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Conti survey highlights image problem facing electric vehicles

In news that will surprise virtually nobody, Continental shares that electric cars fail to stir drivers’ emotions. Ahead of the release of its ‘2015 Continental Mobility Study’ later this month, the tyre and automotive systems manufacturer has released a few pertinent details on what drivers think of electric cars – and it isn’t very flattering.

13.01.2015

Nexen wins three international design awards

Nexen Tire Corp. won a U.S. Good Design Award for its Roadian HTX RH5 SUV/LTV tire. In addition, the company’s N’Fera RU5 won the Korean Good Design Awards and N’blue Premium won the Korean Pin up Design Awards.

12.01.2015

AMSOIL expands Signature Series line by adding a 5W-50

MSOIL Inc. has expanded its premium Signature Series line by adding a 5W-50 synthetic motor oil specially formulated for high-horsepower Ford Mustang engines requiring the Ford WSS-M2C931-C performance specification.

12.01.2015

MAHLE debuts TechPRO diagnostic scan tool

MAHLE Service Solutions has introduced TechPRO, a versatile, software-based, laptop or tablet-enabled diagnostic scan tool.

12.01.2015

Schaeffler: The LuK dual mass flywheel is one of the outstanding innovations in 50 years of company history

The 100 millionth dual mass flywheel (DMF) has left the production line at the automotive supplier LuK in Bühl (Germany), which is part of the Schaeffler Group.

02.01.2015

Volvo’s Electric Hybrid in commercial service in Hamburg

Volvo’s new Electric Hybrid bus is for the first time placed in scheduled service. The bus will run on the Innovation Route 109 in Hamburg, Germany.

30.12.2014

New diagnostic tool interface adapter

NEXIQ Technologies announces the release of the USB-Link 2, the next generation in its line of vehicle interface adapters.

29.12.2014

Eco-flaps splash guard product line expands

Andersen Flaps has expanded its aerodynamic Eco-flaps splash guard line with the addition of an 18-in.-wide splash guard that can be paired with wide-based tires.