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Fuel-saving eHorizon in use by growing numbers of commercial vehicle makers

When it comes to commercial vehicle efficiency, it is usually the engine, the weight and the aerodynamics that are taken as examples. But sensor systems can also play an important part in fuel-saving driving. A good example of this is the electronic horizon (eHorizon) from the automotive supplier Continental.

20.01.2016

New Electrostart Batteryless Power Starter from Sealey

Tool and equipment supplier, Sealey, says it is about to take the jump start market by storm with a new 12V Electrostart Batteryless Power Starter, the E/START600.

20.01.2016

Febi highlights steering and suspension demand

Recent storms have played havoc with many roads in Ireland with washed away surfaces and more and more potholes. Poor quality roads are one of the biggest contributory factors to demand for replacement steering and suspension components, so right now demand is very high.

20.01.2016

Philips receives road safety lighting award

Philips has been recognised for its Xenon HID (High Intensity Discharge) vehicle headlamp bulb, which has been responsible for cutting night time accidents on rural roads. Formal recognition of the innovative bulb’s contribution to road safety has come in the form of the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.

19.01.2016

Launch UK offers 2-year warranty on certain diagnostic tool

Launch UK is offering a 24 month warranty on key diagnostic products. The warranty covers products including: Launch CRP123 CReader Professional; Launch CRP129 CReader Professional; Launch CRP229 CReader professional; Launch X431 Euro Pad; Launch X431 Euro Pad II; Launch X431 Pro; and Launch X431 Pro II.

19.01.2016

Arisun and Westlake tyres gain SmartWay accreditation

Three Arisun and Westlake brand tyres, which are manufactured by Zhongce Rubber Group Co., Ltd. (ZC Rubber) in China, recently achieved Smartway fuel efficiency accreditation from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Westlake AT566 long haul tyre, Arisun AT570 long haul tyre, Arisun AD778 regional driver tyre all qualified of the low rolling resistance standard.

19.01.2016

Eaton Aims at the Aftermarket with EverTough Clutches

Eaton has added the EverTough line of self-adjusting clutches designed for affordability and longevity in aftermarket applications.

18.01.2016

Cardone Offers Remanufactured DPFs for Medium-Duty

Cardone Industries’ A1 Cardone remanufactured diesel particulate filters are designed as an alternative replacement part for light- and medium-duty diesel trucks.

18.01.2016

Michelin Offers Uniroyal Tires for Commercial Trucks

The Uniroyal tire brand is moving into the commercial tire market with a product line aimed at owner-operators and small fleets. Michelin North America said Wednesday during a webinar press conference that the Uniroyal line will appeal to the "intermediate and budget portions of the market," which the company called a growing segment.

18.01.2016

BorgWarner expands VCT business with wide Range Of Hyundai, Kia vehicles

BorgWarner is expanding its engine timing business in Korea, by supplying its advanced cam torque actuated (CTA) variable cam timing (VCT) technology for Hyundai and Kia vehicles powered by 3.0- to 3.8-liter V-6 gasoline engines.