Nissan has changed the name of its Micra 160SR warm hatch to Sport SR and given it more equipment as part of a shake-up of the whole range. Complete with 16in alloys and automatic wipers and lights, prices for the Micra Sport SR start at £10,995.

TURBO Technics, the Northampton-based turbocharging specialist established by Geoff Kershaw, is 25 years old. Happy birthday!

PRODUCTION of the world’s fastest production pick-up, the 500bhp Dodge Ram SRT-10, could soon be at an end. Despite an enthusiastic reception from the press, only about 2000 a year are being sold.

THE Metro might not seem the most obvious candidate for a trackday special, but Talon Sportscars has developed a series of components for the plucky Brit, including a 160bhp K-series conversion, Quaife torque-biasing differential and uprated brakes. Call 01509 856888.

A CHARITY trackday is being held at Brands Hatch on September 4 in honour of Bob Maclaren, one of the team behind Circuit Driver, who died of cancer late last year. The Drive for Life Trackday costs £199 and proceeds will benefit several cancer hospitals. Details are at motorsportvision.co.uk.