Car Parts and Accessories

Garmin nüvi 1690 with nüLink! wins Which? best buy award

Garmin has received the accolade of ‘best of the best’ in the latest Which? sat nav tests for its nüvi 1690 with nüLink! web services.

Link launch new Atom ECU - Small, but perfectly formed

The latest ECU from Link is set to turn the market on its head by packing an immense amount of technology and capability into a package literally half the size of the opposition.

Sunny spring highlights need for caravan tyre checks

With one of the sunniest starts to the year since records began in 1929, caravan owners should pay particular attention to the condition of their tyres before heading off on holiday this year.

Citroen secures five British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards

Citroen has demonstrated, once again, that its car and van ranges offer some of the most secure vehicles on UK roads, by picking up a further five awards at the 2010 British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards (BIVSA). Citroen has now received a total of 25 accolades in the awards’ seven year history - more than any other vehicle manufacturer.

Roger Clark Motorsport release Wiseco 2.35 forged piston kit

The benefits of forged pistons are well known in tuning circles. Not only are they stronger and more resistant to detonation then their lesser cast brethren, but also their reduced mass means they can usually rev to higher RPM.

Michelin and the Le Mans 24 hours - Quicker and further

Michelin's new endurance racing tyres went quicker (new fastest race lap record) and further (new race distance record), while fewer tyres were used during the race.

MOT and service reminder tool

More than 767,000 people miss their MOT test each year, risking up to £1,000 in potential fines, but now consumer champion Motor Codes has the answer. The Motor Codes MOT and Service online reminder tool is a simple and reliable facility that ensures car owners never miss their annual MOT or service again.

New steering-angle sensor from Bosch

Bosch has extended its steering-angle sensor offering to include a new cost-effective model. The LWS6 meets all standard requirements of today’s safety and comfort systems, and is therefore especially suitable for ESP applications in vehicles of compact class and below.

Over 50s love a driving gadget

Technology savvy over 50s use driving gadgets to improve their experience behind the wheel, research by Saga Motor Insurance has discovered. Far from being afraid of trying out new gadgets, the baby boomer generation believe they help them to be better drivers.

Honda dealers to sell official MUGEN tuning parts

Eight Honda dealers across the UK have launched the MUGEN Original Parts Programme, to supply Honda owners with a range of tuning parts, accessories and merchandise from the company’s long-standing engine tuning partner.

Steven Gerrard already a World Cup winner

England captain Steven Gerrard has topped a poll of players in England’s 2010 FIFA World Cup squad who motorists would most like to have to change a tyre on their car.

Scorpion VW Scirocco 1.4 and 2.0 TSi exhaust system

Exhaust maestro Scorpion has released its latest system onto the market; The new VW Scirocco TSI. The Derbyshire-based firm had already released a version for the TDI model last year, so the latest fitment should appeal to the purist petrolhead, covering both the 1.4 and 2.0 versions.