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Lexus shaft bearing spacers

Some 2007-2011 4WD Lexus GS350 vehicles may exhibit a whine noise around 60 mph on deceleration or when cruising. Production changes have been made to eliminate the noise. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.

24.02.2015

Marangoni rolls out updated commercial tire site

Marangoni SpA is rolling out an upgraded website for its commercial tires division with new content to offer users a platform of knowledge, updates and information on the company's products, and the benefits of using Marix retreads.

24.02.2015

Automechanika Kiev 2015 cancelled

The owner of the Automechanika franchise has announced the cancellation of Automechanika Kiev 2015. “In view of the current political situation in the Ukraine, the première of Automechanika Kiev planned for 9 to 11 June 2015 has been cancelled,” reported Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH today.

24.02.2015

Four new stub shafts from MEYLE

Full-service kits come with all requisite parts.

23.02.2015

Bosch expands size offerings for Evolution wiper blades

Robert Bosch LLC is adding two blade lengths – 13-inch and 15-inch – to its Bosch Evolution wiper blades. The company also is releasing a new packaging design for the line.

23.02.2015

General Tire celebrates “100 Years of Adventure”

Tradition-rich U.S. tire brand General Tire is celebrating its centenary. The company traces its origins to Akron, Ohio, where William F. O’Neill and his partner Winfred E. Fouse had the idea of producing superior quality tires.

23.02.2015

Shell Lubricants expands Rotella coolant portfolio for commercial applications

Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell Rotella Extended Life Coolant - Nitrite Free (ELC NF). The new coolant joins the Shell Rotella coolant portfolio as the companion to Shell Rotella Ultra ELC.

20.02.2015

Aerodynamics of the new Honda Civic Type R

The all-new Honda Civic Type R – which will make its world premiere at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show – will feature a host of design enhancements that have been heavily influenced by extensive aerodynamic development and testing, both on computer and in the wind tunnel.