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BMW picks Skoda exec to lead design at core brand
Kaban, 44, has been a key player in Volkswagen Group's design department. He first made a name for himself in his 20s when he designed the Bugatti Veyron, a 1 million-euro plus supercar created under VW Group's then-CEO, Ferdinand Piech. At…
Volvo Cars adds Microsoft’s Skype for business to its 90 Series cars
"We've all been there. Sitting in the car trying to join a conference call. You either fumble with or drop your phone while trying to connect or you forget the long pin code to join. It's not the best way to start an important call in the…
MEYLE brake discs tested and certified to ECE R90 standards
Up until recently, the scope of the ECE R90 directive only covered replacement brake pads. As of 1 November 2016, the regulations also apply to brake discs in vehicles built from November 2016 onwards. As a leading designer and manufacturer…
“Accident damage repairs” at Automechanika Frankfurt 2016
Two months have passed, since the 24th Automechanika trade fair closed its doors. Yet the impact of the trade fair continues to exert its influence well beyond that. Not only for the exhibitors, who can now rejoice in their full order books…
MEYLE doubles MEYLE-HD water pump range
A defective water pump can quickly cause serious engine damage and drive angry customers to the auto repair shop – a problem which is easy to head off, if one relies on MEYLE-HD water pumps: They feature an extremely hard-wearing…
MEYLE ORIGINAL full-service tripod joint kits for VAG models
The tripod joint ensures that the loads are distributed evenly between the transmission and the wheels. A rattling or knocking noise during load change is likely to be caused by the tripod joint. The reason: Continual load change can cause…
Jaguar-Land Rover selected Sogefi to supply the diesel fuel filter for its Ingenium 2.0l DieseI…
Jaguar-Land Rover selected Sogefi to supply the diesel fuel filter for its Ingenium 2.0l DieseI engine range, that includes Jaguar XE, XF, F-pace and Land Rover Evoque, Discovery Sport, Freelander to name a few.
This filter module is made…
Reinforced MEYLE-HD control arms for Fiat models
Defective control arms are a frequent source of trouble for repair professionals, often causing the vehicle to fail periodic technical inspection. The weakest part of the control arm is the ball joint, with the ball pin being the main…
Tok Otomotiv organized a seminar in Konya
Tok Otomotiv who has been in service of automotive aftermarket industry, organized a seminer with its brands; AYD, Gates, KALE Radyatör, KONEKS, KYB, MANN FILTER, Yavuzsan. These brand’s responsibles made presentations that explain company…
ZF Aftermarket accelerates into the fast lane at Automechanika
Automechanika 2016 sets a milestone for ZF Aftermarket, with over 1,400 square meters of innovative display and its expanded aftermarket product portfolio of driveline, chassis, safety, and steering technology under the Sachs, Lemförder,…
Promising Chinese market attracted Japanese companies to expand their manufacturing capacity
Automechanika Shanghai 2016 is expected to continue its success and hit another milestone due to the Chinese market’s continued growth. Many overseas companies, especially Japanese manufacturers, are investing more on research to identify…
MEYLE-PD brake disc with high-tech finish
The MEYLE coating technology offers professional repairers a bundle of benefits. The disc's reliable corrosion resistance ensures extended brake disc life and satisfied customers. It is also a great time saver as it makes two basic…
Embedding Mobility for Tomorrow
Making new technologies socially acceptable is not a quick process and both people and organizations have their parts to play. Schaeffler is fully aware of its responsibilities: ``We are designing mobility for tomorrow,`` says Prof. Peter…
A well-oiled machine runs like clockwork: Water pump kits from MEYLE
The timing belt needs to be replaced according to the service intervals specified by the manufacturer. With all components optimally geared to each other, the MEYLE water pump kits for VW, Audi, Renault, Peugeot and Citroën applications are…
A look back at the Automechanika – Schaeffler a hit with discoverers
A major attraction at the stand proved to be the journey through Schaeffler’s highlight products in virtual reality that allowed visitors to experience them first-hand. In a simulated repair garage, visitors could replace a dry double…