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ING Car Lease appoints Auto Windscreens

Auto Windscreens, the national automotive glazing services company, has secured a major fleet contract win with ING Car Lease, a subsidiary of ING Lease Holding (part of the ING Group).

Make car security a priority this summer

Thousands of drivers risk invalidating car insurance claims by failing to make vehicle security a priority, according to a new survey by M&S Car Insurance.

Michelin top online tyre brand

Michelin has topped leading tyre trade magazine, Tyres & Accessories’ exclusive online brand prominence rankings for the sixth consecutive year, totting up a record high score in the process.

Lunchtime’s for running as Garmin launches the #4miler

Garmin has launched its latest campaign to help boost productivity in the UK economy - the Lunchtime #4miler.

BBR performance conversion portfolio for Ford Focus RS MK2

BBR is proud to announce a new range of performance conversions for the mighty 300 bhp Ford Focus RS MK2. BBR’s upgrades reflect its 20 years experience with Ford tuning and are available in four very distinct power levels, with an accompanying suspension upgrade package to optimise the car’s dynamic abilities.

Top tips for summertime motoring

According to an RAC study into roadside breakdowns, 30% could be avoided by owners having a better understanding of how their vehicle works. With the holiday season in full swing, motorists should be paying full attention to basic vehicle maintenance.

Holiday drivers should use travellers checks

New Kwik-Fit research reveals that of the 20 million drivers who will be setting off on UK holidays this year, four million (one fifth) will not perform any pre-travel checks.

Facebook group vote Brian Blessed to be voice of sat navs

The voice of Brian Blessed will soon be bellowing out of your sat nav after a campaign on Facebook attracted over 25,000 members.

U-Connect performance ECU for selected BMW models

Unichip Europe is delighted to announce the launch of a new performance-enhancing plug and play ‘U-Connect’ piggy back Unichip upgrade for the BMW 163 and 177 bhp, 1995cc, four cylinder direct injection engines used in the 120, 320 and 520d models from 2003 onwards.

BMW launches new winter tyre programme

BMW has launched a specialist winter tyre programme designed to help drivers get the best on-road performance from their car throughout the winter months – regardless of weather conditions.

Status launches sports and leisure trailer

Status Trailers has announced the launch of a unique and highly stylized sports and leisure trailer and is already taking orders for ‘on the road’ deliveries in October 2010. Status says this radically different trailer stands alone as a pioneering piece of design and practical application.

575 BHP tuning package for Porsche Panamera Turbo

APS of Brackley, UK importer for the Swiss Sportec range of exclusive vehicle enhancements, is pleased to announce the launch of a two stage performance enhancement program for the 4.8-litre, bi-turbo, four wheel drive Porsche Panamera.

Tyre safety tips for caravanners

A high proportion of the 2 million or so caravan owners, encouraged by the current spell of warm weather, will be hitting the road over the next few weeks and mytyres – the online tyre retailer – is offering a number of tyre safety tips to ensure a trouble free holiday break.

Industry calls for greater awareness of digital radio

Digital radio broadcasters are being urged by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to do more to increase consumer awareness of the advantages of digital radio as well as to enhance their digital offerings.

Greater London named ‘Speed Trap Capital’ of UK

New research has found that motorists face a ‘postcode lottery’ when it comes to the policing of speed limits on British roads. RoadPilot – supplier of GPS speed camera data – found that speeding drivers are up to 100 times more likely to be caught in Greater London than in some other areas of the country.