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Hankook introduces Ventus Prime³

A successor to Hankook’s Ventus Prime² has been launched in readiness for the European summer. No prizes will be awarded for guessing what the new tyre is called – Hankook has chosen to carry over the successful Ventus Prime name into the range’s third generation.

09.03.2016

New BMW and Mini brake pads now available from Mintex

Global leader in brake friction technology, Mintex, is now manufacturing aftermarket brake pads for a number of vehicles from BMW and Mini.

07.03.2016

Top performance and outstanding value from Mannol Workshop Sprays

The Mannol range of oils and lubricants has made a big impact on the Irish aftermarket since its introduction last year.

07.03.2016

AAE’s Power Steering Tester Diagnoses Component Failures Before Removal

Atlantic Automotive Engineering’s (AAE) new pressureTech hydraulic power steering tester enables automotive technicians to diagnose power steering system component failures prior to removal from the vehicle.

07.03.2016

Top Ruote becomes regional Membat distributor in Italy

Membat, the Barcelona-designed “Mediterranean tyre brand”, has appointed Top Ruote its distributor in the Marche and Abruzzo regions of Italy.

04.03.2016

Commercial Vehicle Show 2016

The Commercial Vehicle Show is unquestionably the main event for the UK road transport, distribution and logistics industry and if you intend to do business in the sector it’s where you should be seen.

04.03.2016

It’s not just your health that smoking can damage

National No Smoking Day falls on 9 March and serves as a reminder of the new law, which bans smoking in vehicles carrying children. Not only is this a timely health warning, but motor industry valuation specialist, cap, warns that smoking in the car can also damage the resale value of vehicles. With this in mind, cap urges car owners to stub out the cigarette for a healthier body and bank balance.

04.03.2016

Valeo Start/Stop Alternators Now Available To The Aftermarket

Valeo Service has released its PACE award-winning start/stop micro-hybrid system, integrated Starter Alternator Reversible System (iStARS).

03.03.2016

Goodyear Reveals Concept Tires For Autonomous Cars

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has revealed two innovative new concept tires at the 86th Geneva International Motor Show that could reshape the future for autonomous cars.

03.03.2016

Gates Corp. Releases 283 New Automotive Aftermarket Parts

Gates Corp., a global diversified manufacturer of industrial, automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket products, has expanded its extensive OE-quality automotive product line with 283 new part numbers.