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MAHLE unveil ArticPRO air conditioning units

MAHLE unveil ArticPRO air conditioning units

MAHLE unveiled a new generation of its ArcticPRO air conditioning service units at Automechanika Frankfur ...

MAHLE unveiled a new generation of its ArcticPRO air conditioning service units at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. The new product family includes four model variants – ArcticPRO Tech, Advanced, Expert, ...

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The filtration opportunities in EVs

The filtration opportunities in EVs

While battery electric vehicles remove the need for traditional engine oil and fuel filters, they do not ...

While battery electric vehicles remove the need for traditional engine oil and fuel filters, they do not remove the need for filtration altogether. Instead, they are shifting into new areas, creating ...

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The opportunity in A/C maintenance

The opportunity in A/C maintenance

DENSO points out that while AC maintenance isn’t usually included in the scheduled service plan for tradi ...

DENSO points out that while AC maintenance isn’t usually included in the scheduled service plan for traditional combustion engine vehicles, it’s different for BEVs and some modern hybrids. This shift ...

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Nissens Automotive launch new AC hose solution

Nissens Automotive launch new AC hose solution

Nissens Automotive has expanded its climate comfort system replacement parts offering with an AC hose sol ...

Nissens Automotive has expanded its climate comfort system replacement parts offering with an AC hose solution. To work correctly and operate at optimum efficiency, each element within a vehicle syste ...

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Auto Air Gloucester complete major expansion

Auto Air Gloucester complete major expansion

Auto Air Gloucester has completed a major expansion of its operational site, delivering a 25% increase in ...

Auto Air Gloucester has completed a major expansion of its operational site, delivering a 25% increase in stock‑holding capacity and a series of “strategic investments” designed to enhance service, sp ...

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ELTA takeover Cooling Components Limited

ELTA takeover Cooling Components Limited

ELTA Automotive Limited has announced the takeover of Cooling Components Limited, marking a milestone in ...

ELTA Automotive Limited has announced the takeover of Cooling Components Limited, marking a milestone in the company’s “continued growth strategy” and showing its commitment to investing in “strong, s ...

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How to reduce compressor failures

How to reduce compressor failures

Few components in the air conditioning system are as critical, or as costly, as the compressor. Yet in th ...

Few components in the air conditioning system are as critical, or as costly, as the compressor. Yet in the aftermarket, compressors are also one of the most commonly returned parts, claims MAHLE, with ...

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Valeo warns of AC strain amid heatwaves

Valeo warns of AC strain amid heatwaves

Recent heatwaves are putting AC systems under increased strain, according to Valeo. The company is advisi ...

Recent heatwaves are putting AC systems under increased strain, according to Valeo. The company is advising you to ensure you’re well-stocked. Central to any AC system’s performance, the compressor an ...

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Why you should be more proactive with AC

Why you should be more proactive with AC

Although some motorists may not consider their AC until the first hot day of the year, is there an argume ...

Although some motorists may not consider their AC until the first hot day of the year, is there an argument that you need to be more proactive, making sure that your trade customers have the system on ...

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Valeo launches EV battery chillers

Valeo launches EV battery chillers

Valeo claims independent workshops are looking to take on more ambitious and profitable EV and hybrid job ...

Valeo claims independent workshops are looking to take on more ambitious and profitable EV and hybrid jobs. Consequently, it is supporting them by becoming first-to-market with a range of chillers – i ...

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