Yuasa sails to success in Flying Dutchman World Championships
Bid for Flying Dutchman class will continue in April at seventh edition of the Yuasa-sponsored regatta GS Yuasa is celebrating a successful campaign in the...
Ivor Searle adds unit for BMW 2.0 twin turbo diesel models to reman range
Specialist independent remanufacturer adds new reference to the turbo range Remanufacturer, Ivor Searle has added the twin sequential turbocharger for the 215bhp four-cylinder 2.0 litre...
NEW! IAAF Insight: Access to in-vehicle data
Steps the IAAF is taking to ensure a level playing field The big issue: Connected cars include innovative remote functions that enable multiple new uses such...
The Parts Alliance Introduces New Braking References
The Parts Alliance has recently added an array of new references into its brake friction and brake hydraulics ranges Over 200 new part numbers including...
Maserati Bora turns 50
Some 564 cars built during production run between 1971 and 1978 Maserati celebrates the Bora, the first mid-mounted rear engine road car in the Brand’s...
Ban on tyres over 10 years old to affect MOT testing stations
New legislation coming into force from February 2021 includes some MOT class 4 and 5 vehicles New legislation to be introduced from 1 February 2021...
Hyundai launches new fuel cell system brand
‘HTWO’ set to accelerate hydrogen development Hyundai Motor Group has announced the launch of its new dedicated fuel cell system brand, ‘HTWO’. Building upon Hyundai’s 20-plus...
Drivers planning 13M Christmas journeys
Millions plan to visit friends and family during 'Christmas travel window' but a fifth won’t due to COVID-19 Drivers are collectively planning in the region...
Drug driver didn’t realise state of car, police report
Civic issued prohibition notice to prevent it being driven until fixed The driver of a Honda Civic was found to have drugs in his system...
UK’s first Electric Forecourt opens in Essex
UK-wide network of over 100 Electric Forecourts powered by net zero carbon energy The UK’s first Electric Forecourt has opened for business near Braintree, Essex,...
Aston Martin to continue making combustion engines beyond 2030 ban
Pure ICE Aston Martins will continue to be made available after the UK's ban on new petrol and diesel engines, brand's chairman says Aston Martin...
Get equipped for the cold season with the new MANN-FILTER FreciousPlus
MANN+HUMMEL urge drivers to change their cabin filter as weather turns colder The current situation with COVID-19 and the fact that airborne transmission is one...
November brings further decline for new car market
Market suffers £1.3 billion revenue hit with 42,840 fewer new cars joining British roads last month The UK new car market again saw a decline...
What England’s new tier system means for garages
Vast majority of England to face two toughest levels of restrictions but 'COVID-secure' garages can remain open The government has set out its new coronavirus...
Thousands of cars for sale online with ‘hidden past’, investigation reveals
Review of popular second-hand car website reveals thousands of written-off cars are being sold without disclosure A review of vehicles for sale on a popular...
MANN+HUMMEL proposes to close Wolverhampton manufacturing facility
Closure would see all manufacturing relocated within European MANN+HUMMEL network The MANN+HUMMEL Group is proposing to close its main manufacturing facility at Hilton Cross Business...
DVSA “will continue to change”, says its new chief executive
Gareth Llewellyn to step down at the end of 2020 The DVSA has appointed Loveday Ryder as its new chief executive. Loveday Ryder, who takes up...
Video: Garage owner launches legal action against Google over ‘fake’ reviews
Search engine refuses to remove series of malicious reviews despite evidence, business owner says The owner of a car sales business in Essex is taking...
‘Garage speak’ baffling majority of customers, RAC says
Garages encouraged to explain repair-work in laymans terms to vehicle owners More than half of car owners say they have been left confused and unsure...
Number of DVLA-registered ‘historic vehicles’ on the rise
Niche represents 3.4 per cent of all UK registered vehicles, latest national historic vehicle survey results show The number of historic vehicles being driven on...
MOT demand peaks with test stations now facing a fall in volume
Latest DVSA forecast predicts 3.8 million tests will be undertaken in November and 2.9 million in December Some 5.6 million MOTs are expected to be...
First-ever production Land Rover restored
Owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe commissioned complete rebuild after it was rediscovered rotting in a field Restoration specialist, Julian Shoolheifer Limited has completed its restoration on...
Remanufactured diesel Mini engines added to Ivor Searle range
1.6 and 2.0 litre N47 diesel engines cover models built from 2009-2017 Remanufacturer, Ivor Searle has added 1.6 and 2.0 litre derivitives of the N47...
Mechanical camshaft replaced with electric actuators in new engine concept
'Intelligent valve technology' achieves seven per cent fuel improvement, firms behind it claim New intelligent valve technology (iVT) which replaced the camshaft with electric actuators...
Dirty car interiors found to be more germ-ridden than a toilet seat
Filthy cup holders, buttons, seat belts and steering wheels are breeding grounds for harmful germs and bacteria Some cars in the UK can be 16...
Average independent garage labour rates revealed
UK labour rate study shows garages provide outstanding value for money and calls on workshop owners to properly calculate costs The cost of labour at...
Catalytic converter thefts on “significant” rise
Hybrid vehicles at most risk with concerns thieves are playing "catch-up and doubling their efforts" over winter Catalytic converter thefts have dramatically increased since June...
‘Chop shop mechanic’ who made £32K ordered to pay back £10,000
Man found in possession of stolen van and Range Rover parts A so-called ‘chop shop mechanic’ who broke up luxury cars has been ordered to...
British firm launches classic Mini electrification kit
No modifications required and optional EV upgrades include 12 kWhr battery pack, motor controller, onboard charger and DC-DC converter A complete electrification kit which will...
The Parts Alliance Committed To Supporting Garages Throughout National Lockdown
With England entering a period of new restrictions on 5th November, The Parts Alliance have confirmed that all their branches will remain open throughout the...