Zircotec’s new lightweight flexible ceramic heat shield material offers a low-cost thermal protection solution to vehicle manufacturers

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Garages and franchise dealers can now purchase the ‘TRW easycheck’ service tool and web-based update packages at competitive rates from XPart’s 110-strong parts wholesaler network

Motor traders and franchise dealers can now add to their service capabilities by acquiring the new handheld electronic service tool, TRW easycheck, from XPart’s 110-strong parts wholesaler network at competitive rates. As one of XPart’s largest All-Makes suppliers, TRW Automotive Aftermarket already supplies 4,410 braking product lines to the parts distribution specialist. TRW easycheck covers: Braking - including Electronic Park Brake (EPB) and ABS, Automatic Climate Control Systems, Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) including airbag and pre-tensioner systems, service interval data and service light reset.

Now entering production for a prestigious European supercar, the new mounts use computer-controlled fluid to absorb more engine vibrations and help control powertrain movement during rapid direction changes

Paris, France – A ground-breaking new powertrain mount has been developed by Delphi Corporation (PINKSHEETS: DPHIQ). Using magneto rheological (MR) fluid that can change its dynamic rate in real time, the new MR Mount prevents the build-up of resonance in a system by maintaining control of the mounted mass across all appropriate frequencies. As well as significantly reducing powertrain noise and vibration, the new mount can improve vehicle performance and stability and help isolate the occupants from torque step events such as those generated by start-stop operation.

Classic Mini owners still have access to parts for their cars via XPart’s nationwide wholesaler and AutoService centre network

As Mini celebrates its fiftieth birthday, XPart is reassuring the UK’s 35,000 Classic Mini owners that parts are still available for their treasured cars. With many original Minis now cherished and well maintained collectors’ items, finding a reliable source of supply for vital service and wear parts is highly important to owners looking to keep their cars on the road. XPart supplies a full range of popular service parts via its nationwide wholesaler and AutoService centre network, together with a comprehensive range of body and trim parts.

Volgren-Iveco is the first hybrid bus in Asia to feature Allison’s two-mode parallel hybrid technology

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Allison Transmission, the premier global supplier of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, has supplied the hybrid transmission featured in the Volgren-Iveco Hybrid Bus. Working in close cooperation with Iveco and Volgren, Allison has confirmed its continued commitment to the Australian bus market with the unveiling of its sophisticated two-mode parallel hybrid technology at the Maintenance Conference & Bus Expo in Melbourne (29 June, 2009).

Skiers, snowboarders and horse riders are first to benefit from an innovative new helmet design that continues to protect after multiple impacts

The unique properties of ARPRO have allowed imaginative French company, Pulsium, to design a sports helmet that delivers improved levels of comfort combined with excellent protection from multiple impacts. The new helmet, called Tatoo, is initially available for skiers and snowboarders with a version for horse riders to follow.

combining low CO2 and low running costs with style and high performance, for new and existing vehicles

A range of tuning and styling options for the Cayenne Diesel has been introduced by TECHART, the German Porsche tuning company renowned for creating some of the world’s finest bespoke vehicles. Upgrades covering everything from sports-orientated engine and chassis conversions to luxury interiors and aerodynamic styling are available in the UK from Porsche specialist Tech9 Motorsport.

New technique offers lower cost with improved durability for a wide range of applications

Automotive technology and specialist manufacturing company, Prodrive, has developed an answer to the problem of lacquer deterioration on visible carbon composite components – eliminate the lacquer completely. As well as increasing cosmetic durability and reducing cost, the new process delivers an exceptional surface finish that is thought to be at least equivalent to the best lacquered finishes.

Seven times more cost effective reusable, ARPRO dunnage trays provide superior part protection and improved environmental performance

Czech automotive packaging specialist Omnipack is using ARPRO® to produce up to 15,000 dunnage trays each year for the country’s thriving automotive industry. The new reusable trays, which are designed to protect a variety of parts in transportation from suppliers to vehicle assembly lines, are around seven times more cost-effective then the cardboard packaging previously used while offering significant environmental benefits.

Innovative GM-Allison Hybrid EP-System powers 10 new Optare Tempo buses for Transport for London, contributing to a cleaner and quieter London

Bus passengers in East London are the first in the UK to experience a unique form of hybrid power with four of 10 new Optare Tempos equipped with the GM-Allison Hybrid EP-System recently becoming operational. The patented ‘two mode’ parallel hybrid technology combines direct power from an electronically controlled diesel engine with electric power from an energy storage system and is already delivering significant fuel saving benefits, lower emissions, and raising vehicle performance for bus fleets over 115 cities worldwide.