Vehicle servicing is beginning to benefit from higher levels of in-vehicle networking. The latest BMW models automatically determine when maintenance work is required for each specific vehicle.

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The integration of Siemens VDO into the Continental Corporation can thus commence immediately.

When a brake drum is replaced, the wheel bearing may be damaged. It is faster and safer to replace both parts at once, which is why ATE is now offering a brake drum/wheel bearing kit.

ATE published updated RF3 and RH3 catalogs for France, Italy and Spain at the beginning of October. New abbreviation and translation tables inside the cover make the two new catalogs easier to handle.

The ATE images library not only has a new modern layout; it has also become much more user-friendly. On the homepage you simply select one of the four areas visualized – documents, photos, logos or press – and just a few clicks later you have found what you wanted.

The Automotive Systems division of the international automotive supplier, Continental AG will present at the international Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) (Hall 5.1/A16) intelligent and networked safety systems to providing the best possible protection for people in road traffic.

ATE has added a new brake shoe set to its OE-quality spare parts range. The advantage is that the brake shoe for the drum or parking brake is offered complete with an installation kit if this is specified by the OES.

The ATE spare parts range currently includes 16 different perforated brake discs for Mercedes-Benz und Porsche. Perforated brake discs are more effective in transferring the heat generated by braking to the atmosphere.

There can be no compromises on safety when it comes to brake systems and this, of course, also applies to small series and commercial vehicles. ATE offers tailor-made brake systems at reasonable prices.

ATE has been honored by the readers of Motor Klassik magazine as “Best Brand 2007” in the category brakes / brake pads. A fine achievement, because the readers of this magazine have a reputation for being technically interested.

Automotive Products Italia will strengthen Continental's brake systems capabilities in Europe and emerging markets and gives additional push to growth in Asia.

When vehicle manufacturers upgrade the quality of a brake hose line, ATE will make the appropriate changes as a matter of course, but the part number will not change.

The time-consuming process of tracking down and ordering fixing screws when replacing brake discs is now a thing of the past. Many ATE brake discs are now available complete with fixing screws at no additional cost.

ATE has expanded it's wheel speed sensor range up to 200 part numbers....

The ATE digital brake disc caliper gauge makes it easier for workshop staff to precisely determine brake disc thickness and take reliable readings of the measured values.

After registering at www.estware.de, users of the ATE EST Electronic Service Tool can download updates and new software modules at any time of the day or night.

Turkish commercial vehicle manufacturer BMC fits its Megastar minibus and van models as standard with ABS MK25 from Continental Automotive Systems. The whole project was stewarded by the Aftermarket business unit.

The car magazine Auto, Motor und Sport put the braking characteristics of ten cars to a harsh test – cars with systems from ATE took the first three places.

If the brake system as a whole operates flawlessly, the hydraulic system is absolutely pressure-tight and there is no air in the system, then faulty operation is not the problem.