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OEM
Cayenne testing under extreme conditions – real and virtual
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Developed virtually, proven in real life: Porsche is showing how digital transformation and engineering expertise work together with the new Cayenne Electric.
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News
Auckland a winner at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars dealer awards
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the winners of its annual Asia-Pacific (APAC) Regional Dealer Awards for 2025, recognising outstanding dealer performance.
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Diesel Industry News
Data blind spots leave equipment idle 50 percent of the time
Thursday, 28 May 2026
New research from Teletrac Navman found that 74 percent of operators cite data accessibility as the largest barrier to improving equipment utilisation, resulting in assets frequently being unused 5
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Motorsport
SVG nails another road circuit win, targets improvement on ovals
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Shane van Gisbergen turned 37 a day ahead of dominating the Nascar Cup Series yet again on a road course.
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Servicing
Diesel Driver profiles
Thursday, 28 May 2026
The diesel engine has been claimed as one of the most economical engines.
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Servicing
Servicing EV and hybrid vehicles
Thursday, 28 May 2026
As we noted in this month’s editorial EV, PHEV and hybrid vehicle numbers are growing strongly –  especially with the current fuel crisis, whilst this will take a while to filter through to afterma
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Servicing
Penrite, OEM approved performance for European applications
Thursday, 28 May 2026
European vehicles continue to shape the premium end of the New Zealand automotive market.
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Parts
R&J Batteries celebrates opening of 30th branch with Filter HQ in Whangārei
Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Filter HQ legacy will live on as they become a division of R&J Batteries in Whangarei.
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News
Australian Aftermarket Expo 2026
Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Expo was held for three days 14-16 May at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, it was co-located with the Collision Repair Expo.
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Ed Speak
Ed Speak: Never waste a good crisis
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Over the last 18 months sales of EVs in New Zealand had flattened – although hybrids were still growing.
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News
Win! MTA’s MITO advocacy pays off for learners, industry
Thursday, 30 April 2026
For years, members have told the Motor Trade Association (MTA) that the shortage of skilled tradespeople is handbraking automotive businesses.  
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Diesel Industry News
Japan’s first mass-produced light-duty fuel cell electric truck
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Isuzu Motors and Toyota have agreed to collaborate on the development toward the mass production of a next-generation light-duty fuel cell (FC) electric truck.
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Motorsport
Payne surges forward after Kiwi V8 Supercar rounds
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Martt Payne has leapt into title contention after the New Zealand rounds of the V8 Supercar Championship.
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OEM
Ferrari Elettrica
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Ferrari has reveaedl the production-ready chassis and components of its new electric car, the first full-electric model in the history of the Prancing Horse. 
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Servicing
ADAS in focus at Auto Aftermarket Expo 2026
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) will be a central focus at the 2026 Auto Aftermarket Expo, reflecting the growing complexity of modern vehicle service and repair.
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News
29 tonnes of recycled tyre rubber in roading is just the beginning
Thursday, 30 April 2026
29 tonnes of recycled tyre rubber have been laid as part of a road in the Selwyn District in a partnership between Selwyn District Council and HEB Construction, using rubber supplied by Treadlite N
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Parts
Garrett PowerMax Direct-Fit Turbochargers
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Garrett PowerMax direct-fit turbochargers represent a significant evolution in aftermarket forced induction upgrades, combining Garrett’s long-established engineering pedigree with plug-and-play co
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Other
Oil shocks don’t just hurt drivers; they disrupt entire economies
Thursday, 30 April 2026
When petrol prices surge, the national conversation usually focuses on motorists. But the real economic risk isn’t the family car, it’s the systems that keep the country moving.
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Parts
CoolDrive welcomes Verus Automotive Oils
Thursday, 30 April 2026
CoolDrive Auto Parts is expanding its oil and lubricants range in New Zealand, recently welcoming Verus Lubricants’ automotive oil brand, Bellator, exclusively to its shelves.
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Parts
Importance of choosing the right vehicle battery
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Battery technology has changed more in the past decade than in the previous fifty years.
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