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Motorists advised to jet wash cars to remove volcanic ash

Motorists are being advised to jet wash their cars to prevent damage from falling volcanic ash. Experts from car accessories retailer Halfords say the tiny particles of grit belching out from the Icelandic eruption could badly scratch paintwork if not properly removed.

Clarion mechanism-less audio head units boost efficiency

Demonstrating its commitment to developing technologies within in-vehicle infotainment, Clarion’s current range of ‘mechless’ (no-moving mechanical parts) audio head units fuse efficiency and ease-of-use with sought-after features, to deliver a state-of-the-art in-car audio experience.

Prepare your car for summer

The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has offered drivers advice on how to prime their cars properly for the warmer weather.

Save money on fuel by making sure tyres are properly inflated

More than a third of drivers in the UK are needlessly increasing their fuel bills and taking extra safety risks by failing to keep their tyres properly inflated.

Michelin continues MPG Marathon sponsorship in 2010

Michelin is continuing its sponsorship of the 2010 MPG Marathon which is organised by Fleet World magazine.

Google Maps Navigation for Android users in UK and Ireland

Google has announced the next step for Google Maps for mobile in UK and Ireland- the availability of Google Maps Navigation (Beta) for phones running Android 1.6+.

Richbrook Car Bin - It does what it says on the bin

The Richbrook Car Bin is an in-car essential for any motorist! The perfect solution for busy parents, drivers, families and anyone who spends their days behind the wheel. Simply pop it open, drop in the rubbish and then snap it closed!

ATS Euromaster free wheel alignment check

The severity of potholes on public roads is continuing to wreak havoc for motorists, warns national tyre expert ATS Euromaster. The company is urging owners of cars and vans which have come into heavy contact with a pothole to take advantage of its free front wheel alignment check.

Masterfit’s promise brings customers more

Vauxhall MasterFit is pledging to give its customers even better value and service without paying a penny extra thanks to a string of enhancements to the MasterFit Customer Promise available on all Vauxhalls of any age.

Cleaning volcanic ash from your car

Motorists across the UK are being warned that the volcanic ash from the Icelandic eruption could damage vehicle paintwork.

Increase in windscreen size and technology hits drivers’ pockets

The introduction of tints, heating, solar reflection and GPS technology into the windscreens of modern production cars as standard has led to replacement costs increasing by as much as 68% in only 10 years, reports Auto Windscreens.

Ford Focus RS upgrade kit launched as RS500 sells out

With all 101 Ford Focus RS500 models snapped up by UK fast Ford fans within days of launch, Ford is responding to the intense customer demand with an officially-approved Focus RS performance upgrade kit.

Richbrook real carbon fibre sheet - weave some magic

Thanks to Richbrook, tuners, race car engineers and kit car builders have the perfect solution to trimming and finishing any flat or single curvature panels: Their genuine Carbon Fibre sheet.

Billy Connolly takes the high road with TomTom

Billy Connolly once famously worried how a guy who drives a snowplough gets to work in the morning. But in a deal announced today with TomTom, he might just be able to help out himself.

In Car Wi-Fi has arrived on 3

3 UK launched In Car Wi-Fi at The Gadget Show, Birmingham. The compact modem is based on 3’s popular MiFi device giving you a Wi-Fi internet connection in your car.