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DCU 100 an “easy route” into Bosch workshop diagnostics

Bosch says its latest diagnostic control unit aimed at small to mid-sized aftermarket businesses and franchised dealers, the DCU 100, offers a cost-efficient mobile solution for diagnosis, service and repair work, and is an “easy route” for garages wishing to take their first step into Bosch diagnostics.

19.12.2014

SynTech LL-X Motor Oils

SynTech LL-X 5W-50 is a modern, synthetic, fuel-saving, universal motor oil.

18.12.2014

Diagnostics from XTool Europe

A new research and development facility opens in Coventry for XTool Europe to support its UK and European distributor network.

18.12.2014

Clean the intake

A dirty throttle valve will affect engine performance and increase fuel consumption so Liqui Moly has developed ProLine Throttle Valve Cleaner to rid the intake area of oil, resin and bonders.

17.12.2014

Bridgestone tyre factory gains two Wildlife Habitat Council certifications

The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) has granted Bridgestone Americas’ Monterrey tyre factory in Mexico its Corporate Lands for Learning and Wildlife at Work certification.

17.12.2014

UltraShift Plus Transmissions Now Allow for 2-Speed Axle Compatibility

Eaton recently increased the functionality of its UltraShift Plus automated transmissions to allow for compatibility with two-speed axles.

17.12.2014

Goodyear Dunlop opens winter test circuit in Finland

Goodyear Dunlop has opened a new winter tyre testing facility, the Arctic Centre, in Ivalo, Finland. Located 300 km north of the Arctic Circle, near the town of Ivalo in North Eastern Finland, the Arctic Centre is one of Europe’s leading winter tyre testing centres, and as of December 2014, will be exclusively used by Goodyear Dunlop.

16.12.2014

Manbat now supplying additions to Varta range

In September 2014, Varta announced two new developments, and Manbat reports these are now available in the UK through the network of branches it supplies.

16.12.2014

Bosch wiper blade additions extend to 1.8 million vehicles

Robert Bosch LLC is releasing 20 new part numbers for December 2014. The new part numbers include brake pads and rotors, wiper blade sets, new and remanufactured alternators, and remanufactured starters.