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Drum brakes see a resurgence thanks to EV’s

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

The drum brake is almost as old as the car itself. Many regard it as an old-fashioned product that is primarily associated with small cars of low performance engines.

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OEM

The Volkswagen rubber axle stop that inspired the KONG toy’s shape

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

If you are among the millions of American households who adopted a dog during the past 12 months, you’re likely familiar with the KONG toy, a hollow, rugged rubber cone that can be filled with trea

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OEM

Staying cool: Complex cooling systems for the Dakar Rally in the Audi RS Q e-tron

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

“Audi has never contested the Dakar Rally before.

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News

LVVTA support for repair certification system

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

2021 has been a big year for both LVVTA and the repair certification system, with the establishment of a Contract for Services between LVVTA and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for LVVTA to provide

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Parts

Parabolic GVM upgrade kits for Ranger

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

Terrain Tamer now offers GVM Upgrade kits with Parabolic Leaf Springs for the Ford Ranger, adding to the already existing range of GVM Upgrade Kits for popular Toyota Hilux and Landcruiser models.<

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Motorsport

Toyota 86: Good Evans!

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

New Zealand V8 Series champion Simon Evans has established a strong lead in the Toyota 86 Championship after taking two race wins at Ruapuna.

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Parts

Powerful long lasting batteries by KOBA Batteries

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

KOBA Batteries needs no introduction. The brand has made a strong mark in the New Zealand battery industry ever since it launched in 2011.

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Parts

Goss - the genuine alternative

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

According to the New Zealand Ministry of Transport, the growth of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) began overtaking Light Passenger Vehicles (LPV) in 2013.

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Motorsport

Joel Giddy unleashes the Big Dog at Manukau

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

More than 650 kW, four wheel drive, a full tube ‘spaceframe’ chassis – off-road racer Joel Giddy’s new Ford-bodied race truck came out for a pre-season eye-opener at the Counties Classic club serie

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Ed Speak

Ed Speak: New Year – let’s tiptoe in!

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

New Year – let’s tiptoe in! Do you get the feeling that after the optimism heading into 2021 that it had to be better than 2020 there is a bit more – let’s just tiptoe into 2022 and see what is...

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OEM

Drones in the factory of the future

Tuesday, 07 December 2021

The road to electrification requires industrial transformation at all levels. For this to happen, innovation is key. In Martorell’s Workshop 9, a drone flies above the production lines.

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Other

Going old school in the diesel world

Tuesday, 07 December 2021

I’m sure many of you didn’t think you would work on so many diesels as often as you do today. Especially those who didn’t sign up for it.

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Parts

Autolign - the constant in a changing automotive market

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Back in 1950, there was one name you turned to when it came to anything to do with suspension and steering systems.

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Parts

Automotive Training basics: The components of an air suspension system

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Courtesy Autodata

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Other

Unlocking the lockdown lessons

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Mat Wylie delivers some key customer experience lessons from (yet another!) lockdown.

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Parts

BNT has you covered for a hot summer

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Like more and more vehicle components, the radiator is rapidly becoming a replace-rather-than-repair item and the savvy service centres out there would do best to have a hotline open to suppliers t

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Parts

Keeping it cool

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Total Oil New Zealand recommends Total Coolelf and Glacelf with the advantages this coolant range offers,it weighs up heavily against traditional coolants.

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Parts