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Yokohama increasing capacity for larger car & SUV tyres in Japan

Over the next two years, production capacity for 18-inch and larger high-performance tyres will increase by about 20 per cent at Yokohama rubber’s Shinshiro plant in Japan in order to meet growing demand for these highly profitable products.

12.02.2016

Blue Print Timing Chain replacement video

Blue Print has made a further addition to its online YouTube video channel, Blue Print TV. The latest video covers the important topic of timing chain replacement.

11.02.2016

Continental Urea Sensor Helps to Make Diesel Engines Cleaner

Exhaust-gas aftertreatment is highly instrumental in further reducing motor vehicle emissions. Alongside reducing CO2 emissions, minimizing the level of harmful nitrogen-oxide emissions is one of the greatest challenges for the automotive industry.

11.02.2016

HUBB Introduces Reusable Oil Filter

HUBB has released a reusable oil filter for passenger cars and light trucks that use a spin-on filter.

11.02.2016

NTN-SNR receives prestigious award

NTN‐SNR has been awarded “Innovative Supplier of the Year 2015” by Nexus Automotive International.

10.02.2016

MEYLE-HD ball joints – designed to make Renault vans tougher

One of the most frequent causes of unscheduled workshop visits for many Renault van models are defective ball joints.

10.02.2016

JLM Lubricants launches new and improved DPF ReGen Plus

JLM Lubricants has just launched its new and improved DPF ReGen Plus in 250ml packaging.

10.02.2016

UK garages favour multi stocking oil approach

A garage survey by a major UK motor factor chain has found that oil remains part of the life blood of the independent garage business and most garages are recognising the need for vehicle specific oils by stocking 3 to 5 oil specs.

09.02.2016

Clean up with Blue Print Washer Pumps

Windscreen washer pumps work extra hard in winter and increasing numbers are failing due to the tough conditions. To cope with replacement demand Blue Print offers a range of over 50 washer pumps for a variety of different vehicle makes and models. This range now covers over 2,000 applications for vehicles from Toyota, Land Rover, Hyundai, Kia and many more.