OSRAM provides lighting advice for MOT season

OSRAM is advising technicians on lighting issues during the busy MOT season, noting that faulty lighting is a leading cause of MOT failures. DVSA data indicates that nearly one in five cars fail due to lighting problems. OSRAM recommends technicians perform comprehensive bulb checks, replacing bulbs in pairs to ensure even light output. They suggest […]

Filtration of the future – inspired by nature

MANN-FILTER presents new CO2-reduced filters impregnated with plant- based raw materials, manufactured using renewable energy, and packaged in sustainable, recycled material. The automotive industry is facing enormous challenges. Increasing sustainability demands, growing customer expectations, and changes in consumer behavior are coming up against the need for economic efficiency. Global filtration expert MANN+HUMMEL has a long […]

GS Yuasa lithium-ion storage system receives new energy award

GS Yuasa Corporation has been awarded the New Energy Foundation Chairman’s Award at the 2024 New Energy Awards for its lithium-ion battery storage system. Developed in collaboration with Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., the system is installed at Honda’s Kumamoto Factory. The energy storage system (ESS) is the largest lithium-ion […]

Ring wins two What Car? awards for Jump Starter and Tyre Inflator

Ring has received two awards from What Car? for its ULTRABOOST 1500 jump starter and RTC2000 tyre inflator. The ULTRABOOST 1500 was named best jump starter for performance. What Car? testers praised its quality build and 1500A peak output, noting its ability to deliver a high number of start episodes. The jump starter is capable […]

FORVIA HELLA reports solid financial results amid market challenges

FORVIA HELLA has released its financial results for the 2024 fiscal year, confirming previously announced data. Currency-adjusted sales increased by 1.3 percent to €8.1 billion, while reported sales remained at €8.0 billion. This occurred against a backdrop of a 1.1 percent decline in global vehicle production, with a disproportionately large 4.3 percent drop in the […]