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Federal Mogul has just been announced as the Golf Trophy winner in the Aftermarket & Retrofitting category at the 2013 Equip Auto Grands Prix for auto innovation. The winning product was the Ferodo Eco-Friction brake pads. Federal-Mogul Eco-Friction brake pads reduce emissions of copper and other particles in the environment, while providing better braking and smoother, quieter performance. Copper is

Fun2drive from Bosch is an application linked to an OBD dongle that allows a user to view their driving statistics in a fun way on their smartphone (speed, distance …) as well as a number of OBD parameters like engine fault codes or real values. In case of failure or dashboard warning lights, this service

Main points of Budget 2014 announced by Minister Michael Noonan TD: – No increase in excise duty on auto fuels or home heating oil. – No change on the standard VAT rate or VRT rates. – Corporation tax rate remains at 12.5%. – New Start Your Own Business scheme. – Home renovation tax incentive scheme

All roads lead to paris this week for Equip Auto, the international automotive trade fair, which takes place at the Paris North Exhibition Centre, October 12-20.

Serfac Limited has added Valeo to its comprehensive range of high quality brands. Initially, the company will offer Valeo wiping solutions to customers, with more products added over coming months.

Now available at Team PR Reilly is the new range of Active torches which includes a variety of Autumn and Winter lighting essentials for the car and home.

Dayco has a new member of its UK aftermarket team, with the arrival of Chris Showan as the company’s technical manager. Chris brings with him more than 25 years of aftermarket knowledge and experience from his time at such notable businesses as Supra Automotive/Moprod, Quinton Hazell and latterly, Schaeffler Automotive. Commenting on his appointment, Chris said:

DENSO has recently expanded its world-leading Spark Plug programme and has introduced additions to its pioneering Twin Tip (TT) Spark Plug range, as well as new part references for its premium Iridium Power range and Standard Nickel range.

Brembo has published its new brake parts catalogue, with more than 500 part numbers, which includes 200 pads alone and 98 per cent coverage of the European car parc.