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Calibre presents the Xcalibre wheel

They’ve only gone and done it again!! Just when you thought that Calibre’s talented designers had raised the bar to an unattainable height.. they go and do it all over again! Their latest stunning creation is christened the ‘Xcalibre’ and it simply oozes class.

Revolution launches just-filters.com

Respected tuner Revolution Motorstore has launched a unique website for almost every single car enthusiast on the planet.

Scorpion Exhausts backs three BTCC teams for 2011

Scorpion, the Derbyshire-based exhaust manufacturer has confirmed it will be the technical partner for no less than three BTCC teams for the 2011 season. The deal sees Scorpion providing bespoke exhaust systems for the Honda UK, Airwaves Racing and Special Tuning teams as well as technical support throughout the season.

Kumho enjoys dominant start to the 2011 UK rally season

Four of the Top Ten finishers on the GMF Motor Factors Wydean Forest Rally (Saturday, February 12) were shod with Kumho R800 gravel rally tyres. They included the event-winning Peugeot Cosworth of Andy Burton and Robin Kellard, and the Mitsubishi Evo IX of David Wright and Michael Wilkinson that was fourth overall and victorious in class B13.

More motorists than ever tweet, text and talk at the wheel

More motorists than ever are driving illegally by using a mobile phone to text, call up the internet and check social networks such as Facebook and Twitter while at the wheel, new research reveals.

Brush up on your wheel cleaning with new Autoglym kit

Motorists now have a safe, highly effective weapon in the battle to keep wheels spotless thanks to the new ‘Custom Wheel Cleaner’ kit from the UK’s leading car care brand, Autoglym.

Classic cars easy prey for thieves

Classic cars will always have an appeal for those willing to forego today’s modern extras like power-steering and air conditioning for the thrill of owning and driving a timeless machine.

Michelin returns to rallying

The 2011 World Rally Championship marks the beginning of a major new period in the history of the discipline.

New Ricardo engine assembly facility commences pilot production

Ricardo has announced that production has now started at the brand new state-of-the-art, high performance engine assembly facility that it has constructed at the company’s Shoreham Technical Centre.

Motorists urged to make regular safety checks

Having withstood one of the harshest winters in around 30 years, motorists are being encouraged by Sainsbury's Car Insurance to check that their cars remain roadworthy before setting off on even the shortest journey.

Chevron chooses Avon Tyres for GR8 Championship

Avon Tyres is to supply race tyres to the Chevron GR8 Championship – a one-make series featuring 260bhp cars built by the Cheshire-based sportscar manufacturer.

Vauxhall saw demand for service plans almost double in 2010

Vauxhall MasterFit Retailers recorded a record year for sales of service plans in 2010 with an 86.5% increase in the numbers sold to customers.

Car theft hot spots

This week, the media has highlighted several exclusive London postcodes as hotspots for car theft. Areas such as Chelsea, Belgravia and West Kensington have seen some of the highest rates of car theft in the UK, according to the research.

XPart replacement bumper for Rover 25 cars

Owners of later model Rover 25s will be able to keep their car on the road in the event of damage to its front bumper, as XPart introduces a novel replacement. The firm is offering garages the option of fitting a modified MG ZR front bumper in the event that a Rover 25 bumper needs to be replaced.

Saying “1 LUV U” with a personal plate this Valentine’s Day?

With more than 30 million personalised registrations currently available from the DVLA, many UK motorists may be declaring their love with a personal, or cherished, plate this Valentine’s Day.