VDO Expands Domestic and Import Coverage for OE Power Door Lock Actuators Program
With more than 90 percent of the cars and light trucks sold in North America fitted with power door locks as standard equipment, the repair market is steadily rising as these vehicles come in for service, the company points out.
Continental Announces Availability of VDO REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS Sensors
According to Continental, VDO REDI-Sensor multi-application TPMS sensors provide a game-changing advancement that will help save significant time and money for tire dealers, auto service facilities and parts professionals, alike. Designed to cut through the confusion about TPMS and simplify the service operation, this sensor can be used on numerous vehicle makes and models, works with all major scan tools and does not require special programming or additional training, the company says.
New 2011 VDO Instrumentation Catalog Features Latest Gauges and Accessories for Automotive, Truck Enthusiasts
In addition to showcasing all of the VDO instrument lines, the new 68-page full color catalog features more than 300 new VDO products and represents the company’s latest offering of instruments and accessories for custom vehicle enthusiasts.
New VDO REDI-Sensor Pioneers TPMS Service Breakthrough With Multi-Application Capability, Company Says
Works with all existing scan tools; no new tools or programming required.
VDO Door Systems Program Expanded 400 Percent
More than 750 new VDO power door lock actuators, power window regulators and motor/regulator assemblies have been added to the line.
VDO OE HVAC Electric Motors Line Expanded to More Than 1,400 SKUs
Expanded line offers OE fit, form and function for more than 200 million North American vehicles, according to Continental.
Continental Expands Application Coverage for VDO Replacement TPMS Parts
The Continental TPMS replacement line now includes more than 45 part numbers for sensors, service kits and wheel bands, with application coverage for more than 12 million vehicles.
Continental Expands VDO OE Power Door Lock Actuators Program for Domestic and Import Applications
Today, more than 90 percent of the cars and light trucks sold in North America are fitted with power door locks as standard equipment.
Continental Product Lines Now Include VDO and ATE
The VDO and ATE brands are now part of the Continental Corporation’s product portfolio. The addition of the VDO lines of electric motors, engine management, instrumentation, and door systems comes as part of the acquisition of Siemens VDO AG by Continental AG. The ATE lines of brake rotors, pads, and service parts had already been part of the Continental portfolio. Along with the VDO and ATE lines, Continental now offers a complete line of TPMS replacement parts under the Continental brand.
Continental AG to Cut More Jobs than Planned as Part of VDO Integration
From AFX News Limited HANOVER, Germany — Continental AG said it plans to cut more jobs than planned as part of the integration of its VDO unit and transfer part of its production to low-wage countries. A spokesman for the company said 1,500 to 2,000 jobs will be affected world-wide. The German tire and automotive