Automotive in England's East Midlands

Automotive in England’s East Midlands

Johnny Lewis

Over 500 automotive manufacturers are already based in England’s East Midlands, making the region’s automotive supply chain one of the strongest in Europe. The world’s leading car manufacturer, Toyota, produces almost 300,000 vehicles here annually, and the region is also home to smaller niche manufacturers such as Bowler Off Road, Noble, Triumph and Norton Motorcycles.

The region is also home to significant Motorsport activity and two F1 teams.

Automotive Industry

Major global names

Many of the world’s key automotive suppliers are based in England’s East Midlands, including Toyota Tsusho, Futaba, Trelleborg, ZF, Cosworth, Force India and Mercedes HPE. The region also has an extremely diverse base in manufacturing parts and supplies for motor vehicles, along with companies operating in niche parts of the industry. This includes businesses such as Mercedes Benz High Performance Engines, Metzeler, Triumph Motorcycles and Bowler Off-Road.

Niche companies

Many small and innovative businesses such as Axon …

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Choosing Fuel Efficient and Environment-Friendly Vehicles

Johnny Lewis
Choosing Fuel Efficient and Environment-Friendly Vehicles
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Are you planning to buy a car? Do you know the specs you want for the unit you want to buy? Well, surely you have heard or read about “Euro 6 compliance” which every automotive dealer is bragging and talking about these days.

Although it might sound a very complex thing for a person who only wants to buy his/her first car, but then it is very important when buying a new vehicle. You can consider yourself a savior of Mother Nature since Euro 6 compliance is about setting the standards in reducing the pollutants from different automotive vehicles especially the millions of light vehicles running around the world. If you buy a unit that complies with the Euro 6 standards, then that would mean less pollutants emitted.

Data shows that the biggest contributor in air pollution are the automotive vehicles we drive everyday in going to the …

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Tips for Buying New Car Tires

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Tips for Buying New Car Tires

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It is important to think about the kind of driving that you’ll be doing when you go to purchase new tires. Knowing the terrain, the weather and the amount of driving you will be doing in your commute, whether it be on freeways, winding roads or side streets will help you know what kind of tires to buy. You will need sturdy, durable tires if you plan on driving on a road or off-road where there will be lots of rocks and gravel.

Tip #1 – Always consider where and how you will be driving. Tires are designed to be used for specific circumstances and to deliver a specific effect, such as extra traction for bad weather, sporty handling or a smooth and comfortable ride. Unfortunately, selecting a tire for one specific need will generally mean that you will have to forgo other specialty features.

Tip #2 – …

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AC Condenser: Its Role in the Car’s Cooling System

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AC Condenser: Its Role in the Car's Cooling System

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An AC condenser plays a vital part in your car’s air conditioning. It is not the air conditioner but a part of the system. Most people usually have this mistake when it comes to buying car parts or even maintaining it. They sometimes purchase the whole system instead of just the condenser! So what is a condenser?

Condenser works with other car parts to support the air conditioning system. We can therefore say that this part is actually a team player. Other air conditioning parts are compressor, evaporator, expansion valve, and accumulator. An AC condenser looks like a radiator’s smaller version. This can be found at the front of the car next to the radiator. At times it has its own cooling system.

The air conditioning system and how a condenser works

To understand further how a condenser works, you need to know first how the whole cooling …

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Jeep Cherokee – The History of a Marvellous Automobile

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Jeep Cherokee - The History of a Marvellous Automobile

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I cannot try to remember a time when I didn’t don’t forget seeing a Jeep Cherokee on the road. It appears like they have been about because the SUV was first made. The truth is that they did not hit the road till 1974. The Cherokee was regarded a downsized version of your Jeep Wagoneer. The two autos had been remarkably equivalent. The Cherokee was the sportier from the two. They shared more with the identical traits of the Wagoneer, including the engine selections along with the dimensions. The major difference between the two was that the Cherokee was much less highly-priced. In 1974, the Cherokee was only readily available within a two door. The two door incorporated exactly the same wheelbase and length because the Wagoneer. The four door didn’t join the line until 1977. 

In 1984, most American made cars had been downsized to meet their …

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Things You Need to Know About Industrial Hand Tools

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Things You Need to Know About Industrial Hand Tools

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Hand tools are equipment that are primarily used for executing repair works. These instruments are used to perform particular jobs, which does not require a motor. They are designed to perform a variety of hand-held operations that can be performed by an individual. The industrial hand tools come with added features and functionalities. These equipment are widely used in construction, cutting, installing, repairing and adjusting materials. These high-end equipment are designed to make physical tasks performance less tedious and more manageable. Also, these tools enable you to perform the tasks in a short period of time.

Industrial hand tools are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes and materials. Common materials used for manufacturing these equipment are iron, steel, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, carbon steel and mild steel. Handles of these equipment are usually made of wood and plastic. Industrial hand tools are used in several industries, …

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