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Europe introduces the new Scania V8 range

Wednesday, 02 December 2020

Just launched in Europe, Scania’s new V8 engines not only offer record level power but vastly improved fuel efficiency as well.

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Other

How to boost your online presence

Wednesday, 02 December 2020

How can businesses boost their online presence in the wake of Covid-19? Richard Conway shares three ways to take it to the next level.

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OEM

Chevrolet will offer an electric crate motor

Wednesday, 02 December 2020

Chevrolet first previewed the eCrate conversion concept with the Chevrolet eCOPO Camaro in 2018, followed by the Chevrolet E-10 in 2019.

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Motorsport

NAPA sponsors Central Muscle Cars

Wednesday, 02 December 2020

NAPA has a long history of supporting racing around the world including NASCAR, NHRA and Indycar so we are proud to announce our support of this iconic NZ race series by becoming the naming rights

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Parts

Cooling systems – what the future may hold

Wednesday, 02 December 2020

With the continuous requirements to improve engine efficiency, lower fuel consumption and reduce emissions the demands on cooling systems are constantly increasing.

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OEM

MAZDA’S SKYACTIV GETS X-FACTOR

Wednesday, 04 November 2020

Mazda’s reputation as one of the most innovative car brands is further enhanced with the New Zealand launch of the revolutionary Skyactiv-X engine – available to the NZ motoring public from October

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Parts

Nesting Crisis

Wednesday, 04 November 2020

The problem presented to the technical support team

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Parts

Been in a Crash? Then Scan it twice!

Wednesday, 04 November 2020

After any vehicle accident has occurred, it is important to perform both pre-repair and post-repair full diagnostic scans to all ECU modules to test for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

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Parts

Boosted: Explaining turbo replacement

Wednesday, 04 November 2020

Next minute the engine was over-revving and I could not shut it down. All we did was replace the turbo. This is the problem. Only the turbo was replaced.

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Other

Controlling workplace emotions

Wednesday, 04 November 2020

With employment relationships under severe Covid-19 induced pressure, Jo Douglas offers some timely guidance on how to deal with behavioural issues in the workplace.

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Diesel Industry News

PRECISION GUIDES DELICATE DEMOLITION

Wednesday, 04 November 2020

A prominent New Zealand demolition company has celebrated its 25th anniversary by successfully completing a particularly complex and culturally sensitive assignment.

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Parts

Braking news from BNT and Brembo

Wednesday, 04 November 2020

This is why these guys are the experts: how long does it take to be recognised as an expert in a particular trade-based field? A decade? Two?

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News

Why use a DC to DC Charger?

Wednesday, 04 November 2020

REDARC has fielded many inquiries from customers over the years relating to the problems they experience with the charging of dual or auxiliary batteries in late model vehicles.

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Motorsport

Holden’s competition heritage celebrated at Bathurst this year

Wednesday, 04 November 2020

This year’s Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 was a bitter-sweet occasion for emotional fans of iconic marque Holden when the official factory team was officially farewelled from the Virgin Australia S

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Ed Speak

Celebrating a year in the hot seat

Wednesday, 04 November 2020

My first issue as editor was November 2019 so this issue starts my 2nd year.

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Diesel Industry News, Video Content

Scania video showcases New Zealand

Friday, 09 October 2020

Scania's new video is a simple celebration of all the hard work that’s gone in over the past two years to create a Scania experience that is truly tailor-made for NZ businesses.

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News

Fixing Tyre Flat Spots

Wednesday, 07 October 2020

In April 2020, data from Apple Mobility Trends(1) suggested that motorists in Australia were driving 70 percent less compared with January 2020 and in New Zealand for level 4 nearly 90 percent less

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News