100 Years Of Bosch Starter Motors
A century ago, in March 1914, Bosch presented its first electric starter motor for automobiles. This marked a giant leap forward in automotive electrification, which would make driving safer and more comfortable. Electric starter motors were a great relief for motorists of the day.
Bosch Expands EuroLine Disc Brake Pad Line
Bosch announces the expansion of its line of EuroLine Disc Brake Pads. Sixty-six new part numbers are now available to North American customers. Introduced in 2013, Bosch EuroLine Disc Brake Pads, are designed to provide the best performance for the most popular European vehicles on the road in North America today, said the company.
Bosch Now Offers Online WebEx Training
Bosch technical training programs are now available to busy technicians and shop personnel via an online/WebEx format, bringing the most current diagnostic and parts information right to the desktop in the shop. The visual information is delivered via computer and the audio is delivered via phone.
Bosch Components Power Dale Earnhardt Jr. Victory At Daytona 500
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s victory at the 56th running of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 was indeed a celebration of the Bosch and Hendrick Motorsports partnership, which has now spanned more than a decade. Driving the Bosch-equipped No. 88 Chevrolet SS, “Junior” won the season-opening “Great American Race” at Daytona International Speedway on February 23.
Bosch Community Fund Awards Nearly $45,000 To Wisconsin Communities
The Bosch Community Fund (BCF), in conjunction with leadership at Bosch’s New Richmond and Shell Lake, Wis., facilities, recently awarded nearly $45,000 to two school districts to support nine projects, all of which are designed to allow students to apply their learning in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in hands-on, experiential settings.
Bosch Expands QuietCast Disc Brake Rotor Line
Bosch has announced the expansion of its line of premium QuietCast brake rotors. Bosch estimates that the addition of 215 new part numbers will increase coverage to 95 percent of all vehicles in operation (VIO) and includes many late-model applications. Currently, one out of every three vehicles on the road in North America – Domestic, Asian and European – use Bosch braking components, according to the company.
Bosch Offers Eco-Friendly, Copper-Free Brake Pads
In response to legislation requiring the reduction of copper in friction formulations, Bosch has announced the use of its first copper-free ceramic material in the premium-grade QuietCast line of braking products. Bosch provides full coverage for domestic, Asian and European cars, vans and SUVs with one out of every three vehicles on the road today using Bosch braking components, according to the company.
Bosch 2014 Brake Components Print Catalog Provides Comprehensive Vehicle Coverage
The Bosch Braking Components print catalog for 2014 (No. 2213922) provides a comprehensive listing of all of the company’s friction lines for domestic, Asian and European vehicles in the United States and Canada. Also included are parts available in the Bosch Brake Products line for vehicles in Mexico. It covers vehicles from 1946 to the current model year, listing more than 2,700 brake pads and shoes, and 1,438 brake rotors.
RoboReel POWER Now Bosch Approved
Great Stuff Inc. announces that its RoboReel POWER has been approved by Bosch Dealer Equipment Services and is now available through the industry supplier to GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Infinity, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Subaru, Hyundai, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Tesla and Volvo.
Bosch Sponsors First-Ever Driverless Car Experience At 2014 International CES
More than 90 percent of all accidents are caused by human failure, according to the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS). Demonstrating its dedication to accident-free driving, Bosch is sponsoring the Driverless Car Experience at the 2014 International CES to be held Jan. 7-10, 2014, in Las Vegas.