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Federal-Mogul adds Contour Narrow series wiper blades for European models

Federal-Mogul Corp. has expanded its line of profile-type wiper blades to include coverage for the 19-millimeter bayonet and side-pin connections featured on several late-model European passenger applications.

23.09.2013

All 40 Europeans car markets sales dropped 5% in August. Russia overtook Germany as N° 1.

In August 2013, light passenger's vehicles sales in the entire Europe – 40 markets including UE, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and others – had lost 5.1% from year ago. Russia has overtaken Germany becoming the largest car market in Europe.

23.09.2013

Delphi poised to launch new cloud-based automotive connectivity service

The global telematics market is poised to grow with approximately 104 million new cars expected to have some form of connectivity by 2025, according to a recent study from Ernst & Young. European drivers will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of advanced, secure and affordable cloud-based telematics.

20.09.2013

Corteco adds to engine pulley applications

Corteco has added 38 new applications to its pulley portfolio, which now includes Renault’s 1.5dCi and 1.6 petrol engines.

20.09.2013

Mahle develops engine pistons

The thermal and mechanical loads on pistons in modern petrol and diesel engines have seen a massive increase, primarily due to higher levels of specific output. Furthermore, the pistons are intended to increase engine efficiency, for example through reduced weight and friction. Mahle has is developing pistons for both types of combustion that increase load capacity and contribute to reduced fuel consumption.

19.09.2013

Osram unveils two new free apps

Available to download for free from the Apple and Android App Stores are two brilliant and informative apps from Osram.

19.09.2013

3-stage filter removes particles and water from diesel fuel

For the new Chevrolet Cruze, MANN+HUMMEL has introduced a new, 3-stage filtration concept for diesel fuel in series which ensures a constant high separation efficiency considerably above 90% for the whole service life of the filter element.

19.09.2013

Federal-Mogul Eco-Friction(TM) Low- and Zero-Copper Brake Pad Materials to be Featured on More Than One Million Vehicles by 2015

Federal-Mogul Corporation's (NASDAQ: FDML) range of Eco-Friction(TM) low- and zero-copper brake pad formulations is experiencing rapid customer acceptance since first being introduced in 2012 for original equipment (OE) applications.

18.09.2013

SKF Insight™ ‘smart’ technology equips new bearings with innovative capabilities for continuous condition monitoring

SKF Insight™ introduces a groundbreaking innovation in “smart” technologies specially developed for integration into new SKF bearings.

18.09.2013

Brembo Introduces Light Brake Disc Concept

Brembo this week unveiled a new light brake disc concept, which the company says will create a 10 to 15 percent lighter brake disc, excellent results in terms of reducing fuel consumption and lowering the impact on the environment, the brake systems supplier noted.