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Dayton truck range covers all axle fitments

Bridgestone Europe has provided further details of its new Daytonbrand truck tyre range. The initial launch of this third tyre brand in the European commercial vehicle segment includes products for all axle fitments – the D500S Steer, D600D Drive and D400T Trailer.

04.09.2015

Rotary Lift upgrades two-post lift design

Rotary Lift has made its patented Trio Arms standard on its SPOA10 two-post lift.

04.09.2015

Three levels of power

Varta's Trio range has something for everyone

03.09.2015

Trailer Hybrid System Recovers Energy Lost During Braking

KERS recovers energy from brakes to provide a boost from an electric drivetrain attached to the trailer.

03.09.2015

Heating system using conductive carbon nanotubes for electric cars

Fraunhofer researchers will exhibit the demo model of an energy-efficient heating system for electric cars at the IAA: a coated film that produces a broad, radiant heat.

02.09.2015

ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport aims for a winning E Formula

Donington Park race track was the venue for the official launch of the new ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport FE01 race car ahead of the first official tests for the second season of the Formula E Championship.

02.09.2015

Gates Corporation Announces Release of 566 New Automotive Aftermarket Parts

Gates Corp. has expanded its aftermarket coverage with the release of 566 part numbers across product lines.

02.09.2015

Bridgestone reports modest growth in first half

Bridgestone Corp.’s operating income for the first six months of fiscal 2015 increased 6.5 percent to $1.98 billion, driven by the appreciation of the U.S. dollar vs. the yen, lower crude oil prices and the slowly recovering Japanese domestic economy.

01.09.2015

DT Spare Parts expands the complete range

With the new product range of the brand DT Spare Parts suitable for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and VW Crafter/LT II, the complete range of spare parts for commercial vehicles is being systematically expanded.