Scotlands Ash Garage initiative to benefit Teenage Cancer Trust
Didcot-based Scotlands Ash Garage has revealed that for every MOT it undertakes between 1 November 2015 – 31 December 2016, it will donate £1 to the Teenage Cancer Trust, with the grand total expected to top more than £2000. With around seven young people aged between 13 and 24 diagnosed with cancer every single day in the UK, Teenage Cancer Trust is the only charity committed to providing world-class cancer services for this unique age group in the UK. The life-changing care and support provided ensures young people do not have to face the challenges of cancer alone.
Continue ReadingValeo adds to EMS range
Valeo Service UK has expanded its engine management systems range to feature more ignition based products and ranges. Ignition components are becoming more complex and are often integrated within the ECU (Engine Control Units), as manufacturers respond to the need to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Continue ReadingTerraClean takes to TV
TerraClean has unveiled its latest television advert for its for advanced engine cleaning service, signalling the next stage of the brand’s promotion to a mass audience, with the aim of driving business into independent garages. The brand is ever present at UK automotive trade and consumer exhibitions and is promoted aggressively through social media platforms, Facebook and Twitter. 2016 looks set to be TerraClean’s biggest year yet, with further investment in raising awareness with motorists and also recruiting new service centres where geographical gaps remain, as part of an extended trade campaign.
Continue ReadingGet ready for National Pothole Day
Following the great success of last year’s inaugural National Pothole Day, www.streetrepairs.co.uk is proud to announce National Pothole Day on 15th January 2016.
Continue ReadingRMI applauds ’positive’ Autumn Statement
The RMI applauds the Chancellor’s confirmed commitment in ‘rebuilding Britain’ and an industrial strategy for the automotive sector for a decade in the recent Autumn Statement. “Also, it is positive to see the extension of the small business rate relief scheme for a further year which will benefit 600,000 small businesses”, said Sue Robinson, RMI Director.
Continue ReadingInvestment lays foundation for growth for GT Automotive
Specialist engine parts supplier GT Automotive is targeting unprecedented growth in the automotive aftermarket in 2016, following a period of investment in the business. The company, a specialist in the supply of camshaft kits and crankshaft pulleys, has been involved in the design and manufacture of products for more than 35 years. Now, as GT Automotive looks to expand its product ranges and increase its brand awareness, it is targeting parts distributors and engine re-conditioners in the independent automotive aftermarket.
Continue ReadingPRA welcomes Chancellor’s stance on police budgets and fuel duty freeze
With forecourt crime costing the economy an estimated £40million a year, petrol retailers across England and Wales have been threatened by police authorities refusing to investigate ‘drive-offs’* and other forecourt crimes if budget cuts were implemented. Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) comments, “The PRA welcomes the announcement of the maintenance of police budgets, following news that the Home Office recently established a Forecourt Crime Senior Steering Group with funding for at least 12 months.
Continue ReadingDuraturn establishing UK tyre business
Tyres & Accessories first met Duraturn at Reifen China in Shanghai in 2009. This wasn’t long after the company was founded in 2008 and yet the young companies ambitions were clear. At the point, the firm was not export ready, but things changed markedly in the few years that followed. The next time T&A met company representatives in 2010, less than two years after the business’s foundation, Duraturn’s production base was already well on the way to producing 1 million truck tyres a year truck and bus radial tyre production plant. The company broke ground on its passenger car radial tyre manufacturing line in 2013 and two years later is producing, modern compliant products for sale in China and for international export. Originally the company referred to itself using the firm’s official name - Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum (Group) Rubber Co., Ltd. Now the company is bringing its tyre businesses under the more international “Duraturn” brand and embarking on an internationalisation programme that this year sees the firm put an emphasis on building business relationships in the UK.
Continue ReadingLeasePlan sets 1.5 million vehicle record
LeasePlan Corporation N.V is expanding its fleet a record level of 1.5 million vehicles worldwide. LeasePlan is the first fleet management and driver mobility company in the global leasing industry to reach operations of this scale, a landmark confirming its global market leadership. Across the 32 countries where LeasePlan operates, its worldwide fleet has recently surpassed the 1.5 million mark compared to 1.3 million vehicles in 2010. This is an 8 per cent year on year increase in the number of vehicles under LeasePlan management, which numbered 1.40 million at end-September 2014.
Continue ReadingNational confirms Leaseplan Preferred Tyre Supplier status
National Tyres and Autocare has confirmed that LeasePlan, the largest vehicle management group in the world and part of the LeasePlan Corporation NV Group, has named the tyre retail company as one of its preferred Tyre Supplier for 2016 and 2017. ATS Euromaster and Fleet Tyre Network (FTN) are the other two 2016 and 2017 preferred suppliers. Kwik Fit was the previous encumbant.
Continue ReadingWestlake sponsors Leicester Tigers match ball
Rugby team Leicester Tigers has partnered with Westlake after the tyre company became their official match ball sponsor. Westlake is the leading brand of tyres manufactured by the Zhongce Rubber Company Limited (ZC Rubber) – now a major global tyre manufacturer and one of the largest producers of commercial vehicle tyres globally.
Continue ReadingSMMT pleased with Chancellor’s commitment
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has issued a statement in response to the 2015 spending review: “Government engagement with industry has been fundamental to the recent success and global competitiveness of UK automotive, so today’s commitment by the Chancellor to a long-term industrial strategy for the sector is encouraging.
Continue ReadingMichelin supplying Effitires solution to Morgan McLernon fleet
Chilled and frozen food transportation specialist Morgan McLernon has signed up its 530 commercial vehicle assets to Effitires by Michelin solutions, with the Northern Ireland-based company declaring the tyre management package “comprehensive and cost-effective”.
Continue ReadingDriver training: RHA disappointed in Osborne’s ‘failure’ to address funding
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) says it is extremely disappointed that, once again, the Chancellor has failed to address the urgent need for £150 million to fund truck driver training, and it considers the omission to be a threat to economic recovery.
Continue ReadingSMMT president urges Government to back UK automotive industry
The UK automotive sector is leading Britain’s resurgence as a competitive industrial powerhouse, but needs government to work with industry to ensure continued success. That’s the message delivered by Gareth Jones, president of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), in his keynote speech at SMMT’s 99th Annual Dinner in London yesterday evening.
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