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Two reasons European drivers choose all-season tyres – Nokian survey

More than half of European drivers with all-season tyres choose them for their convenience as all-season tyres do not need to be changed twice a year. Another reason, according to the survey conducted by Nokian Tyres in the past year, is the safety aspect. 50 per cent believe that all-season tyres are safe enough to use throughout the whole year in central Europe and they meet all the regulatory requirements for winter tyres. The survey was conducted in four countries: Germany, France, Italy and Poland. The new Nokian Seasonproof all-season tyre is designed for drivers who need reliability and first-class safety for snowy and slushy winter days but who also want top-notch performance and effortless driving feel in the summer.

Read our sister site WhatTyre’s most recommended all-season tyres for 2021, the winner of the inaugural WhatTyre All-Season Tyre of the Year, and why an all-season tyre was WhatTyre’s pick for the overall 2021 Tyre of the Year.

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  2. All-season tyres? Test recommends it pays to think big
  3. 4×4 tyre sales remain strong, but SUV sub-segment growing twice as fast
  4. All-season with a summer focus: New Nokian Seasonproof
16th April 2021 /0 Comments/by
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Pirelli and racing legend Fabien Barel develop new range of Gravity Racing tyres

Pirelli has announced a technical partnership with three-time Downhill world champion Fabien Barel for the development of a new line of Scorpion mountain bike tyres aimed specifically at the world of Gravity Racing (Downhill and Enduro racing).

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  1. Pirelli partners Trek-Segafredo cycling team
  2. Pirelli presents Scorpion E-MTB electric mountain bike tyre
  3. Pirelli P Zero Race range leads manufacturer’s range for road race bikes
  4. Pirelli Scorpion range selected for Rivian electric vehicles
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Two-wheeler dealer confidence remains high despite fall in registrations

UK figures from the Motor Cycle Industry Association for March 2021 showed an overall reduction year on year, of 6.2 per cent (807 Units) in new Powered Two Wheeler (PTW) registrations. Dealers can take some solace in their own resilience to continue serving customers in the face of restrictions in place around Click & Collect during March 2021.

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  1. October motorcycle sales down 13.6 per cent
  2. Motorcycle sales up in February, scooter sales drop
  3. Motorcycle registrations sustain January growth – NMDA
  4. Motorcycle sales down for 11th month running
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Yuasa launch search to find longest serving motorcycle battery

GS Yuasa have launched a social media search for the longest-lasting Yuasa motorcycle batteries still in service and are giving a free replacement to anyone who has one over 15 years old. Entrants simply need to share a picture of their battery and bike on social media. Yuasa will then get in contact asking for the battery’s date code. The offer is open to UK and Ireland residents.

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  1. Yuasa exhibiting full battery range at Automechanika
  2. Bickers helps dealers power up their battery knowledge
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  4. Check all batteries, says Yuasa as MOT surge begins
12th April 2021 /0 Comments/by
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WAI UK expands to meet demand

Auto electrical specialist WAI has extended its UK warehouse by a massive 40 per cent, as the business boosts its stockholding for UK customers. The extension, at WAI’s Bognor Regis UK headquarters, will see more racking and a greater investment in UK logistics, as the brand continues to prove popular among motor factors and workshops.

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  4. Dundee closure ‘supports Michelin’s intent to accelerate cost savings’ – analyst report
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Juratek acquires Bettaparts

Braking specialist Juratek Ltd has acquired Bradford-based independent distributor Bettaparts Ltd. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Bettaparts will remain at its Bradford site, serving its existing customer base and Juratek has said that there are no plans to distribute its own branded products through the new site as the companies will operate separately.

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  1. Klarius Group sells QH Ireland to CD Group
  2. Parts Alliance acquires 3 more Unipart Automotive sites, appoints ex-Car Care head
  3. Unipart to Supply Exhausts to Kwik-Fit
  4. HPC Buys Economatics Compressed Air Operation
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EVs finally beginning to fulfil prophecies in 2020 – GlobalData

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic causing a decline in the global auto industry, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) grew 40.9 per cent year-on-year (YOY) and accounted for 4 per cent of car sales in 2020, according to data and analytics company GlobalData.

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  1. Automotive forecasts revised down as crisis deepens – GlobalData
  2. UK car production falls 14.2 per cent in 2019
  3. Shutdowns to cost European auto industry £29bn – GlobalData
  4. Electric cars shaping up as growth pole as recovery builds – GlobalData
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NFDA and SMMT publish updated safe restart guidance

With car showrooms opening today (12 April), The UK automotive retail sector signalled its readiness to get showrooms up and running with the publication of new, updated sector-specific guidance by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to ensure all premises are safe spaces for employees, customers and other visitors.

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  1. 36th month of growth in car sales
  2. Record sales of AFVs in February as overall market dips slightly
  3. January new car sales down -6.3 per cent
  4. Business welcomes government decision to reopen car dealerships
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EAG’s ISO accreditation renewed

Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has announced that its ISO-accredited has been renewed, following an audit by National Quality Assurance. EAG first secured its ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certificates in March 2020 and has recently had a visit to refresh the accreditation. It means that the company has been officially recognised for its quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems. 

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  1. EAG appoints ex-Suplex expert to assist after it becomes brand’s exclusive UK distributor
  2. EAG heralds influence of new e-commerce solution
  3. EAG to distribute RYMEC clutches
  4. EAG improves warehouse efficiency with MAM
9th April 2021 /0 Comments/by

First quarter car sales show consumer focus is on used cars

According to the online car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk, record sales of used cars online this year signals that motorists are itching to splash out on desirable cars as Britain eases out of lockdown. BuyaCar.co.uk posted an 88 per cent increase in the number of cars sold year on year in March – dwarfing the 11.5 per cent growth in new car sales in the same month. 

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  1. Consumers to spend more on next car after lockdown – BuyaCar.co.uk
  2. German brands dominate Britain’s online used car market in sales and searches
  3. Used vehicle market ‘could be the key to mass adoption of EVs’
  4. New car diesel sales falling fast enough to cause potential shortages in future, says VRA
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Auto finance demand set to accelerate as UK lockdown eases off 

Zopa Bank was launched in 2005 and the company is predicting an auto finance boom, as lockdown eases and pent-up demand for big ticket purchases is released. Having held back in 2020, Zopa’s data suggests UK consumers are now feeling buoyant and ready to spend. 

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  4. Tyre e-tailer Pneusmart secures 765,000 euros financing
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Gregory Distribution renews Effityres deal with Michelin

Founded in the South West in 1919, Gregory Distribution is one of the largest privately-owned transport companies in the UK. The Group consists of the Gregory Distribution business, ARR Craib Transport, newly acquired Pollock (Scotrans) and its joint venture business Hayton Coulthard Transport. Across the group it operates 1,100 vehicles and 2,000 trailers.

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  1. Michelin Solutions to introduce contracted fuel savings guarantee at CV Show
  2. Abbey Logistics’ 730 commercial vehicles serviced through Michelin solutions’ Effitires
  3. GoBus.ie coach runs more than half a million kilometres on Michelin tyres
  4. Bruce’s Coaches get ‘up to 130,000km’ more from Michelin National Express routes
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Point S celebrates 50 years

The year 2021 is the Golden Jubilee of Point S, the multi-national tyre and car maintenance group and, to mark this milestone, the company takes a look back at 50 successful years – and a look forward too. Back in 1971, the market for tyres, car accessories and repairs was very different from what it is now, with motorists’ choice of brands limited to what the local garage had in stock at the time. Things began to change when 50 French independent garage owners came together with the aim of offering new and higher standards of service, a better choice of products and competitive prices. And so, Point S was born.

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Insurer predicts ‘sharp increase’ in accidents when UK lockdown ends

Based on claims trends following previous UK lockdowns, insurer NFU Mutual is expecting a sharp increase in accidents from next week. This is when self-contained holiday accommodation lets, non-essential retail, personal care, outdoor hospitality and indoor leisure venues are scheduled to open to the public on 12 April. Claims to NFU Mutual for car accidents increased sharply by 22 per cent over the late May Bank Holiday last year, shortly after lockdown was eased on May 11. Car accident claims also increased by 12 per cent over the Christmas period compared with previous weeks, prompting the insurer to advise caution on the roads. The prediction comes alongside 1 in 4 drivers admitting they are feeling nervous about making long journeys once lockdown restrictions are lifted.

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7th April 2021 /0 Comments/by
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Transaid picked for project to improve public transport provision in Lusaka

Transaid has been selected by the sustainable transport planning and research consultancy, ITP, to support the development of a road map for providing improved public transport services in Lusaka, in a major new project funded by the World Bank. The Zambian capital is one of the fastest developing cities in southern Africa, with its metro area population growing by nearly five per cent annually for the last 20 years. Yet it remains almost entirely reliant on minibuses for intracity public transport, supported by a smaller number of buses and taxis.

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  1. Transaid aims to raise professional driving standards in Malawi
  2. Transaid launches “biggest ever” cycle challenge
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  4. Dawsongroup pledges support for Transaid
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