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Ed Speak
To EV or not to EV?
Friday, 05 February 2021
We hear a lot about EV’s and they certainly have a place, especially when the use is primarily round town commutes where the recharging can be done at home overnight where they are unbeatable for r
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Parts
Adrad Radiator Agents – “trust a specialist!”
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
Adrad Radiator Agents are well recognised by the trade as New Zealand’s only network of specialised and experienced radiator repairers and suppliers of the highest quality aftermarket cooling parts
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Ed Speak
Eviction time for 2020
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
I am sure there won’t be many who will be sorry to draw a line under the year 2020 – its been a pretty s#*t year for most people and whilst New Zealand has been less affected than most count
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OEM
Your car begins with a moodboard
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
Graffiti splashed across the walls of an inner-city garden that claims its space in the heart of Barcelona’s Gracia district is a sample of urban art that could spark an idea for your car.
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Other
Autoblast the underbody experts
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
In the early 2000’s Autoblast founder Dave Kirkham was employed in the vehicle entry compliance industry.
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Parts
Autolign – there when you need a lift
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
It may seem that the major metropolitan centres are where the action is when it comes to automotive repair, but in fact, a lot of major businesses started in places like… hmm, Te Aroha.
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Parts
R&J Batteries celebrates 25 Years of success
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
R&J Batteries celebrates 25 years of providing outstanding products and customer service this December.
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OEM
Munich Pilot Plant: BMW Group uses augmented reality in prototyping
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
The BMW Group is using a new augmented reality (AR) application in vehicle concept and prototype engineering, speeding up the process by as much as twelve months, from individual vehicle sections t
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Diesel Industry News
Europe introduces the new Scania V8 range
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
Just launched in Europe, Scania’s new V8 engines not only offer record level power but vastly improved fuel efficiency as well. 
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Other
How to boost your online presence
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
How can businesses boost their online presence in the wake of Covid-19? Richard Conway shares three ways to take it to the next level.
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OEM
Chevrolet will offer an electric crate motor
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
Chevrolet first previewed the eCrate conversion concept with the Chevrolet eCOPO Camaro in 2018, followed by the Chevrolet E-10 in 2019.
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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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Parts
Cooling systems – what the future may hold
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
With the continuous requirements to improve engine efficiency, lower fuel consumption and reduce emissions the demands on cooling systems are constantly increasing.
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OEM
MAZDA’S SKYACTIV GETS X-FACTOR
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
Mazda’s reputation as one of the most innovative car brands is further enhanced with the New Zealand launch of the revolutionary Skyactiv-X engine – available to the NZ motoring public from October
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Parts
Nesting Crisis
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
The problem presented to the technical support team
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Parts
Been in a Crash? Then Scan it twice!
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
After any vehicle accident has occurred, it is important to perform both pre-repair and post-repair full diagnostic scans to all ECU modules to test for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
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Parts
Boosted: Explaining turbo replacement
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
Next minute the engine was over-revving and I could not shut it down. All we did was replace the turbo. This is the problem. Only the turbo was replaced.
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Other
Controlling workplace emotions
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
With employment relationships under severe Covid-19 induced pressure, Jo Douglas offers some timely guidance on how to deal with behavioural issues in the workplace.
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Diesel Industry News
PRECISION GUIDES DELICATE DEMOLITION
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
A prominent New Zealand demolition company has celebrated its 25th anniversary by successfully completing a particularly complex and culturally sensitive assignment. 
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Parts
Braking news from BNT and Brembo 
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
This is why these guys are the experts: how long does it take to be recognised as an expert in a particular trade-based field?  A decade? Two? 
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