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

SRI Named Most Innovative Company by Reuters

Sumitomo Rubber Industries was included on Thomson Reuters’ 2014 Top 100 Global Innovators list, released on Nov. 6. Reuters noted that its top 100 most innovative companies achieved nearly double the 6.85% annual revenue growth rate of S&P 500 firms while increasing their R&D budgets by an average of 17% year-over-year.

20.11.2014

Ken-Tool Releases New Valve Breaker

Ken-Tool has released a new metric valve breaker designed to remove valve stems from smaller 10 mm valve stem holes – the T38B Metric Valve Breaker.

20.11.2014

The Gates Corporation Introduces New System Repair Initiative

The Gates Corporation, a global diversified manufacturer of industrial, automotive and heavy-duty products, introduced Be System Smart, an approach to automotive maintenance that focuses on making complete system repairs.

19.11.2014

EU removes «discriminatory» aftermarket phrase from roadworthiness legislation

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has claimed victory after an obligation to check non-OEM replacement parts was removed from the latest EU legislation on the roadworthiness testing of vehicles (Directive 2014/45/EU), which entered into force in May 2014.

19.11.2014

Don’t forget the tube

The Borg & Beck range of clutch products from First Line has reached 2,000 part numbers, covering traditional 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 clutch kits, concentric slave cylinder and solid flywheel kits and a growing range of clutch master and slave cylinders.

18.11.2014

Shell sees possible fuel economy benefits with new oil category

At some point in 2016 or 2017, diesel engine oil proposed category 11 (PC-11) will debut in North America.

18.11.2014

Chinese contingent view potential Thai rubber sources

A group of “leading rubber processors from China” are set to visit Thailand, Indonesia and Myanmar to survey sites to establish rubber plants in the next week or so.

18.11.2014

Watch joint play tester in action

MEYLE has added a joint play tester to its range of products which allows steering and suspension parts to be checked for wear quickly.

17.11.2014

Bosch Blue Brake Pads

Bosch, the worldwide leader in braking technology, offers Bosch Blue Brake Pads targeted to general repair shops that service a variety of vehicle makes and models.

17.11.2014

Hankook is OE on more trucks in Europe

Hankook Tire Corp. Ltd. is expanding its range of light to medium duty truck tires for the European market. The company’s AH11 pattern for the steer axle and DH05+ for the drive axle are to be fitted to several Mercedes-Benz Atego Euro VI models.