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12 Sep 2017
Impact driver and power bar combined from Laser Tools
The manual impact driver is a quick and trusted solution for corroded or frozen fixings, for example, over-torqued wheel nuts. The newly introduced Impact Power Bar (part number 6946) from Laser Tools offers advantages over the traditional impact driver. While keeping your hand well away from the hammer, the 370 millimetre bar places increased leverage
12 Sep 2017
Kia unveils Proceed Concept at Frankfurt Motor Show
Kia has unveiled the striking new Proceed Concept, alongside a series of new production models at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The Proceed Concept presents a bold vision for a potential member of the next-generation cee’d family. The concept has been revealed alongside the new Kia Stonic, which makes its public premiere in Frankfurt.
12 Sep 2017
Valeo launches new range of Air Mass flowmeters
Valeo Service continues its commitment to extend the wide product portfolio with a brand new range of air mass flow meters and releasing 221 Engine Management Systems sensors for passenger car. The brand reinforces its one stop shop supplier positioning and helps distributors and their network enhance their portfolio in a clever manner. Valeo, a
12 Sep 2017
Commercial Components wins F1 tickets with Mahle
Commercial Components, based in Hampshire, was the lucky recipient of a pair of British F1 grand prix tickets, courtesy of Mahle Aftermarket’s turbo promotion. Customers had to simply purchase any turbo during the qualifying period to be in a chance of winning the British grand prix tickets, which saw Lewis Hamilton win the race for
12 Sep 2017
Testing times as key season for battery failures gets underway
With winter on its way, the key season for battery failures is fast approaching. Irish workshops are well placed to support their customers in avoiding the hassle and unnecessary expense a dud battery can present, says Martin Gray, CEO at Euro Car Parts Team P R Reilly.
11 Sep 2017
Texa to exhibit at Coach & Bus UK
Texa is set to exhibit its range of diagnostic tools at the Coach & Bus UK show at the NEC, Birmingham, October 4-5. Texa will be showcasing its recently launched Axone Nemo diagnostic tablet with its revolutionary new IDC5 software that offers extensive cover on coach and bus electronic systems. Texa will also be exhibiting
11 Sep 2017
Laser Tools launches portable inspection camera
Newly introduced by Warwickshire-based Laser Tools, this portable inspection camera (part number 6934) allows you to easily perform visual inspections in hard to reach areas. Its lightweight, handheld design means that it is extremely portable, and the very flexible semi-rigid camera probe is 1 metre long and just 3.9mm in diameter. This very narrow diameter of
11 Sep 2017
Ford public debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show
Ford has delivered the European public debuts of the more powerful new Ford Mustang sports car; more capable EcoSport sports utility vehicle (SUV); and more premium Tourneo Custom people mover at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, in Germany. The new Mustang, EcoSport and Tourneo Custom are joined by a new Ranger Black Edition pickup –
11 Sep 2017
EU Truck Cartel continues to dominate haulage sector headlines
Last year the European Commission fined five of the major truck manufacturers 2.9 billion Euros for colluding in a price-fixing cartel. As a result the Road Haulage Association, its legal counsel Backhouse Jones and Exchange Chambers are leading a group claim for compensation before the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London. The financial support for this
11 Sep 2017
DT Spare Parts expands bus parts range
DT Spare Parts has expanded its bus parts range with the addition of 300 new products suitable for Scania Bus 4-/F-/K-/N-series. The DT Spare Parts range of bus parts now comprises more than 13, 000 quality spare parts. In addition to the product range suitable for Scania Bus 4-/F-/K-/N-series, DT Spare Parts also offers spare parts