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New DCT Fluid

A new synthetic fluid for dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs), AMSOIL Synthetic DCT Fluid’s superior frictional properties protect against shudder and gear clashing to produce fast, smooth shifts. It provides stability in stop-and-go traffic and excels under intense, high-heat conditions. AMSOIL DCT Fluid’s built-in oxidation resistance helps prevent sludge formation in vital transmission parts.

27.07.2016

MAM Software receives ISO security certification

MAM Software has announced that it has been awarded ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification for information security management. The award recognises the company's recent efforts to develop an Information Security Management System (ISMS) to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of its information and ensure risks to the business are managed effectively.

27.07.2016

Continental supplies prototype tyres to Volvo Concept Truck

With support from the Swedish Energy Agency, Volvo Trucks has developed a new vehicle for evaluation purposes, the Volvo Concept Truck. It is the result of a five-year research project aimed at creating more energy-efficient vehicles.

27.07.2016

MEYLE at the Automechanika 2016: get ready for a 'blue miracle'

Visitors to this year's Automechanika can look forward to a completely different appearance of the MEYLE brand at its exhibition stand (Hall 5.1, Stand A10).

26.07.2016

Accident volumes rising with the temperature

The RAC in the UK has reported a 44% increase in road traffic accidents which it says can be mainly attributed to the spell of warm weather.

26.07.2016

Continental opens 5th European training centre

At the end of June, Continental opened a new training centre in Vienna, the company’s fifth in Europe.

26.07.2016

Shell Debuts Oils Formulated for API CK-4 and FA-4 Categories

Years of work in the lab and millions of miles of road testing has culminated in three new Rotella engine oils formulated to meet the API CK-4 and FA-4 oil-service categories that will start coming on the market later this year, Shell Lubricants announced here at a July 19 media briefing.

25.07.2016

German tyre retailer A.T.U. up for sale – again

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.

25.07.2016

Performance upgrade in latest ZC Rubber tyre

ZC Rubber (Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co., Ltd) has introduced an upgraded version of its SV308 summer tyre.

25.07.2016

Connecting with Golo

A new vehicle telematics tool provides independent workshops with their own response to the connected car, giving them remote diagnostic services with their customers.