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Cut-price Jaguar
Thursday, 05 June 2014
Jaguar New Zealand has just launched a new derivative in the multi-award winning XF line – the XF 2.0i4 SE, which sells for an incredible $75,000.
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Diesel Industry News
Selecting the correct clutch brake
Wednesday, 07 May 2014
Clutch replacement on vehicles that are out of factory warranty has certain pitfalls, and one of the biggest challenges automotive technicians face is correctly identifying the thickness of the c
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Diesel Industry News
First Cat running strong
Wednesday, 07 May 2014
With more than three years and well over 600,000 km now under its belt in round-the-clock B-double work, the first Cat on-highway truck sold is continuing to notch exceptional standards of reliab
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Diesel Industry News
Car body, heal thyself!
Wednesday, 07 May 2014
Internal damage in fibre-reinforced composites, materials used in the bodies and structures of modern cars and aircraft, is difficult to detect, and nearly impossible to repair by conventional me
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Parts
The challenging world of batteries
Wednesday, 07 May 2014
Battery development is progressing at an awesome pace as car manufacturers in particular seek batteries which are lighter, charge quicker, and hold more and more charge for each gram of their mass so...
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Vehicles
Goss partners with BNT
Wednesday, 07 May 2014
Goss has been serving the Australian automotive industry for more than 60 years, and will now be partnering with BNT to service the fuel pump requirements of the diverse automotive aftermarket in New...
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Vehicles
Lancer races to top
Wednesday, 07 May 2014
Mitsubishi’s 2-litre Lancer sedan has raced to the top of the popularity charts.   According to official motor industry figures*, in the 12 months to March 31 more buyers in the car market’s ‘small...
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Parts
New TransDiesel branch in Silverdale
Wednesday, 07 May 2014
TransDiesel Ltd has recently opened a brand new branch, including a service facility on Forge Road in Silverdale.  An official opening was held at the end of March to celebrate the move, together...
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Vehicles
Honda boosts CRZ
Wednesday, 07 May 2014
Honda has uplifted its CRZ hybrid with a power boost, plus styling changes and more features.
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Parts
Xtreme Clutch reveals Ford Focus RS kit
Wednesday, 07 May 2014
Following frequent demands from both overseas and local customers, Xtreme Clutch decided to develop a unique clutch solution for the 2010-2012 Ford Focus RS. 
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Other
Ed Speak
Wednesday, 07 May 2014
I wonder just how much is happening in the world of technology that we know nothing about? The reason is say this is because I’ve been doing a lot of reading lately, mainly of technical publications...
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Vehicles
Abarth road-racer
Thursday, 10 April 2014
Abarth has unveiled its new “race car for the road”, the 695 biposto, at the Geneva Motor Show, 50 years after the launch of the first 695.
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Vehicles
Kiwi drivers for world rally
Thursday, 10 April 2014
Hamilton Rally driver Gary Smith and his co-driver, and fellow Caltex Service Station dealer, Christchurch’s Grant Ford are currently in the throngs of preparing their Historic Ford Escort RS1800...
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Parts
CTEK’s workshop charger
Wednesday, 09 April 2014
A vehicle leaves your workshop and has a flat battery within days – there’s nothing worse. This battery drain may have been caused by a parasitic load or poor battery maintenance, but it doesn’t...
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Other
Mount Shop suspension arms for Audi and BMW
Wednesday, 09 April 2014
Mount Shop has had a range of suspension arms to suit BMW and Audi vehicles on the shelf for a couple of months now, and is receiving great feedback from technicians.
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Parts
Bosch ‘here to stay’
Wednesday, 09 April 2014
The Australian automotive industry has seen many changes recently, and  the past 12 months have seen highs and lows for many manufacturers.
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Vehicles
Winning Ranger at Geneva
Wednesday, 09 April 2014
The Ford Ranger which competed in the Dakar Rally, the world’s toughest motorsport event, in South America on its debut earlier this year, was on Ford’s stand at the Geneva International Motor Show.
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Diesel Industry News
World’s first for Daimler Buses
Wednesday, 09 April 2014
With Predictive Powertrain Control being introduced in 2014, Daimler Buses is taking a further step towards improving economy while at the same time reducing the burden on the driver.
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Other
Win Big with Parts Connection
Wednesday, 05 March 2014
Parts Connection has just launched its new promotion - Win Big with Parts Connection!
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Vehicles
McLaren at Geneva
Wednesday, 05 March 2014
McLaren Automotive will return to the International Geneva Motor Show this year with its fastest, most engaging, best equipped and most beautiful series-production supercar yet.
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