Editor’s Blog

Clean Power Technologies Inc. (OTC BB: CPWE.OB; Frankfurt, XETRA:C1L), developer of a unique heat recovery and hybrid power system to reduce vehicle emissions, is pleased to announce that it has agreed terms for steam technology specialist Dampflokomotiv-und Maschinenfabrik DLM AG (“DLM”) to act as a consultant for the further development of the Company's Clean Energy Storage and Recovery (‘CESAR') technology.

TMD Friction, the world's leading manufacturer of friction parts for original equipment (OE) in the automotive and brake industries, increases its capacities. Since 2002, approx. 37 million euros have been invested in modernisation and expansion at its plants in Coswig and Hamm, Germany, alone, focussed on the growing commercial vehicle (CV) market.

ALD Automotive is taking staff and customers back in time to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year with a replica of the first car it delivered.

SWINDON motor dealer Pebley Beach has renewed its sponsorship of top-flight speedway racing team the Swindon Robins. But this year they'll be doing it with a different badge.

At a recent conference held at the Sir Bernard Miller Centre in Cookham, Berkshire, Cenex, the UK's first national Centre of Excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies, and The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) laid down an Eco Van and Eco Lorry Challenge to the UK commercial vehicle supply chain.

Rather than a complimentary pen, drink coaster or, box of mints, Road Tech Computer Systems Limited will be giving visitors to their stand (Hall 18, Stand 009) something altogether more useful; a free CD copy of their Tachomaster tachograph analysis software.

Taking a structured approach to selling used car warranties can help dealers to typically double sales penetration, according to RAC Warranty.

British motorists are easy picking for thieves, with a careless attitude towards leaving gadgets in their cars, according to online car insurer, swiftcover.com.

Car modifications can increase insurance premiums by a whopping 139% – or £545 – finds Confused.com, the UK's leading car insurance comparison service.

Ricardo and a consortium of automotive partners have announced the completion of an advanced prototype research programme based on the highly innovative 2/4SIGHT engine concept.