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Global award winning local parts distribution centre
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
The investment in the all-new Highbrook parts distribution centre (PDC) has already paid dividends for BMW Group New Zealand. The Highbrook PDC has just been presented with the 2008 BMW Group Silver...
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A Fast Forward for Sharp Braking
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Brake parts procurement for standard passenger vehicles is usually not a problem, as a host of suppliers can provide brake components for everyday destination to destination drivers. 
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Servicing Oxygen Sensors
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
An oxygen sensor detects the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gas and sends a signal to the engine computer (ECM), which adjusts the air/fuel mixture to the optimal level. Too much oxygen in the...
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Choosing the right oil
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Modern engine oils face a tough job, but auto technicians face an ever tougher job when deciding which engine oil to pick from the vast array on offer.
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The power behind the Mitsubishi iMiEV
Thursday, 12 March 2009
The latest phase in the evolution of personal urban transport has recently arrived on New Zealand soil, the all-electric Mitsubishi iMiEV MMNZ technical services manager Lloyd Robinson gave Motor...
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Maximising revenue opportunities in a competitive market
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Since establishing Bay Nissan in 1991 the Farmer Motor Group Limited has grown to become one of the most successful multiple franchise dealerships in the Bay of Plenty region, which is now known at...
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Automotive repairers forced to compromise
Wednesday, 04 February 2009
Big business is screwing the little guy and it could cost lives! That is the view of Collision Repair Association (CRA) general manager Neil Pritchard. Over recent years the industry has seen...
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Cutting tool developments for Small Part Machining
Wednesday, 04 February 2009
Small-part manufacturing using Swiss tooling is a rapidly growing industry sector.
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Virtual paint tool improves vehicle corrosion protection
Wednesday, 04 February 2009
Ford Motor Company is leading the development of a virtual paint simulation tool called EPD (Electro-coat Paint Deposition) that helps ensure vehicle body panels are adequately coated with electro-...
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AA Insurance squeezes repairers
Wednesday, 03 December 2008
The introduction by AA Insurance of a new approved repairer agreement that allows only a five per cent margin on new parts has not been welcome news to the collision repair industry.
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Chrysler Electric Vehicles LA debut
Wednesday, 03 December 2008
Chrysler’s three production-intent electric vehicle prototype vehicles made their worldwide auto show debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. The vehicles – the Dodge EV, Jeep® EV and Chrysler EV...
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Bosch keeps service dealer network in the loop
Thursday, 06 November 2008
The message of ongoing support and training from the Bosch representatives to their supplier service dealer network was made loudly and clearly at their recent conference held in Hamilton on the 17th...
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Dual Mass Flywheels invented by LuK
Thursday, 06 November 2008
Take for example the revolutionary invention of the Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF). It’s true that flywheels have helped to eliminate cyclic irregularities of the engine for a long time. However engine...
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The Bosch Start/Stop System: reducing fuel consumption and CO² emissions
Thursday, 06 November 2008
Bosch has drawn on its combined competence in drive trains, energy management, and starter technology to develop the Bosch Smart Electronic Start/Stop System. With increasing fuel prices, ever...
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FAG wins 2008 Automechanika Innovation Award in the parts category
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
In conventional systems, the drive torque is transferred between the wheel bearing and the axle journal by means of radial splines, which have a certain amount of clearance to make mounting easier....
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The Mother of all Trade Fairs
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
Everything automotive related was on display at Automechanika which is held biannually at Messe Frankfurt, a tradition that started in 1971.
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Tyre Equipment takes pride of place at Automechanika 2008
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
At the recent Automechanika in Frankfurt, tyre equipment manufacturers from Germany, the United States and Italy were all vying for customer attention with the latest and greatest developments in the...
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Expert Training makes all the difference
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Many workshop owners invest in expensive, sophisticated diagnostic plant. But buying it is only one side of the coin – technicians must also know how to use this equipment optimally to get a full...
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Ford USA implements a greener painting process
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
“Painting vehicles has traditionally been one of the auto industry’s biggest environmental challenges”
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GT Radial Speedshow is New Zealand’s biggest celebration of motorsport
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
The 650hp Indy Racing League single-seater race car that Kiwi star Scott Dixon drove to victory in this year’s Indy 500 may be the star attraction at this year’s GT Radial Speedshow, but with race...
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