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Automotive car products, Brakes, Cables, Latest News, Pads, Rotors

Brake-by-wire technology explained: Bendix

Most cars in Australia and New Zealand use hydraulic systems for braking. Pressing the brake pedal activates a power booster that pushes brake fluid through the master cylinder and combination valve to all four wheels via brake lines. Read More

Harry Murtough3 days agoNovember 28, 2023

Car Insights, Classic Cars, Collectors, Features, Latest News, Profiles

The story behind this 60’s Holden classic

If you’re out early enough at Noosa’s river mouth or First Point, you’ll likely spot this striking 1964 EH Holden wagon with surf board on its roof. Views here are practically unspoilt by developments,
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Iain CurryNovember 21, 2023, 9:59 amNovember 27, 2023

Automotive industry, Business and Finance, Latest News, Skills and training

Ways mechanics can build their business in 2024

What can you do if you’re struggling to find the people you need? Is your business in need of an extra pair of hands (or more) on the tools? Then you’re not alone. Capricorn’s State
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Staff WriterNovember 21, 2023, 9:16 amNovember 29, 2023

Car Insights, EV, Latest News

WA injects $12.5 million into EV charging

The WA Government has announced $12.5 million in grants will be provided to councils and organisations to improve EV infrastructure. The grants are the second stage of the Charge Up Workplace Electric
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Harry MurtoughNovember 14, 2023, 9:26 amNovember 14, 2023

Automotive industry, Business and Finance, Business News, Latest News

CoolDrive Auto Parts score FBA award

CoolDrive Auto Parts has been honoured with the prestigious Excellence Award for 2023 by Family Business Australia (FBA). Read More

Harry MurtoughNovember 14, 2023, 9:12 amNovember 14, 2023

Apprenticeships, Automotive industry, Business and Finance, IAME Segment, Latest News, Skills and training

Keeping track of a changing world: IAME

Once again, this article features various topics and information that I have come across in the industry and wish to share with you to assist you in the running of your automotive repair workshop. Words: Peter Blanshard, CEO of IAME… Read More

Peter BlanshardNovember 6, 2023, 11:31 amNovember 20, 2023

Automotive industry, Car news, Latest News, Sales figures

Australia car sales pass million mark

Car sales in Australia have officially passed one million, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). Read More

Harry MurtoughNovember 6, 2023, 10:40 amNovember 6, 2023

Car Insights, Drivers, Latest News, Motorsport News, Supercars

Mustang mayhem on the Gold Coast

It was a Mustang heavy weekend for the Gold Coast and Supercars, with two winners crowned on the weekend. Both Cam Waters (Tickford Racing) and David Reynolds (Penrite Racing) took top podium with their
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Harry MurtoughOctober 31, 2023, 9:29 amOctober 31, 2023

Car Insights, Car news, EV, Latest News

$50 million in funding for EV charging stations

NSW and Queensland will be injecting more than $50 million overall into EV charging stations in their respective states. Queensland will be spending $42 million on building 2,500 charging stations across
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Harry MurtoughOctober 31, 2023, 7:49 amOctober 31, 2023

Automotive industry, Latest News

Capricorn, Members enjoy biggest year yet

Capricorn – Australia’s largest automotive cooperative – posted another massive year for it and its Members. A total of $82.8 million in value was returned to Capricorn’s 26,000+
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Harry MurtoughOctober 23, 2023, 1:22 pmOctober 23, 2023