ATE -News 2007

10.12.2007 - Condition-based service for BMW models
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.

Continental Harnesses Forces as Purchase of Siemens VDO Ushers in New Era
International automotive supplier welcomes new employees - Company to vigorously implement prepared integration plan - Wennemer: Final decisions to be made in 2 to 3 months after detailed review of data - Customers and investors rely on the company's superior competence and broad product portfolio, particularly in the megatrend areas of safety, sustainability and information.

Continental Officially Concludes Purchase of Siemens VDO Automotive AG
The integration of Siemens VDO into the Continental Corporation can thus commence immediately.

19.11.2007 - New addition to the ATE aftermarket range: the ATE brake drum/wheel bearing kit.
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.

15.11.2007 - New ATE catalogs RF3 (friction) and RH3 (hydraulic parts) for 2008/2009 now available
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.

14.11.2007 - Great design: the new ATE images library
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.

04.09.2007 - Continental Automotive Systems: Meet us at the IAA 2007- Hall 5.1/A16
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.

07.08.2007 - ATE brake shoe set: complete with installation kit
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.

07.08.2007 - Perforated ATE brake discs optimize brake systems
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.

07.08.2007 - Customized quality: new ATE catalog for small series
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.

23.07.2007 - ATE has been honored by the readers of Motor Klassik magazine as “Best Brand 2007”
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.

23.07.2007 - Continental Acquires Italian Drum Brakes Manufacturer AP
Automotive Products Italia will strengthen Continental's brake systems capabilities in Europe and emerging markets and gives additional push to growth in Asia.

02.07.2007 - ATE retains part numbers to make life easier for you
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.

01.07.2007 - ATE brake discs complete with fixing screws
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.

30.05.2007: New ATE Wheel speed sensor program available
ATE has expanded it's wheel speed sensor range up to 200 part numbers....

10.04.2007: Digital measurement
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.

10.04.2007: Electronic Service Tool - ATE EST modules, updates and news available online
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.

10.04.2007: BMC Megastar with ABS from Continental Automotive Systems
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.

04.04.2007 - Cars with brakes from ATE perform convincingly in test
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.

10.02.2007 - What is to be done when the brake pedal sags when the car is standing still?
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.

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