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GKN develops world’s smallest all-wheel drive disconnect system

GKN has developed the world’s first Disconnect All-Wheel Drive System for A-, B- and C-segment vehicle platforms, which improves fuel economy during steady state cruising by up to 4%.

24.10.2014

Cooper Tests Tire Builds Made from Guayule Rubber

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. reported that the tiremaker has completed tire builds using rubber derived from guayule plants and guayule related materials. The tires, which are being evaluated by Cooper’s technical team, are ongoing, but to date suggest tire performance that is at least equal to tires made of components derived from the Hevea rubber plant, said the company.

23.10.2014

Alba launches the «Amp Hound»

Alba Diagnostics has added a new device to its range of hand-held diagnostic tools. The Amp Hound is designed to measure amps and reduce the amount of time to determine the current in a fused circuit.

23.10.2014

New tech for aftermarket

Long Travel Damper (LTD) Dual Mass Flywheel technology is being introduced into the aftermarket by Valeo which divides acceleration input to the gearbox by more than two at all engine speeds.

23.10.2014

Comprehensive Carefree Package for Air Spring Installation

ContiTech offers a globally unique service for the air spring replacement business: In its capacity as the first air spring manufacturer to date, the company offers its customers complete mounting kits that have been precisely customized to each type of air spring.

23.10.2014

Hercules introduces Avalanche R G2 winter tire

The new Hercules Avalanche R G2 winter tire is available in 38 SKUs. The premium, studless tire is designed "to deliver versatile reliability in severe and unpredictable winter conditions," according to Hercules Tires.

22.10.2014

MECÂNICA 2014

ExpoSalão promotes from 30th October to 2th November 2014 the fourth edition of MECÂNICA – Show of Garage Equipment, Parts, Mechanics, Components and Accessories for Light and Heavy Vehicles.

22.10.2014

New Surface Coatings Protect Bearing Elements against Corrosion

Moisture, high humidity or an increased salt content in the air can lead to premature corrosion damage in metal components.

22.10.2014

Tenneco receives Volvo Group Purchasing Supplier Awards 2014

Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) has been selected as a winner of the Volvo Group Purchasing Supplier Awards 2014.

21.10.2014

Conti offering free winter tyre experiences at Mercedes-Benz World

Continental Tyres is offering motorists the chance to experience the difference in performance between summer and winter tyres, with free tests during half-term at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge.