GT Radial release new long-haul trailer tyre
GT Radial has added the GTL919, a new trailer pattern available in 19.5 and 22.5-inch sizes, to its truck tyre portfolio. According to the company, the tyre has been developed for “maximum return-on-investment ownership, with a dedicated compound formula, extra deep optimised tread and wide shoulder ribs ensuring regular wear as well as reducing fuel consumption and increase mileage potential.” Additional upper sidewall protection provides enhanced resistance to cuts and tearing, especially from curbing damage.
Continue ReadingEnzo and Lancaster bomber prime bank holiday attractions
Bush Tyres and the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre are reflecting on a successful Bank Holiday Monday, after assembling some of the world’s most iconic planes and automobiles for a fifth annual extravaganza – featuring £20 million worth of luxury cars.
Continue ReadingThe need to raise awareness
Anyone who doubts the need for a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of worn or badly-maintained tyres should consider the following statistics, released by TyreSafe and sourced from Department for Transport ‘Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain’.
Continue ReadingGet into gear for Tyre Safety Month
Tyre Safety Month is a little over three weeks away and TyreSafe is urging tyre retailers to order free promotional items to publicise the month-long awareness campaign throughout October.
Continue ReadingCartwright stick with Goodyear
Cartwright, a leading UK commercial vehicle body and trailer manufacturer, has renewed its contract with Goodyear. The family business will now continue with its 100 per cent Goodyear tyre policy, fitting both new and retread products. The new two year deal is the first of its length to be handed to a tyre manufacturer by Cartwright.
Continue ReadingITDN signs up to e-jobsheet
Independent Tyre Distributors Network Ltd (ITDN) has committed to e-jobsheet, the open-access, digital tablet-based service work platform for truck, bus and van. ITDN has initially agreed to work with e-jobsheet for five years.
Continue ReadingPirelli sponsors inaugural ‘Prestige & Performance’ competition at Salon Privé
Pirelli will sponsor the ‘Prestige & Performance’ competition at this year’s Salon Privé event, welcoming to the judging panel renowned car expert Tiff Needell. The inaugural Pirelli Prestige & Performance competition will take place on the final day of Salon Privé, Saturday September 5, at Blenheim Palace and will celebrate supercar models from 1975 through to the present day.
Continue ReadingNew car registration growth most prominent in England – SMMT
Following up today’s release of August new car registration data, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has added country-based statistics showing that England is leading the way from the home nations.
Continue ReadingUK commercial vehicle registrations continue 2015 growth trend – SMMT
Demand for commercial vehicles has increased in August, with overall new registrations rising 15.3 per cent, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders states. In the year to date, demand has risen 19.0 per cent to 255,849 units, with truck demand in particular rising (38.3 per cent up to 49,890 in 2015). Growth in August for the truck sector saw registrations up 20.2 per cent.
Continue ReadingYet another month of growth for the UK new car market
According to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Britain’s new car market recorded its 42nd consecutive month of growth in August – albeit in one of the year’s quietest months. New car registrations increased 9.6 per cent to 79,060 for the month, taking year-to-date growth to a healthy 6.7 per cent.
Continue ReadingDunlop Aircraft Tyres tells UK business minister of export sales growth plans
Business minister Anna Soubry visited Dunlop Aircraft Tyres’ Birmingham plant to hear how the manufacturer’s further investment plans will help it expand its product range and increase international sales. The world’s only specialist manufacturer and retreader of aircraft tyres was one of four companies in the West Midlands that the minister visited during a fact-finding day in the region.
Continue ReadingDavanti appoints UK and Ireland sales director
Davanti has appointed Sean Maddocks as sales director for UK and Ireland; he will be starting his role with immediate effect.
Continue ReadingPCL to exhibit at new Automechanika Birmingham in 2016
PCL has welcomed Messe Frankfurt’s decision to bring its international automotive show to the UK next year. Automechanika Birmingham, in partnership with trade association SMMT, will take place at the NEC, 7 - 9 June 2016, and PCL has already confirmed attendance.
Continue ReadingDipstix growing FlexiFix network
Dipstix, a website designed to connect motorists manage their cars, has added a new Midlands-based team member in response to “growing demand” for its new FlexiFix ‘fix now, pay later’ product. David Sanders joined Dipstix in July. He brings with him a background in finance.
Continue Reading6 part worn tyre retailers convicted in a week for sale of dangerous tyres
The sale of dangerous tyres to unsuspecting motorists has led to the conviction of six retailers of part worn tyres from the Brent and Harrow area of London within the space of a week. Top Tyres & Auto Parts Ltd (Wembley); Whitchurch Road Tyres (Harrow); Pinner Road Tyres Ltd (Harrow); Quick Car Repairs Ltd (Harrow); Mr Walazedeh trading as Harrow Tyres (Harrow); and 3D Tyres Ltd (Wembley) faced 36 charges of supplying unsafe tyres, not complying with the Motor Vehicle Tyres (Safety) Regulations 1994. All six pleaded guilty and were ordered to pay a total of £18,009.40 in fines, including individual penalties for company directors, costs and victim surcharges.
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