Daily Archives: July 19, 2013

Underinflated Tyres More Likely to Blow in High Temperatures

www.tyresafe.org has issued a warning that underinflated tyres are more likely to overheat and blow in the high temperatures we are currently experiencing.

When tyres are under-inflated, excessive heat builds up within the tyre and makes them much more susceptible to suffering from a rapid deflation of ‘blow-out’.

Noddy car under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions

Noddy car under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions

A 1969 Fiat Gamine Vignale once owned by Enid Blyton’s company, and painted to match the famous car that children’s book star Noddy drove is coming up for sale at Silverstone Auctions’ 27 July event.

European car sales fall 6% to 17-year low in June

European car sales fall 6% to 17-year low in June

European passenger car registrations fell by 6.3 percent in June to a two- decade monthly low as the region’s weak economy hurt demand at automakers including Volkswagen, Opel, Fiat and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen.

RM’s London auction extended to two days

RM's London auction extended to two days

RM Auctions has 74 historic Mercedes-Benzes to its London sale, making the well-established auction in Battersea a two-event sale for the first time in its seven year history.

Suzuki SX4 S-Cross to cost from £14,999

Suzuki SX4 S-Cross to cost from £14,999Suzuki has announced pricing details for its new SX4 S-Cross crossover. Four equipment grades will be offered with prices starting at £14,999 for the entry level SZ3, rising to £23,549 for the top-spec 1.6 DDiS SZ5 diesel with all-wheel drive.