Category Archives: Useful Information

Used vehicle values continue to rise at auction

Used values continue to rise at auction

Used car values peaked at £7573 at auction in December 2013, according to British Car Auction’s latest Pulse report, the highest monthly average since 2005.

JLR recalling almost 4,000 Range Rovers for airbag issue

Land Rover is recalling almost 4,000 Range Rover SUVs because of potential problems with the front seat airbags.

Google and Automakers join to bring Android to cars

Audi, GM, Google, Honda, Hyundai and NVIDIA have joined together to form the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA), a global alliance of technology and auto industry leaders committed to bringing the Android platform to cars starting in 2014.

The OAA is dedicated to a common platform that will drive innovation, and make technology in the car safer and more intuitive for everyone.

Bad-tempered driving increases during winter

Bad-tempered driving increases during winter

We’re officially a nation of grumpy drivers – not helped by the bad weather and the end of Christmas festivities, a survey has revealed.

guidance on new copper-free brake pad rules

These laws were designed to significantly reduce the amount of copper, cadmium, chromium VI, mercury, lead and abestiform fibers contained in brake pads sold in the following states beginning in 2014.

A collaborative task force of automotive aftermarket associations and leadership representing brake pad manufacturers, distributors, retailers, dealerships, and service providers announced the launch of an informational web site to ensure industry compliance to the “better brake laws” enacted in California and Washington State, the California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA).