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New Moog steering and suspension parts cover 12 million vehicles

Federal-Mogul Motorparts has introduced a Moog Steering and Suspension brand complete strut assembly, control arm assembly and several additional new parts that together cover more than 12 million passenger vehicles.

12.09.2014

Falken adds sizes to its WildPeak H/T line

Falken Tire Corp. has expanded market coverage of its WildPeak H/T line with 18 new sizes, including crossover vehicle sizes.

11.09.2014

Glow Plugs range grows

DENSO customers can now benefit from one of the automotive aftermarket’s most extensive selections of OE quality replacement Glow Plugs, thanks to the announcement of seven new Double Coil part numbers available now.

11.09.2014

ExxonMobil Announces Slagen Refinery Project to Upgrade Fuel Oil

ExxonMobil affiliate Esso Norge AS announced today plans to install a new processing unit at the Slagen refinery to enable production of high quality vacuum gas oil, a higher-yield feedstock used to create finished products such as diesel.

10.09.2014

Fight against counterfeiting

Philips will be celebrating its centenary this autumn at Frankfurt’s Automechanika show and will be showcasing the new technologies it has been responsible for over the last three decades such as high performance halogen bulbs, blue headlamps, Xenon HID lighting and LED automotive lighting.

10.09.2014

Vipal launches VL140 tread

Vipal Rubber is launching the VL140 tread designed for the cargo transportation sector.

10.09.2014

Ridewell Announces New Lightweight Trailer Suspensions

Ridewell Suspensions is adding a series of 13,200-pound-capacity trailer suspensions to its RSS-233 product line, designed to reduce weight without sacrificing overall durability.

09.09.2014

Toyo releases Versado Noir

Toyo Tire Corp.’s new Toyo Versado Noir is a premium, all-season touring tire for sedans and coupes. Designed to stand out in the sea of “round and black” tires, the Versado Noir offers long tread life plus fuel efficiency and a quiet, comfortable ride throughout the life of the tire.

09.09.2014

Snap-on introduces V2300 alignment system

The new John Bean V2300 Imaging Wheel Alignment System features high-resolution imaging technology, easy-to-use features and the AC400 Touchless Alignment Wheel Clamp.

09.09.2014

OTC Encore scan tool adds heavy-duty scan, bluetooth tire pressure reset

The Bosch Group’s OTC Tools brand has released Version 1.3.1.14 of the Encore scan tool that adds compatibility with OTC’s 3834T Tire Pressure Reset (TPR) tool and the OTC 3895-07 HD standard starter kit, covering Class 4 – 8 Heavy Duty (HD) vehicles.