Ryco Expands Chinese Vehicle Filter Range as BYD, GWM, MG and Chery Sales Surge in Australia Chinese vehicles have gone from being the new kids in the Australian car park to taking up a sizeable chunk of it. With brands including BYD, GWM, MG, Chery and Geely piling on sales, Ryco has expanded its oil,…
Ryco Cabin Filters: When to replace them. Spring is a timely reminder to replace your tow vehicle’s cabin filter. With pollen in the air and caravan trips on the calendar, Ryco explains why this often-forgotten filter deserves a little attention before you leave home. Getting ready for a caravan holiday involves checking an extraordinary number…
Bendix Ultimate 4WD Cuts Triton Stopping Distance How much difference can a brake upgrade really make to a dual-cab ute? Bendix put two Mitsubishi Tritons, Supercars young gun Zach Bates and a tonne of water to work at Calder Park. The answer, at least in this test, was measured not in centimetres but metres —…
Car Brake Problems: 7 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore A spongy pedal, pulling, grabbing, unusual noises or vibration can all point to a developing brake problem. Bendix explains seven warning signs and what may be causing them. Brakes are at their best when they are boring. You press the pedal, the vehicle slows in a…
Bendix has the Ford Ranger covered when it comes to stopping power With the Ford Ranger dominating Australian and New Zealand sales charts, Bendix has developed a wide range of brake pads, rotors and upgrade kits to improve stopping performance for owners who tow, tour or work their Rangers hard. There are few things more…
IVECO Daily keeps Squily’s Moto — and its riders — in the power band For regional motorcycle riders, a breakdown can quickly become more than an inconvenience. It can mean a ruined weekend, a missed event, or a long wait for help. For Squily’s Moto, the answer is a new IVECO Daily 35S van that…
How Popular 4×4 Modifications Can Affect Braking Performance. Bull bars, bigger tyres and suspension lifts can improve a 4WD’s touring ability, but Bendix says owners should also consider what those upgrades do to braking performance. Australians love modifying their 4x4s. Whether it is for remote-area touring, towing, serious off-road work or simply giving the vehicle…
Bendix Ultimate Tow+ Portable Brake Controller Explained The award-winning Bendix Ultimate Tow+ Portable Electric Brake Controller takes a fresh look at trailer brake control, giving caravan, camper and trailer owners a plug-and-play system that can move between compatible tow vehicles without permanent hard wiring. Bendix Ultimate Tow+: Portable Brake Control for Towing There are plenty…
Worry-Free Touring: KTM’s New 4-Year Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty At KTM, adventure is more than just a tagline—it’s a promise. And now, riders can enjoy that freedom with even greater peace of mind, thanks to KTM’s newly announced Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty. It offers coverage for up to 4 years on select street and travel motorcycles. Premium Manufacturer’s…
Bendix Makes Brake Parts Easier to Find There are few things more capable of ruining a touring holiday than brake trouble halfway between civilisation and the nearest decent coffee. It usually begins innocently enough. A slight vibration through the pedal. A squeal coming down a mountain range. Maybe a mechanic muttering the words, “That doesn’t…