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Bosch has received the Global NCAP Award 2012 for developing and launching the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®). The award, which is conferred by the Global New Car Assessment Programme, was presented on 24 May 2012, during the consumer safety organisation’s annual meeting in Malacca, Malaysia. Wolfgang Hiller, president of the Bosch Chassis Systems Control division

Gates has introduced 33 new Overrunning Alternator Pulleys (OAP) to its range and now offers a total of 125 products, covering 280 different car models across all car brands.

Leading aftermarket supplier FAI has introduced a new 2012 Timing Chain Catalogue. It includes over 100 new part numbers added to the already comprehensive range, with all high quality complete kits benchmarked to OE standard.

Shock absorber manufacturer KYB has promoted Andrew Marpole to the position of General Manager for the UK branch, with effect from 1st June 2012.

Philips Automotive’s X-treme Vision headlamp bulb has been named Headlamp Bulb of the Year, 2012 at the prestigious Auto Express Product Awards.

TRW, distributed by Serfac Limited, has launched Universal DOT 5.1 ESP brake fluid – a fluid specially developed for vehicles fitted with electronic stability control (ESP) systems. This new low viscosity fluid exceeds more international specifications than any other and provides the best flow properties for ESP systems, especially in cold conditions.

Dunlop Garage Equipment provides a wide selection of electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic two post vehicle lifts that represent excellent value for money without compromising on quality.

Blue Print’s range of wheel bearings has been greatly improved by the addition of 154 brand new references to complement the 670 already active part numbers; a 27 per cent increase over the last 12 months.

Denso’s new Twin-Tip (TT) spark plugs, available through Hella Ireland, offer 90 per cent coverage of the Irish car parc. Wayne Carroll, Product Manager, Hella Ireland, explains: “Denso’s new TT Spark Plugs really are a world first with Hella being an exclusive distributor for this product range in Ireland. Why stock 235 NGK part numbers