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Honda Announces New Honda 'Robotics' Division And All-New ASIMO
Honda has announced the establishment of Honda Robotics, the collective name to represent all of its robotics technologies, and product applications created through its research and development of humanoid robots. The announcement coincides with the unveiling of an all-new ASIMO humanoid robot with a world-first technology enabling ASIMO to move without being controlled by an operator - whereby progressing from a "automatic machine" to an "au... [more]
HOW MAZDA’S DIGITAL SERVICING RECORD ADDS VALUE
Cars with full service histories are worth more and are easier to sell, according to new research carried out by ICM Research– which shows that a full service history on a car could increase its value by 26 percent. Mazda was the very first car company to have a fully operational digital service record (DSR) across the range, adding even more value to its cars. “DSR replaces the traditional service record book which sits in the glovebox for... [more]
FIRST OUTING: VOLKSWAGEN STARTS TESTING PROGRAMME WITH POLO R WRC
Volkswagen has successfully started the tests with the new Polo R WRC. Dr Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Volkswagen Board of Management for Technology, and the two-time World Rally Champion and Dakar winner Carlos Sainz (Spain) completed the first test kilometres in the vineyards of Veldenz near Trier, the location that normally plays host to the ADAC Rallye Deutschland, without any problems today. Prior to competing in the FIA World Rally Cham... [more]
GET A GRIP WITH VOLVO'S WINTER WONDERLAND
With the cold months not far away, forward planning is essential to ensure drivers can get to their destination safely. With Sweden being famous for its cold climate and harsh winters, Volvo is in an ideal position to draw from its extreme testing and homeland experience to ensure its customers in the UK are prepared to face what Mother Nature has in store for them. Volvo Car UK has launched its 2011/2012 Winter Programme - a complete offerin... [more]
Save yourself from convictions, check your tyre
Court convictions in England and Wales for driving on defective tyres are at a four year high, according to figures obtained by TyreSafe from the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office. In 2010, 10,475 motorists were successfully convicted – almost 1,000 more than the previous year. The figures highlight the scale of the problem of illegal tyres in the UK, especially as they do not take into account tyre related matters dealt with by the police ... [more]
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Porsche Centre Portsmouth
Porsche Centre Portsmouth is set to open in the Summer of 2012. Occupying nearly two acres, the two storey Porsche dealership will feature a 26 car showroom with roof-top parking, an eight ramp workshop and an MOT bay.
For Love of the Car
WALLED LAKE, Mich. -- If you want your car to last, you've got to treat it like a lover. Seriously.
Drop in new car sales will hit servicing work in 2013
Dealers are expected to lose 4% or £85.6 million in lost aftersales business by 2013 due to a drop in new car sales and aggressive pricing strategies by independent garages.
Is your Saab warranty worth the paper it's written on?
Drivers with Saabs less than three years old will need to keep their fingers crossed their dealer keeps trading – they will get no help from the manufacturer Thousands of Saab car owners have been left without any warranty cover and are facing the possibility of big repair bills after the struggling Swedish car maker collapsed just before Christmas. Guardian Money has been contacted by one ...
Excellent Vehicle/Car Servicing Enterprises – Car Brake Pad/Disc Refurbishment and More
If you possess an auto, you will know that caring for it can be a bother. Not only have you got to get your motorcar restored every single time it gets trashed, but there are also a lot of dubious vehicle servicing establishments and mechanics around that try to charge you extra funds to fix [...]
Repair woes rise
Complaints about botched car repairs are on the increase
Hyundai i10 Blue so very green
Hyundai’s little i10 makes a really big impression on everything but running costs, says Peter Franzen.
Newman’s Motors, a family passion since 1929
Newman’s of Ashbourne have run garages in Ashbourne since 1929. The current owner of Newman’s Garage, John Newman, said: “My Grandfather opened the first garage run by [...]
New stat shows average car is more than 10 years old
Mike Corps checks fluid levels after servicing a truck at Boardman Auto on Indianola Road. Corps said he has been swamped with customers since he opened at the beginning of the year, many of whom are trying to maintain their vehicles for as long as possible.
MyTVS opens 3rd service centre in Hyderabad
MyTVS, part of TVS Automobile Solutions Ltd (TVS ASL), today announced the inauguration of their own 19th ‘All Car Services' facility in Secunderabad, their third in Hyderabad.
