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Schaeffler Provides Power On Demand

Electromechanical and electrohydraulic systems are being used more and more frequently in drive trains and chassis for functions which were previously performed purely mechanically or hydraulically.

15.01.2016

TRW Aftermarket explains electric park brake features and benefits

ZF TRW recently announced production of its sixty millionth Electric Park Brake (EPB) motor-on-caliper unit. An important milestone for ZF TRW, this highlighted the success of the company’s field proven, EPB product portfolio, now in production in its fifth generation.

15.01.2016

Nokian Tyres extending use of aramid in tyre sidewalls

Finland’s Nokian Tyres reports it is increasing the use of its Aramid Sidewall Technology in Nokian SUV tyres. From the beginning of this year, nearly all such products – including ranges already on the market – will feature sidewalls containing aramid fibres.

15.01.2016

New specialist parts from Meat & Doria

Meat & Doria continues to make significant additions to its range of specialist parts.

14.01.2016

January launch for Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Michelin gives word that its fourth-generation Pilot Sport is being released in Europe as of this month. The initial launch range includes 17 tyres for 17 and 18-inch rims, with 19-inch fitments being introduced later this year and in 2017.

14.01.2016

Smokey Mountain Blues

A small number of owners of 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 5.7L engine built on or before Oct. 1, 2013, may experience blue smoke from the exhaust pipe when the engine is initially started after an extended cold soak and the vehicle has been parked facing uphill on a significant incline.

14.01.2016

Stay on top of automotive technology with the MEYLE training program

Today's increasingly complex vehicles require repair professionals to have in-depth technical knowledge which needs to be developed continually to ensure professional repair and replacement.

13.01.2016

Air Cooling for Air Brakes

Fleetwood Resource Management, founded by a truck driver, announced its Air Brake Cooling (ABC) system, a method of cooling foundation brakes to virtually eliminate brake fade.

13.01.2016

New Alignment System from Hofmann

Hofmann has released the new Hofmann geoliner 680 XD Imaging Wheel Alignment System.

12.01.2016

Continental at CES 2016: Product and Innovation Highlights

From vehicles being enhanced by online data to innovative human-machine interface concepts, Continental, an international technology company, is demonstrating how “Holistic Connectivity” transforms evolutionary changes in vehicles to a revolutionary mobility experience at CES.