Yamaha Oil Seal, So Type. Oem: 93102-22314 on 2040-parts.com

‘Hidden’ damage on hire cars costing drivers

MORE THAN one in three hire car users have found unreported damage on hired vehicles upon collection, according to new data. A survey conducted by YouGov found that 37% of business travellers found damage to their hired vehicle which was not marked down on the documentation when they collected the car. This could lead to the user being charged for the damage and liable to lose any insurance excess amount – which could be as much as £2,000.

Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari Enzo and Ferrari FXX both up for sale

Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari Enzo Pictures) is up for sale Michael Schumacher may have made his mark in motor racing history thanks to Ferrari, but now he’a a Mercedes man he seems to be divesting himself of his Ferrari cars. A dealer in Switzerland – no doubt not too far from Michael’s home – has two of his Ferraris up for sale at the moment, both at slightly ‘Premium’ prices. The first Schumacher Ferrari on the lot at Zenith in Lausanne is Michaels very own Enzo, finished in Ferrari Red) as you would expect) with a tan leather interior (which you wouldn’t).

Ford prototype seat measures your heart rate

Ford continues its foray into health and wellness with a car that can monitor the driver's heart activity. Research engineers in Germany have developed a prototype seat with six sensors that can monitor the heart's electric impulses through clothes and give an early warning as to whether a driver should seek medical attention because of irregularities. Drivers who have cardiovascular disease are 23 percent more likely to be involved in a car accident.