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Hendrickson Introduces Progressive Load Spring

Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems introduced the Progressive Load Spring for Haulmaax vocational rear suspension system. The PLS is an elastomeric spring that works in concert with the bolster springs in Hendrickson’s Vari-Rate system.

12.08.2014

ACDelco: green refrigerant

ACDelco announced it is offering R-1234yf refrigerant, a new, environmentally friendly air-conditioning refrigerant that keeps vehicle interiors cool and has a 99.7% lower global warming potential (GWP) than R-134a.

12.08.2014

MIMS powered by Automechanika Moscow

The 18-th International trade exhibition of automotive parts and car maintenance equipment (25-28 August 2014 Expocentre, Moscow, Russia).

12.08.2014

Tenneco launches free digital technical information system for aftermarket costumers

Web-Based TADIS™ Platform Offers Fast, Easy Access to Extensive Technical Database Covering Ride Control & Emissions Systems

11.08.2014

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket equips Product Packaging with forgery-proof Labels

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket has introduced new security labels to a wide range of its product packaging for the LuK, INA, FAG and Ruville brands.

11.08.2014

GT Radial Combi Road TBR tyre

GT Radial’s latest commercial tyre all-rounder will receive its European show debut at Reifen 2014, with two new products to be unveiled.

11.08.2014

ExxonMobil Opens European Products Technology Center in Hamburg

ExxonMobil has opened a new European Products Technology Center in Hamburg, Germany, its first in Europe.

08.08.2014

Winter tyre growth in cyclical decline, but UK a market for all seasons

In Tyres & Accessories’ August 2013 Winter Tyre feature, we discussed the UK tyre industry’s continued deliberate steps towards the development of a winter tyre market, and the possibility offered by all-season tyres (which we’ll come to later).

08.08.2014

Commercial vehicle wheels classed as ‘safety critical item’ in EU law

Motor Wheel Service Distribution’s (MWSD) role in EU Roadworthiness Package wording

08.08.2014

Wagner brake coverage expanded to more than 440 applications

Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Wagner brake brand has added coverage for more than 440 applications representing approximately 40 million registered vehicles.