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AirREX UK releases Nissan GT-R air suspension kit

AirREX has released an adjustable air suspension kit for all variants of the Nissan GT-R. The company says the kit offers “a near ‘plug and play’ fitment”. The Liberty Walk project supplier said its air suspension offers super-low stance at shows, with a variety of ride heights for road use.

11.11.2015

Garmin adds two to Dash Cam range

Garmin has introduced the new Dash Cam 30 and Dash Cam 35. Representing the next generation of its Dash Cam range, these two high-definition, standalone driving recorders mount to a windshield and record footage in a continuous loop.

11.11.2015

Optimum plug performance from DENSO Iridium TT

DENSO has further developed its unique Super Ignition Plug (SIP) technology which features the world’s smallest diameter centre electrode (0.4mm) and combines it with a needle-like, 0.7mm platinum ground electrode. The company says this allows the Iridium TT plug to improve performance, efficiency and durability, with a lifetime of up to 120,000km, more than three times that of standard nickel plugs.

10.11.2015

Ronal exhibiting Speedline Truck at Swiss commercial vehicle trade fair

The Ronal Group is exhibiting its Speedline Truck wheel brand at the biennial Transport.ch trade fair in Bern, Switzerland on 12-15 November. Ronal’s stand (1.2, B033) will showcase its most important products in the commercial vehicle sector; the company supplies a comprehensive range of wheels, including forged light alloy wheels for commercial vehicles, trailers and buses.

10.11.2015

Wagner Unveils Brake Pads For LTs, SUVs and CUVs

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp. has debuted a line of Wagner premium replacement brake pads that help consumers stop up to 50 feet sooner when driving light trucks, sport utility vehicles and crossovers.

10.11.2015

Toyo’s NanoEnergy3 eco tyre

Toyo’s new New NanoEnergy 3 is the latest addition to its NanoEnergy range and is aimed squarely at the compact and mid-range car sector. As with all preceding NanoEnergy models, the latest incarnation of these popular tyres offers safety, durability, fuel savings and efficiency characteristics, states the manufacturer.

09.11.2015

MEPs urge EU Commission to get tough on emissions fraudsters

Emissions testing fraud should be investigated thoroughly and those responsible should face appropriate sanctions, said MEPs in a resolution passed on Tuesday 27 October. They said that the EU emissions testing system should be strengthened to ensure that EU emission limits are respected and that vehicles exceeding these limits are discovered quickly. They also recommended considering whether to establish an EU-level surveillance authority.

09.11.2015

SKF launches high quality, easy to use tool for mounting and dismounting HBU 2.1

The SKF Vehicle Aftermarket is pleased to announce the addition of two universal wheel bearing tool sets to its product portfolio. These innovative tool sets allow easy mounting (VKN 600) and dismounting (VKN 601) of compact HBU 2.1 bearings of all sizes. This way mechanics can save space and money, as they only need to stock one tool instead of individual tool kits for different bearing diameters. With a small future extension the dismounting tool set will also cover several HBU 3 wheel bearing diameters.

09.11.2015

Shell Rotella Oil Filters Promote Long Oil Life

Royal Dutch Shell plc has introduced a line of high-quality Shell Rotella oil filters which help reduce engine wear and promote longer oil life. Whether someone chooses conventional or synthetic engine oil for their diesel pickup oil change, Shell Rotella has the correct oil filter.