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OEM
A history of Hyundai and Fuel Cell technology
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
A history of Hyundai and Fuel Cell technology Hyundai Motor began development of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) technology over 20 years ago, with the establishment of a dedicated research team
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News
The snakes and ladders of post-Covidian car repair
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
With bubbles bursting all over as we deal with what is the new normal, repair shops will soon be seeing confused car owners coming in trying to make sense of their servicing schedules. 
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Workshop Equipment
Which Scanner to use?
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
Diesel Service Advisor online training
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Motorsport
Rodin Cars upgrades South Island test track
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
As a story it has all the hallmarks of the sort of fantasy beloved of film directors; complete with reclusive multi-millionaire and his grandiose plan to build the world’s fastest track-day car fro
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Other
TERRAIN TAMER ONLINE PARTS STORE
Thursday, 28 May 2020
Terrain Tamer have ramped up their online presence in an effort to meet the dramatic uplift in demand from online shoppers in the wake of recent national quarantine and lockdown laws.
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Ed Speak
Where to from here?
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Since my last editorial the whole country has been through incredibly challenging times and especially the SME business sector, which most of our readers are in.
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OEM
Porsche presents Innovative 3D-printing technology for bucket seats
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Porsche is revolutionising sporty seating with an innovative concept study “3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat”.
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OEM
AudiStream Virtual tour of Ingolstadt
Thursday, 14 May 2020
View the Audi A3 body shop on your screen; go to the Audi A4 assembly line with a mouse click: With AudiStream, Audi is the first manufacturer to offer interactive factory tours.
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Other
Downsizing decisions
Thursday, 14 May 2020
As the impact of the Covid-19 crisis bites deeper and wider, Jo Douglas shares the options for addressing reductions in staffing levels and/or costs.
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Workshop Equipment
Taking the shock out of EV servicing
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Over the last few year, we have seen the number of electric vehicles (EVs) increase.
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Panel & Paint
We are at Level 3 and falling
Thursday, 14 May 2020
As I write this, we are in fact still at Level 4 (should have come out of it today but now extended for five days).
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Parts
12-volt battery technology
Thursday, 14 May 2020
As far back as 1859, the lead acid battery has been an integral component in almost every type of automotive vehicle including hybrid and electric.
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Motorsport
New George Begg ‘Bunker’ a fitting tribute to pioneer Kiwi race car builder
Thursday, 14 May 2020
If – like most ordinary, average, Kiwis today – the name ‘George Begg’ means little to you, then the latest addition to Invercargill’s world-class line-up of motoring-related museums, the George Be
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Other
Cars Vs Boredom
Thursday, 09 April 2020
With the current world situation and forced confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, staying home is a daily battle against boredom.
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Other
Driving cool
Wednesday, 08 April 2020
As we drive our cars and trucks doing daily tasks, most of us now enjoy similar comfort levels that we have in our homes.
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Motorsport
F5000 trio drives home fellow Kiwi Graham McRae’s category legacy
Tuesday, 07 April 2020
SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series trio Michael Collins, Steve Ross and LeRoy Stevenson drove home the incredible legacy of category original Graham McRae at the third round of th
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Ed Speak
It’s life but not as you know it
Tuesday, 07 April 2020
Well, this is version two of Ed Speak, as since the original was written a week ago, now the Level four lockdown for four weeks is a reality.
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Other
Contractors vs employees
Tuesday, 07 April 2020
LOOKING TO HIRE STAFF AND TEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF A CONTRACTOR?
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Panel & Paint
IAG Repairhub – how’s it working?
Tuesday, 07 April 2020
In November we wrote about IAG setting up their wholly owned Repairhub in East Tamaki. We thought it worthwhile to follow up with a visit to have a look on behalf of our readers.
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Other
When it goes ‘bang’
Tuesday, 07 April 2020
It isn’t the easiest thing to break a modern 4WD vehicle.
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