DECEMBER 2022 Oly’s Autos named Servicesure Autocentre of the Year Anticipation builds for January’s EV Ready HELLA develops key components for all-electric steer-by-wire system Watch: Volkswagen Passat plug-in hybrid DSG fluid change VOICE TO THE MOTOR TRADE
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The UK’s first ever independent garage event dedicated to electric vehicle skills, equipment and technology Brighton Racecourse
Anticipation builds for January’s EV Ready Oly’s Autos named Servicesure Autocentre of the Year HELLA develops key components for all-electric steer-by-wire system Watch: Volkswagen Passat plug-in hybrid DSG fluid change Industry news .................................................................... 5 GSF latest ........................................................................... 11 Servicesure summary ...................................................... 17 Brand news ...................................................................... 19 Tech Focus ....................................................................... 25 Branch bulletin ................................................................ 27 11 19 17 25
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Oly’s Autos named Servicesure Autocentre of the Year
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Fifth annual Servicesure Autocentre of the Year Awards held at Coombe Abbey in Coventry
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HELLA develops series production-ready key components for all-electric steer-bywire system GS Yuasa online learning platform launches across Europe NGK wins top show accolade Steer-by-wire system enables steering to be adjusted to specific driver or situation Video training provides same level of information and expertise as training delivered in a more traditional setting ‘Best Stand’ at Saltex 2022 FULL STORY FULL STORY FULL STORY BRAND NEWS 19
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Watch: Volkswagen Passat plug-in hybrid DSG fluid change Step-by-step video guide covers powering down and tools required Delphi Technologies and Laser Tools produce video guide for technicians changing the fluid in a Volkswagen DSG triple-clutch gearbox on a plugin hybrid vehicle to guarantee a safe, efficient, and professional job. FULL STORY TECH FOCUS 25
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