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Restoring a classic car can be a challenge too far for even some of the most practical enthusiasts and technicians out there, so when the second Mechanix course announced its plan to revive a tired old MG Midget, it would be an experience they would never forget

Independent rotating electrics remanufacturers Autoelectro has taken a large step to increase its visibility in the UK by sponsoring the Bradford Classic Car Show

Huge congratulations from everyone at CAT to Joe Elliot for his inclusion in the New Year’s Honours List.

Although it wasn’t for services to retailing, we’re delighted that Joe has been recognised for his efforts in another walk of life.

BM Catalysts has been shortlisted in the Family Business of the Year category of the Midlands Family Business Awards 2013. The company, which employs up to 300 staff, has been nominated for continuing development, success, commitment to innovation and excellent governance.

Vans touring the country with tasty treats and information on braking seem all the rage at the moment.

The Delphi Take-a-Brake tour did the rounds in a converted pasty wagon, and now Mintex is touring the country with its dedicated vans.

I really like the idea of the Dakar rally. The vast distances might not make the best motorsport spectacle on the box, but I like the idea of the logistics and navigation, of man/woman and machine racing across the desert, keeping themselves going and battling the savage elements.

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As you’ll see in the latest issue of CAT Magazine I was recently a guest of Team Engstler sponsor Liqui Moly at the latest round of the World Touring Car Championship in Hungary.

An article on dealer-focused website Motor Trader caught my eye this weekend.

The article laid out the results of an online investigation in which the Motor Trader team approached 40 dealers through social networking site, Twitter, looking to buy a car. Those dealers all had active Twitter accounts.

So how many of those 40 do  you think responded with offers of test drives and bookings? Just 12.

Of those, only half responded within an hour and just three engaged the pretend customer in conversation.

Now that Klarius has entered into administration, the grapevine is alight with all of the possible consolidations and purchases, however.

Since Klarius sold QH Netherlands to Sator Holdings last September, it is actually vicariously connected to Unipart through H2 Equity.

There’s no news on Unipart buying QH for the moment, however, or, for that matter Tetrosyl or FPS moving in for the brand.

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This winter hasn't yet turned out to be the white blizzard some expected it to be. I say yet, because January and February are traditionally our coldest months, so the snow and ice could still cause serious problems.