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The Mother of all Trade Fairs
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
Everything automotive related was on display at Automechanika which is held biannually at Messe Frankfurt, a tradition that started in 1971.
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Tyre Equipment takes pride of place at Automechanika 2008
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
At the recent Automechanika in Frankfurt, tyre equipment manufacturers from Germany, the United States and Italy were all vying for customer attention with the latest and greatest developments in the...
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Expert Training makes all the difference
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Many workshop owners invest in expensive, sophisticated diagnostic plant. But buying it is only one side of the coin – technicians must also know how to use this equipment optimally to get a full...
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Ford USA implements a greener painting process
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
“Painting vehicles has traditionally been one of the auto industry’s biggest environmental challenges”
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GT Radial Speedshow is New Zealand’s biggest celebration of motorsport
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
The 650hp Indy Racing League single-seater race car that Kiwi star Scott Dixon drove to victory in this year’s Indy 500 may be the star attraction at this year’s GT Radial Speedshow, but with race...
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Keep the suspense going
Thursday, 14 August 2008
It is important to maintain a car’s suspension system well and do replacements in time. A faulty suspension not only makes for an uncomfortable ride and extra maintenance costs, it can result in loss...
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Noises Off
Thursday, 14 August 2008
Beware of that noisy exhaust fitted to your car, Ute or light truck, because it could fail a subjective test during a Warrant of Fitness check.
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P.C.E. in C.R.S. now H.O.T. in NZ
Thursday, 14 August 2008
The Process Centred Environment model of collision repair shop management has arrived in New Zealand. But although relatively simple to understand and operate, the model is far from a lightweight...
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INA - The Brand of Choice for Engine Parts
Sunday, 13 July 2008
The Schaeffler Group and its brands LuK, INA and FAG stand for pronounced customer orientation, innovative force and maximum quality. The company INA was founded in 1946. Vehicle manufacturers...
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Let the Games begin
Sunday, 13 July 2008
Tension is rising as the WorldSkills NZ National Finals get closer and the Automotive Trades competitors from around New Zealand prepare themselves for battle to find the best in their trade.
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Testing Challenges no problem, says Sulco
Sunday, 13 July 2008
The introduction of the heavy vehicle brake rule presents challenges to not only the operators of buses, trucks, and trailers, but also the authorities and transport service delivery agents (TSDA).
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From Humble Beginnings to Indy 500 Winner
Monday, 16 June 2008
Older motor racing fans will remember a quiet, cool 13-year-old winning the New Zealand Formula First championship when he was just 13, in his first season of car racing. His name, of course, was...
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Passionate Brothers Making a difference for Disabled Drivers
Monday, 16 June 2008
The automotive industry often feeds off the passion of its members, whether they are petrol heads or those with a technical bent like siblings Wayne and Trevor Brocket. The Brocket brothers own and...
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Heavy Metal Rules
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
Innovations in battery technology mean more variety on the shelves for consumers, Consumers however, often call upon automotive workshop personnel for information on how new generation batteries work...
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Stocks introduces new 4WD shock absorber range
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
A new range of KYB shock absorbers tailored to four-wheel-drive vehicles has been released in New Zealand by STOCKS.
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Truck Batteries even the Grunty ones need care
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
Truck onboard electronics are becoming progressively more advanced, and so are the available starter batteries. However, truck drivers often have batteries of choice - and the majority of Kenworth...
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GM to expand and refine its Hybrid system
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
In its global strategy to improve fuel economy and reduce oil consumption and CO2 emissions, General Motors Chairman Rick Wagoner recently announced that GM will introduce a second-generation version...
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Kiwi Isuzu primaax air suspension a world first
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
When Foodstuffs supermarket transport contractor AF Logistics pondered fitting air suspension to their new Isuzu 6x4 tractors to improve ride and protect fragile cargo, they never realised it would...
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Modern Diesel Emissions
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Common Rail Diesel systems are going to be on all vehicles very soon, from small Hybrid Diesel cars to large truck engines. Currently no other big changes are in the pipeline for Diesel technology....
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Hoist safety a weighty issue
Monday, 17 March 2008
Heavy vehicle hoists pose specific safety challenges, which differ greatly from those of hoists for lighter vehicles, to product suppliers and operators– but Sulco Limited Business Unit Manager...
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