Total Lubrifiants and Nissan: 12 Years of Trust, and Counting
Total Lubrifiants and Nissan are extending their strategic partnership in Europe for the twelfth consecutive year. The two companies continue to provide highly efficient products and services every day, and the partnership is a sign of their solid commitment, especially on the technological front.
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Hamaton returning to SEMA
Hamaton is returning to SEMA for a third consecutive year. Representatives from Hamatons global team report that they are “looking forward to supporting their American counterparts at the renowned SEMA Show between 30 October and 2 November”.
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What does the future hold for the automotive aftermarket?
The automotive aftermarket is undergoing major changes in Europe and worldwide due to market maturity, evolving customer preferences and expectations, advances in engineering and logistics technology. Doug Bentley, research and development manager at Klarius Products Ltd, looks at the future challenges for the European automotive aftermarket and how to address them.
Continue ReadingDunlop SportSmart TT wins Fast Bikes blind tyre test
UK-based motorcycle magazine, Fast Bikes, has named the Dunlop SportSmart TT as the winner of a blind track test of six of the leading hypersport tyres on the market. Testing each tyre independently on the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R1M, Fast Bikes’ Mike Booth considered feel, stability and outright grip on each of the tyres tested.
Continue ReadingContinental to present ContiConnect evolution at IAA
A further development of Continental’s ContiConnect digital tyre monitoring platform will be showcased at the upcoming IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Germany. The evolution that Continental will show is said to be a “new solution that can be integrated into existing systems,” specifically a solution that will give these systems a digital tyre monitoring capability. Continental says it will announce further details at a press conference on 19 September.
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Schrader introduces new heavy-duty OE replacement TPMS sensors
Schrader Performance Sensors has announced the launch of two new heavy-duty OE replacement sensors. The new valve-mounted sensors are already available for sale with the following part numbers: #3700 for Daimler trucks and #3702 for DAF trucks.
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Apollo Tyres expands winter range with Aspire XP Winter
With the introduction of a new winter tyre, Apollo Tyres now offers some 60 winter products. The latest addition to the tyre maker’s cold weather portfolio is the Apollo Aspire XP Winter, which is being rolled out in 23 sizes to cover most popular fitments.
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Pirelli launches Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Pirelli has added the All Terrain Plus to its Scorpion SUV/4x4 tyre line. The Scorpion All Terrain Plus takes the overall performance of its predecessor up a level thanks to the new aggressive block tread pattern, offering better traction on grass and mud.
Continue ReadingOsram partners Joyson Safety Systems in ‘super cruise’ semi-autonomous driving system
Osram Opto Semiconductors and Joyson Safety Systems are equipping the new Cadillac CT6 with an innovative system for semi-autonomous driving. According to the two companies, ‘Super Cruise’ is the industry’s first true hands-free driving technology. Osram’s infrared and LED components, which are embedded in Joyson Safety Systems’ steering wheel for the Cadillac CT6, allow the system to monitor driver attentiveness by tracking his or her head position to ensure drivers are watching the road ahead while ‘Super Cruise’ is engaged.
Continue ReadingTrico to showcase new slogan, ‘Excellence in every blade’, at Automechanika Frankfurt
Trico will be showcasing its new slogan ‘Excellence In Every Blade’ at the worlds leading trade fair for the automotive service industry Automechanika – as well as introducing a new “OEM” logo to highlight the company’s long running relationships supplying vehicle manufacturers worldwide. This new strapline and logo will feature heavily in all of Trico’s upcoming advertisements and marketing campaigns.
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Kensham Farms specifies Michelin AxioBib following ‘exceptional’ abrasive soil grip, life
Chiltern-based Kensham Farms specified a second set of Michelin AxioBib tractor tyres after a first set showed grip and longevity above expectations. The first set of IF 600/70 R30 and IF 800/70 R38 tyres were fitted as original equipment on a John Deere 8360R tractor purchased as new in 2013.
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Auto Solutions displays General, Falken with MTS support at Royal Agricultural Manx Show
Isle of Man’s Auto Solutions Ltd has exhibited at the 114th Royal Agricultural Manx Show. The company is the island’s only distributor of General Tire and Falken Tyre, supplied exclusively by Micheldever Tyre Services, and the wholesaler took the show as an opportunity to show its commitment to support their customers in increasing their customer footfall through sales and marketing activity. A specialist team from MTS attended to assist with the Auto Solutions exhibition stand. The event, which gained royal patronage in 1951 attracted more than 20,000 visitors and hosted over 156 exhibitors over the two-day show.
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Autoelectro delivers more product part numbers
Ford, Hyundai, Kia and Nissan all feature in the latest new-to-range bulletin published by rotating electrics specialist, Autoelectro. The team behind the UK’s largest independent remanufacturer and supplier of starter motors and alternators has released details of four new part numbers – all alternators – which cater for 10 models in all.
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‘Fast cars and beautiful women’ – Liqui Moly introduces 2019 calendar
Liqui Moly has previewed its 2019 calendar, which the company promises will include a mix of “exclusive sports cars and beautiful women.” Peter Baumann, marketing director of the German oil and additive specialist, states: “Our calendar has a big fan base,” gathered over two decades. “It is intended to be a little ray of light in the stressful everyday life of a garage.”
Continue ReadingChargemaster powers up Cenex-LCV2018 with exhibitor and visitor charging
Chargemaster, which is now part of BP, has been selected as the official charging provider for Cenex-LCV2018 and will deliver both exhibitor and visitor charging at the event, which is in its 11th year.
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