Author: Haitham Razagui

WASTING time hunting for electronic control modules, relays and fuses dotted around a vehicle could be a thing of the past for Autodata users with the advent of two new modules designed to locate and identify these types of components. The Electronic Component Locations (ECL) module includes diagrams and illustrations for air-conditioning, anti-lock brake systems, Continue reading NEW AUTODATA MODULES TO HELP AUTO ELECTRICIANS

RENAULT Australia has decided to bite the bullet and introduce two electric vehicles, the Yaris-sized Zoe and Kangoo ZE compact van, from November this year. The Zoe will start at $44,470 plus on-road costs, with a higher-specified $45,970 Intens version also available. The Kangoo ZE is to be $45,990 plus on-roads in long-wheelbase form with Continue reading PARISIAN PLUG-IN

Videos: VASA’s trip to drive EVs in France and visit Frankfurt show

VASA editor Haitham Razagui has put together a video about the two Renault electric vehicles he drove during his European trip ahead of their Australian debut next month and created a trailer to a longer film about the spectacular 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. These videos supplement comprehensive coverage of both topics in your must-read November Continue reading Videos: VASA’s trip to drive EVs in France and visit Frankfurt show

VASA stars in ARC’s educational video about new refrigerants

VASA president Ian Stangroome appears in a video produced by the Australian Refrigeration Council designed to educate people about new automotive refrigerants R1234yf and R744. As part of the ARC’s emerging refrigerants project, VASA along with businesses such as CoolDrive and training providers were consulted for technical information about the refrigerants, their safe usage and Continue reading VASA stars in ARC’s educational video about new refrigerants

Aussie government running free HFC phase-down info sessions

THE Department of the Environment and Energy is running a series of free information sessions around Australia in late 2017 and early 2018. These sessions will discuss what the HFC phase down will mean for HFC users including equipment owners and technicians, and other changes to the program to reduce emissions and increase efficiency. There Continue reading Aussie government running free HFC phase-down info sessions