A.T.U., one of Germany’s largest tyre and car parts retailers, is once again for sale. According to information from market observers, the company is battling serious financial difficulties.
A new vehicle telematics tool provides independent workshops with their own response to the connected car, giving them remote diagnostic services with their customers.
An independent report on the EU’s law on the cross border enforcement of traffic rules recommends further action to ensure non-resident drivers are sanctioned for offences committed outside their home country.
Hankook Tire has commented on the naming of its DynaSYNC concept tyre as a Red Dot Design Award 2016 winner. Company chairman and chief executive officer Seung Hwa Suh describes the Red Dot recognition as a “great honour” for Hankook.
Replacement turbos built to the original specifications of the factory-installed part they replace have significantly better performance, CO2 and NOX emissions than non-original copies a study commissioned by Honeywell Transportation Systems confirm.
AP Racing is tackling the problem of counterfeit brake components with an innovative data tag, helping customers distinguish genuine parts from frauds. The company has introduced a smart phone app which allows customers to authenticate their purchase by scanning a unique code or they can certify authenticity via a web-portal.
Engines with VW 508 00 / 509 00 specification, namely 2.0 TFSI 140 kW and 3.0 TDI CR 160 kW VW/Audi engines, are a new breed. They are built to use the latest technology oils.
Laser Tools has introduced a new detachable-head, mechanical torque wrench. The product (part number 6167) is supplied with a 1/4" drive ratchet head plus a selection of open ended spanner heads which enables accurate tensioning of difficult to access fasteners.
Leading aftermarket parts suppliers ZF and TRW are to combine their aftermarket divisions. It means that ZF Services and TRW Aftermarket will be completely integrated by 2017. The operations will merge on January 1st , creating what ZF claims will be the world’s second-largest service organisation in the automotive supplier segment.
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