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Diesel Industry News
Freightliner Racing took the kitchen sink …
Sunday, 08 November 2015
The days of driving to Bathurst in race cars are long gone.
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Diesel Industry News
Automated Freightliner praised
Sunday, 11 October 2015
The world’s first autonomous truck approved for use on public roads has been given the thumbs-up by North American commercial vehicle journalists after a series of test drives in Nevada.
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Diesel Industry News
Hino gets ready for Dakar
Sunday, 11 October 2015
Multiple Dakar Rally champion Team Hino Sugawara has begun extensive preparations for next year’s Dakar Rally with mechanical upgrades and a thorough shakedown period that includes competing in Ral
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Diesel Industry News
Z’s diesel exhaust fluid network grows
Sunday, 11 October 2015
For the many large fleets in New Zealand aiming to meet emission reduction targets through the use of SCR technology, Z Energy’s expanding diesel exhaust fluid network is great news.
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Diesel Industry News
Passing another new Fox Fighter
Sunday, 11 October 2015
Asia-Pacific logistics giant Linfox has recently upgraded its fleet with 14 new Fuso Fighters.
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Diesel Industry News
Tandem axle lift aids grip, economy
Sunday, 11 October 2015
Volvo Trucks’ new function, Tandem Axle Lift, makes it possible to disengage and raise the second driven axle.
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Diesel Industry News
Penske opens NZ operation
Sunday, 13 September 2015
The Penske group has opened its all-new 17,748 sq.m New Zealand operation at 4 Langley Road (Corner Roscommon Road), Wiri, co-locating Penske Commercial Vehicles, Penske Power Systems and Parts Dis
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Diesel Industry News
Cat is on track in New Zealand
Sunday, 13 September 2015
An announcement by Caterpillar Inc.
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Diesel Industry News
Iveco Daily wins top award
Sunday, 13 September 2015
A jury of 25 experts from Germany’s express courier and parcel delivery sector have named the Iveco Daily as “Best KEP Transporter 2015”.
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Diesel Industry News
Outback road train test for all-new Arocs
Sunday, 13 September 2015
A next generation Mercedes-Benz truck is heading up a road train in the Australian outback as part of an extensive testing regime for the new model.
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Diesel Industry News
Smokers pollute more than diesel engines
Sunday, 09 August 2015
A German study suggests that this year as many particulates – soot or sooty smoke – will be produced from cigarette smoking as by automotive emissions.
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Diesel Industry News
Latest OM 471 saves even more
Sunday, 09 August 2015
As part of its ”Shaping Future Transportation 2015 – Campus Efficiency” event in July, Mercedes-Benz presented the latest version of its OM 471 heavy-duty truck engine, with fuel savings of up to t
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Diesel Industry News
International ProStar picks up pace
Sunday, 09 August 2015
Teams of Navistar engineers in the US and Australia are now engaged in a detailed component analysis of International ProStar in preparation for the streamlined model’s commercial lunge onto the Au
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Motorsport
Scott Dixon one of the all-time greats
Monday, 05 October 2015
Scott Dixon has established himself as one of the all-time greats of American motor racing after winning the IndyCar championship for the fourth time.
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Diesel Industry News
Tandem axle lift aids grip, economy
Monday, 05 October 2015
Volvo Trucks’ new function, Tandem Axle Lift, makes it possible to disengage and raise the second driven axle. This gives better road grip and up to four percent lower fuel consumption when the truck...
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Parts
Heed the warning signs
Monday, 05 October 2015
Although most car owners are aware of the need to look after their engine – checking oil and water, at least – and even occasionally check their tyre pressures, few pay much attention to their brakes...
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Parts
Super-slim warning lights
Monday, 05 October 2015
A new family of extremely low profile LED warning lights has been released in New Zealand by Narva, with a host of features that will appeal to a broad range of emergency and service vehicles.
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Parts
Ryco bike filters in NZ
Monday, 05 October 2015
The comprehensive range of trusted Ryco motorcycle filters is now available via leading Ryco distributors throughout selected Repco stores in New Zealand.
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Vehicles
Kiwi couple tackles mis-fuelling head-on
Monday, 05 October 2015
For those who own both a petrol and a diesel vehicle, the day we accidentally fill the diesel SUV with petrol is a day we all hope to avoid, although most of us are quietly resigned to the fact the...
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OEM, Parts
New parts centre cuts Ford’s Wiri ties
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
Ford has finally cut its ties with its manufacturing past in New Zealand by moving its parts distribution centre from Wiri, near Auckland Airport in South Auckland
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