Car Parts and Accessories

Under-inflation nation

Over two-thirds (69%) of cars in the UK are being driven with under-inflated tyres, at least 3psi under the manufacturer’s recommendation, according to research from Kwik Fit.

One million Renaults equipped with Carminat TomTom sat nav

Renault has topped the one-million mark for vehicles equipped with a Carminat TomTom navigation system.

Forge launches Mini R60 Countryman dump valves

Gloucestershire-based Forge motorsport has launched an impressive pair of dump valves for the new R60 Mini Countryman; A vent-to-atmosphere ‘Blow Off’ valve and a recirculation valve.

Forge Motorsport Saab 900 Classic dump valve kit

The alloy artisans at Forge Motorsport love their retro metal – and this latest product release is a tip of the hat to a true ‘80s performance icon, The Saab 900 Turbo 16 valve.

Richbrook Official Vauxhall Collection number plate surrounds

There’s no getting away from having to run a regulation EU number plate on your Vauxhall, but thanks to those stylish chaps at Richbrook, you can at least make it look good at the same time.

Audi locks away five more Thatcham Security Awards

New and existing Audi models, including the already highly feted A1 premium sub-compact, have made off with a total of five category trophies in the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards, held yesterday at the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in Thatcham, Berkshire.

Forge Motorsport - Creating the perfect Evo X

The alloy artisans at Forge Motorsport have been a busy bunch over the last few months, designing, testing and refining a simply sublime range of upgrades and enhancements for the epic Mitsubishi Evo X.

Skipping your annual car service puts lives at risk

Almost two thirds (61 per cent) of UK motorists are actively looking to save money on their motoring costs this year, according to online insurer swiftcover.com.

Tarox motorsport brake kit for Corvette C4 and C5

Italian braking maestro Tarox has released a superbly engineered brake kit to tame the ample power of late model Corvettes. Two kits are available, one for the C4 and one for the later C5.

Competitors offered 20% off Zircotec thermal barrier coatings

Race and rally licence holders ordering a ThermoHold ceramic thermal barrier coating from Zircotec during National Motorsport Week will receive a substantial 20 percent off of the retail price.

Calibre launches new 20” Raid 4x4 wheel

The latest wheel from industry leaders Calibre looks set to grace the lofty arches of many 4x4s. The new Raid manages to walk the fine line between toughness and sophistication, making it the perfect enhancement for a wide range of trucks and SUVs, including the Toyota Hi-Lux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi L200 and Isuzu Rodeo.