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24 Jun 2019
Nissan’s ice-cream van has 99 problems but harmful emissions ain’t one
Most ice cream vans, particularly older models, have diesel engines which are kept running to operate the refrigeration equipment. These motors are criticised for producing
24 Jun 2019
Elta offers exhausts and emissions advice
Sensors in general, but for the complex control of the engine’s performance characteristics in particular, are a growing feature of the modern vehicle. A myriad
24 Jun 2019
Textar adds brake pads for new BMW X5
Brake brand, Textar has added to its expansive aftermarket product range by manufacturing brake pads for the new BMW X5.
21 Jun 2019
Ring car bulbs pass independent light tests
Ring has secured a strong pass in the latest bulb tests published in ‘CAT’ and ‘What Car?’ magazines. Ring’s long-life bulbs performed favourably compared to
21 Jun 2019
Philips RacingVision awarded Auto Express Headlight Bulb of the Year
Philips’ RacingVision headlight bulb, developed by Lumileds, has been named Auto Express Headlight Bulb of the Year 2019 during the magazine’s annual product awards ceremony. Philips RacingVision has an illustrious
21 Jun 2019
Four new cars found to be vulnerable to a ‘relay attack’
Thatcham Research, the independent automotive research centre, has released security ratings for seven new cars. Designed to help consumers understand the theft risk of a
21 Jun 2019
Toyota Ireland chief comments on government’s Climate Action Plan
Toyota Ireland CEO, Steve Tormey has had his say on government’s Climate Action Plan; the challenges that lay ahead and Toyota’s perspective on the most
20 Jun 2019
New CLAS Garage Solutions brochure from Tech’n’Tools
Tech’n’Tools has released a new 26 page CLAS ‘Garage Solutions’ brochure, available from motor factors and Tech’n’Tools stockists nationwide. For over 20 years, French company
20 Jun 2019
New to range brake pads available from Textar
Premium brake brand, Textar has added to its expansive aftermarket product range by manufacturing a number of brake pads.
20 Jun 2019
Meyle-HD control arm kit now available for Land Rover models
Meyle presents another application of its innovative Meyle-HD control arm kit. With this, three different versions of the OE part can be replaced by one