Stay Clean Wheel Option Latest in Alcoa and Audi Innovation in Aluminium

Audi AG has selected Alcoa to supply forged aluminium wheels with Dura-Bright technology surface treatment for the new 2009 Audi A6 recently debuting at the Paris International Motor Show.

Dura-Bright technology enhances the image of the vehicle and the ownership experience by making the wheels easy to clean while protecting against corrosion.  Dura-Bright technology is the latest innovation in aluminium from Alcoa, who first helped Audi pioneer the lightweight aluminium space frame on the original A8.

The National Tyre Distributors Association has been awarded the TyreSafe tyre safety award for its contribution to raising awareness of the importance of tyre safety

The National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) was recognised for its contribution to raising awareness of the importance of tyre safety at the British Tyre Manufacturer’s Association (BTMA) Tyre Industry Dinner in Solihull on 26th September 2008. The TyreSafe award was presented to NTDA chairman Peter Gaster by chairman of TyreSafe, Rob Beddis, and is a tribute to the association’s hard work and commitment to keeping Britain’s motorists safe on the roads.

A new, added value service offers increased revenue stream potential for exhaust and turbocharger manufacturers and distributors 

Reduced margins are hitting some automotive companies hard and many are looking for an opportunity to bring in additional revenue to boost profits. A new reseller program that provides a real value added service has been designed to accelerate profits on exhausts, turbochargers and tuning components. Zircotec’s Reseller Program can increase revenues for its selected resellers by offering manufacturers and distributors an opportunity to broaden and differentiate their product range, and improve their product reliability and performance. 

As part of Tyre Safety Month, TyreSafe advises motorists to keep their tyres correctly inflated to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions

With petrol prices reaching record levels in 2008, TyreSafe, the UKs leading tyre safety organisation, is advising motorists that they can make a significant reduction to their motoring running costs by keeping their tyres correctly inflated. According to research conducted by a major tyre manufacturer and member of TyreSafe, driving on tyres which are just ten psi under the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended pressure can increase fuel consumption by 2.5 percent. By keeping tyres at their correct pressure, motorists can travel further on each tank of petrol and help reduce CO2 emissions.

New system combines the flexibility of common rail with world-leading 3,000 bar pressure

Hannover, Germany – Delphi Corp. (PINKSHEETS: DPHIQ) is launching its first common rail system for high durability medium and heavy duty applications. Combining the flexibility of rail-based fuel management with the world-leading ultra high pressures that Delphi achieves with its proven Electronic Unit Injection (EUI) technology, the new remote pump and distributed pump common rail systems provide a highly effective and affordable path through Euro VI, post US10, post Japan PNLTR and beyond.

XPart offers specialist servicing for New MINI owners at affordable prices

New MINI owners now have a wider choice of servicing options than ever before, following the expansion of XPart’s AutoService centre network into New MINI servicing. As a result, they will be able to access high levels of customer service, diagnostics and repair for their cars at more affordable aftermarket rates.

As October’s Tyre Safety Month begins, TyreSafe advises motorists to check their tyre pressures and stay safe on the roads

Motorists are continuing to put their own lives, as well as those of passengers and other road users at risk by ignoring the dangers of incorrect tyre inflation. The warning has been issued by TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, as it launches October’s Tyre Safety Month. The latest statistics released by the Department for Transport show that illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres were a contributory factor in the death of 43 motorists in 2007, and played a part in a further 984 accidents. New research conducted by TyreSafe has highlighted the scale of the problem, with more than half of motorists surveyed admitting that they had not checked their tyre pressure in the last month, the maximum period recommended by TyreSafe between pressure checks.

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Aero-Engine Expo 2008 to showcase next-generation Intelligent Tool Control Solution with proximity access and modular construction to support in-house maintenance

Zeroshift will be demonstrating the second generation of its revolutionary Intelligent Tool Control (ITC) product at this year's Aero-Engine Expo in Paris. Driven by customer feedback, the control architecture – now available in a separate slot-in module – will allow users to schedule maintenance without removing the entire tool cabinet from the production environment.

Innovative fuel filler device prevents costly misfuel incidents

Drivers faced with expensive repair bills following misfuel incidents can now take preventative measures with the launch of Rightfuel, an innovative, simple, low-cost device from Caparo, that physically stops the wrong type of fuel being added to diesel cars and light commercial vehicles. According to the AA, the number of the motorists who put the wrong type of fuel in their car in the UK has doubled over the last ten years, and now affects an estimated 150,000 drivers.

Wayne Rooney could have spared himself the embarrassment of being rescued from the hard shoulder of the M62 earlier this week if his car had been fitted with Rightfuel, a misfuel prevention device from Caparo. Rightfuel, being launched tomorrow (25th September) at the Green Fleet Awards in London, prevents the wrong type of fuel being added to diesel vehicles. On Monday, the Manchester United and England star filled his wife’s £90,000 diesel Range Rover Sport V8 with unleaded petrol, causing it to stop just one mile later. Rooney now faces a repair bill of up to £6,000 which could have been avoided with this simple device.