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Friday, 05 August 2016

I’ve got to put my hand up and admit I was wrong. I have been making a mistake in disbelieving climate change is man-made, and that the effects we are seeing now are merely cyclical.

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Workshop Equipment

Alemlube clears the air

Friday, 08 July 2016

Protecting your workers from occupational hazards is not only good business practice or housekeeping – it makes good sense.

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OEM

Great Wall Motors begins new operation in NZ

Friday, 08 July 2016

Great Wall Motor Company will assume control of its New Zealand and Australian operations on July 1, pledging continued service for the existing customer base and dealer network.

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OEM

Subaru to celebrate anniversary at Leadfoot Festival

Friday, 08 July 2016

Subaru has an extra exciting reason for motor sport fans to lock in next years hot off the press Leadfoot Festival dates (February 4/5 2017) - the company will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of...

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OEM

Ford wins best small engine 'Oscar' – again

Friday, 08 July 2016

Ford’s tiny yet powerful 1‑litre EcoBoost engine, offered in both the Fiesta and Focus in New Zealand, has been voted best in class at the International Engine of the Year Awards for the fifth year...

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Diesel Industry News

Easy tachometry solution for diesels

Sunday, 12 June 2016

Jennova, a US specialist in smart energy management solutions, has developed a new patented wireless diesel tachometer specifically designed to provide a simple, self-powered solution for generatin

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Diesel Industry News

Narva lights up truckers

Sunday, 12 June 2016

The saying might be “to get hit by a Mack truck”, but in the case of Narva’s recent International Truck, Trailer and Equipment Show stand, the truck that “hit” show attendees, was a very well-lit K

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Diesel Industry News

Meet the Transtex Stormtroopers

Sunday, 12 June 2016

Transtex Transport director Shane Blakeborough has a tradition of naming all his trucks and knew exactly what to call his bold new white Fuso Heavy trucks as soon as he saw them.

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OEM

Nissan and Mitsubishi ink deal

Wednesday, 01 June 2016

Nissan and Mitsubishi (MMC) have announced that they have signed a Basic Agreement today to form a far-reaching strategic alliance between the two Japanese motor manufacturers.

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OEM

Fuji Heavy Industries to become Subaru Corporation

Wednesday, 01 June 2016

Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), the maker of Subaru vehicles, has announced it will change its name to Subaru Corporation, effective April 2017.

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Parts

Bendix brake wear indicator simple and effective

Wednesday, 01 June 2016

One of the simplest and most innovative ideas the repair industry has seen in a long time comes from leading brake specialist Bendix with the release of a visual brake wear indicator.

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Diesel Industry News

Controlling critical cost of ownership

Wednesday, 01 June 2016

With many commercial vehicles running 24 hours a day seven days a week, and with costs rising, fleet operators and transport companies have turned to Schaeffler Automotive brands LuK, INA and FAG t

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Ed Speak

The EV equation

Wednesday, 01 June 2016

Although a lot of people are investing time and money into trying to get electric cars accepted into New Zealand – including recently announced concessions by Transport Minister Simon Bridges, as...

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Vehicles

What’s behind the Tesla frenzy?

Friday, 06 May 2016

Why is everybody so excited about the Tesla Model 3 that they’re prepared to put down a deposit of...

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Vehicles

All hail the mighty Vulcan

Friday, 06 May 2016

Life is a blast – especially when you’re in a $4.3-million Aston Martin, says Damien O’Carroll. While not...

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Parts

Pressure on the world of batteries

Friday, 06 May 2016

Pressure on motor manufacturers to cut down or even eliminate vehicle emissions is growing, and this is having a huge knock-on effect on the battery industry.

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Vehicles, OEM

Five stars for newest four cars in NZ

Friday, 06 May 2016

Four new cars, ranging from an entry-level Korean compact through to a premium European sports sedan, have just been awarded five star crash test ratings by the Australasian New Car Assessment...

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Diesel Industry News, Vehicles, OEM

Iveco expands NZ network

Friday, 06 May 2016

Existing Iveco customers, along with buyers in the market for new commercial vehicles, will be the beneficiaries of a number of recent enhancements to Iveco’s growing dealer network.

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Diesel Industry News