Meeting the diverse demands of market applications with sophisticated, and market leading mechanical solutions has been the simple principle which KONI has used to develop the technical features of all its shock absorbers. Having made such components since the late 1940s, the company has gained extensive experience in the field […]
Having the right air pressures in the tyres is important as under-inflation or over-inflation will affect grip and handling which, in turn, affects driving safety. Tyre life will also be reduced so you do not enjoy the maximum mileage the tyre company designed the tyre for (Goodyear’s Duraplus tyres are […]
Michelin is no stranger in the world of motorsport, where the company supplies tyres and provides support to top tier teams competing on- and off-road, which had taken drivers to the top steps of the podium and winning championships. Much like the internet favourite Pilot Sport series of Ultra High […]
The current challenge to the auto industry is the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO²) emissions from motor vehicles, the major source generating the gas. Increasing amounts of CO² in the atmosphere are causing global warming which will can cause climate change, increasing the frequency and intensity of heatwaves, floods, droughts […]
Land Rover has been well known for its tough, go-anywhere 4×4 vehicles for decades; well before SUVs came into the auto industry lexicon, Land Rover was already offering such vehicles. The ruggedness and capability of Land Rovers – specifically the new Discovery – has served as inspiration for a mobilephone […]
Caltex Havoline, marketed by Chevron Malaysia Limited has unveiled its next generation of motorcycle oils. The new range consists of the flagship Havoline Super 4T Fully Synthetic SAE 5W-40 product, and other motorcycle and scooter engine oils across its synthetic and mineral grades. Caltex Havoline’s latest proprietary C.O.R.E. Technology was […]
The Doritos Car Pack is now available Microsoft’s Forza Motorsport 7 racing videogame, giving players 7 new cars to drive on tracks and roads around the world. It is part of the Forza Motorsport 7 Car Pass, which is available for separate purchase or as part of the Forza Motorsport […]
Unlike the batteries you use in your portable devices, car batteries tend to die without giving much warning. Sometimes, if you are lucky, you might get an indication that the battery is weakening but sometimes, it just dies (or goes flat) and you cannot start your engine at all. Worse, […]
Painting processes at vehicle assembly plants today are advanced and provide an exterior coating that is not just of a high quality but also lasting. However, even the best paintwork will deteriorate over time (although it might be a long time) and that is why periodic polishing and other treatments […]
Originating in the 1940s and 1950s, the term ‘Bellytank’ initially referred to the emergency droptank fitted under fighter planes. However, ‘Bellytanker’ today is a reference to the high-speed racing cars manufactured directly from these spare tanks. Their history dates back to the end of the Second World War when Bill […]
