Honda MSX125: the new leisure bike aimed at young riders IN the 1960s, Japanese motoring giant Honda pioneered small, low-powered motorcycles for the road, introducing the iconic Monkey Z100.Its revolutionary design was said to have been inspired by the W

Honda replicates ‘rough’ British roads on Japanese test track in effort to ensure cars are robust enough for pothole Britain HONDA is taking extraordinary measures to prepare its new vehicles for Britain's roads – by creating test tracks to replicate the UK's terrible road surfaces, Exaro, the investigative news website h

Honda's 2014 Civic Wagon and next-generation 4x4 NSX supercar to wow in Geneva SWINDON-based Honda will reveal a spectacular 4x4 supercar, along with an exciting-looking estate at the Geneva Motor Show next month.The concept Civic Wagon is a strong hint of the direction the ma

Lithium-ion battery designer and producer rebranded after takeover.  One of Europe’s foremost designers and producers of lithium-ion battery systems for high performance hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles has been rebranded.Following its acquisition by Johnson Matthe... 

Energy efficiency in the motoring industry: latest infrared paint drying systems can save bodyshops thousands on ut.  The latest infrared paint drying systems look set to establish new benchmarks for energy saving and efficiency throughput levels. “Most indigenous spraybooths take five minutes to warm up, requ... 

Millions of young drivers clueless about engine oil.  New research has revealed that as many as 21.8 million motorists in the UK do not know that their engine oil expires. A new study by Kwik Fit has found that a whopping two thirds 65 per cent of... 

RM Auctions aims to set records with glamorous London car auction.  RM Auctions is set for another spectacular sale that could see several records broken, as well as fierce competition for the submarine Lotus that featured in James Bond’s The Spy Who Loved Me.Last O... 

Fleet management specialist launches tax guide to calculate tax and fuel on company cars.  Independent leasing and fleet management specialist, Venson Automotive Solutions, has launched a Fleet Tax Guide to help customers access up-to-date tax tables, calculate the tax on company cars and... 

European Union funded PowerDriver project reaches crucial stage in turning waste heat into electricity.  The European Union funded PowerDriver project - a two-year research project initiated in February 2012 - has reached a crucial stage.The PowerDriver project is a collaborative research initiative in... 

Salon Privé: three must-see cars at this year’s Concours d’Elégance.  Motortrades Insight readers are in for a treat, as we’ll be publishing exclusive photos after attending this year’s Salon Privé in early September.This year’s Concours d’Elégance at Salon Privé, wit... 

SKODA reduces price of Fabia and Fabia Estate by 25 per cent.  It is not often than a car manufacturer comes up with such a great offer, but drivers will surely be attracted to the massive reduction in price of the SKODA Fabia.From now until the end of December... 

Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera set for Salon Privé return.  Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera has confirmed its return to Salon Privé for 2013.Touring Superleggera has a history stretching back over 80 years as the first custom car builder of an Alfa Romeo an... 

Nationwide car restoration competition launched.  A nationwide competition has been launched to unearth the best classic car restoration projects in the UK.Entrants have the opportunity to win an exclusive VIP package to this year’s Classic Motor S... 

Australian automotive industry makes significant repair information deal with Thatcham Research.  Thatcham Research has revealed it has signed a £2 million, five year deal with Australian insurer Suncorp Group to provide repair methods and times to vehicle repairers and insurance assessors acros... 

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