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Hella Gutmann offers OBD-equipped TPMS tool

Hella Gutmann Solutions, sister firm of the well-known automotive lighting supplier, sees TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems) as “one of the most significant technical developments to have impacted the tyre industry since the introduction of the run flat tyre”.

23.12.2015

Brake Engineering adds to range

Brake Engineering has extended its product range with the addition of five brake discs and two brake calipers.

23.12.2015

Manbat boosts its Noco Jump Start range

Manbat has added to its Noco jump starter range with the introduction of a powerful unit for use on diesel and high displacement engines. The GB40 is a portable, pocket sized lithium-ion jump starter suitable for larger engines, but still safe on engines of all sizes.

22.12.2015

Michelin launch easy-to-use tyre sealent

Michelin has introduced its own Michelin-branded Tyre Sealant - an emergency tyre repair product that they claim is quick, easy to use and doesn’t require any tools.

22.12.2015

LuK gets award for DMF Checkpoint App

The DMF Checkpoint App from LuK, a brand of Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket, has been named top product award winner in a UK poll of professional mechanics. The App is designed provide expert assistance to technicians who regularly service and repair modern clutch systems that include a Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF).

22.12.2015

UK and Germany agree to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2050

The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris has been big news in the media over recent weeks. But whilst most of the focus has been on industry and power generation, some important agreements were also reached concerning the automotive sector. This included a combination of 13 country and state bodies forming a Zero Emissions Vehicle Alliance.

21.12.2015

DENSO’s Thermal Systems bolstered with introduction of 84 new part numbers

DENSO is pleased to announce that its market-leading OE quality Thermal Systems range has been expanded with the introduction of 84 new part numbers.

21.12.2015

Wabash AeroFin tail device is SmartWay Elite verified

Wabash National’s AeroFin XL Tail Device is an aerodynamic solution designed to improve trailer aerodynamics and overall fuel economy.

18.12.2015

New MAF sensors package design

Standard Motor Products (SMP) has selected TFI Envision Inc. to develop the package designs for both its Standard domestic and Intermotor import new mass air flow (MAF) sensors. The line features more than 140 SKUs of 100 percent new, not remanufactured, MAF sensors.

17.12.2015

BPW acquires majority stake in PE Automotive

At the turn of the year 2015/2016, BPW Bergische Achsen KG, the international mobility and system partner for the transport industry, will acquire the majority of shares in PE Automotive GmbH & Co. KG, one of the leading suppliers in the independent aftermarket.