Sir Stirling Moss, Paddy Hopkirk and Barrie ‘Whizzo’ Williams will be starring at this weekend’s Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb.
Monthly Archives: July 2013
Australian auto aftermarket industry headed toward consolidation in the future
Frost & Sullivan said that the automotive aftermarket sector in Australia is expected to see consolidation of its aftermarket distributors as well as servicing and maintenance providers as scale becomes essential for profitability.
Mr. Vijay Rao, Research Director, Asia Pacific at Frost & Sullivan said that there will be increased competition from original equipment services (OES) channels through introduction of capped price servicing and longer warranty periods on new vehicles sold.
Extreme heat presents invisible danger to motorists and vehicles
With temperatures soaring to record highs around the country, AAA cautions motorists not to underestimate the ways in which extreme heat can wreak havoc on vehicles. With an estimated eight million automobiles in need of AAA’s roadside assistance this summer, heat will take its toll on vehicles and their occupants.
Half of drivers drive too tired, says Brake
Road Safety charity Brake has warned that drivers are taking too many risks when it comes to tiredness.
In 2011 there were 84 deaths and 420 serious injuries in tiredness related crashes in the UK, yet according to Brake half of male drivers are happy to drive more than four hours without a break.
Bosch testing reveals hazards in some diesel fuel injectors
Bosch reports that recent comprehensive testing has revealed potential hazards when installing some remanufactured fuel injectors that were not authorized by Bosch.
