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Environmentally friendly brake pads for EV-Hybrid vehicles – the latest innovative development from Bendix
Tuesday, 05 October 2021
Australian innovator and technology leader in braking systems, Bendix, is launching a range of brake pads to meet the growing demand for EV and Hybrid vehicles in Australia.
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Parts
Space Drive: Steer-by-wire revolutionises DTM
Tuesday, 05 October 2021
The DTM 2021 season opener will be in Monza, Italy.
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Ed Speak
Looking after you and your staff’s mental health
Tuesday, 05 October 2021
Repeated lockdowns and then the after lockdown significant catch-up workloads for customers who missed services and WOF’s during lockdowns can take its toll on your team.
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Motorsport
OBITUARY - Vale Graham Peter McRae 
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
The best engineer/driver – this side of Bruce McLaren...
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Diesel Industry News
Allison Transmission introduces innovative propulsion solution for off-highway market 
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
Allison Transmission has announced the launch of the TerraTran, its latest innovation in propulsion solutions purpose-built for the global construction and mining markets.
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Parts
Look out, pothole! Mercedes-Benz further expands Car-to-X communication
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
Large potholes are a safety hazard, because if drivers do not recognise them in time, they can no longer take evasive action or reduce their speed.
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OEM
Predictive maintenance: When a machine knows in advance that repairs are needed
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
When it comes to maintaining production systems, the solution of choice at the BMW Group is to use sensors, data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI).
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Ed Speak
FROM THE EDITOR
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
Another month and another theme in the stuff we are receiving and hearing from the industry. This month it is staff/training and apprentices.
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Other
How to keep customers coming back
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
When it comes to appointment-based businesses...
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Other
New transdiesel pump-over bulk delivery truck reduces costs and enhances efficiencies
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
A brand-new lubricant delivery service introduced by TransDiesel will enhance the restocking of product to key operators throughout the South Island.
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Workshop Equipment
Snap-on Tools makes aircon service a breeze
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
As we navigate the challenge of making travel plans, the idea of jumping in the car for a road trip has never been a more popular option.
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News
Transdiesel investing further in NZ’s future with expansion of popular apprentice programme
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
When more than 280 people apply for only a handful of apprentice positions, one thing is for sure – you’re going to have a hard time deciding who to accept.
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News
NAPA Central Muscle Cars season promises excitement
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
It’s been touted over the last few years as New Zealand’s premier motorsport category and it would be hard to dispute that.
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Parts
Precious metal spark plugs – superior ignitability, lower emmissions
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
As emission regulations become increasingly stringent the pressure on vehicle manufacturers to reduce emissions and improve efficiency has risen significantly.
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Workshop Equipment
MAHA braking / lifting the standards of automotive equipment all over the world
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
MAHA has been rolling out brake testing equipment all over the world for the past 50 years.
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OEM
Renault, in tune with the sound: The voice of electric vehicles
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
Since the very beginning of the development of Renault’s first electric models, a series of new and fascinating questions have arisen about the characteristic silence of the way they work.
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Ed Speak
Green hydrogen
Wednesday, 04 August 2021
This month we have had at least five press releases around hydrogen vehicles cross our desk (well our screen as they all come via email these days!) With most of the talk in mainstream media (and f
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Motorsport
Triple Eight Supercar Test for Toyota 86 champion
Wednesday, 04 August 2021
Supercars powerhouse and championship leaders Triple Eight Race Engineering have joined with the Tony Quinn Foundation to provide the next champion of New Zealand’s Toyota 86 series with a Super
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News
SAM and Systime parent group takes new form with Auxo software
Wednesday, 04 August 2021
Kiwi Falcons – the cars, not the birds, is 200 pages covering the history of the Ford Falcon in New Zealand with copious photos of road and race versions.
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News
Australian Clutch Services continues ClutchPro accessories expansion
Wednesday, 04 August 2021
Australian Clutch Services is one of the largest clutch manufacturers and suppliers in the Southern Hemisphere.
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