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Valeo introduces CV clutch warranty scheme

Valeo Service has introduced a new two-year warranty scheme for its extensive range of commercial vehicle clutch products. Terms apply across all European countries with no mileage limitation. Valeo says the new warranty scheme will directly benefit road freight transport operators by optimising their total cost of ownership.

14.11.2016

Goodyear ‘thrilled’ with Auto Express tyre test victory

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 added to all-season tyre test victories in Auto Bild and L’Argus with its Auto Express win.

14.11.2016

VMI breaks ground on Poland plant

VMI Group broke ground on its new manufacturing plant in Leszno, Poland on 2 November 2016. In the first phase, the company is building a 13,500 m2 facility on its 8 hectare plot of land with goal of extending the current manufacturing capabilities of the company. VMI Group now has entities in 8 countries on 5 continents.

11.11.2016

US State Regulator Found Another Cheating Device in Audi Car

A U.S. regulator found software in some Audi vehicles that lowered their carbon dioxide emissions if it detected they were being used under test conditions, Bild am Sonntag reported Sunday.

10.11.2016

Are OEMs “manipulating” TPMS tests?

Campaigning body Transport & Environment (T&E) has published research suggesting original equipment vehicle manufacturers are “again manipulating official tests – this time on safety by adjusting indirect tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to pass the lab test but failing to perform on the road”.

10.11.2016

Lukoil Provides Initial Fill For Volkswagen Group Rus Plant In Kaluga

PJSC “LUKOIL” and Volkswagen Group Rus signed an agreement under which Russian company will supply first fill lubricants to the automotive giant’s plant in Kaluga.

09.11.2016

Hunter commercial vehicle alignment system gains Mercedes-Benz OEM approval

Mercedes-Benz has given the Hunter three-axle commercial vehicle alignment system OEM approval.

09.11.2016

‘Why Do I Need New Shocks and Struts?’ – New Monroe Countertop Simulator Tells The Story

Helping consumers understand the vital importance of replacing their vehicles’ worn shocks and struts can be a challenge in some situations, especially without the right support materials. Tenneco’s Monroe brand has helped solve this challenge through an innovative, hands-on countertop shock simulator that demonstrates how ride control units may affect driving safety.

08.11.2016

First Line provides Hydraulic Bush and Hybrid Link Bar solutions

First Line continues to expand its range of Steering and Suspension components and now offers over 8,000 references. New-to-range additions are also constantly being introduced which reflect developments made by the vehicle manufacturers when they change the design of a particular component, such as Hybrid Link Bars and Hydraulic Bushes.

08.11.2016

Honda’s new NSX hybrid super car draws on Yuasa power

Blue Energy, a joint venture between battery manufacturer GS Yuasa and Honda, has announced that their state of the art EHW5 lithium-ion battery will be used on Honda’s new NSX hybrid-powered sports car.