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National Auto Parts’ expands brake pads range
49 new brake pads have been added to National Auto Parts’ product range in March, underlining the company’s commitment to bringing to market products that are in demand at both garages and motor factors.
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Launch UK’s new PRO-Series leak detectors
Launch UK, a leading UK suppliers of automotive diagnostics equipment, has announced that it has brought two new automotive diagnostic leak detectors to the UK aftermarket, that have been specifically engineered for vehicles sold in the EU.
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GitiSynergyE1 selected as original equipment tyre on Seat Arona city crossover
The GitiSynergyE1 has been selected as original equipment for the Seat Arona in size 205/60R16 92H. It is the third vehicle based on Volkswagen’s MQB A0 small car platform to roll out on a Giti Tire. The latest model in the steadily growing small SUV segment, the Arona is produced in Seat’s Martorell plant in Spain alongside the Ibiza.
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Dezent releases Van rim
A new Dezent alloy rim has been launched to meet growing demand in the van market. Suited to models such as the Mercedes V Class and VW T5/T6 Crafter, the Dezent Van offers a combination of looks and very high load capabilities. Alcar quips that the new rim is ‘Van’tastic.
Continue ReadingVodafone and Continental introduce digital tyre monitoring platform
Continental and Vodafone are promoting a new digital tyre monitoring platform, ContiConnect. The companies are using the Internet of Things (IoT) to connect commercial vehicle fleets to the digital tyre monitoring platform to improve road safety and vehicle efficiencies. ContiConnect is currently deployed in US, Canada, Malaysia and Thailand with more markets in Europe and Asia to follow in 2018 and next year.
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Cooper shows six-wheeler and first VW OE fitment tyres in Geneva
Cooper Tire Europe’s rugged Discoverer A/T3 Sport tyres took their place in the limelight at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, as part of the Chelsea Truck Company’s stand. The 88th Geneva Motor Show ran from 8-18 March and placed the Cooper brand in front of nearly 700,000 visitors and more than 10,000 of the world’s media.
Continue ReadingFirenza truck and car tyres on-show in Cologne
Firenza has confirmed it will be supporting the very first The Tire Cologne Show in Germany at the end of May. From a traditionally appealing international booth, Firenza will be looking to showcase five of its most popular product ranges in both tire and wheels and making its debut in Europe will be the recently introduced Firenza ST06 and ST01A high performance PCR patterns which are exclusively manufactured in Thailand.
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Camso launches new Air tyre range for forklifts & ground support equipment
Three new Camso industrial pneumatic tyres have been introduced for forklift and ground support equipment applications. These are the Solideal Air 550, Air 570 and Air 561, tyres Camso says are aimed primarily at markets in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. The Air 550, Air 570 and Air 561 respectively replace the Solideal ED Plus, Rib Lug and ZZ Rib.
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Nokian launches Armor Gard 2 urban excavation range
With a new tyre aimed at urban excavation applications, Nokian Heavy Tyres says it is introducing a tyre “designed to start a new era of excavation work in city environments all over the world.” It adds that the Nokian Armor Gard 2 resolves the “key issues” of urban excavation – ensuring safety and stability even in the most demanding tasks and preventing tyres from wearing rapidly during long on-road transitions.
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Garages face parts pricing dilemma according to TechMan
TechMan says customers need to beware what they wish for when it comes to having suppliers’ catalogues available within their garage management system. Leo Freebairn, TechMan’s national sales manager says whilst customers ‘often ask for this’ it is important garages realise this convenience can come at a cost to their business.
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Mahle launches 2017/18 A/C Compressors catalogue
Mahle Aftermarket has launched its new 2017/18 A/C Compressors catalogue, featuring part numbers specifically for passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks. The 177-page brochure is listed alphabetically by vehicle make, to enable technicians to source the matching air-conditioning (A/C) compressor part number quickly and easily with confidence.
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Autonomous snowploughs at airports aim to reduce delays
The answer to the question ‘how does the guy who drives the snowplough get to work?’ could soon have an answer, as snowploughs at airports may soon be autonomous.
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SUV sizes join Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 range
With the launch of the Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV, Dunlop has built upon its UHP car tyre range and extended it to 4x4 and SUV sizes.
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Goodyear launches Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
Another tyre has joined the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric range. This new addition is the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV, a product Goodyear says was developed with a focus on optimised braking and handling in all conditions. The first size, 255/50 R19 107 Y XL, was released in February, and further dimensions will be added from next month. A total of 28 sizes for 18- to 22-inch rim diameters should be available by January 2019.
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Bridgestone tyres OE on Renault Mégane R.S.
The 2018 Renault Mégane R.S. is available from dealerships as of this month, and Bridgestone is supplying original equipment tyres for cars delivered with 19-inch rims. The Mégane R.S. wears the Bridgestone Potenza S001 in size 245/35 R19 93Y. Bridgestone Potenza S001 in size 245/33 R19 93Y.
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