Car Parts and Accessories

XPart smashes green warehousing targets

Parts specialist XPart has exceeded the sustainability targets set by its parent company Caterpillar Inc for the fourth year running. The company has already exceeded its recycling target by 20 percent, and by the end of December expects to have beaten its water consumption and carbon emissions reduction targets by 10 percent and 14 percent respectively.

Eibach launches Nissan Juke chassis upgrades

Respected German spring manufacturer Eibach has released a range of upgrades to enhance Nissan’s latest crossover model, The Juke.

Eibach launches Kia Sportage chassis upgrades

Respected German spring manufacturer Eibach has released a range of upgrades to enhance Kia’s latest SUV model, The Sportage.

South Glos man is new UK voice of TomTom

Alan Medroft from South Gloucestershire will be the new UK voice of TomTom sat nav after winning a nationwide competition. Members of the public were invited to record a 30 second video of themselves telling a story about traffic in a campaign fronted by the actor Brian Blessed - whose own booming voice was recently released.

Car owners go Christmas crackers

You’ve bought gifts for the wife, the kids, the in-laws, even Rover the dog, but have you remembered to pick up a little something for... Rover the car? With only 18 shopping days left until Christmas, research by Manheim Auctions has revealed that an astonishing 1 in 10 of motorists buy their car a Christmas present every year.

Ohlins Porsche 997 GT3 RS road and track kit

Respected suspension maestro Ohlins has released a sublimely engineered suspension upgrade for the much vaunted Porsche 997 GT3 RS. The Swedish manufacturer has genuinely raised the bar for the Porsche aftermarket with its latest kit, offering discerning enthusiasts the chance to balance competition levels of quality, adjustment and control, with genuine everyday usability and comfort.

Calibre Pro 7 wheel - inspired by the track, bred for the street

The latest wheel design from Calibre’s sublime 2011 collection looks every inch the pit-lane refugee that it is. The stunning new Pro 7 uses both JDM and Motorsport influences in its design to create a wheel that should look right at home on a simply massive range of vehicles.

Save on Sony at Halfords

With great savings on Sony stereos at Halfords, you can be sure to blast out your favourite Christmas tunes on the festive road trip.

TyreSafe critical of winter tyre insurance premium hikes

Following a report in this week’s Auto Express magazine, TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, is concerned and disappointed at reported additional premiums being charged by some insurers for drivers fitting winter tyres.

Beware hidden snow dangers

The blanket of snow and ice that has covered most of the UK in the past few days, and according to weather forecasters is set to remain for a few more days, has brought driving misery to many motorists.

BAH 7A beats the DVLA drum

DVLA Personalised Registrations final auction of 2010 got off to a fine start, thanks to the popular Asian name Bahia.

Keep car thieves out in the cold

With the latest report of a motorist from Rhondda having her car stolen when she pulled over to clear ice from her windscreen, TRACKER, the leading stolen vehicle recovery company, is warning motorists to take extra security measures as the bad weather continues.