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SD-International introduces Three A tyres
SD-International recently added the Three A brand to its contract tyre manufacturing portfolio. According to the company, Three A tyres are now available in England, Scotland and Wales across most market sectors including passenger car fitments.
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General Tire launches Altimax One and Altimax One S range
General Tire continues its product offensive with its latest summer tyre ranges for on road use - the Altimax One & Altimax One S. According to the company, both tyres feature “the robust characteristics and high grip that General Tire is renowned for”. The latest products offer new solutions with its American heritage at its core. Rigid shoulder blocks and a continuous rib structure in the centre offer precise handling and outstanding braking on dry roads, thanks to the connected shoulder blocks and reinforced stiffness.
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Next-gen Giti GTR955 Combi Road trailer tyre ‘delivers 30% mileage increase’
Giti’s new generation trailer tyre, the Giti GTR955 Combi Road, delivers around 30 per cent more mileage versus previous comparable products, the manufacturer states. This result was achieved by enhancing the tyre profile, advanced belt construction, and a newly developed tread compound, Giti adds. The tyre went through a four-year design and test period on several different fleet types, across various diverse sectors.
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Plastic Omnium and Hella enter into strategic partnership
Automotive suppliers Hella and Plastic Omnium are entering into a strategic cooperation, with the focus of the non-exclusive cooperation to accelerate the holistic integration of exterior vehicle lighting technologies, especially for the front and rear areas. Hella contributes to the collaboration through its competence in automotive lighting technology, while Plastic Omnium brings the expertise in plastics processing for exterior body parts. The plan is to also bundle the corresponding development resources together at one site in Germany.
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Philips sheds light on Daytime running lights
Following the recent reports that drivers are confused by daytime running lights (DRL’s) and what the legal requirement is for them being fitted to vehicles, Philips, inventor of the Daylight Xenon HID daytime running lights sheds some light.
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Ring Automotive introduces MAGflex Pivot slim inspection lamp
Created to illuminate the most inaccessible of spaces, the MAGflex Pivot combines a slim design with multi-axis rotation and tilt, meaning light can be directed exactly where required while flexible mounting options allow hands-free working.
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New Clarke 12V ½” impact wrench kit available from Machine Mart
Machine Mart has added the Clarke CIR13C impact wrench kit to its range, stating that it is ideal for quickly removing wheel nuts, studs and stubborn nuts & bolts in general. This impact wrench operates from 12V auxiliary sockets, portable power packs or most 12V batteries making it an excellent addition to any car, workshop or garage.
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Michelin TPMS – Bike launched to protect riders from risk of tyre failures
British technology firm Fit2Go TPMS, a global licensee for Michelin, has launched its first tyre pressure monitoring system for motorcycles, mopeds and scooters – introducing new levels of safety for riders for whom tyre condition is critical. The Michelin TPMS – Bike is a ‘plug & play’ retrofit kit that comes as standard with a magnetic display mount, inductive charger and two sensors, replacing the original valve caps. It brings the same direct TPMS technology already launched for the passenger car and commercial vehicle markets to two-wheels for the first time.
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Two-thirds of UK consumers against winter tyres
67 per cent of drivers don’t think winter tyres are worth the investment, according to an online poll conducted by Co-op Insurance on 25 January 2019. The Twitter-based poll received votes from 4,084 individuals and a stream of interesting comments on the subject followed.
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Euro Car Parts providing FiberFix for repairers
Euro Car Parts has added the US FiberFix brand to its consumables portfolio. The product, which claims to be ten times stronger than duct tape, is now available to repairers and bodyshops through ECP’s 300-plus branches nationwide.
Continue ReadingRicardo’s CryoPower demonstrates high efficiency, near-zero emissions
The Ricardo CryoPower concept is far from a refinement of existing engine technology – rather, it represents a complete re-imagining and re-engineering of the internal combustion engine.
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MTS brand driving quality to aftermarket, say leading factors
More leading motor factors are reaping the benefits of investing long-term in a superior exhaust product that is helping build customer trust and increase profits.
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Kia e-Niro electric vehicle named as What Car? 2019 Car of the Year
What Car? has named the Kia e-Niro electric vehicle (EV) as its 2019 Car of the Year during its 42nd annual awards ceremony, held in association with Warranty Direct and BNP Paribas Cardif on Tuesday 22 January at Grosvenor House, Park Lane.
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Aftermarket distributors, make sure you have ‘the list’
Klarius has released a full list of all the most in-demand new exhaust products produced over the last 12 months so distributors can make sure they have the latest parts available. Hundreds of exhausts, catalytic converters (CATs), diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and mountings are listed, all available with same or next day delivery via Klarius’s in-house AutoLogistiks distribution service.
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Yokohama tyres supplied to Mercedes-AMG E-Class 53-Series
Mercedes-AMG has selected the Yokohama Advan Sport V105 tyre as original equipment for its new E 53 4MATIC+ (ISG installed) series. Yokohama began supplying its global flagship tyre in June 2018 in two size sets: in 19-inch, the tyre manufacturer is supplying 245/40ZR19 98Y (front) and 275/35ZR19 100Y (rear) sizes, and for 20-inch rims it is supplying 245/35ZR20 95Y (front) and 275/30ZR20 97Y (rear).
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