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Intertek launches Portable Emissions Measurement System

Intertek Milton Keynes is among the first test laboratories in the UK to offer portable vehicle exhaust emission testing systems, enabling manufacturers to report “real world” driving emissions.

31.07.2015

NSK Develops a New Seal with High-speed Capability and Excellent Sealing Performance

NSK Ltd. (NSK; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Toshihiro Uchiyama) announced that it has developed a new bearing with high-speed capability and excellent sealing performance for use in automotive belt idlers and tensioner pulleys.

31.07.2015

Bosch plans Global Service Solutions division

Bosch plans to set up a new division, Bosch Global Service Solutions (SO).

31.07.2015

Future Matrix OLED lights being presented by Audi

Audi is presenting its next step in automotive lighting technology at the IAA in Frankfurt.

30.07.2015

GT Radial adds 19.5” GSR225 Combi Road tyres, upgrades 22.5” load index for Euro 6

Giti Tire has expanded its GT Radial GSR225 Combi Road multi-use steer axle range with three new 19.5” sizes. In another development for the versatile range, Giti has also upgraded the load index for its next generation 22.5” tyres to meet Euro 6 requirements.

30.07.2015

Diagnostic Tip Videos Added to Snap-on Sites

Snap-on added Quick Tips training videos to its website and YouTube channel to help service technicians improve their diagnostic capabilities. The videos, based on real case studies, show how to apply diagnostics to specific vehicles and applications through two-minute demonstrations of diagnostic tools solving common problems.

30.07.2015

Manbat introduce new Battery Validation tool ‘Connect + Reset’

Manbat are introducing their own battery validation tool, which will allow technicians to put the company’s advice into practice and correctly install the batteries Manbat supplies.

29.07.2015

New hub nut range from First Line

First Line has introduced a new range of hub nuts to complement its existing range of bearing kits and ensure that it continues to offer the parts that the independent trade really needs.