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Two Kumho tyres receive Red Dot awards

For the fifth consecutive year, Kumho Tire has been honoured with a Red Dot Design Award. Kumho’s winning entries within the product design category of this year’s awards were the K-Silent Tyre and Road Venture MT51.

11.04.2016

More than half of motorist have driving aggression issues

A survey of motorist by Churchill Car Insurance in the UK has found that behind the wheel aggression is a problem for more than half of drivers.

11.04.2016

MOOG comes up with wishbone solution

Steering and suspension specialist MOOG, has come up with a solution for a common issue found with Volkswagen wishbones for vehicle applications including the Lupo and Polo models. MOOG has redesigned the component to solve the issue and improve durability.

11.04.2016

Continental Makes Premium Cars Lighter

First and foremost, premium cars must meet drivers' comfort and safety requirements. But there is always the issue of weight – and with every kilogram, the CO2 emissions increase.

08.04.2016

Renault Talisman features Monroe semi-active suspension

Tenneco Inc. is supplying the newly-launched Renault Talisman D-segment sedan with its continuously variable semi-active suspension (CVSAe), part of the company’s Monroe® Intelligent Suspension portfolio of original equipment advanced technologies.

08.04.2016

Webasto Expands Largest Plant for Roof Systems

Webasto, the world market leader for roof and thermo systems is expanding its plant for roof systems in the Japanese city of Hiroshima.

08.04.2016

New First Line Oil sumps and plugs

First Line has introduced a new range of Oil Sumps and Sump Plugs to meet growing aftermarket demand.

07.04.2016

Mannol delivers on oil specification

A rapidly growing phenomenon in garages across Ireland, are cars with engine, turbo or DPF issues caused by poor oil maintenance. More and more motorists are facing costly repair bills because they have far exceeded a recommended oil change interval, or they have used the incorrect oil for the engine.

06.04.2016

New MEYLE-HD control arm kit to facilitate Audi repair

Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG has launched a new MEYLE-HD control arm kit catering for a wide range of Audi models.

06.04.2016

Dayco To Conduct Technical Seminars At Mechanex Shows In The UK

Glen Goldstone, national technical manager for Dayco in the U.K., will address the proper troubleshooting of timing and auxiliary belt systems and will speak at Mechanex events in North London, Manchester, Donington Park and Sandown Park.