SAE Says Level Of Confidence In Safety Of HFO-1234yf ‘Continues To Grow’
Honeywell is reporting that SAE International has reiterated a “high level of confidence” in the safety of Honeywell’s new low-global-warming-potential mobile air conditioning refrigerant, HFO-1234yf, for use in automobiles.
Centric Parts Releases New 2013 Brake Systems Catalog For Mexico
Centric Parts has released an updated version of its Centric Parts 2013 Sistemas de Frenos Mexico (Brake Systems Mexico) catalog, with listings for more than 27 Mexican national vehicle makes and 204 models spanning model years 1974 through 2013.
SAE International Cooperative Research Project Offers Update On R-1234yf Refrigerant
The SAE International Cooperative Research Project (CRP1234-4) team recently established to perform an updated engineering review of R-1234yf refrigerant usage in vehicles has issued on update on its progress.
New Raybestos Brand Brake Pads, Rotors and Calipers Released for Late-Model Import and Domestic Applications
Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of the Affinia family of brands – has added brake rotors, calipers and brake pads to the Raybestos brakes catalog for select 2009-2013 models.
Less Is More: Fiat’s Two-Cylinder Marvel ‘Dominates the Gobe’
A two-cylinder powerplant wins the 2011 International Engine of the Year title.
Fiat Returns To North America — Good News For Those Who Are Serious About Imports!
While the announcement by Chrysler Group LLC last month that it will resurrect the Fiat 500 was a breath of fresh air for some, others likely raised eyebrows as they would just as soon forget the Italian automaker that stumbled along in the U.S. market more than 25 years ago. The nameplate got a bad rap that Fiat meant “Fix It Again, Tony,” as a result of its mechanical maladies, early rust and a poor resale value.