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Brake wear patterns provide system health guide

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

When it’s time for a brake pad change, the old pads are often thrown away without being given much thought, but the way pads wear can help diagnose broader issues within the braking system.

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OEM

BMW to road-test revolutionary DeepDrive e-drive

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

The BMW Startup Garage and the Munich-based company DeepDrive are set to road-test a revolutionary electric motor.

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Parts

Continental product range expansion

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Continental is comprehensively expanding its aftermarket product range in original equipment quality and presented the highlights at this year’s Automechanika.

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Parts

Delkor – the only brand you need

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Delkor batteries are a popular choice among auto electricians, parts distributors and battery sellers in New Zealand.

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Servicing

Pre-holiday servicing – do your customers a favour

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Hopefully the only hassle most owners will have with the trip to the beach at Christmas is the never ending “Are we there yet?”, “Are we nearly there yet, Are we almost there yet?” questions from t

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Parts

Terrain Tamer’s newest shock absorbers offer fortified performance

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

More than most other places in the world, 4WD operators travelling through the Australian outback are faced with harsh terrains, extreme conditions, and often dangerously high climates.

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Servicing

FRAM Oil Filters – your engine’s guardian

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

While the engine might be the heart of your car, the oil filter is its lifeblood.

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Parts

Automechanika parts and accessories

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

In the October issue we focussed on the workshop equipment side of Automechanika, in this issue we turn our attention to parts and accessories.

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Ed Speak

Do you feel the vibe

Monday, 30 September 2024

Maybe, just maybe there is a feeling that the economy has finally turned the corner and maybe the Survive till 25 won’t be in vain!

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Parts

The birth of a brake pad

Monday, 30 September 2024

As a leading friction material and brake component company that traces its roots in Australia back to 1955, Bendix boasts a huge amount of experience as both an OE and aftermarket supplier to the a

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Motorsport

Ford F-150 Lightning EV takes on Pikes Peak

Monday, 30 September 2024

Ford’s F-150 Lightning SuperTruck returns to America’s mountain once again. The initiative follows and aims to build upon the success of capturing multiple records at the 2023 Pikes Peak Internati

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Diesel Industry News

ZF advances in safety for commercial vehicles

Monday, 30 September 2024

ZF has a strong record of developing systems for commercial vehicles that can make driving safer and reduce the risk of accidents.

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OEM

BMW successfully tests humanoid robots in plant

Monday, 30 September 2024

The BMW Group is exploring the use of humanoid robots in production for the first time.

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Other

Government must return automotive training to industry

Monday, 30 September 2024

Automotive sector organisations are united in calling on Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds to restore automotive training to the industry.

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Motorsport

Summer single seater race action

Monday, 30 September 2024

It has produced leading Kiwi and international race stars too numerous to name. Toyota Racing Series graduates are racing and winning on every continent in top tier championships.

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Other

Barriers to payment innovation

Monday, 30 September 2024

New research by Xero has uncovered payment convenience is key for Kiwi consumers, but barriers such as expensive fees are turning off small businesses from embracing new digital methods.

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Servicing

GPC charging ahead with new purpose-built facility and courses

Monday, 30 September 2024

GPC has unveiled their new specialist vehicle training centre in Penrose this month.

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Parts

Ground braking coverage at CoolDrive

Monday, 30 September 2024

CoolDrive Auto Parts continues to prove itself as the newest leader in braking with one of the most comprehensive product ranges and service offerings available to workshops across Australasia.

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Parts