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Michelin buys ‘Fox Farm’ test centre in Ivalo, Finland

Michelin has acquired the “Fox Farm” artic test centre in Ivalo, Finland in order to “reinforce its testing and approval operations for winter tyres for passenger cars, vans and trucks”.

02.12.2015

OTC's New Tester Troubleshoots In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems

OTC, a Bosch Automotive Service Solutions brand, has released the Multimedia Interface Tester (MIT) to help diagnose vehicle communication issues on Ford, GM and Hyundai vehicles.

02.12.2015

Safety in compression

A vehicle coil spring is a dangerous object in its compressed state. Coil Spring compressors have to develop over 1000 kilos of force to compress a spring, while the same amount of energy is contained in the spring itself. If released in an unrestrained way it can be very dangerous. 

01.12.2015

Schaeffler introduces all new REPXPERT online portal

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket has launched a completely revised version of its REPXPERT online portal for workshop professionals, offering an array of tools to make life for an independent garage easier.

01.12.2015

New CV clutch catalogue from Valeo

Valeo Service UK has launched a new clutch catalogue featuring more than 100 new references.

01.12.2015

Reliable Drive for Modern Engines

Elastic multi V-belts enable the non-positive power transmission of torque in belt drives without a tensioning pulley.

30.11.2015

HELLA Techworld can give mechanics the edge

HELLA Ireland has enhanced its free online training and support service to give technicians access to even more essential information they require to diagnose and repair the latest vehicles.

30.11.2015

Tyres & football: Goodyear becomes Bayern Munich platinum partner

Top-level football has become a sponsorship favourite for tyre makers, with Nexen’s partnership with Manchester City and Yokohama’s sponsorship of the Chelsea home shirt just two of the agreements announced in the second half of 2015, But the Goodyear name has been absent from such dealings for quite a while.

30.11.2015

Vehicle-to-X technology from Continental protects vulnerable road users

International automotive supplier Continental is constantly developing new technologies to improve the safety of vulnerable road users (VRU).

27.11.2015

Advanced Anti-Friction Technology Is in New Prolong Diesel Engine Motor Oil

GoldenWest Lubricants Inc. has added a premium diesel engine oil to its Prolong Super Lubricants brand. The new 15W-40 Diesel Motor Oil features the company’s proprietary Anti-Friction Metal Treatment (AFMT).