Johnson Controls unveiled the results from its VARTA Battery Test-Check Program at Automechanika 2016. Launched last year the initiative is designed to supports workshops in detecting battery issues before they become serious problems.
Upon its launch in European markets three years ago, Continental’s new tyre pressure monitoring system was only available as a retrofit option. The availability of ContiPressureCheck has now been extended to tyres shipped straight from the factory with sensors already installed. Continental is using the name ‘iTire’ to distinguish these products from standard tyres.
The global consumers’ freedom of choice and effective competition in the market for vehicle replacement parts, tools and equipment, servicing and repair was discussed by representatives of automotive aftermarket associations from Australia, Europe, South Africa and the United States as part of a world-wide‘right to repair’meeting in Frankfurt on the occasion of the Automechanika Trade Show last week.
Since Autodata Limited launched its new online workshop application two years ago, the automotive technical information provider has focused on further developing its features and user experience.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is partnering with trade event organiser, Messe Frankfurt, whose global events are dedicated to improving the automotive supply chain and aftermarket.
Automechanika Frankfurt saw MEYLE introduce a host of new products, but also a revamped brand identity based around the theme of the “Drivers best friend”.
Torotrak Group will be exhibiting its technology at the UK’s premier low carbon vehicle event, Cenex-LCV2016, held at Millbrook on 14th & 15th September.
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