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Apollo Tyres (UK) Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of Apollo Tyres Ltd, has been recognised as one of the Top Employers in the UK. The certification, awarded by the Top Employer Institute, a global authority on HR excellence, was based on an in-depth survey of Apollo Tyres Ltd’s London staff. The firm has an annual revenue of $2.8 billion. Its London team work in areas such as finance, digital and US trade growth.
China will continue to dominate global battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in 2023, despite an increase across all major markets, says GlobalData. However, the leading data and analytics company notes that other regions may catch up, as growth in China slows. Al Bedwell, director, global powertrain at LMC, a GlobalData company, comments: “China’s BEV growth will moderate in 2023, after a meteoric rise in 2022 of more than 100 per cent year-on-year (YoY). The country’s slowing economy and unavoidable retail price increases will dampen Chinese BEV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) demand, though much volume will still be added.”
The latest automotive training centre to be named as a TechSafe Centre of Excellence by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is Lincoln College, which has just opened a brand-new automotive workshop and Apprentice Centre. The first Further Education College in the UK to offer specific qualifications for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Lincoln College also trains teaching staff and trainers from institutions and businesses around the country.
Motor oil and additive manufacturer Liqui Moly has reached its annual target and remains on a stable growth course. The company was able to compensate for the loss of the Russian market and the generally difficult situation on the global market through its strategy and quick action. Managing director Günter Hiermaier is very satisfied: “Achieving such a sales result in these times is proof that both our team spirit is right and our products are in great demand worldwide.”
NFDA chief executive Sue Robinson has joined the Automotive 30% Club, a voluntary network of MDs and CEOs from UK based automotive sectors. The organisation sets out to achieve a better gender balance within the automotive industry. It takes its name from its target of at achieving at least 30 per cent of key leadership positions in member organisations with diverse women by 2030.
Debbie Barnes has been promoted to managing director of Liqui Moly’s UK subsidiary, responsible for national operations. She intends to continue the successful development of the lubricant company in the United Kingdom. Barnes has been part of the Liqui Moly team for seven years and was most recently regional sales manager and national key account manager at Liqui Moly UK. In her new position as managing director, she is now responsible for the operational business of the Liqui Moly subsidiary. She strengthens the management team, which has included Dr Uli Weller, managing director of the parent company, and Salvatore Coniglio, Liqui Moly export director, since the company was founded.
Banffshire-based haulage contractor, Ian S Roger, marked the company’s 50th anniversary in style with a new gold liveried Volvo FH 540 6×2 tractor unit, fitted with Michelin X Multi Z and X Works D tyres as original equipment. The eye-catching FH joins a mix of MAN, Renault, Scania and Volvo trucks as part of a 32-strong fleet of vehicles used for a variety of agricultural-based haulage work. Almost the entire fleet now runs on Michelin tyres.
On Tuesday 17 January, the evening of the NFDA Executive Meeting, NFDA brought together franchised dealer members, MPs, and Lords to the House of Lords to discuss the significance of the automotive retail sector, in addition to some of the pertinent issues the sector is facing.
Nearly 50 DHL Express vans will begin running on the Michelin Uptis airless tyre to make last-mile deliveries in Singapore by the end of 2023. The pilot programme begins with the first vehicles making delivery trips from 10 January.
The Schaeffler team was out in force at the two-day ECP managers’ conference at the Birmingham Hilton to support, advise and inform attendees of the ongoing developments in vehicle technology and the solutions that the OE manufacturer provides for the aftermarket. The Schaeffler team included Simon Cooper presenting LuK transmission systems, Mike Hansford on FAG steering & suspension, Brad Adams on INA FEAD, Tim Adams on INA thermal management, Liam Iredale demonstrating Schaeffler’s electronic cataloguing systems and James Mainwaring discussing all things REPXPERT.
Machine Mart has added to its already-vast range of Clarke Tool Chests & Cabinets. A new tool chest in the range is the Clarke CBB205C HD Plus 5 Drawer Tool Chest with lift out tote tray. The CBB205C provides four drawers measuring 575×261×49mm with the fifth at 575×261×64mm. All drawers have a capacity of 35kg.
Nationwide tyre retail, service and maintenance provider ATS Euromaster has won the 2022 Netcall App of the Year award. Netcall’s annual App of the Year awards ceremony, held this year on 30 November, highlights the best apps created by its customers in Liberty Create, their low-code platform. The awards were judged not only on the technical aspect and build but the value added to customer experience.
TMD Friction UK has completed the latest IMI-accredited electric and hybrid vehicle training, as the braking specialist focuses on the future of the automotive industry, and commits to support its customers as new powertrains are introduced. Taking place at TMD Friction UK’s research and development (R&D) facility at Seaton Ross, East Yorkshire, the R&D team completed an intense programme of training on electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids.
Automechanika Birmingham has shared its specialist event expertise and knowledge by supporting the biggest ever free Christmas party, One Day at Christmas, arranged by events industry publisher, Mash Media, for those who are alone or vulnerable over the festive period. Held on 5 December simultaneously in London, Birmingham and Glasgow, the events industry pulled together to support the dedicated initiative, welcoming over 900 people across the three venues, giving lots of elderly and lonely people a moment to remember this Christmas.
Automotive component distributor Magneti Marelli Parts and Services has joined as the latest addition to the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) membership. The trade body’s service membership has continued to grow throughout the year and the latest expansion sees the Italian company, with its strong heritage in the automotive industry, joining to support the Federation’s lobbying initiatives and industry networking events.
