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OEM
A history of Hyundai and Fuel Cell technology
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
A history of Hyundai and Fuel Cell technology Hyundai Motor began development of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) technology over 20 years ago, with the establishment of a dedicated research team
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News
The snakes and ladders of post-Covidian car repair
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
With bubbles bursting all over as we deal with what is the new normal, repair shops will soon be seeing confused car owners coming in trying to make sense of their servicing schedules. 
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Workshop Equipment
Which Scanner to use?
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
Diesel Service Advisor online training
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Motorsport
Rodin Cars upgrades South Island test track
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
As a story it has all the hallmarks of the sort of fantasy beloved of film directors; complete with reclusive multi-millionaire and his grandiose plan to build the world’s fastest track-day car fro
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Other
TERRAIN TAMER ONLINE PARTS STORE
Thursday, 28 May 2020
Terrain Tamer have ramped up their online presence in an effort to meet the dramatic uplift in demand from online shoppers in the wake of recent national quarantine and lockdown laws.
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Ed Speak
Where to from here?
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Since my last editorial the whole country has been through incredibly challenging times and especially the SME business sector, which most of our readers are in.
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OEM
Porsche presents Innovative 3D-printing technology for bucket seats
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Porsche is revolutionising sporty seating with an innovative concept study “3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat”.
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OEM
AudiStream Virtual tour of Ingolstadt
Thursday, 14 May 2020
View the Audi A3 body shop on your screen; go to the Audi A4 assembly line with a mouse click: With AudiStream, Audi is the first manufacturer to offer interactive factory tours.
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Other
Downsizing decisions
Thursday, 14 May 2020
As the impact of the Covid-19 crisis bites deeper and wider, Jo Douglas shares the options for addressing reductions in staffing levels and/or costs.
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Workshop Equipment
Taking the shock out of EV servicing
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Over the last few year, we have seen the number of electric vehicles (EVs) increase.
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Panel & Paint
We are at Level 3 and falling
Thursday, 14 May 2020
As I write this, we are in fact still at Level 4 (should have come out of it today but now extended for five days).
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Parts
12-volt battery technology
Thursday, 14 May 2020
As far back as 1859, the lead acid battery has been an integral component in almost every type of automotive vehicle including hybrid and electric.
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Motorsport
New George Begg ‘Bunker’ a fitting tribute to pioneer Kiwi race car builder
Thursday, 14 May 2020
If – like most ordinary, average, Kiwis today – the name ‘George Begg’ means little to you, then the latest addition to Invercargill’s world-class line-up of motoring-related museums, the George Be
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Other
Cars Vs Boredom
Thursday, 09 April 2020
With the current world situation and forced confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, staying home is a daily battle against boredom.
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Other
Driving cool
Wednesday, 08 April 2020
As we drive our cars and trucks doing daily tasks, most of us now enjoy similar comfort levels that we have in our homes.
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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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Parts
Castrol Express
Tuesday, 07 April 2020
Introducing Castrol Express, your shortcut to lubricant ordering. Order Castrol products directly from your PC, Android or iOS device.
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Other
Contractors vs employees
Tuesday, 07 April 2020
LOOKING TO HIRE STAFF AND TEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF A CONTRACTOR?
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Workshop Equipment
Alemlube is awesome!
Tuesday, 07 April 2020
Zahid and Zubin might have a new business in Best Deal Tyres & Motors in Onehunga, but they knew what they wanted in terms of equipment when they set up shop five weeks ago.
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Other
When it goes ‘bang’
Tuesday, 07 April 2020
It isn’t the easiest thing to break a modern 4WD vehicle.
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