Bumpers & Reinforcements
More informationAt the Global Parts automotive store, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including bumpers and reinforcements for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and others. The bumpers and reinforcements we offer undergo quality control so that you can be sure that you are receiving a top-class product.
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Part no. 0033541-MB
BMW E90 Rear Bumper M Sport PDC Monacoblau Monaco Blue Metallic - A35
PLN 759.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7434544
Mini Cooper F55 F56 F57 Front Panel Support Radiator Crosslink 7434544
PLN 237.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 850160502R-MID
Renault Trafic 3 Rear Bumper Corner Rear Right O/S Finisher Trim Midnight Black
PLN 94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1778304001
Mercedes W177 Rear Bumper Ventilation Flap Air Vent Left Right N/O/S A1778304001
PLN 142.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1718850337
Mercedes SLK R171 Impact Absorber Rear Left N/S Bumper Foam A1718850337
PLN 55.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8056577-MG
Rear Bumper BMW F31 Touring M Sport Trim Panel PDC Mineralgrau Grey - B39
PLN 1,424.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0430221-SS
Mini R55 R56 Front Bumper Complete Trim Panel Sparkling Silver Metallic - A60
PLN 664.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2128802003
Mercedes W212 Rear Bumper Mount Bracket Trim Support Right O/S A2128802003
PLN 42.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2516190022
Mercedes W251 Rear Bumper Carrier Crash Bar Support Reinforcer A2516190022
PLN 113.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2116204431
Front Bumper Bracket Mercedes W211 Trim Mounting Holder Right O/S A2116204431
PLN 161.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8T8807303A-LAG
Audi A5 8T Sportback Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Lava Grey Pearl - Z7L
PLN 1,139.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0034802-AW1
BMW E81 E87 LCI Rear Bumper M Sport Trim Panel PDC Alpinweiss White - 300
PLN 759.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0149318-MYS2
BMW 5 Series 2 E60 Saloon Rear Bumper PDC Mysticblau Mystic Blue Metallic A07
PLN 113.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8055067-EB4
BMW F20 F21 M Sport Rear Bumper Trim Panel Estorilblau Estoril Blue - B45
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 5A1DB10-SAG
Bumper Rear BMW i4 G26 Complete Trim Panel San Remo Green Metallic - C4E
PLN 1,424.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6852704
BMW i3 I01 Bumper Reinforcement Rear Right O/S Crash Bar Carrier 6852704
PLN 75.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 2993565-DSB
BMW X1 E84 Front Bumper Cover PDC Panel Tiefseeblau Blue Metallic - A76
PLN 1,424.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8X0807421A
Audi A1 8X Rear Bumper Diffuser Lower Centre Trim Cover Panel 8X0807421A
PLN 94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0035909-SCH
BMW E81 E87 LCI Complete Front Bumper Trim Panel PDC Black Schwarz 2 - 668
PLN 759.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9805525
Parking Sensor MINI R60 Countryman PDC Ultrasonic Pure Red B16 9805525
PLN 93.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 850166864R-ICW
Renault Trafic 3 Rear Bumper Corner End Cap Left N/S Ice White - 389
PLN 142.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0031136-STG3
BMW Z4 E85 Convertible 3 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Sterlinggrau Sterling Grey 472
PLN 284.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0035911-SG1
BMW E81 E87 LCI 1 Trim Panel Bumper Rear Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
PLN 113.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9802061-1
Mini R60 R61 Cooper S Front Bumper Centre Grille Grid Trim Panel 9802061
PLN 142.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7117625-SYD
BMW 1 Series E87 Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Sydneyblau Blue 7117625
PLN 23.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7387278
BMW F46 Rear Bumper Mount Bracket Guide Support Holder Right O/S 7387278
PLN 142.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0029957-DS
Mini Cooper S R53 Rear Bumper Panel Dark Silver Metallic - 871
PLN 379.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0430328-BS6
BMW X5 E70 Bumper Corner Rear Right O/S Trim Cover Side Black Sapphire - 475
PLN 94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8044934-WB
BMW 3 E92 E93 Coupe Convertible M Sport Rear Bumper PDC Bluewater Metallic 896
PLN 1,139.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8Y4807067M-MYB
Audi S3 8Y Rear Bumper Panel PDC Parktronic Covering Mythical Black - Y9T
PLN 1,899.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0038868-SCH
BMW F20 F21 Bumper Front Complete Trim Panel Covering Schwarz 2 Black - 668
PLN 1,899.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0034474-TS
BMW E92 E93 Rear Bumper Panel PDC Titansilber Titan Silver Metallic - 354
PLN 379.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2048809340-BLA
Mercedes S204 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Black Painted
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1718851737
Mercedes SLK R171 Rear Bumper Carrier Shock Absorber Foam Panel A1718851737
PLN 284.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7207112
BMW F11 Rear Bumper Mount Bracket Guide Right O/S Side 7207112
PLN 42.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4L0807303B-PHB
Audi Q7 4L Rear Bumper Upper Trim Panel Covering Phantom Black - Z9Y
PLN 284.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2056260412
Mercedes X253 Slam Panel Bumper Bracket Mount Front Right O/S A2056260412
PLN 123.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A6398801471-OB1
Mercedes Vito W639 Rear Bumper Left N/S Side Corner Trim Obsidian Black - 197
PLN 284.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0034474-AM
BMW E92 E93 Rear Bumper Panel PDC Arktis Arctic Metallic - A34
PLN 379.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1696201734-2
Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245 Front Right Bumper Carrier Cross Member Mount Holder
PLN 56.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8050377
BMW F12 F13 M Sport Rear Bumper Bottom Trim Panel Cover Diffuser Dark Shadow
PLN 379.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8054198
Bumper Diffuser BMW F30 F31 Rear M Sport Trim Cover Single Exhaust Rear 8054198
PLN 170.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0033538-TS
BMW E90 Front Bumper Panel Trim M Sport Complete E91 Titansilber Silver - 354
PLN 1,424.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8039479-MW
BMW X1 E84 Front Bumper Cover M Sport PDC Mineralweiss Mineral White - A96
PLN 2,374.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8056577-MG2
BMW F31 Touring Rear Bumper M Sport Trim Panel PDC Mineralgrau Grey - B39
PLN 1,139.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8V4807309
Audi A3 8V Rear Bumper Crash Reinforcement Bar Guide Support 8V4807309
PLN 237.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9806647-OXF1
Mini Countryman R60 Rear Bumper Cooper S PDC Oxford Green Metallic - B26
PLN 1,139.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2128850765
Mercedes W212 Rear Bumper Bracket Left N/S Holder Mount Bearing A2128850765
PLN 42.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8064718
BMW G30 M Sport Rear Bumper Bottom Trim Panel Cover Diffuser Insert 8064718
PLN 189.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7898876-TS1
Rear Bumper BMW F01 Saloon M Sport Trim Panel Titansilber Titan Silver - 354
PLN 1,139.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1768800440-KB
Mercedes W176 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Cover Kosmos Cosmic Black Metallic - 191
PLN 759.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 2212611-BS
BMW X1 E84 M Sport Rear Bumper Trim Panel PDC Black Sapphire - 475
PLN 1,899.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8050385
Bumper Bracket BMW F06 F12 F13 M Sport Rear Left N/S Side Mount 8050385
PLN 142.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9806064-COB1
Front Bumper Trim Mini R60 Cooper S Complete Covering Panel Cosmic Blue - B13
PLN 948.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7345036-AW1
Bumper Rear BMW X1 E84 Trim Panel PDC S Line Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A9018800670
Mercedes Sprinter W901 Front Bumper Trim Panel Covering Primed A9018800670
PLN 379.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8037277-BS1
BMW X5 E70 1 M Sport Rear Bumper Trim Panel Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
PLN 1,424.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1668856725-OB
Mercedes X166 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Covering AMG Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
PLN 2,374.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0029925-IB
Mini R50 Rear Bumper Complete Trim Panel Cover Indi Blue Metallic - 862
PLN 189.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8055067-DSB
BMW F20 F21 Rear Bumper M Sport Trim Panel Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue - A76
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2048852925-IRS
Rear Bumper Mercedes W204 AMG Body Styling Trim Panel Iridium Silver - 775
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A4148851325-BRS
Mercedes-Benz Vaneo W414 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Brilliant Silver - 9744
PLN 370.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2118801840-IRS
Mercedes W211 Front Bumper Sport Trim Panel Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
PLN 1,424.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0422349-SCG
BMW E60 LCI Saloon Rear Bumper PDC Spacegrau Space Grey Metallic - A08
PLN 237.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4L0807303B-PHB2
Audi Q7 4L Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Phantom Black - Z9Y
PLN 664.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7058521
BMW E81 E87 Rear Bumper Guide Bracket Holder Mount 7058521
PLN 94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8059403
BMW F46 Gran Tourer Rear Bumper M Sport Bracket Support Mount Carrier 8059403
PLN 123.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7162391-1
Bumper Carrier BMW E92 E93 335d 335i Rear Reinforcement Crash Bar 7162391
PLN 237.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0036875-MTB1
BMW 3 Series E90 LCi Lift 1 Rear Bumper Trim Panel PDC Montegoblau Montego Blue
PLN 237.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8E5807303-BRR
Audi A4 B7 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Cover Brilliant Red - Y3J
PLN 664.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 149310
BMW X3 E83 Mud Flap Mudflap Rear Left Right N/O/S Set 0149310
PLN 189.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 2757337
Bumper Carrier Mini R55 R56 R57 Front Bumper Reinforcement Crash Bar 2757337
PLN 142.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2218801040-FLG
Mercedes W221 Front Bumper Trim Panel Cover Flint Grey Metallic - 368
PLN 1,139.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0036311-CAR
BMW E82 E88 M Sport Rear Bumper Trim Panel Carbonschwarz Black Metallic - 416
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 2182408-SOP
BMW F10 Rear Bumper Panel PDC Covering Sophistograu Grey Metallic - B90
PLN 569.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7058450
BMW E87 Front Bumper Carrier Support Crash Bar Reinforcer 7058450
PLN 189.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 2239993-IBB1
BMW F30 Bumper Rear Trim Panel PDC Imperial Blau Blue Metallic - A89
PLN 759.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2038851225-JAS1
Mercedes CL203 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Cover Jaspis Blue Metallic - 345
PLN 284.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1699140373
Mercedes W169 Front Seat Back Panel Cover Trim Left Right N/O/S A1699140373
PLN 142.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0038868-SCH1
BMW F20 F21 Bumper Front Complete Trim Panel Covering Schwarz 2 Black - 668
PLN 2,374.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8038064
Fog Light Mount BMW X1 E84 M Sport Front Bumper Right O/S Bracket Holder 8038064
PLN 142.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7202670
BMW E91 Touring Rear Bumper Guide Mounting Panel Right Side O/S 7202670
PLN 42.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7264358-KBM
Rear Bumper Mini R56 R57 LCI Cooper S PDC Trim Panel Kite Blue Metallic - B48
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 5A40FC3-BS
Rear Bumper BMW X3 G01 M Sport Trim Panel Cover PDC Black Sapphire Metallic 475
PLN 2,849.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6H52-17B892-BB
Land Rover Freelander 2 Rear Bumper Carrier Crash Bar Reinforcement 6H5217B892BB
PLN 142.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 2239993-AW2
BMW F30 Rear Bumper Trim Panel PDC Covering Alpinweiss Alpine White 3 - 300
PLN 759.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0010150-TS6
BMW X5 Series 6 E53 Front Bumper Panel PDC Titansilber Titan Silver Metallic 354
PLN 522.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0394707-CAR1
BMW E60 M Sport Rear Bumper Panel PDC Carbonschwarz Carbon Black - 416
PLN 759.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0035909-AW2
BMW E81 E87 LCI Complete Front Bumper Trim PDC Alpinweiss White 3 - 300
PLN 759.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A6398800271
Mercedes-Benz Vito W639 Rear Bumper Centre Holder Bracket Mount A6398800271
PLN 284.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8J0807484A
Audi TT 8J Bumper Mount Support Bracket Holder Guide Rear Right O/S 8J0807484A
PLN 61.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9806647-LW2
Mini Countryman R60 Rear Bumper Cooper S PDC Light White - B15
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2198800840-IRS
Mercedes C219 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Cover Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0393503-ELB
Rear Bumper Mini R50 Trim Panel Chrome Electric Blue Metallic - 870
PLN 284.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8064151-EB
BMW F20 F21 LCI M Sport Rear Bumper Trim Panel Estoril Blue Metallic - B45
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0393503-PS
Rear Bumper Mini R50 Trim Panel Chrome Pure Silver Metallic - 900
PLN 284.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2126201500
Mercedes W212 W218 Front Bumper Carrier Cross Member Support Bar A2126201500
PLN 759.95
Free delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9881579-AW1
BMW F40 Rear Bumper M Sport Trim Panel PDC Alpinweiss 3 Alpine White - 300
PLN 1,424.95
Delivery - Mon, Jul 14
If paid before 14:00

Durable front bumpers for enhanced vehicle protection
Sturdy car bumpers providing protection and a striking appearance
Bumpers and reinforcements are key elements of every car, combining protective and aesthetic functions. Bumpers protect the body and key vehicle elements from mechanical damage, minimizing the effects of collisions and impacts. Bumper reinforcements additionally increase their strength and stability, ensuring the safety of the driver and passengers. In the Global Parts automotive store you will find a wide selection of used car parts, including bumpers and reinforcements, perfectly matched to brands such as BMW, Audi , Mercedes, Volkswagen, Mini and others .
What are the functions of bumpers and reinforcements ?
Bumpers and reinforcements play a key role in ensuring the safety and aesthetics of the vehicle:
- Body protection – Bumpers absorb impact energy, protecting the vehicle’s bodywork and mechanics.
- Increased safety – Bumper reinforcements reduce the effects of a collision, minimising the risk of passenger injury.
- Vehicle aesthetics – Modern bumpers emphasize the design of the car and give it a dynamic character.
- Comfort of use – Thanks to well-attached bumpers and reinforcements, the vehicle is more resistant to minor damage in everyday use, e.g. when parking.
Why is it worth taking care of bumpers and reinforcements ?
Damage or wear to bumpers and reinforcements can affect the safety and appearance of your vehicle. Typical problems include:
- Cracks and dents – They are caused by collisions, reducing the effectiveness of protection and the aesthetics of the car.
- Loose mounts – These can lead to bumper instability, reducing safety and driving comfort.
- Corrosion of reinforcements – In the case of metal elements, it can lead to a weakening of their strength.
- Lack of aesthetics – Damaged or discoloured bumpers can negatively impact the appearance of your vehicle. If you need a replacement, you will find the right car parts at Global Parts , which will restore the full functionality and appearance of your vehicle.
How to choose the right bumpers and reinforcements ?
When choosing bumpers and reinforcements, there are several key aspects to consider:
- Matching to the vehicle model – At Global Parts you will find bumpers and reinforcements perfectly matched to BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Mini and others .
- Material of construction – Choose components made of durable materials such as ABS, polypropylene or steel.
- Technical condition – Used bumpers and reinforcements should be free of cracks, large dents and corrosion.
- Compatibility with accessories – Check that the bumpers you choose are compatible with other accessories such as parking sensors or fog lights.
Why choose used bumpers and reinforcements ?
Used car parts, such as used bumpers and reinforcements, is an economical solution that allows you to save money while maintaining high quality. By choosing used protective elements, you gain:
- Lower costs – Used bumpers and reinforcements are much cheaper than new ones, but offer just as high quality.
- Ecology – Recycling parts supports environmental protection and reduces waste.
- Wide range of products – In our shop you will find used bumpers and reinforcements for the most popular car brands.
How to take care of bumpers and reinforcements ?
In order for bumpers and reinforcements to function reliably for a long time, it is worth following a few rules:
- Regular maintenance – Cleaning and waxing your bumpers helps maintain their aesthetics and protects them from damage.
- Check the mountings – Make sure the bumpers and reinforcements are securely attached to prevent them from loosening.
- Repair minor damage – It is a good idea to repair cracks or scratches as soon as possible to avoid more serious problems.
- Corrosion protection – In the case of metal reinforcements, use anti-corrosion preparations. If you need a replacement, you will find the right used car parts at Global Parts , which will ensure the durability and aesthetics of your vehicle.
Summary: bumpers and reinforcements at the Global Parts automotive store
Bumpers and reinforcements are not only protective elements, but also key components that affect the safety and appearance of your vehicle. By taking care of their technical condition, you can avoid costly repairs and ensure peace of mind on the road. The Global Parts automotive store cordially invites you to familiarize yourself with our wide range of original used car parts . Regardless of whether you are looking for car parts for BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes, Mini and others - you will find them with us at competitive prices. We make every effort to ensure that every customer finds the right parts for their car/vehicle with us, and in case of any questions or doubts related to the selection of the right components, we will be happy to help! Please contact us - we are here to help you! For more information and curiosities, we also invite you to our automotive blog .