Forge Motorsport has released details of its superb new turbo blanket that will fit most turbocharged cars to give several benefits.

The main function of this blanket is to isolate the radiant heat normally produced by any ‘charger during normal operation. Forge originally created this product for its own Mk1 turbocharged ‘Berg Cup’ race car – and found it to be hugely effective in reducing under-bonnet temperatures in even the harshest of conditions – and under gruelling race and track day temperatures.

Reducing under-bonnet temperatures is always a good idea, as generally speaking, it will help to prolong the life of most More >

This is the perfect compressor for any tasks involving fixing, spraying, inflating and dust/debris blowing while on the move.

The CHAMP3 packs a powerful 7cfm with a max operating pressure of 8-Bar and a simple to use on/off automatic pressure switch control.

Boasting an easy-to-carry design with a comfortable grip, handle and durable steel frame also providing air storage, this is a convenient, tough, lightweight (25kg) and highly portable air compressor.

The CHAMP3 also comes included with 1.6-metre of cable and a hose or cable storage plate and had an RRP of £167.98 inc VAT.

More information from https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarkechamp3aircompressor ENDS.

If you’ve been to Stoneleigh since 2009 you might have seen a very special-looking Lotus Seven-inspired sportscar wearing aluminium body panels, wearing an ‘MB1’ moniker.

It’s the handiwork of Martin Batho, a sheet metal worker from Nuneaton and was based on the trusty Locost chassis, featuring a mix of Ford Sierra and Triumph Spitfire components. Martin says that he would regularly get requests for body panels, which unusually he could satisfy because unlike a lot of ‘specials’ builders he’d created full tooling for his car.

Martin’s previous day job saw him work on all manner of projects from the mundane to Jaguar More >

Sad to hear that Zenos Cars has gone into administration although at the time of writing it was hoped that a saviour could be found to enable the Norfolk manufacturer to continue trading.

Their problems have been attributed to a recent downturn in trade with a cancelled overseas order not doing them any favours.

Co-founded by Ansar Ali and Mark Edwards, both ex-Caterham Cars, Zenos debuted their E10 model at Autosport International in January 2014, with Ford 2-litre GDI power, although that was soon joined by an EcoBoost version.

When Ali left – although he remained a shareholder, Edwards was in sole charge More >

GTechniq is one of my favourite car care brands and they make a wide range of products that do exactly what they say on the labels. No fancy colours or bubble gum smells.

For example, their G2 Liquid Crystal V3 sounds a bit scientific but is actually a fiendishly-clever product that helps your car’s bodywork stay clean for longer by giving it protection against both dirt and UV.

Fast and easy to use, G2 is the performance coating of choice among many professional detailers. A 500ml bottle costs £19 and is available from www.gtechniq.com ENDS.