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CoolDrive Opens Second New Zealand Branch10 Aug, 2016CoolDrive Distribution has opened its second branch in New Zealand and 25th overall, located in Mt Wellington, Auckland. The six-person team at CoolDrive Auckland will be headed up by Phillip Rogers, who recently joined CoolDrive from Auckland Auto Air. “The introduction of CoolDrive into New Zealand has exceeded expectations and the opening of our second... Read More... |
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Canberra Wins Branch of the Year8 Aug, 2016CoolDrive Canberra has been awarded the W.J. Blanchard Shield after being named CoolDrive Distribution’s Branch of the Year for 2016. Company founder John Blanchard Snr presented the shield to Darren Power, Canberra’s Branch Manager on the 29th July as part of CoolDrive’s annual Branch Manager’s Awards Dinner. “It is an absolute honour to have been... Read More... |
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New Zealand Expansion Complete with Auckland Auto Air Acquisition29 Jul, 2016CoolDrive Distribution has completed the first phase of its expansion into the New Zealand market with the acquisition of the Auckland Auto Air parts business. Business partners for over 30 years, Auckland Auto Air was both CoolDrive’s first customer in New Zealand and its original distributor, and respective business owners John Blanchard from CoolDrive and... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Expands Engine Management with AFI Acquisition4 Jul, 2016CoolDrive Distribution is cementing its position in the engine management sector, with the acquisition of Sydney-based business, Australian Fuel Injection (AFI). AFI is a specialist supplier of automotive electronic, fuel injection, engine management and ignition system components and also stocks common rail diesel injection products to suit a wide range of vehicles and applications. As... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Enhances Engine Management3 Jun, 2016CoolDrive Distribution today announced the acquisition of a specialist division of Automotive Services Solutions. As of 1 June 2016, the Engine Management Parts Division of Automotive Services Solutions, based in Brisbane, will become part of CoolDrive. The acquisition includes the electronic repair division, which specialises in the repair of electronic modules, including ECUs, brake controllers... Read More... |
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Lighting Range Expands With Narva Inclusion1 Jun, 2016One of Australia’s leading automotive lighting and electrical companies, Narva, has joined CoolDrive Distribution’s product portfolio. CoolDrive now stocks Narva’s extensive lighting products including driving and fog lamps, emergency lighting, RV & interior lighting as well as LED, sealed and conventional lighting options for trucks and trailers. Narva’s comprehensive electrical accessories range is also available... Read More... |
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Strongarm Gas Supports Now At CoolDrive31 May, 2016CoolDrive Distribution is continuing to expand its product offerings, with the full range of StrongArm gas charged replacement lift supports now available. The StrongArm range of gas supports are the ideal solution for lifting, lowering and counterbalancing weight in a vast range of applications including canopies, caravans, boat hatches and toolboxes. “It is recommended that... Read More... |
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Winton Supersprint Preview19 May, 2016TRACK TIMES Friday 20th May 13:55-14:25 - Additional Drivers Only Practice Session 14:35-15:35 - Practice One 16:10-17:10 - Practice Two Saturday 21st May 11:45-12:00 - Practice Three 13:20-13:35 - Qualifying (Race 10) 16:00-17:10 - Race 10 – 120kms Sunday 22nd May 11:35-11:55 - Qualifying (Race 11) 13:45-15:35 - Race 11 – 200kms TRACK FACTS Circuit... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Sponsors Olympic Athlete10 May, 2016CoolDrive Distribution is proud to announce its sponsorship of amateur boxer Jason Whateley, who will be representing Australia at the 2016 Olympic Games. Whateley, the current Australian National Champion in the heavyweight division, funds his career through his work as a qualified personal trainer, “CoolDrive is actually my first corporate sponsor and having them on... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Continues New Zealand Expansion9 May, 2016CoolDrive is further expanding its presence in New Zealand with the recent acquisition of Total Air Conditioning in Albany, Auckland. Effective as of 1 May 2016, the Total Air Conditioning business has become CoolDrive’s second acquisition in New Zealand. “CoolDrive is excited to continue our expansion in New Zealand following last month’s acquisition of Direct... Read More... |
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Perth Supersprint Preview3 May, 2016TRACK TIMES Friday 6th May 12:00-13:00 - Practice One 14:40-15:40 - Practice Two Saturday 7th May 10:35-10:50 - Practice Three 11:40-11:55 - Qualifying (Race 8) 14:45-15:45 - Race 8 – 120km Sunday 8th May 10:45-11:05 - Qualifying (Race 9) 14:00-15:30 - Race 9 – 200km THE FACTS ON TIM & BARBAGALLO - Tim raced here... Read More... |
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Phillip Island Preview13 Apr, 2016TRACK TIMES Friday 15th April 13:55-14:55 – Practice One 15:55-16:55 – Practice Two Saturday 16th April 11:30-11:45 - Practice Three 13:30-13:45 - Qualifying (Race 6) 16:30-17:30 - Race 6 – 120km Sunday 17th April 11:40-12:00 - Qualifying (Race 7) 14:10-15:35 - Race 7 – 200km TRACK FACTS Circuit Length: 4.445km Circuit Direction: Anti-Clockwise Average Speed:... Read More... |
