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YOKOHAMA SCOOPS THE POOL IN WHEELS MAGAZINE TYRE TEST
Yokohama Tyres scooped the pool in Wheels magazine’s Tyre Test 2003, winning both categories in the exhaustive test which was acclaimed by industry experts as the ‘most professionally organised independent tests they have ever been involved in’.
RHINO-RACK ACHIEVES QS-9000 AND ISO9001:2000 CERTIFICATION
We are pleased to announce that on the 16th September 2003, Rhino-Rack achieved QS9000 and ISO9001:2000 certification. This should see the start of a new and exciting era for Rhino-Rack.
LEGENDARY DRIVER ENDORSES AVON TYRES
Well-respected motorsport competitor, Colin Bond, has endorsed the new Avon high performance road tyres released in Australia for sports, luxury and family sedans.
FEDERAL TESTS TYRES AT TARGA
Targa Tasmania is renowned as the toughest high-speed bitumen rally in the Southern Hemisphere.
TYRE DEALER PRAISES FEDERAL BRAND
Gosford tyre dealer, David Parker, has been selling and fitting tyres for over 30 years.
MANNELLS MOVE
Northern Sydney 4WD specialists, Mannell Motors, have moved to new premises at Thornleigh.
ALLTERRAIN 4X4 LAUNCHED IN TOOWOOMBA
Toowoomba's Leo Baas, well-known in the 4WD industry for many years, is now trading as Allterrain 4X4 Accessories from his business address at Prescott Street in Toowoomba.
CARLINE GLADESVILLE MOVES
The well-known Gladesville exhaust and suspension specialists, Carline, have moved to larger premises in Sydney.
RALLIART MAGNA WINS A TOUGH TOWING TASK
Jayco's Bruce Astbury recently had some work done on his Pajero and Mitsubishi lent him glamour wheels that proved to be as tough as it was sporty.
FREE CD FOR 4WD OWNERS
Brisbane-based automotive electronics company, Rotronics, has released a free, informative CD on charge isolators for owners of 4WDs, camper trailers, boats and caravans.
WHICH DUAL BATTERY FOR YOUR 4WD?
Recent articles in two popular 4WD magazines were confusing and provided 4WD owners with misleading and ambiguous information.
AVON TYRES RELEASE NEW ZZ3 RANGE
European Manufacturer, Avon Tyres, has released a unique ultra-high performance tyre, based on comfort and motor racing heritage.
BRILLIANT IMPREZA WRX STI IS MOTOR'S 'BANG FOR YOUR BUCKS' WINNER
The Subaru Impreza WRX STi has topped a giant 28-car field in Motor magazine's 2002 Bang for your Bucks performance car contest.
AVON TYRES RETURN TO AUSTRALIA
Motoring enthusiasts around Australia will welcome the news that Avon Tyres are now available here again.
BILSTEIN RACING RELEASE MOTORSPORT WORKSHOP
Bilstein shock absorber importers, Sydney Shock Absorbers, have released their new mobile motorsport workshop.
GOSSIES MOVE TO MORRISET
Dynotuning and automotive diagnostic specialists, Gossies Mechanical Services, have moved.
FORMULA ONE AUTO SHOP - CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Changes at Alice Springs
DBA ROTOR WINS POLICE TRUST
The new DBA Longlife Slotted disc brake rotor has been chosen by the NSW Police Service as the preferred replacement rotor for the State's Highway Patrol cars.
ROUND AUSTRALIA CAR TRIALS REUNION
At the request of those who missed the first reunion
ADVERTISE FOR FREE ON AUTO MART
World Series Websites now have Auto Mart, a free classified advertising section for private owners wishing to sell vehicles and automotive items.
CARGO BARRIER SAVES DRIVER'S LIFE
A recent accident in Queensland has highlighted the need for installing cargo barriers in vehicles, as well as for safer 4WD practices
ELECTRICIAN SEES THE LIGHT ON SAFETY BARRIERS
A flying fluorescent tube has hit home with a safety message about cargo barriers for a Brisbane electrician ...
SIMPLE SIGN SAVES LIVES
A simple sign in a Canberra shopping centre carpark is highlighting the safety of children in the family vehicle.
PARENTS IGNORE SAFETY RISK
The recent school holidays have again highlighted a cavalier attitude to family safety by many parents across Australia, according to a spokesperson for cargo barrier manufacturers, Milford Industries.
STRATOS FINETUNES SUSPENSION SEATING
When Gordon Lewis, of Stratos Seating, wearied of the lack of comfort in light trucks and 4WD vehicles, he called on his engineering skills and 30 years' experience in the automotive industry. Now, his new Stratos LTSS seat is testament to Aussie ingenuity and practical thinking.
COFFEE TABLE TRAPS DRIVER
The driver of a station wagon was trapped following a crash at Allambie Heights in Sydney recently, when an unrestrained coffee table sandwiched him between the seat and the steering wheel.
DENNIS THE MENACE UNLEASHED
Classic car buff, Norm Bolitho, has released his team's new race car transporter, "Dennis the Menace", onto the highways and byways.
R.T.A. Bull Bar Guidelines (NSW)
Some vehicles are badly fitted with accessories which protrude beyond the bumper bar or bull bar and present a danger to other road users.
IT'S A BLAST: EVO VI FINALLY ARRIVES IN OZ!
The eagerly awaited rally-born and bred Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution ...