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July 18, 2017 •
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Global leader in OE brake technology, TMD Friction, has developed Textar Q+, an innovative dampening shim to provide the ultimate noise reduction, which is now available on a wide range of its premium Textar brake pads. As an OE supplier, TMD Friction has an established reputation for excellent braking performance and as modern vehicles become …
June 30, 2017 •
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June 29, 2017 •
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Normally, it is people that have to learn how to park their cars – and it is certainly not the most popular task among drivers. Therefore, technology company Continental has developed a solution, which can, at least, relieve drivers from recurring parking routines. Upon request, the new Trained Parking function records and stores the sequence of …
June 29, 2017 •
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Connectivity between different vehicles as well as between vehicles and transport infrastructure in the vicinity is another important step towards connected motoring that aims to reduce road accidents, or minimise their consequences. From 2019, Volkswagen tells us that it will therefore start fitting its first models with pWLAN as standard in order to serve as …
June 22, 2017 •
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With an inspiring shortlist and a world-renowned international jury, 2017 is another great year for the Vehicle Dynamics International Awards, where Ireland is represented by Padraic Deane, our managing editor. These are the vehicle dynamics innovations, professionals and technologies that have won this year’s honors… Car of the Year: – New BMW 5 Series Dynamics …
June 22, 2017 •
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In powertrain circles, it’s widely accepted that brilliant designs win the outright International Engine of the Year Award, but only truly great developments do it back-to-back. And history certainly seems to support this thinking; until this year, the exclusive ‘doubles’ club consisted of only three car makers and four engines across the Awards’ rich 19-year …
June 22, 2017 •
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An important message the Dayco team wanted to deliver to technicians visiting Automechanika Birmingham, was that care and attention is needed in order to fit timing belt kits correctly, but if the fitting procedure is followed, it is straight forward and the result will serve their customers well. So, in addition to an impressive and welcoming …
June 20, 2017 •
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Valeo Service UK has launched a number of digital initiatives to further support customers as part of its wider ‘We Care 4 You’ strategy. Valeo’s new aftermarket promise, ‘We Care 4 You’, covers all angles to ensure complete customer support is available. Valeo recognises that automotive technology is constantly developing and has therefore significantly enhanced …
June 20, 2017 •
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Two Irish Skoda employees have placed in the top 10 of their categories of the ‘Skoda Challenge Competition’ which took place in Budapest earlier this month. Cavan native Darragh Smith has been placed 8th in the Parts Manager Category of the International Finals of the Skoda Challenge. Darragh started in Brady’s Skoda, Cavan four years …
June 19, 2017 •
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Brake Engineering has released a number of new technical bulletins offering specialist advice on a wide range of the brand’s calipers and wheel cylinders, including information on product identification and the intricate differences of each part number. The products featured cover many popular vehicle makes and models including Ford, Land Rover, Jaguar, Audi, Nissan, Citroen …
