DENSO Sales California Releases New 2009 Oxygen Sensor Catalog
Along with additional coverage, the DENSO 2009 catalog offers an updated 180-page illustration guide to assist with sensor selection.
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.
SOMS Technologies Expands Eco-Friendly Oil Filter Offering to Include European and Asian Vehicle Models
Strong demand for microGreen oil filter prompts product line extension.
The Future of Cool: A Look at the Latest Trends in Mobile Refrigerants
Competition appears to be heating up between automakers from the U.S and Europe in terms of which type of cabin cooling system will be used in new vehicles coming off the lines in 2011, replacing the current HFC-134a-based systems.
DENSO Enhances its 2009 Compressor Program
New compressors now account for 84 percent of DENSO’s compressor line-up.
DURA Automotive Systems Announces Global Reorganization
DURA Automotive Systems has announced a comprehensive restructuring of the company into four global business units.
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.
The Week in Review (March 10-14, 2008)
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of
Indian Car Giant to Borrow Money for Takeover
From Coventry Evening Telegraph India automotive giant Tata Motors, which is poised to buy Jaguar and Land Rover, plans to borrow half a billion pounds on the money markets. The firm’s board of directors confirmed yesterday the money was needed to fund its expansion plans at home and abroad. As well as wanting to buy
Siemens VDO Adds New Part Numbers to Electric Motor Line, Power Window Program and TPMS Replacement Parts
Siemens VDO Automotive has announced the addition of new part numbers to several of its product lines. The company is adding more than 130 part numbers to its full line of blower motors, radiator and condenser fan motors and cooling fan assemblies. Siemens VDO will now offer more than 900 SKUs with application coverage for more than 200 million North American vehicles. In addition, the company said it will add substantial coverage to its power window program with the addition of more than 135 new power window regulators and power window motor and regulator assemblies. Siemens VDO has also expanded its line of OE replacement parts for tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).