Boy racers the country over will be delighted to hear about the latest product to be released by Swedish suspension manufacturer Ohlins. The new suspension is designed specifically for the 2007-on Subaru Impreza WRX Sti.
The Road and Track kit, as it is called, features coilover shock absorbers that are designed to respond more quickly to undulations in the road surface. The units are suitable for track use and are made out of motorsport-grade materials. A complete set of four costs £2729.60 plus VAT.
Gloucester-based Forge Motorsport has released a new range of ultra high performance brakelines. The Hosetechnik brake hoses improve pedal feel and braking efficiency, thereby improving a driver’s control over their vehicle.
Restore your 4×4’s tired paintwork with this paint restoration kit from Meguiars. The kit is aimed at anybody who wants to give their vehicle’s bodywork a new lease of life. It includes eight car care products that restore paintwork to as-new condition.
Premium SUV owners can buy an aftermarket exhaust system to match their vehicle’s credentials, thanks to A-L Tuning. The firm has recently become the UK distributor of Meisterschaft exhausts – a superior brand of exhausts for European-made vehicles.
You don’t see many Mercedes G-Wagens on UK roads any more. But when you do, they’re a real treat. And with aftermarket tuning specialist BRABUS launching a new suspension kit for the vehicle, catching sight of one could be even more exciting.
Up Country 4×4 Accessories has launched a range of new products. First up is the Fullbox PU 2011 pick-up tonneau cover, suitable for a variety of vehicles including the Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux and all-new VW Amorak.
Seeing the glitz and glamour of the Geneva Motor Show on our news pages gives Hils a spring in her step as the 4×4 has truly bounced back for 2011. The last couple of years have been rather lean at the Show, but we can be assured that the market for new vehicles is healthy and there’s more to come
It’s great news to read that Kia has won Car of the Year in a recent online awards. This really does show the shift in opinion about 4x4s that one has come out on top when up against all types of car. This is a vehicle that looks good, performs well, has loads of kit and offers that incredible seven year warranty. It’s no surprise that it’s gone down a storm!
Not only has the Kia Sportage won CarBuyer’s Best 4×4 but it also won the greatest accolade of them all – Car of the Year – in the website’s inaugural awards.
It seems like a crazy idea, but 4x4s are still being stolen to order. Especially high spec vehicles, which thieves can then pass on to buyers with large sums of money changing hands. The worrying thing is that, in some cases, the traditional ways to ensure the security of your 4×4 are pointless – thieves are actually breaking into people’s homes to locate the keys and they can then simply drive away with your pride and joy perfectly intact and ready to sell on.
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