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Workshop Equipment

Which Scanner to use?

Wednesday, 10 June 2020

Diesel Service Advisor online training

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Motorsport

Rodin Cars upgrades South Island test track

Wednesday, 10 June 2020

As a story it has all the hallmarks of the sort of fantasy beloved of film directors; complete with reclusive multi-millionaire and his grandiose plan to build the world’s fastest track-day car fro

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Other

TERRAIN TAMER ONLINE PARTS STORE

Thursday, 28 May 2020

Terrain Tamer have ramped up their online presence in an effort to meet the dramatic uplift in demand from online shoppers in the wake of recent national quarantine and lockdown laws.

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Ed Speak

Where to from here?

Thursday, 14 May 2020

Since my last editorial the whole country has been through incredibly challenging times and especially the SME business sector, which most of our readers are in.

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OEM

Porsche presents Innovative 3D-printing technology for bucket seats

Thursday, 14 May 2020

Porsche is revolutionising sporty seating with an innovative concept study “3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat”.

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OEM

AudiStream Virtual tour of Ingolstadt

Thursday, 14 May 2020

View the Audi A3 body shop on your screen; go to the Audi A4 assembly line with a mouse click: With AudiStream, Audi is the first manufacturer to offer interactive factory tours.

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Other

Downsizing decisions

Thursday, 14 May 2020

As the impact of the Covid-19 crisis bites deeper and wider, Jo Douglas shares the options for addressing reductions in staffing levels and/or costs.

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Workshop Equipment

Taking the shock out of EV servicing

Thursday, 14 May 2020

Over the last few year, we have seen the number of electric vehicles (EVs) increase.

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Panel & Paint

We are at Level 3 and falling

Thursday, 14 May 2020

As I write this, we are in fact still at Level 4 (should have come out of it today but now extended for five days).

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Parts

12-volt battery technology

Thursday, 14 May 2020

As far back as 1859, the lead acid battery has been an integral component in almost every type of automotive vehicle including hybrid and electric.

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Motorsport

New George Begg ‘Bunker’ a fitting tribute to pioneer Kiwi race car builder

Thursday, 14 May 2020

If – like most ordinary, average, Kiwis today – the name ‘George Begg’ means little to you, then the latest addition to Invercargill’s world-class line-up of motoring-related museums, the George Be

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Other

Cars Vs Boredom

Thursday, 09 April 2020

With the current world situation and forced confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, staying home is a daily battle against boredom.

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Other

Driving cool

Wednesday, 08 April 2020

As we drive our cars and trucks doing daily tasks, most of us now enjoy similar comfort levels that we have in our homes.

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Motorsport

F5000 trio drives home fellow Kiwi Graham McRae’s category legacy

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series trio Michael Collins, Steve Ross and LeRoy Stevenson drove home the incredible legacy of category original Graham McRae at the third round of th

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Other

When it goes ‘bang’

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

It isn’t the easiest thing to break a modern 4WD vehicle.

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Workshop Equipment

Alemlube is awesome!

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

Zahid and Zubin might have a new business in Best Deal Tyres & Motors in Onehunga, but they knew what they wanted in terms of equipment when they set up shop five weeks ago.

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Other

Contractors vs employees

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

LOOKING TO HIRE STAFF AND TEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF A CONTRACTOR?

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Panel & Paint

IAG Repairhub – how’s it working?

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

In November we wrote about IAG setting up their wholly owned Repairhub in East Tamaki. We thought it worthwhile to follow up with a visit to have a look on behalf of our readers.

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Parts