Valeo: New references for Volvo car applications
Published: 11 October, 2017
Since February 2017, 24 new references for the most popular Volvo applications have been launched by Valeo Service. References cover the Volvo S60 and XC60 ranges, the Volvo V70 and XC70 ranges, as well as the Volvo XC90. 30% of these offer the Dynamic Bending Lighting (DBL) feature. In comparison with Fixed Beam Lighting (FBL), DBL provides better visibility and security by increasing the range of light when travelling round bends. These references enlarge Volvo coverage from Valeo Lighting Systems, meaning it now reaches 40% of the Volvo car parc
in Europe.
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- First Line: 49 new parts
First Line has added 49 new references across its First Line and Borg & Beck brands. 12 new steering and suspension parts are now available, including front suspension arms for the Ford Puma. There are also new suspension arm parts for the Skoda Enyaq, Volkswagen ID3 and ID4. Looking towards Borg & Beck, there are brake discs for BMW’s 5, 6 and 7 Series, along with brake shoes for the KIA Picanto. There are also gear control cables for a range of Vauxhall models. Lastly, there are nine new air filters and two new fuel filters covering BMW and Volvo models.
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