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THE gasket maker of Elring – das Original ElringKlinger is known for its many years of experience and technical skill, which go hand in hand with over 140 years of production and trading of engine gaskets. In 1924, Elring was the first company in Europe to produce cylinder-head gaskets, at that time for the Opel […]
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Is ADAS Calibration on your RADAR?
Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) might sound like futuristic technology, but safety features such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Adaptive (Automatic) Cruise Control, Automatic Parking Assist (APA) Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Driver Drowsiness Detection are now common features on many vehicles operating on our […]
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Tiguan Troubles
When a customer presented their Volkswagen Tiguan for a not so regular complaint at a regional repair shop the technician’s diagnosis was at odds to the customers complaint. Mr Smith, owner of said troublesome VW Tiguan, was waiting at the workshop roller door before any of the technicians arrived for work. This is not unusual […]
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New SACHS Air Springs Simplify Installation for Workshops
For the first time, ZF Aftermarket has introduced its own range of air springs in renowned SACHS quality. Repairs to air suspensions pose new challenges for automotive workshops, and with this new range the ZF product experts have made air spring replacement as easy as possible. In the past, air suspension was an exclusive feature for […]
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Smaller, Lighter, More Powerful: ZF Presents New e-drives for Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles
ZF has presented the latest generation of electric drives for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, setting standards through outstanding power density and energy efficiency. ZF achieves this thanks to numerous innovations at both the component and system level, including the compact design of the drives, the “discrete approach” in power electronics, and a resource-saving […]
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SACHS: The No. 1 Shock Absorber in European Car Parc Coverage
Every year, more than 10 million new cars roll off the assembly line fitted with SACHS shock absorbers – proof of the absolute trust instilled in these products by automotive manufacturers worldwide. A brand of ZF Aftermarket, SACHS shock absorbers are distinguished by their original equipment quality and innovative technology, and are now ranked the […]
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Old Fashioned Service: Perth Euro
David Dye is a well-known name in the European Car Scene in Perth, which is rightfully reflected in his business’ name. But whilst David’s world is now about providing a great customer experience at his own Independent Workshop, this was not always the case. “In my final school year I took my parent’s BMW in […]
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ZF Aftermarket Recommends Shock Absorber Checks for Maximum Safety
Shock absorbers are often an overlooked safety critical component Signs of defective or worn shock absorbers including longer braking distances, uneven tyre wear, poor handling and excessive steering wheel vibration ZF Aftermarket recommends that workshops offer customers a safety check to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy, including the shock absorbers An often overlooked safety critical […]
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ATE Brakes – Over a Century of Development
Brake technology is one of the many things we have in cars that we take for granted. It’s the pedal in the middle, for those unsure of which one we’re talking about. Braking itself goes back, in essence, to the days when a person on a cart would yell “whoa” to the horse or the […]
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EVOLVE TOP TEN: Female Automotive Inventors
There’s no polite way to say it: the automotive industry is dominated by men. But there are many important automotive inventions we still use today that wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for women. Here we look at the top 10 female automotive inventors to see how their ingenuity shaped the way we drive. 10. Dorothy […]
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Audi Q7 Death Rattle
Post COVID workshops are very different from what we are used to. We are not just busy – we are operating at over capacity with no relief in sight. This is a good thing, right? Unfortunately, we are also suffering the effects of a skills shortage. Some of our older technicians have decided to leave […]
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ZF: A Pacesetter for Next Generation Mobility
Long viewed as a powerhouse in the global automotive industry, ZF continues to go from strength to strength on both a global scale and here in Oceania. A global technology company, ZF supplies systems and components not just for passenger cars, but a whole gamut of vehicles including commercial vehicles and industrial/off highway to enable […]
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Bosch Spark Plugs – Driven by Milliseconds
Motorsport teams around the globe rely on spark plugs from Bosch. But it is not just races that are competed in and won with them. Bosch brings the innovation and experience of motorsports into the workshop too. In this way, your customers benefit from the high performance, precision and first-class quality of Bosch spark plugs. […]
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Oxygen isn’t just for humans
The Q5 rolled into the driveway stopping with the bumper about an inch off the roller door. Normally I would applaud this level of skill – but since it was only 7.30am on a Monday and I was in the process of opening for the day, I was less than impressed. The customer was a […]
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ZF Drives the By-Wire Future of Mobility
ZF’s vehicle motion control portfolio and systems expertise across braking, steering and active suspension uniquely positions the Group to realise fully automated by-wire vehicle control New by-wire steering system completes ZF by-wire suite and creates new level of design & engineering freedom ZF Group leads the way in steer-by-wire industrialisation with multiple OEM awards in […]
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EVOLVE TOP TEN: Lost Australian Race Tracks
Over 30 Australian race tracks are sadly no more. Fewer tracks mean fewer opportunities for racing, which in turn means smaller grids, lesser sponsorship, fewer fans, and so on… It’s a long-term trend, and one state governments seem unwilling to address. In the coming years we look to lose Victoria’s Sandown Park and Calder Park […]
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Lord Howe Island: Heaven On Earth
Lord Howe Island is the boomerang-shaped remain of a shield volcano which has eroded over seven million years to just one-fortieth of its original size. It’s a small, dot of an island in the Tasman Sea approximately 600km east of Port Macquarie and is just over 10km long and 2km wide and its broadest point. […]
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Cars & Coffee: A Global Phenomenon
It’s been said that the first motor race happened not long after the first two cars rolled of the production line. The first car club formed not long after, with another ten or so. But what to do afterwards? Coffee, of course. And so was born Cars and Coffee. These are a fun, vibrant, and […]
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Electric Park Brake Pioneer ZF Surpasses 200 Million Units
ZF, a world leader in foundation brake systems, has produced its 200 millionth Electric Park Brake (EPB) unit, the first company in the world to have reached this milestone. The inventor of the EPB motor-on-caliper brake more than 20 years ago, ZF’s EPB is now in its sixth generation and is the true embodiment of […]
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Car Culture: Highball Cars & Coffee
The Cars and Coffee style of car show is fast becoming a favourite way to catch up with fellow car lovers around Australia, with most events happening early in the morning on a weekend and finishing with plenty of time to enjoy your day off. Plus, any excuse to get a barista made coffee is […]
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Motor Shows: Remember Them?
Australia no longer stages an annual Motor Show. The last event was held in Sydney in 2012. Back then the annual Show alternated between Melbourne and the Harbour City, but dwindling support by the manufacturers, improved website content (plus social coverage), and lower crowd numbers brought them to their knees. The thing about that 2012 […]
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Audi’s future is wide open
Audi has unveiled the first member of a new family of concept vehicles, a spectacular roadster dubbed skysphere. The Audi skysphere concept is an electric-powered, two-door convertible whose lines lead directly to the Audi design of tomorrow. With it, the brand is illustrating its vision for the progressive luxury segment of the future, in which […]
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Stay safe and comfortable with MAHLE CareMetix® Cabin Air Filters
As we approach that time of year where most of us will be taking a well-earned break, it’s only natural that many of our customers are going to be hitting the freeways and taking a road trip. Checking and replacing your customers’ cabin air filter is the first step to a healthy holiday road trip. […]
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REPXPERT – Schaeffler’s Next Level Garage Portal
Since Schaeffler first launched REPXPERT, it has developed into a strong brand in the automotive aftermarket and encompasses all garage-oriented services offered by Schaeffler. There are currently, around 200,000 users from 36 country portals in 16 languages that access REPXPERT. To structure this amount of information more clearly and ensure a user-friendly experience, Schaeffler have […]
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99 Years Young
It’s been almost 100 years since Craig Emmerson’s Cadillac Type V-63 Tourer arrived in Australia. It’s been almost 100 years since Craig Emmerson’s Cadillac Type V-63 Tourer arrived in Australia. In this issue of EVOLVE MAGAZINE, we discover the history behind this very special car; a car that survived a perilous ocean crossing, life on […]
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