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Todd Hazelwood Confirmed for CoolDrive Racing in 20233 Oct, 2022The Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) is proud to announce Todd Hazelwood as the lead driver of the CoolDrive Racing Ford Mustang for the 2023 Supercars season. Hazelwood comes to the team with an impressive racing resume, which is highlighted by his success in the 2017 Super2 Series, while since joining the top tier of Supercars... Read More... |
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Celebrating Family Businesses19 Sep, 2022CoolDrive recently celebrated National Family Business Day for 2022. Did you know that family businesses represent approximately 70% of the economy? The entire CoolDrive branch network celebrated with a Sports Dress Up Day, team members from Australia & New Zealand were dressed in their favourite sports team's gear and came together to enjoy a Big... Read More... |
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Sandown Supercars Specialist Training Event 20227 Sep, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts continues to deliver upon its commitment to workshops to ensure they are prepared for the future, recently hosting its second Specialist Training Event for 2022. Held from 19-21 August to coincide with Supercars at Sandown, the event kicked off on the Friday with a number of training courses hosted at the... Read More... |
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Vale Shirley Blanchard5 Sep, 2022Shirley Blanchard, co-founder of CoolDrive Auto Parts has recently passed away in Melbourne. Together with her husband W.J Blanchard, “Senior” – who passed away in December 2021 – Shirley established Melbourne Auto Air in the late 1970s, with the duo being amongst the first people to import automotive air conditioning systems into Australia. The business was... Read More... |
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CoolDrive & HULK 4X4 Impresses at 4x4 Shows1 Sep, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts’ own HULK 4X4 brand continues to go from strength to strength with an impressive showing at the recent National 4x4 Outdoors Shows in Sydney and Melbourne. The 210 square metre stand provided plenty of space to showcase the HULK 4X4 range, which included displays of its industry-leading products fitted to a number... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Recognises Staff Commitment with Hall of Fame Inductees29 Aug, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts has recognised staff loyalty, commitment and contribution with the induction of three team members into its Hall of Fame. Announced at CoolDrive’s annual Branch Conference in August, the newest Hall of Fame inductees were confirmed as Emiel Warmerdam, Beth Wakefield and Ces Moyes. The three inductees were recognised by CoolDrive... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Awards Top Branches for 202225 Aug, 2022Australasia’s largest family-owned automotive parts distributor, CoolDrive Auto Parts has recognised outstanding performance at its annual Branch Conference, awarding its top-performing branches for 2022. Conducted at Melbourne’s Crown Casino in August, the CoolDrive Branch Conference was attended by over 190 guests including senior company management, key staff, branch managers, suppliers and industry dignitaries. “It had... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Exhibits at Wire & Gas 202211 Aug, 2022The CoolDrive Auto Parts team recently exhibited at Wire & Gas 2022 on the Gold Coast at the end of July. Hosted by VASA (Vehicle Air-conditioning Specialists of Australasia), the Wire & Gas Conference has long been considered Asia-Pacific’s premier event for those working in automotive electrical and thermal management fields. The main... Read More... |
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Ignite Expands with Replacement LED Globes20 Jul, 2022Ignite continues to prove itself as an innovator in LED lighting and lighting accessories, with a new range of retrofit LED globes. These new LED globes from CoolDrive’s own Ignite brand are an easy-to-fit upgrade from standard halogen bulbs, with plug and play architecture. Headlining the new Ignite range are the anti-glare headlight LED globes –... Read More... |
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Bathurst 12 Hour Specialist Training Event a Success for CoolDrive29 Jun, 2022Mount Panorama’s legendary surrounds and the dynamic atmosphere of the Bathurst 12 Hour Endurance Race played host to one of CoolDrive’s Specialist Training Events for 2022. From 13 to 15 May, CoolDrive hosted a training event for workshop technicians and owners at the renowned motorsport event, providing attendees opportunities to hone their skills and learn... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Expand Specialist Cooling Range with US Radiators24 Jun, 2022New Product Bulletin US Radiator Range CoolDrive Auto Parts continues to expand its specialist cooling range, being the exclusive distributor of US Radiators products throughout Australia and New Zealand. Designed as a direct fit for classic Australian, American, muscle, truck and street rod vehicles, the systems are tried and tested in the Mohave Desert and... Read More... |
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XS Injectors - Official Injector of TA2 Muscle Cars7 Jun, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts’ XS Injectors has formed a new partnership with the PROMAXX Performance Exhausts TA2 Muscle Car Series framed by Hytek as the new “Official Injector”. The two-year agreement will see the ‘exact match’ XS Injectors fitted to the McLaren race engines which power the expanding series. “XS Injectors are excited to be partnering... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Racing Reveals Stunning Indigenous Round Livery2 Jun, 2022The Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) has unveiled a striking Supercars Indigenous Round livery for the CoolDrive Racing Ford Mustang, with artist Melissa Tipo/Yaram drawing together multiple facets core to the sport, the team and the Northern Territory’s local area. Set to hit the track at Darwin’s Hidden Valley Raceway from June 17-19, at the heart... Read More... |
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Professional Pressure Washers Clean Up at CoolDrive9 May, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts is helping its customers clean up, with a comprehensive range of leading pressure washers now available from its branch network across Australia. CoolDrive’s pressure washer offering is primarily targeted at car detailers, workshops and their wash bays, car dealerships, the mining sector, plus the transport and agricultural industries. For the commencement of... Read More... |
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Aunger Workshop Equipment Range Launches at CoolDrive21 Apr, 2022Iconic Australian automotive brand Aunger has expanded at CoolDrive, with a new range of workshop equipment now available. Headlining the new Aunger offerings at Australasia’s preferred automotive parts distributor are hydraulic trolley and garage jacks, with options for standard as well as low vehicles. Constructed from heavy duty red powder coated steel with zinc plated... Read More... |
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HULK 4X4 Door Step Takes Top Prize at AAAE14 Apr, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts’ own HULK 4X4 Adjustable Vehicle Door Step has been named one of the Most Innovative New Aftermarket Products at the 2022 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo (AAAE), held recently in Melbourne. At the Expo – where CoolDrive displayed its expansive offering and expertise across multiple stands -the HULK 4X4 Adjustable Vehicle Door Step stole... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Welcomes Sales Superstar to the Team14 Apr, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran, Dale Durden to the role of General Manager – Sales. Dale has joined CoolDrive from Capricorn where he spent over 14 years in senior management positions, most recently as its Head of Sales and Supply in Australia. “We are thrilled to welcome Dale... Read More... |
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CoolData Brings Online Technical Information Alive4 Apr, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts is proud to present to the market the ultimate in workshop information resource, with the launch of CoolData. In conjunction with technical information experts HaynesPro, CoolData is now available for purchase as a subscription service for CoolDrive Auto Parts customers, who will also be able to utilise the HaynesPro All Access service.... Read More... |
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Racer Industries Partners with Motorsport Australia17 Mar, 2022Racer Industries, Australia’s leading motorsport store has established a new partnership with Motorsport Australia. Effective immediately, Racer Industries is now the Official Race Accessories Partner of Motorsport Australia, the Shannons Motorsport Australia Championships and the RSEA Safety Motorsport Australia Rally Championship. “At Racer Industries, we have a passion for supporting all our competitors, but particularly... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Racing Reveals 2022 Supercars Livery18 Feb, 2022The Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) has taken the wraps off the outfit’s 2022 Supercars livery, with the CoolDrive Racing Ford Mustang of Tim Slade to feature a special reflective vinyl which debuted at Sydney Motorsport Park in 2021. Continuity is key for the second year squad, which hopes to add to the strong run of... Read More... |
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Train Up for Hybrid & Electric Vehicles with CoolDrive9 Feb, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts’ commitment to automotive workshops continues, with the release of its 2022 schedule of Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technical Training courses. Conducted in partnership with Bosch, the single-day CoolDrive courses are being offered in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth on multiple dates throughout the year. “Our hybrid and electric vehicle technical... Read More... |
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Injectors Online Joins CoolDrive's Performance Portfolio28 Jan, 2022The CoolDrive Auto Parts line-up of Performance products has expanded, with the company officially acquiring on January 1st, Injectors Online, an Australian company with a global reputation as innovators in performance fuel injectors. With an outstanding reputation throughout the industry for quality, Injectors Online’s Xspurt Injectors product range has recently been joined by the ‘exact... Read More... |
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GYS Joins The CoolDrive Tools & Equipment Range20 Jan, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts’ comprehensive range of workshop tools and equipment has once again expanded, with the company being appointed the official importer of GYS Battery Charger/Battery Support Units and Powerduction Induction Heat Tool products into Australia for motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses, marine vessels, as well as agriculture, off highway and mining vehicles. The GYS Flash... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Goes Full Throttle in Performance & Motorsport14 Jan, 2022Performance and motorsport is in the very DNA of CoolDrive Auto Parts, with the Australian-family owned and operated company’s involvement in the fields accelerating in 2021 on multiple fronts. With the market-leading supplier Racer Industries joining the CoolDrive fold, the addition of new performance-focused product lines, to the creation of the Blanchard Racing Team (BRT)... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Hitches a Tow with Hayman Reese11 Jan, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts continues to offer the best in the industry with Hayman Reese towbars now available at Australasia’s preferred automotive aftermarket parts distributor. “Hayman Reese is the most recognisable and respected name in towbars and towing solutions in Australia, with 70 years of experience and the biggest range in the market,” David Heydrich, Category... Read More... |
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Next Gen Braking is at CoolDrive10 Jan, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts is a new market leader in brakes, following a strategic expansion with leading global brands joining the offering, covering an impressive range of street, performance and track products. Bremtec Brakes Headlining the braking range at CoolDrive are the Bremtec brake pad and rotor ranges, with over 4,000 part numbers covering over 21.5... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Focuses on Tools & Equipment7 Jan, 2022CoolDrive Auto Parts has announced a renewed focus in becoming a leader in the Tools and Equipment space for automotive workshops. This new company division will further support workshops to ensure that they are ready for the future of the automotive landscape, with the very latest in tools and equipment from leading brands being available.... Read More... |
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Bathurst Specialist Training Event 202221 Dec, 2021The Bathurst 12 Hour event will return in 2022 across May 13th-15th at Mount Panorama, Bathurst, NSW. At next year’s 2022 B12Hr, CoolDrive Auto Parts will hold a training event for Technicians and Owners alike, to hone their skills or learn new vehicle system technology from leading industry trainers and experienced technicians. B12Hr – Training... Read More... |
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John Blanchard Senior's Funeral14 Dec, 2021John Blanchard Senior's Funeral will be held on Monday 20th December at 2.30PM It will be held at Bunurong Memorial Park 790 Frankston - Dandenong Road, Dandenong South After the funeral afternoon refreshments will be served in the rooms adjoining the chapel, where no doubt many ‘grandpa’ stories will be shared. The funeral will also be livestreamed via this link https://tobinbrothers.com.au/tribute/details/22798/William-John-Blanchard/obituary.html#tribute-start... Read More... |
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Vale CoolDrive Founder W.J. Blanchard10 Dec, 2021CoolDrive Auto Parts Founder John Blanchard Senior has passed away in Melbourne at the age of 87, following a long battle with illness. John spent his lifetime working within the Australasian automotive industry, with his achievements recognised in 2019 when he was inducted into the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association’s Hall of Fame. His illustrious career... Read More... |
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CoolDrive & GME Partner to Support Children’s Charities1 Nov, 2021CoolDrive Auto Parts is proud to partner with GME to raise funds and awareness for two charities making a difference to children’s lives in Australia and New Zealand. From 1 November to 17 December 2021, $15 from every GME TX6600S handheld UHF CB radio sold in Australia will be donated to the Kids with Cancer Foundation,... Read More... |
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Dayco Takes Centre Stage with BRT in Sydney18 Oct, 2021Dayco Australia and Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) will celebrate the long-awaited return of Supercar racing with Tim Slade’s CoolDrive Racing Ford Mustang at Sydney Motorsport Park later this month. The talented designers at BRT have developed a full car based Dayco livery that has been enhanced from the global automotive engine and thermal management component... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Names Top Branches for 202112 Oct, 2021Australasia’s largest family-owned automotive parts distributor, CoolDrive Auto Parts has recognised outstanding performance at its annual Branch Managers Conference. Held virtually for the second year, the 2021 Conference provided an opportunity for key CoolDrive personnel including the leadership team, branch managers, regional managers and product team managers to catch up and share recent experiences and... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Releases New Air-Con Catalogue8 Oct, 2021CoolDrive Auto Parts is pleased to announce the release of the new 2022 edition of its industry leading Air Conditioning Catalogue. VIEW THE COOLDRIVE 2022 EDITION AIR CONDITIONING CATALOGUE HERE Unlike previously released CoolDrive Air Conditioning Catalogues, the 2022 edition focuses entirely on non-vehicle specific product and is a must have for all automotive A/C... Read More... |
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German Car Care Expert SONAX Lands at CoolDrive20 Sep, 2021The very best car care products out of Germany are now available at CoolDrive, with SONAX hitting the shelves at Australasia’s leading automotive parts distributor. “A family business, with motorsport partnerships, there is most definitely a link between CoolDrive and SONAX and we are thrilled to be able to offer its premium products to our... Read More... |
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Redefining Braking Performance with Evolve F2S Street Edition Rotors from Bremtec Brakes7 Sep, 2021Part of the Bremtec Brakes range at CoolDrive is the newly released Evolve F2S Street Edition range of Performance rotors, which are engineered with unique HPC (Hyper Pillar Cooling) venting for improved air flow to resist cracking and metal fatigue. The Evolve F2S rotors are manufactured in High-Carbon for longer life and durability. Born from... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Brings PETRONAS Transmission Lubricants to Australasia1 Sep, 2021CoolDrive Auto Parts is now distributing to the Australasian market the PETRONAS Tutela range of automatic transmission, manual gearbox and final drive lubricants. The addition of fourteen new products from the PETRONAS Tutela range further strengthens the extensive portfolio of oils and lubricants offered by CoolDrive, which already features the PETRONAS Syntium with °CoolTech™ engine... Read More... |
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CoolDrive CEO Goes Trucking from Townsville24 Aug, 2021When the Blanchard Racing Team’s regular transporter driver became unavailable, CoolDrive Auto Parts CEO John Blanchard jumped behind the wheel of the Team’s B-double on the recent three-day, 2,700 km journey to the team’s workshop in Melbourne. Blanchard upgraded his truck license ahead of the season to assist the first-year team, with his driving credentials... Read More... |
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Work Brighter with Ignite at CoolDrive20 Aug, 2021CoolDrive Auto Parts has further expanded its Ignite Lighting range with a new Tripod Work Light hitting the shelves. The new IIL7100 rechargeable LED twin head tripod work light offers two illumination settings, warm white and daylight, and three brightness options for a running time of up to seven hours. Providing the ultimate in flexibility,... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Racing Reveals Eseries Squad10 Aug, 2021CoolDrive Racing has unveiled its two driver line-up for the upcoming Cash Converters Eseries, with quick Kiwi Matthew Payne set to be joined by Josh Anderson. With regular Supercars driver Tim Slade unable to compete, Payne steps up to fill the All Star seat in the hybrid format competition, following an impressive tin-top switch this... Read More... |
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Sleek Look, Backed by Sleek Performance – Jaylec Black Series19 Jul, 2021The Jaylec Rotating range has been a continually evolving platform at CoolDrive Auto Parts. Ever since the early days when CoolDrive first introduced its Alternator and Starter Motor program, the family-owned automotive parts distributor has placed quality as its first consideration when launching new products. “And over the last three years, CoolDrive has taken it... Read More... |
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Ignite Lighting Expands at CoolDrive10 Jun, 2021The Ignite lighting range at CoolDrive Auto Parts has undergone recent substantial growth, with new products joining the family. Headlining the expanded range are five new LED Worklamp options, building on the product range which was first launched in 2019. Robust and lightweight, the new Ignite Worklamps are available in varying sizes from 4” to... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Welcomes SP Tools3 Jun, 2021SP Tools has joined CoolDrive Auto Parts, with the leading automotive aftermarket parts distributor to stock its full product range from July. “The SP Tools range is recognised within the industry for its high durability and reliability. SP Tools goes beyond being made for the trade, they are manufactured for the professional,” said Harry Blanchard,... Read More... |
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CoolDrive & Racer Industries Join Forces7 May, 2021CoolDrive Auto Parts is further expanding its motor racing interests, announcing a new partnership with Racer Industries, Australia’s leading motorsport parts supplier. From 1 July 2021, all Racer Industries’ products will be available to CoolDrive’s trade customers online and via its branch network, with the automotive parts distributor to eventually take the business into its... Read More... |
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Tim Slade's Recap of Sandown SuperSprint26 Mar, 2021Round 2 was a bit of a messy weekend for us at Sandown. The guys did an incredible job building up the spare chassis, a huge amount of hours went into it and everything was done to perfection. The weekend got off to a good start in practice 1 with P3 but unfortunately, we didn’t... Read More... |
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Sandown SuperSprint Preview - CoolDrive Racing18 Mar, 2021Supercars will be heading to Sandown Raceway in Melbourne this weekend! Tim Slade I’m super excited and pumped for Sandown. The guys in the workshop have put in an astronomical amount of work in the last few weeks getting the crashed car stripped and the spare chassis built up and race-ready. They tell me it’s... Read More... |
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Tim Slade's Recap of Mount Panorama 50018 Mar, 2021Well, we definitely made headlines over the first race weekend at Bathurst, there was lots of good, but unfortunately some bad also… It’s been a massive task for all involved since the team started to take shape at the end of last year, it’s crazy to think we literally had nothing at the start of... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts 2021 Footy Tipping Competitions3 Mar, 2021The football season is nearly here! Join CoolDrive Auto Parts' AFL & NRL tipping competitions NOW to WIN some great PRIZES! First Prize: Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones (Midnight Black). R.R.P $449 Second Prize: Fitbit Versa 3 (Black/Black Aluminium). R.R.P $299 Third Prize: Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Night Black). R.R.P... Read More... |
