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Engine management – ECU technology
Tuesday, 05 September 2023
A lot of readers probably can not even recall a time before we had engine management systems with their associated ECUs (Engine Control Unit), just like they can’t image a time before the internet.
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Diesel Industry News
Fully autonomous Road Train hits the Outback
Tuesday, 05 September 2023
The world’s first fully autonomous road trains have been designed and developed for MinRes’s flagship Onslow Iron project in Western Australia.
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Servicing
Ensure a repaired safety system is tested and recalibrated, always
Tuesday, 05 September 2023
Modern safety systems in vehicles have become so integrated into the contemporary driver’s behaviour behind the wheel that driving without blind spot monitoring or parking sensors, just to name two
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Parts
Oil Supplier Guide: Petronas
Tuesday, 05 September 2023
Petronas is the official technology partner to the eight-times FIA Formula One World Championship-winning Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, engineering high performance, bespoke engine oil, r
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Workshop Equipment
Precision outfits new Tesla service centre
Tuesday, 05 September 2023
About a month ago, Tesla opened a class leading sales and service facility in Auckland South, bigger, better and more in keeping with the brand’s ownership of the electric vehicle market.
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Servicing
OEX automotive air conditioning industry training
Tuesday, 05 September 2023
OEX are running a series of air conditioning training courses in 2023, these will be conducted by Grant Hand, who is considered to be one of Australasia’s leading trainers for climate control syste
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Parts
Marton the home of New Zealand second ACDelco store
Tuesday, 05 September 2023
ACDelco has revealed details of their second store location in New Zealand, announcing the establishment of a new branch in Marton in partnership with BJW Motors to be known as ACDelco Marton.
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OEM
Ford vault – a photo treasure trove
Tuesday, 05 September 2023
Almost 120 years since the founding of Ford Motor Company Ltd, Ford’s online Heritage Vault has added more than 2,z000 photos and brochures of some of the brand’s most interesting and iconic models
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Ed Speak
Missing the blindingly obvious!
Tuesday, 01 August 2023
We all love the diagnostic treasure hunts we regularly feature in these pages but sometimes the faults are more basic – and not at all electronic.
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Parts
Century Batteries extends warranty on lithium pro range
Tuesday, 01 August 2023
Having put their batteries through some of the most strenuous tests in the industry, Century Batteries is confident that their Lithium Pro battery range are the best in the business.
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Workshop Equipment
Koenigsegg and FASEP
Tuesday, 01 August 2023
In the automotive universe, there are few forces that combine like a heavenly V12 engine and a redline. Koenigsegg and FASEP are one example.
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Other
Breaking bad behaviour
Tuesday, 01 August 2023
Jo Douglas highlights alternative methods of responding to bad behaviour in the workplace.
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Workshop Equipment
Quick fault finding
Tuesday, 01 August 2023
A high-quality scan-tool and scope is essential for efficient and accurate fault diagnosis in any workshop.
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Motorsport
The Giz does it again
Tuesday, 01 August 2023
Shane van Gisbergen’s rivals and fans have often had cause to wonder if there is any motorsport category he can’t win.
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OEM
Ford AI for trailer hitching
Tuesday, 01 August 2023
Stop the yelling and end the frustration!
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Workshop Equipment
Projecta can help with EV charging
Tuesday, 01 August 2023
As the world transitions towards a greener future, electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining significant momentum.
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News
Ford Supervan 4.2 races to the clouds
Tuesday, 01 August 2023
Ford Performance is gearing up for the 101st running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb brought to you by Gran Turismo with an electrifying entry – the all-new, improved Ford Supe
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Parts
Autorama: The industry and car show for the trade
Tuesday, 01 August 2023
Hamilton (Mystery Creek Venue) 10-12 November 2023
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Parts
Terrain Tamer extends air filter range
Tuesday, 01 August 2023
Terrain Tamer have recently expanded their range of Air Filter Inserts to include a kit for Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series, adding to their already existing catalogue for other Land Cruiser models,
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OEM
Genuine Toyota hybrid batteries available
Monday, 31 July 2023
With around 150,000 Toyota hybrids registered in New Zealand, starting with the Prius which first arrived on these shores in 2001 and now featuring as a powertrain option for most Toyota models, th
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