Latest technology in production of spare parts for cars, the latest developments, tests, and more

Diagnostics from XTool Europe

A new research and development facility opens in Coventry for XTool Europe to support its UK and European distributor network.

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18.12.2014

Frozen Mazda limp

Some 2009 Mazda6 2.5L and 2010 Mazda3 2.0L vehicles (2010 models built before Aug. 1, 2009) may experience a MIL illumination with DTC P2100:00 (Throttle Valve Actuator Circuit Open).

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18.12.2014

Clean the intake

A dirty throttle valve will affect engine performance and increase fuel consumption so Liqui Moly has developed ProLine Throttle Valve Cleaner to rid the intake area of oil, resin and bonders.

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17.12.2014

Bridgestone tyre factory gains two Wildlife Habitat Council certifications

The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) has granted Bridgestone Americas’ Monterrey tyre factory in Mexico its Corporate Lands for Learning and Wildlife at Work certification.

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17.12.2014

BMW false alarm

This TSB applies to all BMW vehicles equipped with DWA Alarm (Option 302).

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16.12.2014

The newly designed Renault electric motor

With this completely new electric motor, Renault reaffirms its electric vehicle strategy and its desire to develop a comprehensive level of expertise in this field.

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16.12.2014

Goodyear Dunlop opens winter test circuit in Finland

Goodyear Dunlop has opened a new winter tyre testing facility, the Arctic Centre, in Ivalo, Finland. Located 300 km north of the Arctic Circle, near the town of Ivalo in North Eastern Finland, the Arctic Centre is one of Europe’s leading winter tyre testing centres, and as of December 2014, will be exclusively used by Goodyear Dunlop.