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Autogem, with its tyre-related trade products, is set to make first impressions last at Automechanika... Autogem is promising to make first impressions last with retailers and garage networks at Automechanika, when it showcases its latest aftermarket solutions including revolutionary TPMS equipment and tyre tread reading technology. The company’s eye-catching stand at the NEC (location K121) … [Read more...]

SIGHT UNSEEN CAR PURCHASES ROCKET AS CONSUMERS PLACE FAITH IN ONLINE DEALERSHIPS. The number of drivers paying for used cars they haven’t seen first now stands at more than one in 10 (11%) as online dealerships rocket in popularity For those who haven’t bought sight unseen before, more than half (52%) of people would be likely to do so if a pre-sale inspection was carried … [Read more...]

Is our sense of direction taking a turn for the worse with too much trust in sat navs? Most of us are dependent on sat navs, but with news stories about drivers ending up on train tracks, in rivers, or hundreds of miles from their destination, it seems we aren’t very capable of using them correctly. In any event there are many other reasons (including keeping our brains active!) still to learn … [Read more...]

More BMW models equipped as standard with Bridgestone tyres... Bridgestone, the number-one tyre supplier to BMW, has pushed the boundaries of regular supply and demand through the latest tyre technology, as exemplified in its new X5, 8 Series and 3 Series partnerships, where the company’s premium products are featured as original equipment. Covering the range with … [Read more...]

Ginetta LMP1 Powers Ahead... The Ginetta G60 LT P1 LMP1 car, now powered by AER’s turbocharged V6 engine, has emerged from a major three day test at Motorland Aragon having conclusively proved both its pace and reliability as Ginetta close in on customer deals for the 2019/20 FIA WEC season. The car achieved the second fastest time of the three day test (1:18.626), just 0.021 of a second from … [Read more...]

Mini Magnificent! The British Motor Museum is once again supporting the Stratford Festival of Motoring and displaying an iconic Mini from its collection. At this year’s Stratford Festival the Mini is taking centre-stage to celebrate its 60th anniversary with one of the streets being renamed ‘Issigonis Alley’ in honour of Mini’s designer Alec Issigonis. The Festival, which takes place in … [Read more...]

Some information that you may find interesting about transportation and related environmental issues... With the future of transportation and the environment very much in the news and of concern to us all, there is much information available on this link... https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-article/on-the-road-to-greener-future Kim adds: Having myself seen at first hand the destruction of the … [Read more...]

The Motor Ombudsman’s online Knowledge Base records over 25,000 article views in first quarter...   The online Knowledge Base was launched in January 2019 to make it faster and easier for consumers to resolve their queries and complaints in relation to buying and owning a car   Over 12,000 searches and 25,000 article views were seen during the first quarter of this year   The … [Read more...]

BEST TO REST? The UK’s best and worst motorway service stations... Taking a break at a motorway service station isn’t always convenient, just necessary. If you’re bursting for the loo, need to grab some lunch, or been driving for a long period of time, it’s vital to take a break. But where should you stop? New research from Northgate Vehicle Hire reveals the UK’s best and worst motorway … [Read more...]

Bridgestone acquires Tom Tom... Bridgestone tells us that the acquisition accelerates the company's digital transformation and status as preferred partner in mobility solutions... The deal is said to reaffirm TomTom Telematics as the number one in Europe and as a global leader in fleet management solutions. Completion follows approvals from the relevant regulatory … [Read more...]

Volvo Cars Poole & Poole Accident Repair rewarded for their efforts... Volvo Cars Poole & Poole Accident Repair have scooped a regional award at the Volvo Retailer and Approved Bodyshop High Achiever Recognition Awards for their work during 2018. The awards, held for the second time now, recognises the high achievements of the network’s approved bodyshops and their corresponding … [Read more...]