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In the summer of 2021, Blackcircles.co.za was launched in South Africa, with the goal of tapping into “the enormous growth of e-commerce”. The site went live around four months later at the end of 2021. But less than three years after that, in September 2024 it closed down. Of course, we all know that Blackcircles…
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Firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service responded to a significant fire at a commercial premises on Great Bridge Street, West Bromwich, on Sunday 27 July. Crews were mobilised at 10.41am. 100 firefighters, 15 fire engines and “several specialist resources including aerial ladder platforms…and a drone team” attended the fire.
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Direct Tyre Management (DTM) has signed up to TiDaeXTM for e-jobsheet connectivity to its 105 subscribing tyre service dealers. As a northwest England-based national tyre management and breakdown service provide, DTM specialises in keeping truck, bus, van and car fleets operational through preventative tyre management and maximising fleet efficiency and safety.
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Fleet tyre management processes have been added to the recently announced “New Evolution” version of epyx’s 1link Service Network. According to the company, the move is the latest step in the redevelopment of the service, maintenance and repair (SMR) platform, used by operators totalling almost five million cars, vans and trucks.
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The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., is supplying its Geolandar A/T G31 and Geolandar X-CV tyres as original equipment (OE) for Toyota Motor Corporation’s new 4Runner SUV in certain markets. The Geolandar A/T G31 245/70R18 110H tyres are being fitted for Latin America, and the GEOLANDAR X-CV 245/70R17 110T and 265/55R20 113V tyres are being fitted for North America.
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In the USA, The National Highway Transport Safety Administration reports that Centropneus SRL (Centropneus) is recalling 640 Michelin CrossClimate 2 tyres for a minor sidewall marking non-compliance issue.
The affected 255/60R18 112V XL tyres don’t have the required DOT certification symbol. As such, “these tyres fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139,” NHTDA wrote in an official filing, adding: “tyres that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash”.
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Halfords has opened its 50th new-look garage in Chorley, located at Castle St, Lyons Lane, PR7 3BU. The upgraded site is part of a new concept being rolled out across the country, focused on providing a better customer experience through improved availability, modernised facilities, and a significant investment in colleagues – including the introduction of dedicated Customer and Workshop Managers at each site.
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Elite Garages recently exhibited at the renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 where over 200,000 visitors passed through the gates. The centrepiece was an 8.5-foot-tall horse sculpture made entirely of tyres. The striking installation wasn’t just a visual showstopper – according to the company, it was “a bold symbol of Elite Garages’ longstanding passion and expertise in tyres”.
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The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in Ireland has issued a warning to the motor industry following reports that consumers are being discouraged from using independent garages for servicing and repairs.
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Ring Automotive has launched a new budget tyre care offering. The new TYREInflate range is designed to make this essential task easy and provides a no frills solution to tyre care. The two new products, each offering varying levels of capability and price points. TYREInflate 10 and TYREInflate 20.
.The two entry level tyre inflators in this range are very similar in ability, the main difference is the TYREInflate 10 (RAC611) has an analogue display and the TYREInflate 20 (RAC612) has a digital display.
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Auto3iii has joined Castrol and their leading UK distributor, The Race Group, in a partnership that will introduce its solutions to more than 270 UK Castrol Service workshops.
Michelle Rice, Head of Automotive at The Race Group, commented: “Auto3iii is at the forefront of workshop technology and we see real longevity in its solutions. From the outset, we were impressed by the company’s transparent, trustworthy approach and unwavering commitment to customer service. It felt like the perfect partnership as we share the same aftermarket ethos.”
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The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has once again been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series of global ESG stock indexes. This time its for the 21st consecutive year. The Company has also been included in the FTSE Blossom Japan Index for a ninth straight year and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index for a fourth straight year.
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Tanguy Léon-Pflieger has been appointed the new vice president for B2C Sales of Michelin Europe North region as of 1 July 2025. He succeeds Agostino Mazzocchi, who is moving to Michelin Italy as president and CEO.
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MAHA UK managing director, Neil Ebbs, was recognised for years of service to the Garage Equipment Association (GEA) during the organisation’s 80th anniversary celebrations. At the Forest of Arden hotel, Birmingham, GEA CEO, Julian Woods, welcomed Ebbs onto the stage to receive a special commemorative plaque.
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Since 1 April 2025, logistics activities, the German aftermarket organization, and sales of Speedline Truck branded truck and trailer wheels have been operating at under the new company name Ronal Performance GmbH. On 1 July, Erwin Eigel took over as co-managing director and chairman of Ronal Performance GmbH alongside Michael Rothhaß.
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