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Modern classic owners are switching back to OEM+, says Milltek Sport

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Milltek Sport says tastes are changing in the modern classic aftermarket, as more customers than ever are choosing premium performance exhausts that conform with the design of factory systems.

The company has seen an increased demand for its Milltek Classic range, developed to enhance the performance and engine note of a wide range of modern classics while matching their iconic original styling.

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MAHLE Powertrain’s tech-talk series explains how they make electric vehicle battery technology work harder, faster, further

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MAHLE Powertrain will outline how their expertise can push electric vehicle battery technology harder, faster and further in a series of in-depth tech-talk videos. Each will review a different aspect of the battery design, development, validation and integration process, and will cover critical topics such as designing for legislation, performance trade-offs, and the importance of rigorous testing. Starting on 31st October, new videos will be released every other week, with each presented by MAHLE Powertrain’s experts as they deliver the benefit of their knowledge, direct from the engineering team.

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Milltek Sport unleashes plans for major new $10.5m USA expansion

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Milltek Sport has announced it will open a brand-new facility in Alcoa, Tennessee, as part of a major five-year strategic expansion in the USA, with the formation of a new company Milltek Corp.

The site opened its doors at start of August with the planned installation of an on-site manufacturing and R&D facility within the next 12-18 months.

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Average classic car’s annual emissions equivalent to drinking three lattes a day, new report from loop reveals

A new report quantifying the carbon footprint of all classic cars registered in the UK has revealed that an average classic car’s annual emissions are comparable to a single roundtrip flight from London to New York, a typical three-day Christmas for one person or equivalent to drinking three lattes a day.

The report, by automotive PR and communications agency, loop, also shows that the total CO2 emissions for all classic cars in the UK represents just 0.22% of the emissions from the entire UK transport sector.

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Tim Bowdler appointed as loop’s Head of Agency

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Tim Bowdler has been appointed as loop’s Head of Agency, as the Bicester-based automotive communications consultancy builds on a period of sustained growth with ambitious plans for the future.

For the past nine years Tim has served as Editorial Director for loop’s sister agency Newspress and is now set to take on the challenge of leading a knowledgeable and focused team through the next stage of its journey.

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MG ZS EV named ‘Best Family Electric Car’ at 2023 Carbuyer Awards

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MG Motor UK is celebrating another win at the annual Carbuyer Best Car Awards, with its MG ZS EV named ‘best family electric car’ for 2023.

Carbuyer’s expert team of highly experienced journalists and road testers recommended the ZS EV, due to its ‘electric motor and a battery pack offering better performance, significantly lower running costs and an altogether nicer driving experience.’

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Start Rescue placed in pole position in Which? breakdown survey

Start Rescue placed in pole position in Which? breakdown survey

Nationwide roadside rescue and recovery provider Start Rescue has been named as the UK’s leading breakdown company in a new Which? Recommended Provider customer survey – reinforcing its position as a trusted partner to motorists across the UK.

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Journalists invited to experience Cobalt Cube® with an exclusive demonstration at the Emergency Services Show

Journalists invited to experience Cobalt Cube® with an exclusive demonstration at the Emergency Services Show

Journalists are invited to experience a personal demonstration of VNC Automotive’s Cobalt Cube at this year’s Emergency Services Show, which takes place on the 21st-22nd September at the NEC in Birmingham.

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MAHLE at the IAA: Systems provider for sustainable transport

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MAHLE is expecting a significant increase in the variety of drives in the commercial vehicle market. The technology group believes that by the year 2035, about 30% of all commercial vehicles worldwide will be purely electric with batteries or fuel cells.

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New car market ends five months of decline ahead of plate change

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The UK new car market rose by 1.2% in August, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The growth, albeit marginal, is the first seen since February, with some 68,858 new vehicles joining the road during what is typically the second quietest month of the year as many buyers choose to wait for a ‘new’ numberplate in September.

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