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Autorama trade show kicks off from 10th November
Monday, 30 October 2023
Autorama 2023 is set to be one of the biggest automotive trade and car shows in New Zealand this year. It’s taking place from 10–12 November at Mystery Creek Events Centre in Hamilton.
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Parts
Bosch brake pads
Monday, 30 October 2023
Bosch has decades of experience in the manufacturing of braking systems. The Bosch range covers every sector and extends from individual components to complete systems.
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News
Autonomous vehicles will soon be safer than humans
Monday, 30 October 2023
The promise of autonomous vehicles has been a long time coming.
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OEM
Android smartphones become fully fledged vehicle keys
Tuesday, 03 October 2023
BMW’s Digital Key Plus is now also available for smartphones with Android operating systems.
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Other
Date change for 2024 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo and Collision Repair Expo
Tuesday, 03 October 2023
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has changed the dates of the highly anticipated 2024 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo and co-located Collision Repair Expo.
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Ed Speak
Motorsport is the best sport
Monday, 02 October 2023
I am sure most readers are motorsport fans – I was reminded just how deep and rich the tapestry of New Zealand motorsport runs over the last week – both in person and via the media.
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Motorsport
Historic and classic vehicle sector has an $11 billion footprint
Monday, 02 October 2023
A major market research survey by the NZ Federation of Motoring Clubs (FoMC) has concluded that the total economic footprint of the historic and classic vehicle sector is a staggering $11 billion.<
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Parts
OLEDs and MicroLEDs for Automotive displays
Monday, 02 October 2023
The current automotive display market is dominated by TFT-LCD technology, and despite the rise of OLEDs in this sector, it is expected this strong presence will continue, says IDTechEx, in their “A
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Servicing
Refrigerant Industry training review
Monday, 02 October 2023
The independent review will identify where Cool-Safe will invest $500,000 per annum to build capacity and capability within the New Zealand HVACR sector.
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Panel & Paint
Doors open to careers in collision repair for NZ youth
Monday, 02 October 2023
AMI, State and NZI’s specialist vehicle repair centre, Repairhub, are building an impressive apprenticeship programme to attract new talent into the industry.
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Parts
Delkor batteries for all popular applications
Monday, 02 October 2023
For auto electricians, battery resellers and parts distributors looking to take their business to the next level, there are a number of benefits from adding Delkor to the product range.
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Other
Ex SEMA ambassador to talk at Autorama
Monday, 02 October 2023
Friday is “VIP Business Day” at Autorama. It’s the opportunity to look for your next B2B relationship.
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Parts
Connected seat belt from ZF
Monday, 02 October 2023
Occupant protection starts with occupants seated in the correct seating position with a properly fitting seat belt.
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Parts
Toyota Genuine Parts play a vital role
Monday, 02 October 2023
When it comes to maintaining and repairing a Toyota vehicle, one of the most critical decisions is ensuring you use the correct parts.
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Parts
Bendix answers common brake pad FAQs
Monday, 02 October 2023
Many vehicle owners who visit their mechanic or brake technician for brake maintenance are unlikely to have a detailed knowledge of brake pads – the type, style, composition and overall performance
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News
Keep it simple: get your customer experience humming
Monday, 02 October 2023
How can you ensure a great customer experience even when times are tough?  Mat Wylie says it’s all about keeping things simple.
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Parts
Put your trust in Jaylec Alternators
Monday, 02 October 2023
CoolDrive Auto Parts has long been considered one of the top providers of starter motors and alternators in Australia and New Zealand, with a comprehensive product range and a highly experienced an
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Motorsport
Lawson Living every racers dream
Friday, 29 September 2023
Pukekohe racer Liam Lawson has made an impeccable Formula 1 debut under difficult conditions, out-racing his team-mate at the Dutch Grand Prix and then posting the best result of the year for Alpha
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Ed Speak
The Swiss Cheese model
Wednesday, 06 September 2023
No this is not some cheesy comment but a serious look at the Swiss Cheese Accident Causation Model. This seems to have come up in my reading in multiple different areas recently.
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OEM
Kia highlights 10 must-have sustainability items
Wednesday, 06 September 2023
Kia has unveiled new details of its ‘10 must-have sustainability items’, which define a baseline for the use of sustainable materials in its future model lines.
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