Beru f1systems Develops Infra Red Tyre Heat Sensor
Beru f1systems has developed a high-resolution infra-red tyre sensor designed to help optimise vehicle set up and tyre performance in the wake of restricted F1 testing.
Temporary Fixes Save the Day
The following column, written by Steven Cole Smith, appeared in the Orlando Sentinel.
Looking Ahead: SEMA Show Trends Point to Vehicle Customization Future
Last month, we ended the article with the prediction of a growing number of color and designs that allow for several years of production. Well, we hit it on the head. I haven’t seen that many color variations at the SEMA Show since the Tuner revolution of the early 1990s. Take a look at this
Conti to Focus on Debt Reduction
Continental AG reports the company is drawing what it calls ‘further necessary consequences for the closing fiscal year 2008’ following an extensive analysis of the automotive industry.
Comparison Tests Confirm Conflicting Tyre Development Goals, Says Conti
When developing winter passenger car tyres for its premium brands, Continental AG says the most important consideration is how well brakes perform in one of the most commonly occurring yet critical road conditions for motorists in Western and Central Europe – wet road surfaces.
2008 Readers’ Choice Awards Announced
(AftermarketNews.com) For 12 straight years, Brake & Front End, Counterman, ImportCar and Underhood Service magazines have recognized the advertisers that are the foremost communicators in the industry with their annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Direct Tire Offers Vehicle Safety Makeovers
During the month of November, Boston-based Direct Tire and Auto Service will offer four winners a complete vehicle makeover as part of the dealership’s “Safe Ride For Kids” program.
Times (and Tires) Are Changing
Not many years ago, industry veterans would have characterized our industry as conservative, resistant to change and in some cases, downright stubborn to accept new ideas. Today a number of changes are being forced on fleets, some by regulations and others by an intensely competitive transportation market. Let’s take a look at how some trends
Marmon Buys Brake Component Maker
Heavy truck component-maker Marmon Highway Technologies has bought out TSE Brakes Inc.
Universal Opens New Branches
Universal Tyres Autocentres Ltd. has opened a new retail branch in Thurrock and redeveloped its Greenwich outlet on Blackwall Lane, Greenwich. The new Thurrock store is directly opposite West Thurrock’s famous QEII bridge and is a purpose built autocare facility, employing three fitters.