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03 May 2016
TRW Aftermarket examines the power of steering
The demands on global vehicle manufacturers (VMs) to reduce vehicle weight, cost and hydrocarbon emissions are omnipresent. In turn, this places more and more pressure on parts and systems manufacturers to develop new fuel-saving technologies or to improve existing ones. A leader in this field is the ZF Group, owner of the TRW brand. The
04 Jan 2016
134 filling stations closed in laundering crackdown
Revenue officers have shut down 134 filling stations suspected of selling diesel that had been laundered by rogue republicans along the Border, the Irish Independent has reported. The network of outlets, which covered almost every county in the State, was set up by the godfathers, who controlled the multi-million-euro racket from their Border bases. But
07 Dec 2015
Torotrak to showcase new hybrid bus technology
A UK-based company engineering firm Torotrak will showcase a new mechanical Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) for buses at the upcoming CTI transmission symposium in Berlin. The Flybrid mechanical KERS solution is claimed to be dramatically cheaper than a conventional battery hybrid system as used by other manufacturers. The company will set out the development
09 Sep 2015
Park Tyres set to launch Manatec 3D alignment
Park Tyres has been appointed the sole distributors of Manatec 3 D wheel alignment systems, and is set to launch the range at the forthcoming Auto Trade EXPO, at Citywest Exhibition Centre, Dublin, October 17-18. The company will exhibit Manatec’s vision based 3D wheel aligner, which is equipped with high resolution imaging cameras. Data is
12 Feb 2016
White most popular UK colour
Figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show white has retained its position as the UK’s most popular new car colour for the third year running, with demand growing 2.2% to 564,393 units. Of the 2,635,518 new cars registered in 2015, 21.4% were white, compared with less than 1% a
22 Dec 2015
First Line focuses on the importance of cooling
Cooling systems are vital, not only on the hottest days of summer, but also when temperatures dip below freezing, as they have to be in first-class condition to ensure the health of the engine and maintain its optimum efficiency when it comes to fuel consumption and emissions. The First Line Group, a leading aftermarket
15 Sep 2015
GT Exhausts set to exhibit at Auto Trade EXPO
GT Exhausts Ltd, a leading manufacturer and stockist of Exhaust Systems, Catalytic Convertors and DPF’s for the aftermarket is exhibiting its comprehensive range at the Auto Trade EXPO, Citywest Exhibition Centre, Dublin, Octover 17-18. Celebrating 40 years in business this year, the company specialises in manufacturing a Premium Exhaust System for cars, vans, light commercials, 4×4’s, SUV’s, imported vehicles, MPV’S along
14 Mar 2016
Truck makers call for greater harmonisation
The world’s leading manufacturers of heavy-duty commercial trucks and engines have called for further progress in regulatory harmonisation and closer cooperation among European, North American, and Japanese regulators in order to improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel consumption associated with on-road freight transport.
01 Dec 2015
TRW Aftermarket celebrates another year of safety event success
TRW Aftermarket has declared its 2015 ‘Safety Days’ at the Nurburgring, Germany a huge success. Now in its third year, the three day customer events coincide with the annual VLN Endurance Championships to highlight TRW Aftermarket’s commitment towards improving global road and pedestrian safety. Bahar Sabet, TRW’s Marketing Communications Manager Parts & Service, Europe,
15 Oct 2015
Auto Trade EXPO Mugs competition winners announced
The first 9 winners of the Auto Trade EXPO mug competition, which has been running at Garages, Motor Factors, Tyreshops and Bodyshops around the country have been announced.