In Germany, as elsewhere in Europe, the average age of cars on the road is increasing. The TÜV Report 2014 shows that one car in seven has defective suspension.
Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. has won 2015 iF Design awards for its all-season Ventus S1 noble2 and Ventus V2 Concept2 ultra high performance tires and its all-season Smart Flex AH31 truck and bus radial tire.
Hofmann Megaplan, long associated with groundbreaking technology when it comes to wheel balancers, has recently introduced what it claims to be the most advanced, user friendly, and reliable wheel balancers ever produced.
Spectronics Corp.’s Tracer Products division has introduced the Tracerline Vio-Blu, a cordless dual-head LED flashlight for locating automotive system leaks.
Continental has two tires in its portfolio that are specially designed for electric vehicles and hybrids. Both are manufactured under the name Conti.eContact but each is geared to a specific drivetrain – electric or hybrid.
Pirelli has launched a new all-season tyre aimed at increasing premium seasonal tyre sales amongst daily drivers living in markets temperate European climates and especially in urban areas.
Using a “Camry” hybrid prototype and a fuel cell bus, Toyota Motor Corporation will bring a brand new technology to the streets of Japan for testing this year.
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