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Automotive Fuel Pump Returns Stink. Literally.

The same aroma of fuel that gets our adrenaline pumping at the local race track gives us a distinctly different feeling when we smell it at the front counter. Most customers don’t bring a used fuel pump to your counter unless there is a problem.

GM-NASA Space Robot Partnership Brings ‘Power’ Glove To Life

RoboGlove licensed to Swedish Medtech company Bioservo Technologies AB.

Swann HD Dash Cameras Keep A Watch On Your Car, Other Drivers

The full HD cameras are equipped with G-sensor accident detection, a vehicle safety system that detects sudden acceleration, collisions and safeguards from fraudulent insurance claims, the company says.

The ZUS Car Finder Charges Phones, Tablets Quickly, Helps You Find Your Car

The company that produces the device, nonda, of Palo Alto, Calif., says it can charge tablets and smartphones twice as fast as a typical car charger. I found this to be the case.

O2 Sensors Keep Watch Over The Air-Fuel Mixture

A slightly rich fuel mixture makes more power but it also increases carbon monoxide (CO) emissions. A leaner mixture helps fuel economy, but if the A/F mixture is too lean the engine may misfire, lose power and spew unburned fuel into the exhaust.

The Pre-History Of Iridium: The Dinosaurs Died And We Got Better Spark Plugs

65 million years ago, iridium crashed to earth in the form of an asteroid nearly 10 miles across.

Bosch Plans To Acquire Stake In Augmented Reality Specialist Reflekt GmbH

Since its foundation in 2012, the augmented reality startup Reflekt has evolved into one of the most renowned companies in the area of industrial AR solutions.

Continental Creates Intelligent Car Windows

The “Intelligent Glass Control” uses special films that are inserted into the glass and change transparency through electric control signals, the company says.

ChargeIt! Jump By Digital Treasures Is A Small, Easy-To-Use Solution For Jump-Starting

The ChargeIt! Jump also features a 3-in-1 charging cable for charging electronic devices such as phones and tablets, an emergency strobe light and ultra-bright LED flashlight.

Dorman Products Announces Expanded Search Filtering As Latest Website Enhancement

Previously difficult-to-search parts, such as wheel hardware or brake hoses, now become much easier through the application of a variety of new filters, Dorman says.

KYB Americas Corp. Launches Crash Avoidance Systems Awareness And Training Campaign

KYB offers two new service provider training opportunities to support this campaign: KYB’s distribution customers can arrange a 30-minute in-shop live training clinic or provide a group code to attend an interactive online self-paced study clinic that includes downloadable handouts.

Epicor Parts Network Automotive Aftermarket eCommerce Transactions Register Strong Growth

Solution facilitating nearly 700 transactions per minute; network of industry buyers and sellers surpasses 230,000, according to the company.