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Fisker to debut Karma advanced aluminium space frame at Geneva

The advanced aluminium space frame underpinning the Fisker Karma incorporates new levels of rigidity and strength that will give the world's first premium plug-in hybrid electric vehicle world-class ride and handling characteristics.

Prolonged adverse conditions make vehicle checks vital

As the UK continues to face the coldest winter in over three decades, UK motorists need to check their vehicles are in a fit condition to face the unusually harsh weather that seems set to continue.

Bright idea for 2 in 1 Daytime Running Lamps

Research figures from the EU suggest that motorists could help prevent around 2,000 road deaths each year with the use of Daytime Running Lamps.

Motorists urged to give their windscreens an MOT

Auto Windscreens is predicting a fourfold increase in vehicles that fail their MOT due to windscreen damage caused by the UK’s frost damaged roads. Already nearly 2 million vehicles (8.4%) fail their MOT test in the UK each year due to windscreen damage.

Innovative ‘MOT Protection’ product launched by RIAS

RIAS has launched its innovative MOT Protection product, the first of its kind to be offered by an insurance provider to the over 50s motor insurance market, giving cover for repair or replacement costs following a MOT failure.

Michelin voted Tire Manufacturer of the Year

Michelin has been voted Tire Manufacturer of the Year in the Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence 2010.

Bosch demonstrates innovative strength despite economic crisis

Last year, Bosch researchers and engineers maintained the same high level of patent applications as in 2008. The number of first-filed patent applications remained stable at more than 3,800.

Add some sparkle to your Spark

Buyers of Chevrolet’s new Spark urban supermini, available from only £6,945 on-the-road, can now choose from a range of personalised graphics, or ‘Tags’, that further emphasise the model’s youthful and stylish appeal.

Spring clean your car with regular servicing

Motorists planning a spring service for their car following the recent cold snap can visit an XPart AutoService centre for a free vehicle health check to make sure their car is in good working order after the winter.

New Michelin Pilot Sport 3

Michelin has launched the new Pilot Sport 3 to replace part of its Pilot Exalto and Pilot Sport 2 ranges. It is the only tyre to combine outstanding on-road performance with environmental features which are unrivalled in its category.

New MOT lane enhances customer service at Stockton-on-Tees

LGV and PSV operators of all makes on Teesside and beyond are benefitting from a new MOT Test lane which Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland have opened as part of their state-of-the-art dealership at Stockton-on-Tees.

High-power collaboration sets new performance standard

Two of the biggest names in automotive performance have come together to work on a special one-off project, and the result promises to be truly staggering.

Citroen DS3 and Spotify sound out the best ‘ANTI RETRO’ songs

To celebrate the arrival of the radical and forward-thinking new DS3, Citroen and Spotify, the popular music service, have embarked on an exciting new project to find the ultimate ‘ANTI RETRO’ songs.

Lex Autolease appoints Auto Windscreens

Lex Autolease, the UK’s leading fleet management and funding specialist, has selected Auto Windscreens as its key supplier of glass until 2013.

Roger Clark Motorsport start Gobstopper II - The sequel!

As rolling shop windows go, Roger Clark Motorsport’s original GC8 Subaru Impreza has been something of a success. The ‘Gobstopper’, as it is affectionately known, has not only taken the Leicestershire-based tuner to multiple Time Attack and Ten Of The Best titles, but it has also starred in a multi-platform advertising campaign for sponsors Autoglym, capturing the hearts and minds of petrol heads around the globe in the process.