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Volvo knock

This TSB applies to Volvo S70/V70 vehicles. A knocking or grinding sound may be heard from the steering column when driving on uneven surfaces, when turning and/or at start-up and stop.

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24.10.2014

GKN develops world’s smallest all-wheel drive disconnect system

GKN has developed the world’s first Disconnect All-Wheel Drive System for A-, B- and C-segment vehicle platforms, which improves fuel economy during steady state cruising by up to 4%.

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24.10.2014

Cooper Tests Tire Builds Made from Guayule Rubber

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. reported that the tiremaker has completed tire builds using rubber derived from guayule plants and guayule related materials. The tires, which are being evaluated by Cooper’s technical team, are ongoing, but to date suggest tire performance that is at least equal to tires made of components derived from the Hevea rubber plant, said the company.

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23.10.2014

Alba launches the «Amp Hound»

Alba Diagnostics has added a new device to its range of hand-held diagnostic tools. The Amp Hound is designed to measure amps and reduce the amount of time to determine the current in a fused circuit.