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3-stage filter removes particles and water from diesel fuel

For the new Chevrolet Cruze, MANN+HUMMEL has introduced a new, 3-stage filtration concept for diesel fuel in series which ensures a constant high separation efficiency considerably above 90% for the whole service life of the filter element.

19.09.2013

Federal-Mogul Eco-Friction(TM) Low- and Zero-Copper Brake Pad Materials to be Featured on More Than One Million Vehicles by 2015

Federal-Mogul Corporation's (NASDAQ: FDML) range of Eco-Friction(TM) low- and zero-copper brake pad formulations is experiencing rapid customer acceptance since first being introduced in 2012 for original equipment (OE) applications.

18.09.2013

SKF Insight™ ‘smart’ technology equips new bearings with innovative capabilities for continuous condition monitoring

SKF Insight™ introduces a groundbreaking innovation in “smart” technologies specially developed for integration into new SKF bearings.

18.09.2013

Brembo Introduces Light Brake Disc Concept

Brembo this week unveiled a new light brake disc concept, which the company says will create a 10 to 15 percent lighter brake disc, excellent results in terms of reducing fuel consumption and lowering the impact on the environment, the brake systems supplier noted.

18.09.2013

New Wulf Gaertner Autoparts repair kits for vans

Over the past few years the number of vans up to 3.5t and passenger utility cars has grown steadily on international roads. As such vehicles have to cover long distances in a comparatively short time, the individual components are always exposed to high levels of strain.

17.09.2013

Yuasa unveils complete automotive battery solution

Yuasa has unveiled a comprehensive automotive battery solution for European markets.

16.09.2013

New remote diagnostic system uses Bluetooth and a smartphone

Frankfurt am Main. The international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer and industrial partner Continental will be giving a preview of its new remote diagnostic system for passenger vehicles at the IAA.

16.09.2013

Tenneco among consortium developing new energy source

FRANKFURT, Germany.—Tenneco Inc. said it is part of a consortium actively developing a solution for capturing waste exhaust heat in vehicles and converting it to electrical energy.

12.09.2013

Federal-Mogul adds 80+ Moog parts to steering and suspension line

Federal-Mogul Corp. announced that its Moog Steering and Suspension brand has introduced more than 80 additional parts with combined coverage of several million late-model foreign-nameplate and domestic vehicles.

12.09.2013

BMW Group recognises suppliers for best innovations

Munich. The BMW Group has presented its second Supplier Innovation Award. A total of eight suppliers were recognised for their outstanding achievements in innovation and development.