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Diesel Industry News
New Narva safety lamps 
Tuesday, 07 April 2020
A well-lit working environment is a safer workplace, and under today’s Health & Safety requirements that is most definitely a non-negotiable outcome.
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News
The valvoline story
Thursday, 05 March 2020
Valvoline has been dedicated to the development of quality, innovative and high-performance lubricant products for more than 150 years – longer than any other oil company.
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Other
The art of reinvention
Wednesday, 04 March 2020
Here we are at the start of a new decade! It’s 2020 and it will be fascinating to see what the next ten years in business brings.
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OEM
The magic behind Honda’s NSX engine
Wednesday, 04 March 2020
Hand-built in a specialised 4,000 sq. ft. facility within the massive 2.5-million sq. ft.
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Ed Speak
Being Genuine
Wednesday, 04 March 2020
This month we have a feature on OEM (manufacturer) parts. There are a variety of reasons to choose genuine parts, especially for newer vehicles.
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Diesel Industry News
Volvo Trucks demonstrate electric heavy-duty trucks
Wednesday, 04 March 2020
At an exclusive event at the TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana, California, Volvo Trucks offered a first look at its North American Class 8 battery-electric project trucks.
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Motorsport
Classic mix means Historic Touring Cars entertain Skope Classic crowds
Wednesday, 04 March 2020
Five-time Bathurst 1000 winner Steven Richards set the fastest lap in the Archibald’s Historic Touring Car class qualifying session at the annual Skope Classic motor racing meeting at Christchurch’
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Parts
HOW GOOD ARE THE PRODUCTS YOU ARE USING?
Wednesday, 04 March 2020
Over the past decade, oil specifications and types have become more complicated than ever before.
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OEM
Holden retires, 31 dealers to be offered parts and service role
Wednesday, 04 March 2020
The Holden brand will be retired from sales in Australia and New Zealand and local design and engineering operations will wind down by 2021, 
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Other
Oil Intel: pushing for expertise
Wednesday, 04 March 2020
In the New Zealand economic landscape, oils and lubricants are often viewed as a cost that needs to be driven down as much as possible.
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Other
Even Automotive experts can get caught out buying a car!
Wednesday, 04 March 2020
The Mission: Just the other week I decided to “upgrade” my company car from my trusty VF Commodore station wagon for more high-tech features.
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Ed Speak
Are you ready?
Tuesday, 04 February 2020
New Year, new decade – I am sure we all made our personal New Year’s resolutions, but have you made a New Year’s resolution for your business?
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Diesel Industry News
New Drury service centre for Scania
Tuesday, 04 February 2020
Scania is on a bit of a roll in New Zealand, with their business growing fast since the factory owned Scania NZ operation was set up in 2018.
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Motorsport
Seeing is believing at Mad Mike’s Summer Bash
Tuesday, 04 February 2020
Seriously.
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Other
Why you need a specific dress code
Tuesday, 04 February 2020
Speaking to a team member about their hair colour, numerous piercings or inappropriate dress can be very tricky. Jackie O’Fee outlines how to start the conversation.
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Other
Kiwi UncertainT at SEMA
Tuesday, 04 February 2020
Martin Bennett achieved something many Kiwis can only dream of – having the hot rod he built selected to be displayed at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas – yes, you read that right, a Kiwi was asked to d
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OEM
Hyundai and Kia debut Virtual Reality (VR) design evaluation system
Tuesday, 04 February 2020
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have debuted a new virtual reality (VR) design evaluation system at the brands’ global design headquarters.
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Workshop Equipment
Precision Equipment NZ – making its mark and growing
Tuesday, 04 February 2020
The Precision Equipment name is – if the company’s rapid growth is any indication – well known in the workshop supply industry here.
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Other
Managing workplace and client diversity
Tuesday, 04 February 2020
All workplaces are becoming more diverse as New Zealand’s population mix changes radically.
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Ed Speak
The business
Wednesday, 04 December 2019
The business of vehicle repairs is complex and getting more so; it goes without saying that advances in technology make the actual repairs more complex, although at the same time offering new diagn
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