Monthly Archives: July 2013

2014 Mercedes S class made for back-seat drivers

New Mercedes S class made for back-seat drivers

Relaxed by a hot-stone massage, I opted for a targeted shoulder massage for neck tension that never seems to disappear.

VW plans to relaunch Phaeton in U.S. as Passat cools

VW plans to relaunch Phaeton in U.S. as Passat cools

The return of the Phaeton could jar Volkswagen’s recent U.S. strategy of appealing to mid-market buyers.

Ford sues Japanese wiring supplier over conspiracy to fix prices

Ford sues Japanese wiring supplier over conspiracy to fix prices

Ford has sued one of its Japanese suppliers following a criminal case in which the parts maker admitted to being part of a conspiracy to fix prices of key wiring components.

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.