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15 times the choice, three times the range: EV progress since 2011

26 April 2022

The SMMT used its annual Test Day driving event, held at Millbrook Proving Ground near Bedford, to highlight the progress made on EV availability and… Read More

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New exhausts from Klarius

6 April 2022

Klarius Products has released 28 new exhausts, including full systems to fit the Ford C-Max. Nissan vehicles covered include the Qashqai 1.6 (2011-2013) and… Read More

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Product of the Year win for TRICO range

4 November 2021

TRICO has been awarded Product of the Year for its Flex range at the A1 Motor Stores annual convention.The Flex range was relaunched in 2020,… Read More

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Optima C5 LSJ 0W-20

16 March 2021

The Optima C5 LSJ 0W-20 is a new, fully synthetic, low SAPS passenger car engine oil product, designed for use in modern Jaguar Land Rover… Read More

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Melett: More car and van turbochargers

4 November 2020

Melett has introduced three new turbocharger units suitable for a variety of vans and cars. The first turbocharger fits the 2.2 diesel engines found in… Read More

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EVs: Half of UK carbuyers still think 2035 too soon to switch

7 September 2020

Almost half of UK motorists don’t feel ready to make the switch to an electric vehicle by 2035, a new survey from the SMMT has… Read More

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Snap-on: New wheel alignment spec updates

12 March 2020

Snap-on has released a number of wheel alignment specifications updates. The latest update adds coverage for almost 300 models across 35 makes – and makes… Read More

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Lemförder switchable engine mounts

12 March 2020

Under its Lemförder brand, ZF Aftermarket has introduced a range of switchable engine mounts for a number of Audi and Mercedes Benz models. Using an… Read More

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New MEYLE-HD control arm for Land Rover

11 November 2019

A new MEYLE-HD control arm has replaced three OE control arm versions for the Land Rover models Range Rover IV and Range Rover Sport. The… Read More

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MOT connectivity: Decelerometers next

7 November 2019

Decelerometers are the next equipment type that will need to be able to connect directly to the MOT testing service when being replaced.The DVSA is… Read More