If your vehicle’s electrical load exceeds the amperage capacity of your alternator, you’re asking for trouble. The extra amperage draw created by a high-power audio system, race electronics, lighting, etc. can cause an electrical system to literally melt from the inside out.

Powermaster has a pretty simple method for choosing the right-size alternator for your vehicle: • Make a list of your vehicle’s electrical components/accessories • Determine the amperage draw for each and add them together to determine the total draw/load • Select an alternator that delivers more amperage at idle than the total system draw

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By 2024, nearly 40 La Poste (French Post Service) vans fitted with the MICHELIN Uptis airless tyre will deliver letters and parcels in the Lesquin, Valenciennes and Douai sectors, in the Hauts-de-France region (Northern France).

Three initial vehicles will be placed in service from June 27, within the framework of a two-year partnership between La Poste and Michelin, a first in France and Europe – following partnerships already formed in Asia.

The UPTIS prototype is a puncture-proof wheel/tyre assembly with no compressed air, intended for cars and light commercial vehicles. The compressed air has been replaced by a revolutionary structure capable of supporting More >

Sometimes you need something stronger than scissors but not as strong as tin snips. Try these heavy-duty, multi-purpose shears (part number 8613), fitted with stainless steel blades and suitable for cutting cable, wire gauze, hose, plastic, gaskets and leather.

The spring-loaded handles make these 200mm long shears easy to use, especially with the soft grip handles that also feature a convenient safety lock.

The blades are manufactured from corrosion and acid-resistant SS420 J2 stainless steel and the micro-serrated edge will ensure you’ll get an easy, accurate cut every time.

Extra grip, reduced slippage, comfortable to use, keep a set in the toolbox.

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I do like a nice drying towel. I truly believe they make a huge difference when washing a car. I’ve tried loads of them and believe me most of them are truly garbage. There are some good ones though and my hitherto two go-tos have been Car Pro’s Boa Constrictor XL and Chemical Guys’ Woolly Mammoth. Excellent.

However, when someone recommended Meguiar’s new Duo Twist drying towel I had to give it a go as they were raving about it. A decent size at 50cm x 90cm this 1200gsm marvel is produced from 87 per cent polyester and 13 per cent More >

Now here is a treat for your ears from a pair of petrolheads based in the UK.

My Dad’s Car is a trip down memory lane, recalling vehicles from yesteryear with a selected guest who may or may not choose to cite their father’s choice of wheels for the benefit of the tape.

In the interest of representation, mothers, aunts, siblings, grandparents, friends and neighbours’ cars are all equally welcome as conversation starters too.

Created by Andy Gregory and Jon Recknell, the duo are ex-colleagues from a car and cycling accessories shop who have since forged individual careers for themselves in automotive marketing, More >