News of automobile spare parts, consumables, auto parts and aftermarket .

Schaeffler and KIT research new assisted steering system for electric vehicles

A collaborative project between automotive engine component and system supplier Schaeffler and the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology (KIT), Germany, is researching new technologies for improving the energy efficiency of assisted steering systems on electric vehicles.

01.07.2015

Off Road Accidents can be Avoided with Continental’s Road Departure Protection Systems

Road departures can be fatal, especially since the majority of them happen on highways and rural roads. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, approximately 55 percent of traffic fatalities in the U.S. involve a vehicle crossing the roadway or center line. In Germany, 60 percent of fatal road accidents and 25 percent of non-fatal road accidents occur on rural roads, according to the German Federal Statistical Office DESTATIS.

01.07.2015

Hankook introduces SmartControl DW07 drive axle tyre

A new “snow specialist” has been added to the Hankook truck tyre portfolio. The SmartControl DW07 drive axle winter tyre has been released in three key sizes – 315/80 R22.5, 315/70 R22.5 and 295/80 R22.5 – and Hankook Tire is preparing to expand the range with additional sizes.

01.07.2015

Water Pump Withstands Extremely High Pressure

In its 123 timing belt kits plus water pump the ContiTech Power Transmission Group covers more than 90 percent of all European vehicle models in which the water pump is driven by the timing belt.

30.06.2015

MAHLE acquires Kokusan Denki

MAHLE now holds around 90 percent of the shares in Kokusan Denki, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, after a successful public tender offer. It is thereby further strengthening its presence in the mechatronics sector.

30.06.2015

Robinair SAE-Standard ACS Machine

Bosch Automotive Service Solutions says the Robinair AC1234-6 is the only product available that fully meets SAE's requirement for recovering, recycling and recharging vehicle A/C systems that use the new R1234YF refrigerant.

30.06.2015

ATL for new MOT system

This tablet-driven test lane has been devised by Snap-on to help workshops prepare for the MOT changes due to take place in September.

26.06.2015

BorgWarner Boosts Ford's New High-Performance Diesel Engine With Regulated Two-Stage Turbocharging Technology

BorgWarner's regulated two-stage (R2S®) turbocharging technology improves the performance and fuel economy of Ford's new powerful 2.0-liter diesel engine, the first Ford engine for passenger cars equipped with a two-stage turbocharging system.

26.06.2015

Gates unveils tool for removing pulleys

Gates Corp. has introduced a wrench for removing stubborn accessory pulleys. The new Micro-V Pulley Strap Wrench is designed to grasp and hold automotive SAE v-ribbed belt driven pulleys.

26.06.2015

LUKOIL GENESIS SPECIAL VL 0w-20 has been officially approved by Volvo Car Corporation

New generation synthetic engine oil LUKOIL GENESIS SPECIAL VL 0w-20 for passenger cars has been officially approved by Volvo Car Corporation under Volvo VCCRBS 0-2AE specification.

25.06.2015

«	October 2025					»
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30	31

All publications	Legislation	Technical portal
Market news	Events	Blogs
Technologies	Gallery

Schaeffler and KIT research new assisted steering system for electric vehicles

Off Road Accidents can be Avoided with Continental’s Road Departure Protection Systems

Hankook introduces SmartControl DW07 drive axle tyre

Water Pump Withstands Extremely High Pressure

MAHLE acquires Kokusan Denki

Robinair SAE-Standard ACS Machine

ATL for new MOT system

BorgWarner Boosts Ford's New High-Performance Diesel Engine With Regulated Two-Stage Turbocharging Technology

Gates unveils tool for removing pulleys

LUKOIL GENESIS SPECIAL VL 0w-20 has been officially approved by Volvo Car Corporation

Technical portal

LSPI: What you should know

Bosch launches compact 350 diagnostic tool

NGK provides BMW spark plug replacement advice

Audi remote key communication

Events Calendar

Calendar

Sections

Our web-sites

Info

MOD_LOGINREGISTER_REGISTRATION_TITLE

MOD_LOGINREGISTER_LOGIN_TITLE

Newsletters Subcription