Saluting its European heritage, Prospray, a premium, global refinish brand of Valspar Automotive, has introduced a new look to the labeling of all of its Prospray products, which the company describes as “clean, bold and distinctly European.”
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. pleaded guilty to three counts of bid rigging under Canada’s Competition Act and was fined $1.7 million. According to the case, Toyo participated in a bid-rigging conspiracy related to the supply of anti-vibration components to Toyota Motor Corp.
Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI), a leading, worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, is pleased to announce Donaldson Blue™, a premium filter line that will include more than 150 fuel, air intake, lube and coolant filters designed to meet a wide range of equipment application requirements.
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 6–9, 2016, automotive supplier Continental is presenting a demo vehicle in which all windows can be darkened at the touch of a button.
Ivalo is the destination of choice for many tyre makers when it comes to testing winter and cold weather products, and Hankook Tire has announced plans to establish its own European winter tyre testing facility near the Finnish village. The company recently signed a contract to build this together with Test World Oy.
Euro Car Parts is distributing the Brembo range of brake pads and discs, and as of 1 January it will stock a comprehensive line-up. Company chief executive officer Martin Gray says that every Euro Car Parts branch will offer “full vehicle parc coverage” for the Brembo range from next month.
Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG now also supplies the third generation of made-in-Germany hydraulic engine mounts for Audi platforms MLB/MLP/PL48 A4 B8/A5/A6/A7/Q5 from 2007 model year onward, enabling independent workshops to offer electrically switchable engine mount repair on all applications of this popular model series.
A new line-up of Firestone tyres designed for both on- and off-road use aims to provide users with high levels of durability, long wear life and good grip over a wide range of tough terrain. Upon introducing its FS822 Steer, FD833 Drive and FT833 Trailer tyres, Bridgestone Europe says the trio “bring Firestone’s renowned no-nonsense, cost-effective approach to the on/off segment.”
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