ESP Fitment Increases In The UK, But Small Cars Still Lag Behind
Feb 20, 2009
During the first half of 2008, 56 percent of all newly registered cars in the UK were equipped with the Electronic Stability Program, (ESP). This was an increase of eight percent on 2007 levels and the first time the UK fitment rate has represented more than half of all new cars sold. In Europe, overall fitment rose by ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2009
The Self Inflating Tire (SIT), a new invention of Coda Development, has scooped the prestigious Tire Technology of the Year award at the Tire Technology Awards for Innovation and Excellence 2009, which were presented at Tire Technology Expo yesterday (February 18, 2009) in Hamburg, Germany. ... Continue reading
Continental Proves Operational Strength and Reduces Debt Substantially
Feb 19, 2009
Despite sharp upheavals in the automotive industry, Hanover-based Continental AG proved operational strength and reduced its net indebtedness in the past year. The international automotive supplier achieved an adjusted EBIT amounting to EUR1,837.3 million, which is almost unchanged in comparison with the previous year& ... Continue reading
Continental to Equip the New Ford Focus RS with Sports Tyres
Feb 19, 2009
The new Ford Focus RS comes with ContiSportContact 3 tyres. With over 224 kW (305 hp), this is Ford's most powerful Focus so far, and to ensure its driving characteristics are both sporty and safe, it is to be fitted ex works with Continental sports tyres, size 235/35 ZR 19. Continental is the only tyre supplier for th ... Continue reading
Kevin Cooper Motor Factors Reduce Costs With New Van Fleet Of 30 Peugeot Bippers
Feb 17, 2009
Devon-based car parts delivery company Kevin Cooper Motor Factors has reduced fuel bills by some 40% after switching to a fleet of 30 Peugeot Bipper vans. ... Continue reading
Feb 12, 2009
In the current issue, experts tested five summer tires, using the ContiPremiumContact 2 as their reference tire. Tests revealed that the imports encountered safety problems, mainly in wet driving conditions, but were also outperformed by a European tire in terms of braking distance on dry asphalt. High-speed tests show ... Continue reading
The Ice Spy Provides Drivers Following Behind With Important Data
Feb 12, 2009
In the cold months of the year, black ice surprises motorists time and again. This is clearly reflected in the accident statistics. According to the Federal Office of Statistics, black ice and snow or ice were at the root of 5,230 accidents involving personal injury in 2007. To prevent drivers from being caught unaware ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group UK Becomes The First Vehicle Manufacturer To Join Tyresafe
Feb 12, 2009
United Kingdom The Volkswagen Group UK Ltd has affirmed its commitment to driver safety and responsible motoring by becoming the first vehicle manufacturer to join tyre safety organisation TyreSafe. The five brands which make up the Group - Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Volkswagen and Volkswagen CommercialVehicles - have become f ... Continue reading
Air-Conditioning Check Offers Garages More Sales Potential
Feb 5, 2009
Hella's 2009 Thermal Management Campaign, which starts in March, comprises resources with a high practical value for garage professionals carrying out air-conditioning servicing and effective sales-support measures. Wholesalers and garages benefit from the wide product range with more than 6,000 items for vehicle air c ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2009
The southeast of the UK is currently experiencing the heaviest snowfall in eighteen years and the snow is set to move to most other parts of the country over the next 24 hours. Driving in these conditions places more emphasis on a vehicle's tyres and Protyre offer the following advice to help keep control in difficult ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2009
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is opposing an effort by some Washington lawmakers to include a national car crushing program in the upcoming economic stimulus package. Vehicles targeted for the scrap pile will likely include Chevy Blazers, Chevy Silverados, Chevy S-10s, Chevy T ... Continue reading
Allison Transmission Breaks Ground on New Chennai Operations Facility
Jan 29, 2009
Allison Transmission, Inc., the world's leading supplier of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, broke ground today on a new India facility designed to meet the growing global demand for Allison automatic transmissions. ... Continue reading
Bosch Group: Difficult year expected in 2009
Jan 28, 2009
The Bosch Group expects 2009 to be one of its most difficult years in living memory. This is due to the strained situation of the global economy, which is placing an especially heavy burden on the automotive industry. "From today's perspective, we cannot yet say what fiscal 2010 will be like," said Franz Fehrenbach, ch ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Names Jim Wade President and Kevin Freeland Chief Operating Officer
Jan 27, 2009
ROANOKE, Va. January 26, 2009; Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced the appointment of Jim Wade as President and Kevin Freeland as Chief Operating Officer. Darren Jackson will retain the title of Chief Executive Offi ... Continue reading
Continental Ensures Stable Financing Structure
Jan 26, 2009
Continental AG has further secured its financing structure with the support of its banks. The automotive supplier has adapted the contractual terms with more than 50 banks to the changed economic situation. The proactively developed new concept for mastering 2009 and 2010 was convincing: Nearly 100% of the banks involv ... Continue reading
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