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Michelin introduces agri tyre pressure app for iOS devices

Michelin’s free agricultural tyre pressure calculator app is now available for iOS devices, giving even more farmers and contractors access to on-the-spot bespoke tyre pressure advice.

26.08.2015

Bosch joins Ko-HAF automated driving

Bosch has joined forces with a number of other suppliers, automakers, and public-sector partners to launch the “cooperative highly automated driving” (Ko-HAF) research initiative, which aims to push forward the development of automated driving.

26.08.2015

Gates expands Century series belt line

Gates Corp. has expanded its new Century series belt line with the addition of four Stretch Fit, 13 Micro-V and two Dual-Sided belts.

25.08.2015

Cardone has new auxiliary coolant pumps

New Select brand auxiliary coolant pumps from Cardone Industries Inc. feature components designed to outperform those available on OE products.

25.08.2015

Tenneco adds to Monroe ride control line

Tenneco Inc. has announced a significant expansion of its Monroe ride control product line, with more than 307 new parts including 45 replacement strut assemblies that together cover over 15.3 million additional passenger vehicles.

25.08.2015

No lift left on switch

This bulletin applies to 2007-2013 Mazda CX9 vehicles. Some vehicles may exhibit inoperation of the power liftgate after battery disconnection and reconnection. Do not replace parts for this concern. The power liftgate will require re-initialization.

21.08.2015

Growing turbo hose opportunity for independents – GSF

Vehicle manufacturers chasing higher fuel efficiency, combined with UK road tax incentives to reduce CO2 emissions, have seen turbo charged diesel engines rise rapidly in popularity.

21.08.2015

New driveshaft range from HELLA Ireland

HELLA Ireland has made a further addition to its product portfolio with the introduction of a new drive shaft range from G Autoparts.

21.08.2015

WD-40 EZ-Reach is designed for hard-to-reach spaces

WD-40 Co. has a new way for users to apply its WD-40 product. WD-40 EZ-Reach is a new WD-40 multi-use product can which features an attached eight-inch flexible straw that bends and keeps it shape.

20.08.2015

ContiTech’s new website focuses on solutions

Continental A.G.’s ContiTech division has launched a website that focuses on vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting tips for automotive aftermarket professionals and consumers.