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Author archives: John Loughran

John Loughran

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    Bosch innovates with Touchless wheel alignment technology

    Bosch has set the standard for fast and accurate wheel alignment with the new FWA 9000, which provides contact-free wheel alignment.
    January
    22
    2015

    Bosch makes Hollywood fiction a reality at CES 2015

    Hollywood did it first: in the 1980s, the dream factory created the action series ‘Knight Rider’, featuring a speaking and – more importantly – self-driving Pontiac Firebird Trans Am named K.I.T.T. Nearly 30 years later, automated driving is no longer just another TV fantasy.
    January
    7
    2015

    Ring Automotive shines light in the smallest of areas

    When working in small, tight areas, it is difficult to see what you are doing. To assist mechanics and a host of other tradesmen, Ring has developed the tool light.
    January
    2
    2015

    Getting the best diesel start in winter

    With the cold weather fast approaching, it is important to be ready for winter by testing and replacing crucial parts including the glow plug. Specialists at DENSO therefore recommend motor factors to ensure that they have the best performing glow plugs in their product stock.
    November
    12
    2014

    OESAA promotes innovative technical and hands-on training

    The best independent garages have been invited to a new, innovative technical and hands-on training event, powered by OESAA.
    September
    25
    2014

    Mobile Pure Power from Ring Automotive

    An inverter is an electrical device used to convert DC power from a 12v battery into 230v AC power just like you get from the normal mains supply
    June
    25
    2014

    Blue Print adds new wheel bearing socket to range

    Needing a specific tool for particular jobs is becoming more and more common in modern vehicle servicing and repair.
    June
    19
    2014

    Texa Tour dates announced

    Texa will be undertaking a tour of key venues throughout the UK and Ireland, to allow both existing and potential customers to see its latest Hardware and Software products.
    March
    25
    2014

    Scientist develops new catalytic converter that cuts fuel consumption

    A new catalytic converter that could cut fuel consumption and manufacturing costs has been designed by a scientist from Imperial College London. A catalytic converter is the component in a vehicle’s exhaust system that eliminates some harmful emissions.
    February
    4
    2014

    Continental celebrates 10th anniversary of double clutch technology

    Automatic 
transmission and a sporty driving style were once terms you would 
not necessarily link. But we are now celebrating the tenth anniversary 
of the wide-scale launch of a technology that dispelled this apparent 
contradiction: the double clutch transmission (DCT).
    January
    28
    2014