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04 Aug 2017
Tenneco debuts innovative electronic suspension technology
Tenneco has introduced an all-new, original equipment digital suspension technology known as DRiV for a wide range of vehicle applications globally. DRiV offers ride and handling benefits particularly well suited for the light truck market segment. DRiV is an adaptive damping technology that adjusts automatically to road conditions, delivering improved handling and control while providing
01 Aug 2017
New EURO VI Emission Standards for Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs)
he Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, has signed regulations which provide for the introduction of EURO VI emission standards for nationally type approved HCVs effective from 1 July 2017 Additional updates are also incorporated in the regulations to take account of recent technical advances with respect to vehicle design. Euro VI emission standards set
28 Jul 2017
Vehicle refinishers get Decorative Paint Regulations advice
Vehicle refinishers and automotive paint suppliers have been advised that they must comply with the requirements of the Decorative Paint Regulations, or face a court prosecution, court fine or up to six months in prison. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is advising that non-compliance with the requirements of these regulations is an offence and may
28 Jul 2017
Hireco launches Commercial Fleet Maintenance Services
Hireco Trailer Hire & Sales, based in Hireco Park, East Road, Dublin 3 has expanded its maintenance, body work repairs and vehicle spray painting services to include all types of commercial vehicles as well of course as trailers. With five bays and extensive diagnostic and mechanical equipment, the company’s experienced team is ready to solve
25 Jul 2017
New applications to Meyle‑HD axial joints
Heavy loads and poor road conditions almost inevitably lead to premature joint wear, manifesting itself in excessive steering play. To reduce axial joint failure rate, Hamburg-based spare parts manufacturer Meyle has made further additions to its range of technically refined Meyle‑HD axial joints to fit passenger car and van models. The full range of Meyle‑HD
21 Jul 2017
Power-TEC unveils new parking distance sensor hole cutter set
Professional bodyshops know and trust Power-TEC products and this new parking distance sensor hole cutter set (part number 92489) lets you cut dimensionally accurate holes cleanly and quickly when refitting the parking sensors after accident damage. The operation couldn’t be easier; drill the pilot hole in the new panel (5/16″ HSS drill bit included), then