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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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Ed Speak

It’s life but not as you know it

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

Well, this is version two of Ed Speak, as since the original was written a week ago, now the Level four lockdown for four weeks is a reality.

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Motorsport

F5000 trio drives home fellow Kiwi Graham McRae’s category legacy

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series trio Michael Collins, Steve Ross and LeRoy Stevenson drove home the incredible legacy of category original Graham McRae at the third round of th

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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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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

Contractors vs employees

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

LOOKING TO HIRE STAFF AND TEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF A CONTRACTOR?

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Panel & Paint

IAG Repairhub – how’s it working?

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

In November we wrote about IAG setting up their wholly owned Repairhub in East Tamaki. We thought it worthwhile to follow up with a visit to have a look on behalf of our readers.

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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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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