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MEYLE-PD brake disc with high-tech finish

True to the motto ‘if you don't go forwards, you go backwards’, MEYLE has made further refinements to its stellar MEYLE-PD brake disc (fourth generation) with its high-tech coating.

12.10.2016

Rollout for Michelin solutions’ next-gen Effitrailer telematics

Michelin solutions has announced a suite of upgrades to its Effitrailer telematics programme. The dedicated trailer telematics software now offers three additional system abilities: asset ID, cold-chain management and a remote door opening sensor.

11.10.2016

Winter or all-season tyres?

TÜV SÜD has shared its thoughts on winter and all-season tyres. While the testing and certification specialist doesn’t wish to cast doubt over the safety advantage winter tyres offer when driving on snow and ice, it also considers all-season tyres a suitable choice for motorists who only drive in flat or lowland regions and spend a lot of time on the motorway.

11.10.2016

One TecAlliance, One Brand

TecAlliance has launched its new brand identity, bringing its renowned services, expertise, products and solutions from TecDoc, TecRMI, TecCom and Headline completely under the TecAlliance umbrella.

10.10.2016

CMA calls for motorway debris review

Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) has called on Highways England to urgently review the arrangements for clearing debris from UK motorways following a worrying rise in “swerve to avoid” and “tyre blowout” related claims.

10.10.2016

Renault-Nissan And Microsoft Partner To Deliver the Future Of Connected Driving

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Microsoft Corp. have signed a global, multiyear agreement to partner on next-generation technologies to advance connected driving experiences worldwide.

07.10.2016

Shocking stats reveal UK’s car maintenance ignorance

Almost 60 per cent don't know what warning lights mean and almost half don’t know how to open the bonnet

07.10.2016

The Light’s On, But Nobody’s Home

Owners of 2010 BMW 750I vehicles may complain about backlighting in the instrument cluster staying on after the ignition is turned off. This applies to vehicle equipped with the optional 6WB (dynamic digital instrument cluster). No fault code is stored.

06.10.2016

New anti-roll chassis technology on display in Frankfurt

Schaeffler were showing some innovative new technology at Automechanika in the shape of an electro-mechanical active roll control system that is just going into volume production.

06.10.2016

Fuel filters optimization through 3D simulation

Fuel filters developed for cars have to meet stricter and stricter requirements, yet they also need to be ready for the market in ever shorter periods of time.