fashioned product that is primarily associated with small cars of low performance engines.

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OEM

The Volkswagen rubber axle stop that inspired the KONG toy’s shape

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

If you are among the millions of American households who adopted a dog during the past 12 months, you’re likely familiar with the KONG toy, a hollow, rugged rubber cone that can be filled with trea

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OEM

Staying cool: Complex cooling systems for the Dakar Rally in the Audi RS Q e-tron

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

“Audi has never contested the Dakar Rally before.

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News

LVVTA support for repair certification system

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

2021 has been a big year for both LVVTA and the repair certification system, with the establishment of a Contract for Services between LVVTA and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for LVVTA to provide

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Parts

Parabolic GVM upgrade kits for Ranger

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

Terrain Tamer now offers GVM Upgrade kits with Parabolic Leaf Springs for the Ford Ranger, adding to the already existing range of GVM Upgrade Kits for popular Toyota Hilux and Landcruiser models.<

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Motorsport

Toyota 86: Good Evans!

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

New Zealand V8 Series champion Simon Evans has established a strong lead in the Toyota 86 Championship after taking two race wins at Ruapuna.

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Parts

Powerful long lasting batteries by KOBA Batteries

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

KOBA Batteries needs no introduction. The brand has made a strong mark in the New Zealand battery industry ever since it launched in 2011.

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Parts

Goss - the genuine alternative

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

According to the New Zealand Ministry of Transport, the growth of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) began overtaking Light Passenger Vehicles (LPV) in 2013.

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Motorsport

Joel Giddy unleashes the Big Dog at Manukau

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

More than 650 kW, four wheel drive, a full tube ‘spaceframe’ chassis – off-road racer Joel Giddy’s new Ford-bodied race truck came out for a pre-season eye-opener at the Counties Classic club serie

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Ed Speak

Ed Speak: New Year – let’s tiptoe in!

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

New Year – let’s tiptoe in! Do you get the feeling that after the optimism heading into 2021 that it had to be better than 2020 there is a bit more – let’s just tiptoe into 2022 and see what is...

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OEM

Drones in the factory of the future

Tuesday, 07 December 2021

The road to electrification requires industrial transformation at all levels. For this to happen, innovation is key. In Martorell’s Workshop 9, a drone flies above the production lines.

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