Motoring enthusiasts who know their way around most car parts may be impressed by a new museum exhibit.

The latest display to arrive at the Nurburgring Ring-Werk collection in Germany allows visitors to get inside the engine of a Formula One vehicle.

Created by Manchester-based firm EDM, the walk-through unit is the largest exhibit ever produced by the company.

Attendees at the museum enter the engine underneath the cooling fan, before passing a piston, crankshaft, valves and camshaft.

The group behind the creation explained through clever lighting use, people are able to see the flow of intake and spark of combustion.

It commented: "Visitors to the new exhibition will be left in no doubt what extreme forces and complex mechanics play out inside a Formula One racing car. "

Meanwhile, motorists keen to keep their own engine in peak condition may find they can replace worn parts with car spares bought online relatively cheaply.

Some Vauxhall car parts could help Corsa owners give their vehicles a fresh, sporty feel, it has been suggested.

The manufacturer has announced motorists can purchase a rear roof spoiler for the three-door edition of the car for £299.

It stated this accessory – along with others in the range – was created to replicate the look of the VXR race autos that compete in the British Touring Car Championship.

As well as the spoiler, there are 15-inch alloy wheels available for £369.

In addition to this, racing stripes can be bought for £150 – in silver, white or black.

For an entire VXR Styling Pack, customers will be looking at paying £1,399.

This option includes side sills, a front lower and rear roof spoiler, as well as a rear lower skirt.

However, drivers may find they can get a better deal on these types of car parts by searching online.

They might also be able to get them for makes other than Vauxhall.

A range of new car parts have been fitted to the latest Honda Civic five-door to make it appeal to an increasingly young customer base, it has been revealed.

The Si trim version of the auto is due to feature Graphite-coloured alloys.

Buyers opting for the 1.4-litre edition of the vehicle will find the model has 16-inch rims, while the 2.2 diesel and 1.8 petrol will boast 17-inch wheels.

The manufacturer explained: "The Si has been designed to appeal to the Civic’s increasingly youthful customer and those who want sporty looks with the practicality of a five-door."

As well as the alloy wheels, the model is also set to include front fog lights, colour-coded bumpers, dark chrome fuel cap and door handles, along with a Type R-inspired mesh front grille.

Meanwhile, motorists keen to make their current autos look more sporty may find there are a wide range of car spares and accessories available online that can help.

People who do not want to invest in a range of car spares to spruce up their auto only to end up in an accident may welcome a new government campaign.

The Department for Transport has launched some television adverts highlighting the dangers of drug-driving.

It explained the country’s leaders felt compelled to act after research revealed one in ten young male motorists have got behind the wheel after taking illegal substances.

Transport secretary Andrew Adonis said the government was keen to challenge the attitudes of people who thought it was acceptable to drive while under the influence of drugs.

He stated: "We are determined to get the message through to this reckless minority that their behaviour is putting lives in danger."

The first advert was shown yesterday (August 17th) on ITV1 before Coronation Street.

Meanwhile, replacing vehicle parts as soon as they become worn with car spares purchased online could help motorists ensure their autos keep turning heads.

Some additional Toyota car parts may make the Prius a more tempting proposition for a number of drivers.

The manufacturer has revealed customers can now choose to have the T Spirit edition of the auto fitted with LED headlamps, along with an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

People who decide to purchase these extra features will find the front lights automatically illuminate when it starts to get dark.

Meanwhile, the auto-dimming rear-view mirror is intended to stop the person at the wheel being dazzled by autos approaching from behind.

As a result, the LED tech pack may help drivers stay safe on the road.

The manufacturer has also revealed people opting for the T3 version of the Prius can choose to have their auto fitted with some other extra Toyota car parts.

Buyers will find this edition of the model is available with rear parking sensors and a boot liner.

Toyota previously reported the engine on the T3 model of the Prius releases 89 g/km of CO2.

Motorists may need to consider more than the condition of various car parts when buying a second-hand auto, if the comments of one industry group are anything to go by.

According to vehicle information company HPI, if drivers are not careful they could end up purchasing a stolen set of wheels.

The firm urged people to take advantage of the service it offers, which includes thorough research into the background of a second-hand auto.

Director Daniel Burgess stated: "The HPI check has a reputation built over 70 years of helping consumers and dealers protect themselves from used car criminals."

The group issued this statement as it revealed it was launching its first ever TV advertising campaign.

Broadcasts outlining the business’s services are currently being shown on Bravo, UK Living and Dave.

Meanwhile, HPI recently claimed motorists and dealers buying used cars are facing a growing risk of being targeted by fraudsters trying to off-load cloned vehicles.

A woman in America may well end up searching for a company that sells Toyota car parts this week, following an unusual incident with a fish.

Leighann Niles was on the road in north-west Ohio when an eagle dropped its dinner onto her vehicle causing the windscreen to break.

The freshwater fish in question – known as a sheepshead – fell from some 40 feet up in the air.

Commenting on the impact of the catch hitting her Toyota, Ms Niles said it felt as if a brick had been thrown at the windscreen.

This was not the only animal-related incident she encountered during her trip either.

Earlier in the journey, a truck had struck a small bird, which then rebounded into Ms Niles’ rear passenger door – startling her young daughter.

Meanwhile, motorists who suddenly find they require replacement car parts after an unexpected incident on the road may discover some of the best deals are available online.

Some new Infiniti car parts should make the company’s all-new M model more powerful than ever, it has been claimed.

The manufacturer explained the 2011 version of the auto will come with V8 and V6 engines.

It also revealed the car is to be sold worldwide, including throughout western Europe.

According to the group, the latest engine range will be more efficient, as well as offering increased power.

In addition to the new internal car parts, the vehicle features "authentic sports saloon proportions and evocative new styling with a low front end and deeply sculpted wings inspired by the Infiniti Essence concept ", the manufacturer claimed.

The auto was unveiled over the weekend at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California.

It is due to start arriving in showrooms around the world during spring next year.

Earlier this month, the Japanese manufacturer announced it had launched the company’s first global website.

The use of quality Bentley car parts may have helped to create a vehicle that sets new standards in the automotive industry, if the comments of the manufacturer are anything to go by.

According to the group, its latest Mulsanne model is intended to sit at "the pinnacle of British luxury motoring".

It stated the company set its engineers the task of building a car that offers the ultimate driving experience.

Commenting on the efforts of his design team, chairman and chief executive Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen stated: "They have responded to this challenge with real passion and the result is a luxury grand tourer that sets new standards in terms of comfort, effortless performance and hand-crafted refinement."

The vehicle was unveiled over the weekend at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California.

It is due to go on sale next year.

Meanwhile, the fastest Bentley ever – the Continental Supersports – is expected to arrive in showrooms this autumn.

Some additional Toyota car parts may make the Prius a more tempting proposition for a number of drivers.

The manufacturer has revealed customers can now choose to have the T Spirit edition of the auto fitted with LED headlamps, along with an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

People who decide to purchase these extra features will find the front lights automatically illuminate when it starts to get dark.

Meanwhile, the auto-dimming rear-view mirror is intended to stop the person at the wheel being dazzled by autos approaching from behind.

As a result, the LED tech pack may help drivers stay safe on the road.

The manufacturer has also revealed people opting for the T3 version of the Prius can choose to have their auto fitted with some other extra Toyota car parts.

Buyers will find this edition of the model is available with rear parking sensors and a boot liner.

Toyota previously reported the engine on the T3 model of the Prius releases 89 g/km of CO2.