Australian advanced materials company Talga has announced that it will be supporting the development of a new electrified axle for Bentley Motors. It is not yet known whether this will feature in an updated plug-in hybrid Bentayga SUV that is currently under development. Talga made the announcement following confirmation that it would receive £224,000 ($A415,000) … Continue reading Perth firm helping Bentley with e-drive axle
Promotional materials from car manufacturers rarely go into detail regarding the HVAC or thermal management technology of their products but high-end German brands such as Porsche and Audi sometimes publish something for VASA members to geek out on. The latest Porsche 911 Cabriolet is one such example. The company says its cabin temperature sensors are … Continue reading Porsche reveals HVAC tech details of 911 drop-top
A series of free online automotive air-conditioning webinars that took place in early June are now available to view online. Topics covered include system diagnosis, variable displacement compressors and the future of refrigerants, delivered by Michael Ingvardsen, who is president of VASA’s continental counterpart MACSPartners Europe and technical training manager at Nissens Automotive. Among the … Continue reading Recordings of free auto-AC webinars now online
The automotive service and repair industry has experienced a downturn caused by COVID-19 that is worse than that of the retail sector and almost as deep as that facing hospitality, according to survey data from the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. However, Australian workshops are reportedly more satisfied with government assistance than all other small business … Continue reading Workshops hard-hit by COVID-19 but appreciate government assistance, optimistic about future
As part of national COVID-19 relief measures, the New Zealand Transport Agency is allowing vehicle owners a reprieve on mandatory Warrants of Fitness (WoFs) checks until October 10, but the NZ Motor Transport Association warns this could result in years of havoc for both workshop owners and motorists if left unrevised as lockdown restrictions lift. … Continue reading NZ Warrant of Fitness (WoFs) extensions could have dire consequences for COVID-hit workshops
Since 2013, Refrigerant Reclaim Australia has worked with VASA member workshops to conduct regular surveys of which refrigerants are installed in vehicles that are having air-conditioning work done at metropolitan and regional locations around the country. The study records how many vehicles are charged with R134a, R1234yf, hydrocarbons and mixtures of hydrocarbons with other refrigerants. … Continue reading Latest automotive refrigerant survey from RRA
Although it may be preaching to the converted among VASA members, Refrigerant Reclaim Australia has launched a series of videos aimed at raising awareness of the important role played by HVACR technicians and contractors in preventing environmental damage. Presented in a light-hearted and humorous manner, but with a serious message, the videos explain the benefits … Continue reading Refrigerant Reclaim Australia launches educational video series
UPDATED: August 14, 2020 with details of metropolitan Melbourne Stage 4 measures. The below advice is largely based on information produced by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association and as such is relevant to Australian businesses only. AAAA has also kindly agreed to share with VASA members its excellent, informative series of webinars designed to help … Continue reading COVID-19 advice and support for automotive repair businesses
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association and Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia are campaigning for the government to include automotive parts and repair services on the ‘essential business’ list, enabling them to remain open under lockdown conditions in order to support emergency vehicles, essential transportation services and those who will need to support the most vulnerable members … Continue reading AAAA, HVIA push for auto repair and parts to be classified ‘essential business’
In light of the global Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s VASA Wire & Gas convention has been rescheduled to take place from Friday 30 July to Sunday 1 August 2021. Thanks to the incredible commitment and support of our world-class trainers and speakers, as well as our generous sponsors and the Marriott Surfers Paradise venue, VASA … Continue reading VASA Wire & Gas convention rescheduled to 2021
