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Diesel Industry News
Proving ground for Navistar
Monday, 13 July 2015
Hot on the heels of announcing the return of the International brand to the New Zealand market, Navistar Inc. has opened a comprehensive proving ground facility in Indiana, USA. 
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Mercedes-Benz Actros in ‘Fuel Duel’
Monday, 13 July 2015
From Northern Finland to Southern Italy, from Spain’s most westernmost point to Romania’s easternmost corner – the “Fuel Duel” fuel-consumption comparison test of Mercedes-Benz Trucks takes place i
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Diesel Industry News
Allison ‘box boosts Hino
Monday, 13 July 2015
For Hino, matching an Allison 2500 fully automatic transmission to its J07E-TN engine has enabled FE models to do the work of larger vehicles, while also offering greater accessibility to a wide ra
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Diesel Industry News
Fuso for road and rail
Monday, 13 July 2015
The Fuso Canter 4x4 is entering a completely new area of operations in Great Britain – the British rail network.
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Parts
It’s real - laser beam lighting
Monday, 13 July 2015
A few years ago I wrote about how Audi was about to introduce LED headlights for its top R8 sports car – and this was greeted with almost-incredulity by ”experts”.
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Other
Wider transmission range from Zic
Monday, 13 July 2015
With the increasing number of specialty transmissions now being developed for the automotive industry, Zic's innovative and progressive manufacture...
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Other
Toyota logistics get greener
Monday, 13 July 2015
Toyota New Zealand has reduced the CO2 emissions of parts being freighted to its Palmerston North warehouse from Wellington by 39 percent by using rail instead of road transport.
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Parts
Ford’s new parts distribution centre
Monday, 13 July 2015
Ford New Zealand is preparing to open a brand new purpose-built national parts distribution centre at East Tamaki’s Highbrook Business Park.
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Parts
Terrain Tamer 4WD brakes
Monday, 13 July 2015
After several years of development, 4WD parts brand Terrain Tamer is pleased to introduce its new 4WD brake range, consisting of branded OE replacement...
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Diesel Industry News
Volvo Trucks first with auto AWD
Thursday, 18 June 2015
Volvo Trucks’ new feature Automatic Traction Control activates the drive on the front axle automatically when in motion, if the truck risks getting stuck.
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Diesel Industry News
Iveco showcases vision for new technologies
Thursday, 18 June 2015
Iveco has demonstrated its expertise in research and development under its “Iveco Vision” strategy, a programme that sees the organisation investing heavily in new, cutting-edge technologies to mee
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Diesel Industry News
Look Pa, no hands!
Thursday, 18 June 2015
In a spectacular evening ceremony at Hoover Dam in the US, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) unveiled the Freightliner Inspiration Truck to several hundred international news media, trucking indu
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Diesel Industry News
Isuzu F-Series gets Allison auto
Thursday, 18 June 2015
Isuzu trucks has received its first shipment of fully automatic F Series (10,400-23,000kg GVM) models.
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Diesel Industry News
Allison shows new gearbox
Thursday, 18 June 2015
Allison Transmission showcased its new TC10 transmission and fifth generation electronic controls while also celebrating its centennial at the Brisbane Truck Show in May.
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Other
Leak test warning
Monday, 15 December 2014
Due to compressor damage, which has been occurring with increasing frequency for some time, air conditioning experts Waeco have issued an urgent warning about using forming gas for detecting leaks in...
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Parts
Waeco equipment now in NZ
Monday, 15 December 2014
Impressive and reliable Waeco air conditioning workshop equipment is available now in New Zealand. CoolCar Air-Conditioning Centres Ltd is the sole distributor.
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Parts
Fuelmiser is tried and trusted
Thursday, 04 June 2015
Fuelmiser is a trusted brand name, with a proud reputation for the broadest range of engine management, ignition and fuel system componentry sourced from world leading manufacturers.
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Other
Aching Actros
Thursday, 04 June 2015
This article is a true description of an AECS technical help desk problem and how it was solved. 
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Vehicles
Castrol launches first certified CO2 neutral oil
Thursday, 04 June 2015
Over the past decade, Castrol has been committed to developing its Castrol Professional range to be better for a vehicle’s engine,  and the environment.
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Parts
Partmaster: keeping pace with technology
Thursday, 04 June 2015
The biggest challenge facing the New Zealand parts business will be keeping up with technology, says Partmaster CEO John Cook.
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