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TecAlliance offers parts identification apps

TecAlliance growing suite of products now includes parts identification apps. TecAlliance’s Shaun Greasley explained: “With the growing reliance on smart phone technology, parts manufacturers see the importance and the subsequent opportunity, to provide their customers with the information they require when and where they need it.

10.01.2017

High court to hear VW emissions group litigation request

Harcus Sinclair UK Limited, a UK law firm specialising in large group litigation, has applied for a group litigation order in claims against VW, Audi, SEAT and Skoda arising out of the Volkswagen emissions scandal, which has affected 1.2 million cars in the UK alone. This is the first group litigation order sought in relation to the VW emissions scandal on behalf of UK consumers.

10.01.2017

Nokian Tyres utilising “unique stud technology” on latest winter range

The next generation of Nokian Hakkapeliitta studded winter tyres will come to market in time for winter 2017-18. Nokian writes that these new flagship products, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 car tyre and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV ranges, feature new stud technology.

05.01.2017

Solera buys Autodata

Solera Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire Autodata, a provider of technical information and knowledge solutions for the automotive service, maintenance and repair industry.

05.01.2017

Bar's Leak Has Solution for Gradual Oil Buildup in Older Engines

Bar’s Leaks Concentrated Rear Main Seal Repair from Bar’s Products Inc. is designed to quickly and inexpensively solve oil leaks.

04.01.2017

Video: Draper Expert induction heater offers greater efficiency

New induction heater delivers superior results over traditional heating techniques.

03.01.2017

The most serviced vehicles of 2016 revealed

The Ford Focus again tops the list of the most commonly serviced vehicle of the year.

03.01.2017

Watchdog bans DPF deletion advert

Advertising Standards Authority rules that garages must clearly state the legal implications for drivers.

28.12.2016

Shift-Popping Hondas

If a customer with a manual-transmission equipped Honda vehicle (2013 Fit is an example) complains about stiff shifting or popping out of gear, chances are the transmission has old Honda MTF or aftermarket MTF.

28.12.2016

Visteon’s next-generation vehicle infotainment platform

Visteon Corporation – a technology leader in the fast-growing automotive cockpit electronics and infotainment segment – will showcase its latest innovations for the connected car at CES® 2017 Jan. 5-8 in Las Vegas. This will be Visteon’s 18th year at CES.