The Mother of all Trade Fairs
Everything automotive related was on display at Automechanika which is held biannually at Messe Frankfurt, a tradition that started in 1971.
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FAG wins 2008 Automechanika Innovation Award in the parts category
In conventional systems, the drive torque is transferred between the wheel bearing and the axle journal by means of radial splines, which have a certain amount of clearance to make mounting easier. Loads that occur in day-to-day driving conditions mean that there is a risk that the assembly constantly loosens way beyond the normal mounting clearance, resulting in everything from losses in comfort and uncomfortable noises, right up to the failure of the bearing.
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Tyre Equipment takes pride of place at Automechanika 2008
At the recent Automechanika in Frankfurt, tyre equipment manufacturers from Germany, the United States and Italy were all vying for customer attention with the latest and greatest developments in the tyre service market, despite a worldwide economic downturn.
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GT Radial Speedshow is New Zealand’s biggest celebration of motorsport
The 650hp Indy Racing League single-seater race car that Kiwi star Scott Dixon drove to victory in this year’s Indy 500 may be the star attraction at this year’s GT Radial Speedshow, but with race cars of every description set to fill Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds in September, the event can easily be called New Zealand’s biggest celebration of motorsport.
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Expert Training makes all the difference
Many workshop owners invest in expensive, sophisticated diagnostic plant. But buying it is only one side of the coin – technicians must also know how to use this equipment optimally to get a full return on investment.
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Ford USA implements a greener painting process
“Painting vehicles has traditionally been one of the auto industry’s biggest environmental challenges”
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