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Volkswagen has become the world’s biggest car manufacturer, overtaking Toyota in the number of new vehicles sold in 2016 despite the damage it suffered in the diesel emissions scandal. Toyota had been the biggest seller for the past four…

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…

"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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…