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14 Aug 2017
Grayson unveils new 24-volt electric water pump
Grayson Thermal Systems, which employs over 290 people across four sites in the West Midlands and a US operation in Indiana, has unveiled its new 24-volt electric water pump and has already received orders from customers in the bus and coach sector. The company’s R&D team has spent the last three years developing this latest
14 Aug 2017
New autonomous trucks market analysis report
A new report by Visiongain, a leading business information portal, attempts to shine a light on the future market for autonomous trucks and answers questions like: • what are the major drivers and restraints of the autonomous trucks market? • what are the current & emerging trends of the autonomous trucks market? • what will be the
14 Aug 2017
English premiership players and their car choices
They may earn an average salary of about Stg.£2.4m a year but the most popular car for a premiership footballer is the Range Rover Evoque, a compact SUV which costs from around £30,000 (or from around €42,000 here for the 5-door). Yet whatever the purchase, footballers are increasingly using finance to do it. That’s according
14 Aug 2017
Autoelectro offers advice on starter motor failure
Autoelectro, the independent rotating electrics remanufacturer and supplier, has vast experience in the automotive industry. Here, the company has leaned on more than 30 years’ experience to provide crucial information to technicians about burnt out starter motors and what to look out for when diagnosing the fault. It is an all too common issue for
10 Aug 2017
NGK adds to sensor portfolio
Ignition specialist NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd is adding to its portfolio of NTK sensors. In September, the company – renowned for its market-leading NTK Lambda and other engine management sensors – is introducing new ranges of 87 NTK Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensors and 69 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensors. For maximum efficiency in
04 Aug 2017
BERU launches new ignition pocket catalogue
Federal-Mogul Motorparts has launched its BERU pocket catalogue, CATBU1603P, a handy guide, which contains information on over 70 NPIs, including glow plugs, control units and spark plugs, and can be easily stored in every workshop. The catalogue, aimed at vehicles produced in the last 25 years, includes the new Ultra Plus Titan compact range, featuring 18
04 Aug 2017
Trico Ice merchandiser now available
Trico is well aware that space can be limited in some garages, motor factors and retail stores so, along with the new flex carton merchandisers, the company has introduced an ice merchandiser measuring just 60cm x 40cm and 1.6m tall. It also comes pre-packed with 64 Ice blades, a header card and catalogue. Trico Ice wiper blades
03 Aug 2017
Reliable clutches must be tested to destruction
When purchasing a new car, you expect the components of that car to be reliable. The same applies when specifying aftermarket components for older vehicles. Ironically, one of the ways for a manufacturer to prove the reliability of a part is to test it to destruction – identifying and eliminating any unwanted consequences along the
03 Aug 2017
Royal Mail goes electric
Peugeot in the UK has pull-off a major van fleet deal. It will supply Royal Mail with electric vans, following the postal provider’s decision to introduce EVs to its urban delivery routes. The company has signed an agreement with the French manufacturer to purchase 100 zero-emission Partner L2 Electric van. The vans will go into
31 Jul 2017
Tyrecare introduces Bright XTB1200 truck wheel balancer
Workshop equipment specialists, Tyrecare has added the Bright XTB1200 truck wheel balancer, to its portfolio of workshop equipment for commercial vehicle applications. In addition to the popular range of truck and heavy plant tyre changers from Bright Technologies, the XTB1200 balancer allows customers to accurately balance wheel sizes from 12-30” diameter, extending the life of