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TransTec mobile app offers new features to simplify rebuilding transmissions

A new and improved version of the TransTec Global Transmission Guide mobile app is now available with a convenient kit interchange identifying specific overhaul kits for transmission applications through the 2014 model year.

04.04.2014

DENSO Europe launch new Diesel Fuel Filter range

DENSO Europe After Market is now offering customers an additional, important commodity parts range within its expanding portfolio – a new, OE quality Diesel Fuel Filter range.

04.04.2014

Akebono adds more than 50 new part numbers, in conjunction with software updates

Akebono Brake Corp. announced it has added 51 new part numbers into its aftermarket brake pad portfolio providing coverage to more than 24 million additional vehicles. This added coverage features popular late-model domestic, European and Asian vehicles.

03.04.2014

TRW's new steering wheel concept supports automated driving

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. is unveiling a new steering wheel concept that is being shown on the Rinspeed XchangE showcar today. The steering wheel offers a number of multi-functional features including hands on/off detection to help support the driver during semi-automated and automated driving situations.

31.03.2014

New packaging design for Behr thermostats

With effect from 30 September, MAHLE has acquired the majority share in Behr. Since then, Behr is trading under the name MAHLE Behr. Behr Thermot-tronik GmbH (BTT) is a wholly owned subsidiary of MAHLE Behr GmbH & Co. KG and is managed as the Thermostats and Valves profit center within the MAHLE Group.

31.03.2014

Spectra Premium introduces 46 new SKUs

Spectra Premium’s latest product release includes 46 new SKUs covering 23 million vehicles in operation.

31.03.2014

Bosch continues to expand international presence

The Bosch Group has laid the foundation stone for its new plant in Russia. Beginning in 2015, Bosch automotive technology will be rolling off the assembly line in Samara.

28.03.2014

WME HONOREES

The World's Most Ethical (WME) Companies designation recognizes companies that truly go beyond making statements about doing business "ethically" and translate those words into action.

25.03.2014

«Counterfeit brakes are an enormous safety risk»

Brake expert Hella Pagid warns of counterfeit spare parts and introduces copy-protected holographic security seals to make original parts easier to identify.

04.03.2014

SOGEFI first choice for PSA's new EURO 6 compliant engines

PSA has selected Sogefi Group as the exclusive tier one supplier of key components for its new 2L Blue HDi DW10F engine series. Sogefi is PSA's first choice supplier for products used in the important oil, diesel, air and water circuits on the basis of the innovative technological features it proposed. Sogefi´s OE-quality replacement filters will be soon available to aftermarket customers.