Is your air con not as effective as it once was? Or perhaps it's stopped working entirely? You may need an air conditioning recharge. Whether you decide to take your vehicle into your local Merityre garage to make use of our expert air con recharge services, or want to know more information on when to regas your air con, we have you covered. Find out everything about air con regas from our ultimat...
A little over ten years ago, SUVs were a minor automotive sideshow. The sector accounted for roughly 12% of annual car sales. Initially, the majority of motorists weren't particularly interested in sports utility vehicles, but this was soon to change. Today, the SUV market is responsible for about a third of the overall global market. Almost 30 million of these vehicles were sold in 2018 – far and...
What's in store for motorists as the future of driving evolves? With the incredible advancements in technology and the evolution of transport over the last one hundred years, car manufacturers and suppliers to the automotive industry have had to continually adapt to the many changes that have taken place, just to keep pace. Some companies have consistently shaped this change. In 1871, Continen...
Continental takes top accolades in the Auto Express Product awards 2019 Overall product of the year awarded to Continental for exceptional products across all seasons Continental has taken top honours in the Auto Express Product awards, claiming 'Product of the Year' alongside a hat trick for their summer, winter and all-season tyre ranges. The Continental PremiumContact 6, WinterContact TS 86...
Digital manufacturing and safety will redefine the future of driving When it comes to manufacturing - particularly in the automotive sector - new components take a considerable amount of time and require extensive levels of preparation. During the development of a car, billions can be spent on the process from beginning to end. At Continental, development is a continual process, as the future...
If you're a fan of F1, the chances are you're already aware of the importance of gathering and analysing data. At the highest levels of motorsport, teams deploy a vast array of sensors in their vehicles to capture as much information as possible relating to their performance and capabilities. Gigabyte after gigabyte of data is transmitted from the vehicle to the team every lap, amounting to Tera...
With its superior grip and expert handling, to its ability to perform impressively in any weather condition, the Continental Sport Contact 6 tyre has it all. Find out why this tyre is the perfect accompaniment to your vehicle this summer. An essential sporty summer tyre Enhanced steering precision With improved performance and shorter braking distances, experience a summer tyre you can depend o...
As the world gets more and more connected, so will your car It is almost impossible to get into a car that doesn’t have some form of connectivity. Unless you're driving a classic car, or dedicated track day machine, pretty much any vehicle on sale today in the UK possesses connective technology. This will become even more so in the future, in ways we cannot yet fully comprehend. Connectivity and...
Want a tyre you can depend on through any weather condition? Meet Michelin’s CrossClimate+ tyre – and our May tyre of the month. It’s no surprise to see why this tyre has earned this title – with its grip and enhanced performance, learn why this is the perfect tyre for your vehicle this May. Experience a Michelin tyre you can rely on Safety in every weather condition For added peace of mind in...
It’s been suggested that speed limiting technology is set to become mandatory for all vehicles sold in Europe from 2022. So, what does this mean for our on-road driving experience? Learn how speed limiting technology can impact our driving today. Car speed limiters Despite Brexit, the BBC have suggested that having mandatory speed limiting technology on European vehicles will still apply to th...