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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]
BMW THE FIRST WITH NEW JAM-BUSTING TECHNOLOGY: REAL TIME TRAFFIC INFORMATION (RTTI)
Advanced traffic information system giving fast, accurate and reliable data about road conditions on their journeys are available to BMW drivers, the first in the world to benefit from these advantages. Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) is an enhanced BMW ConnectedDrive feature designed to increase the comfort and peace of mind of BMW owners. The system is available on all new BMW models and comes at no additional cost when customers ord... [more]
KYB Strengthens Technical Support
KYB, the world's largest supplier of original equipment shock absorbers to manufacturers (OEMs) around the world, released the first batch of its new fitting videos, to strengthen the technical support available to technicians. The six videos feature four vehicles: Audi A4 (front), Renault Laguna (front & rear), Mercedes A-Class (rear) and Peugeot 407 (front & rear). All of these models have elements which are difficult when replacing shock a... [more]
Car thefts involving keys rise to 84 per cent
According to Tracker, £15.8 million worth of the stolen vehicles it was alerted to in 2010 were taken using the owner’s keys. The number of car thefts involving keys rose to 84 per cent, compared to 74 per cent in 2008, confirming just how vulnerable car owners truly are to the chances of home burglary or assault from car thieves Therefore, private car sellers really should take precautions when advertising their car and inviting buyers to the... [more]
Criminals use jammers to steal cars
Whilst illegal to use, jamming equipment can lawfully be imported, advertised and owned in the UK and present a very really threat to car owners who have installed GPS reliant tracking devices. A new report from the Royal Academy of Engineering highlights that the UK is dangerously dependent on GPS satellite navigation systems, which are vulnerable to attack from jamming devices. Tracking systems have become a major part of every day life wi... [more]
Car parts and accessories in the news
Muscle Car Accessories Retailer Expands Parts Selection for Mustangs, Camaros, and Corvettes
Muscle car accessories retailer BoltOnMuscle.com has expanded its selection of parts and accessories to serve a wider range of applications. The e-commerce retailer now caters to owners of 1979-2012 American muscle cars with a high-quality selection of upgrades, including Mustang parts and bumpers.Compton, Calif. (PRWEB) February 08, 2012 Muscle car accessories retailer BoltOnMuscle.com has ...
JustParts.com Releases Their Latest E-Commerce Solution For Selling Car and Truck Parts and Accessories
JustParts.com, a global e-commerce solution provider exclusive to the parts and accessories industry, announced the release of its latest online selling platform. JustParts provides retailers and merchants with a powerful e-commerce platform built specifically for selling car and truck parts on the internet.Thunder Bay, Ontario (PRWEB) February 01, 2012 JustParts.com, an e-commerce solution that ...
Open and Shut: Family-owned motorcycle shop comes to Clackamas
Sports Plaza is a family-owned business that sells used motorcycles, bike parts and accessories as well as services for Japanese bikes.
Mopar® to Offer More than 150 Accessories and Performance Parts for All-new 2013 Dodge Dart
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. , Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Industry-first wireless charging Industry-first Wi-Fi Industry-first Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS) Complete list of accessories at www.Mopar.com ...
Southern Car Parts offers Akrapovic’s New Exhaust Systems
The dealer Agreement between Akrapovic Exhaust Systems and Southern Car Parts allows for the sale of Akrapovic’s incredible new systems.Marietta, GA (PRWEB) January 24, 2012 Akrapovic Exhaust Systems—who are among the global leaders in top-quality automotive exhaust systems—have been very busy over the last few months. Since September of 2011 they have developed and begun production on systems ...
Subaru Impreza Wins 2012 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Compact Car
CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. was awarded the 2012 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Compact Car at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO ...
MotorWeek 2012 Drivers' Choice Best of the Year: Ford Mustang Boss 302
CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A thoroughly modern muscle car that remains true to its legendary heritage, the Ford Mustang Boss 302 roars past the competition, capturing MotorWeek's "Best of the Year" 2012 Drivers' Choice Award. MotorWeek, television's longest running automotive series, has presented its Drivers' Choice Awards annually since 1983. The awards are among the auto ...
2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 - MotorWeek's 2012 Drivers' Choice Best of the Year
CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2012; A thoroughly modern muscle car that remains true to its legendary heritage, the Ford Mustang Boss 302 roars past the competition, capturing MotorWeek's "Best of the Year" 2012 Drivers' Choice Award.
3 Growth Stocks Seen As Attractive Timely Plays On Economic Recovery
Even as the cyclicals are getting fresh attention on Wall Street because of the rejuvenated economic recovery, some market watchers expect growth stocks to also resurge and regain momentum.
Halfords sales drop, mild winter hits car upkeep
LONDON (Reuters) - Bicycles to car parts retailer Halfords Group Plc reported a drop in sales in the run-up to Christmas, as mild weather made cost-conscious Britons even less inclined to spend money on maintaining their own vehicles. The firm, which trades from 467 Halfords stores and 247 Autocentres in the UK and Ireland, also indicated in a trading update Thursday that profitability could be ...
