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Exol ‘upgrades’ engine oil

Exol Lubricants’ new generation, fully synthetic, multigrade engine oil, Optima LSG 5W-30, has been upgraded to a more advanced additive package to now include all Mercedes-Benz diesel cars fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).

29.01.2016

Legal changes mean independent will gain garage work from franchised dealers

Franchised dealers are vulnerable to losing service business to the independent garages as EU legislation levels out the playing field.

29.01.2016

Taking quality to another level

MEYLE has launched a quality campaign to demonstrate that water pumps can be designed to last longer.

28.01.2016

Arnott provides Air Suspension lift

J&S Automotive is Introducing a whole new product category to the aftermarket in the shape of the Arnott Europe Air Suspension range.

28.01.2016

CRP Automotive Offers Transmission Service Kit for Audi/VW DSG

CRP Automotive, a part of CRP Industries, has introduced the Pentosin FFL2 Transmission Service Kit designed for the required 40K mile service call on the new generation of Audi/Volkswagen (AVW) double clutch gear transmissions (DSG).

28.01.2016

Yokohama Rubber opens winter tyre proving ground

A ceremony held on 20 January marked the official opening of Yokohama Rubber’s new winter tyre testing facility in Japan. The ribbon on the Tire Test Center of Hokkaido (TTCH) was cut by a number of dignitaries, including Yokohama Rubber president Hikomitsu Noji and Masahito Nishikawa, mayor of host city Asahikawa.

27.01.2016

Timken To Build New Bearing Plant in Eastern Europe

The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR), the world leader in tapered roller bearings, today announced that it will construct a new bearing plant near Ploiesti, Romania.

27.01.2016

Dayco - Timing kit installation Volvo XC70 2.4TDi

Dayco has presented new video instruction – Timing kit installation Volvo XC70 2.4TDi – Engine: D5244T4

27.01.2016

Mintex adds to brake pad range

Global leader in brake friction technology, Mintex, is now manufacturing aftermarket brake pads for the 2014 BMW i8 and the 2015 Mercedes Benz GLC.

26.01.2016

Hella launches wash-wiper blades for commercial vehicles

Hella, one of the leading producers of wiper blades, has launched a new range of wiper blades with an integrated wash attachment for the commercial vehicle market.