This article focuses on the many tests that I advise when testing most Variable Geometry Turbos (VGT). Why go to so much length to diagnose when it’s often the actuator that fails?
The New Zealand Choice of Repairer Industry Leaders Group have welcomed growing industry and public support for a Choice of Repairer law, saying the case for reform has never been stronger and Parl
To many motorists, an oil filter is simply another service item. For professional workshops, it’s one of the most critical components protecting an engine every second it runs.
The manifesto, which is subtitled “How the next Government and the Automotive Industry can drive economic growth”, contains 20 calls for the next Government and the automotive industry to work toge
A friend from Engineering School recently made a semi humorous post on Facebook about his first solar powered calculator that he had rediscovered in a drawer – actually a slide rule (need light to
At Eurosatory, one of the world’s leading defence and security exhibitions, Daimler Truck will present its broad portfolio of defence mobility solutions.
Toyota New Zealand is marking 60 years in New Zealand in 2026, reflecting on six decades of supporting the people, industries and communities that have helped shape modern New Zealand.
He has won more outright championships and unlimited class titles than any other New Zealand racer, and now Manukau’s Tony McCall has become the most successful driver in the history of the Woodhil
Across New Zealand, from the busy cities of Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch to the remote farming regions of Waikato and Southland, operators rely on batteries that can perform in diverse an
Technician training is changing, not only in the content that is needed to keep up with the accelerating technology in our vehicles, but also in the ways in which training can be provided and the t
With the new, state-of-the-art light testing centre, Mercedes‑Benz is once again expanding the diverse testing capabilities of the Global Proving Ground Immendingen.
Phoenix Recycling Group has announced a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Corporation to undertake a prefeasibility study assessing the potential development of an onshore lithium-ion battery pro
A Government decision to move ahead with a regulated product stewardship scheme for synthetic refrigerants marks a major step in tackling some of New Zealand’s most potent greenhouse gases.
As well as editing Motor Equipment News I also edit another of our titles – DEMM Engineering & Manufacturing which ties in with my own engineering background.
