Author: Helen MacKelden
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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MAHLE develops the most durable electric motor
Superior continuous torque (SCT) E-motor can run indefinitely with high performance Technological leap through a new cooling concept—compact, light, efficient, and, by customer request, without the use of rare earth elements Suitable for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, construction machines, and tractors MAHLE becomes a full-range provider in the field of electric drives Presentation of the new SCT E-motor […]
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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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