Alcoa launches new LvL ONE finish
Alcoa Wheel Products, the forged aluminium wheels manufacturer, recently launched the new “LvL ONE” finish, which will be available in all standard Alcoa wheel sizes in the second quarter of 2016 and joins the “Brushed” and “Dura-Bright EVO” finishes as one of three options Alcoa offers to commercial truck fleets
Continue ReadingKumho tyres original equipment on Jeep Renegade
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is now fitting Kumho tyres to the new Jeep Renegade SUVs produced in its Melfi plant in Italy. The Kumho Crugen Premium KL33 has been approved as an original equipment tyre for the Renegade in sizes 215/60R17 100V XL and 225/55R18 98H. Kumho already delivers original equipment tyres to FCA for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Fiat Freemont.
Continue ReadingAgricultural radials to join Cultor tyre range in 2016
Starting next January, Mitas a.s. will begin to roll out the Mitas Premium line in the agricultural tyre aftermarket. This focus on Mitas Premium has resulted in the discontinuation of the Mitas RD range, however these tyres will remain in production. The Mitas RD line-up will be transferred to the Cultor portfolio; the range will be known as Cultor RD and will be the first agricultural radial products sold under the Cultor brand name.
Continue Reading‘Confidence is key for customers in filter market’ – Univar Specialty Consumables
“Confidence in a quality brand and product is essential for the filter market,” says Univar Specialty Consumables product manager Mike Mongan, following the launch of original equipment brand Fil Filter in the independent automotive aftermarket.
Continue ReadingSmartWeight helping garages make wheel balancing savings
Hunter equipment distributor Pro-Align says the SmartWeight software system is helping workshops save a significant amount of time and money when balancing wheels, making it an integral element of the Hunter GSP9200 wheel balancer.
Continue ReadingAutoparts UK begins TRICO winter promotion
Autoparts UK, an exclusive distributor of TRICO products, is launching a six week promotion running from November until the first two weeks of December.
Continue ReadingSolid increases range of ABS sensors
Solid Auto UK has added several ABS sensors to its braking product range for Japanese and Korean vehicles. In total, seven ABS sensors have been added to cover 26 vehicle applications. These new additions are for Honda Civic (2006-12), Hyundai Santa Fe (2001-05) and Nissan Navara (2001>) vehicles.
Continue ReadingFirst Line increases hose applications
The First Line Group (FLG) has introduced a set of replacement pressure hoses for the diesel particulate filter (DPF) on the Ford Mondeo IV. These hoses are prone to premature failure, the group says, offering the new line alongside its premium quality First Line Turbo Hoses.
Continue ReadingBritish manufacturer wins German ‘Motorsport Technology of the Year’ award
Launched earlier in 2015, and fitted by many technical partners on the grids and stages of world motorsport, Lazer Lamps’ new Triple R LED lighting range has received the Professional Motorsport World Expo ‘Motorsport technology of the Year’ award.
Continue ReadingAirREX UK releases Porsche 964 high-performance air suspension kit
AirREX has released its latest comprehensive, fully reversible air-suspension kit for almost all variants of the Porsche 964. The new kit fits all versions of the car, in widebody, coupe and cabriolet guises, offering a near ‘plug and play’ fitment to enthusiasts. As with all AirREX digital air management systems, the Porsche 964 kit is supplied fully assembled and leak tested from the factory.
Continue ReadingGT Radial targeting regulated winter markets with GSW226 range expansion
GT Radial’s first specific winter marked tyre, the GSW226, has been expanded by three new sizes to target coach operators, hauliers and gritter fleets who need to meet UK and trans-European winter road regulations. Both three peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) and M+S marked, the high traction steer and trailer axle tyre is now available in 315/70R22.5, 315/80R22.5 and 385/55R22.5. Load indexes range from 152/148 M to 158 L (160 J).
Continue ReadingMilltek Sport releases Honda Civic Type R exhaust options – video
British exhaust manufacturer Milltek Sport has released a comprehensive range of cat-back sports exhaust options for the current tuner favourite, the Honda Civic Type R. Milltek Sport took delivery of their very own 2015 Honda Civic Type R as one of the very first cars in the UK, and so has had many months ago […]
Continue ReadingZafco launches new tyres at SEMA 2015
Zafco has unveiled two new tyres at Las Vegas’ SEMA show. The all-season Zeetex ZT3000, an eco-friendly alternative in the PCR category that offers exceptional wet grip and balanced driving behavior, and the slick Accelera Delta Sport, the brand’s first racing tyre engineered with the “R-Compound” are the new models on stand, which also featured Zeetex’s Café Zee concept.
Continue ReadingGarmin adds two to Dash Cam range
Garmin has introduced the new Dash Cam 30 and Dash Cam 35. Representing the next generation of its Dash Cam range, these two high-definition, standalone driving recorders mount to a windshield and record footage in a continuous loop. Garmin Dash Cam starts recording when the vehicle is turned on and stops when it is turned off, serving as a driver’s eyewitness on the road. The Incident Detection (G-sensor) automatically saves video footage on impact. New driver alerts allow Dash Cam to not only record the drive ahead, but also offer helpful alerts that encourage safer driving behaviour for customers.
Continue ReadingNew Bridgestone motorcycle hypersport tyre blends old and new
At EICMA 2015, Bridgestone will unveil its new Battlax Hypersport S21 radial – a tyre that blends proven wet weather technology and innovative new features, giving impressive performance in all conditions and on all surfaces.
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