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Single-component casting: high-carbon MEYLE-PD brake disc with full-surface coating
The high-carbon single-component brake disc follows the MEYLE-PD principle. Its material characteristics promote consistent, optimal performance for the entire service life: thanks to the higher-carbon composition, the brake disc is more…
Dongfeng Motor Green Plan includes 20 electrified models by 2022
This builds on DFL's history of applying green standards to achieve the goals of "most sustainable brand" in the automotive industry. From 2010 to 2017, DFL's energy consumption, pollutant emissions, single car fuel consumption and solid…
Honda Keeps Its Foot to the Floor by Introducing the 2019 Civic Sedan and Coupe
The updated Civic Sedan and Coupe are the latest salvos in the 10th-generation Civic's aggressive launch cadence that has averaged a new variant every four months over the past three years since the Civic Sedan launched in the fall of…
REIFEN debuts in Frankfurt
It is a move that offers tremendous synergies for trade visitors, as the automotive services and tyre retail industries continue to grow closer together, creating new revenue models – especially for tyre retailers. The topics covered by the…
Audi increases deliveries by 7.0 percent in July
“Audi is preparing itself rigorously for the future with new models and structures,” says Bram Schot, interim CEO and Board Member for Sales and Marketing at AUDI AG. “At the moment we feel a positive response to our models, but in the…
Schaeffler on Track
Once again, all three divisions and all four regions contributed to the group’s revenue growth at constant currency, with the Greater China region reporting a constant currency growth rate of 18.7 percent, the largest increase by far. The…
Heritage meets Nissan Intelligent Mobility in Monterey
The organizers of the 2018 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion (RMMR) recognize Nissan as the first-ever Japanese featured marque. Held annually during Monterey Car Week, which features the world-renowned Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance®,…
Future solutions. For your success. MAHLE Aftermarket presents solutions for the mobility of…
At this year’s Automechanika in Frankfurt/Germany from September 11 to 15, 2018, MAHLE Aftermarket will present innovative products and solutions that help workshops to be successful. Visitors can discover the new products and brand…
Volkswagen T-Roc gains new turbodiesel engine option
Volkswagen’s SUV range expansion continues with news of a new turbodiesel engine option in the T-Roc compact SUV. When T-Roc debuted in Volkswagen Retailers across the UK at the turn of the year, two petrol engines were available. With the…
MEYLE-HD slotted bushings in installation sleeve for BMW control arms
MEYLE has developed a specialised tool to ensure seamless installation and removal of the bushing as well as offer workshops a comprehensive package with the ready-to-install slotted bushings and tool – there’s nothing comparable in the…
Audi China prepares change in top management
“Thomas Owsianski is an acknowledged sales expert and well acquainted with China, making him the best choice to continue the Audi success story in China,” says Board Member for Finance Alexander Seitz, who from September 1, 2018 will also…
Honda SmartCharge™ Beta Program Helps Electric Vehicle Drivers Save Money and Reduce Environmental…
Electric vehicle customers typically plug in and charge their vehicles when they arrive home after work, but this early evening charge time is often when demand on the grid is highest and when electricity is the most expensive. Honda…
Electrified and Enhanced: 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Hits Showrooms
This price reflects only a modest price premium of $1,500 over the conventionally powered MDX SH-AWD® with Technology Package despite offering standard adaptive dampers and an additional 31 horsepower while also receiving a nearly…
Continental makes workshops fit for the future with digital solutions and a significant expansion of…
At this year’s automechanika, the technology company Continental will be presenting customer-oriented solutions and answers to future challenges. Vehicle workshops and dealers in the automotive aftermarket business are faced with an…
Suzuki: 2019 model year Vitara
Following on from the recent announcement of the 30th Anniversary of the Vitara, Suzuki is pleased to announce the introduction in September of its 2019 model which incorporates numerous visual, technical and specification upgrades. Vitara…