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Pirelli Carrier van tyre range developed using UHP technology

Pirelli’s Carrier tyre range has been developed specifically for the van market and has been tried and tested by a selection of fleet drivers in a variety of situations, the manufacturer states.

16.01.2016

Schaeffler Provides Power On Demand

Electromechanical and electrohydraulic systems are being used more and more frequently in drive trains and chassis for functions which were previously performed purely mechanically or hydraulically.

15.01.2016

TRW Aftermarket explains electric park brake features and benefits

ZF TRW recently announced production of its sixty millionth Electric Park Brake (EPB) motor-on-caliper unit. An important milestone for ZF TRW, this highlighted the success of the company’s field proven, EPB product portfolio, now in production in its fifth generation.

15.01.2016

New specialist parts from Meat & Doria

Meat & Doria continues to make significant additions to its range of specialist parts.

14.01.2016

January launch for Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Michelin gives word that its fourth-generation Pilot Sport is being released in Europe as of this month. The initial launch range includes 17 tyres for 17 and 18-inch rims, with 19-inch fitments being introduced later this year and in 2017.

14.01.2016

Stay on top of automotive technology with the MEYLE training program

Today's increasingly complex vehicles require repair professionals to have in-depth technical knowledge which needs to be developed continually to ensure professional repair and replacement.

13.01.2016

Air Cooling for Air Brakes

Fleetwood Resource Management, founded by a truck driver, announced its Air Brake Cooling (ABC) system, a method of cooling foundation brakes to virtually eliminate brake fade.

13.01.2016

New Alignment System from Hofmann

Hofmann has released the new Hofmann geoliner 680 XD Imaging Wheel Alignment System.

12.01.2016

Continental at CES 2016: Product and Innovation Highlights

From vehicles being enhanced by online data to innovative human-machine interface concepts, Continental, an international technology company, is demonstrating how “Holistic Connectivity” transforms evolutionary changes in vehicles to a revolutionary mobility experience at CES.

11.01.2016

Conti launches new VanContact Winter

Continental has recently launched a new winter tyre for light trucks and vans, helping these increasingly important commercial vehicles remain mobile and safe in cold weather conditions.