Autoparts UK joins NTDA, launches Orium tyre brand
Autoparts UK has joined the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) as the same time as launching an exclusive range of Orium Tyres. There are six Autoparts branches, five Midwest Motor Factor sites and Monmore Auto Parts joining NTDA membership meaning that group factor manager, Craig McCracken, will also join the NTDA Executive Council.
Continue ReadingUK automotive sector turns over a record £69.5 billion
New figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirm the growing strength and vitality of the UK automotive industry and its ascendancy as a major global player. SMMT’s 16th annual Sustainability Report confirms the sector is breaking new records, with turnover hitting an all-time high of £69.5 billion in 2014. Manufacturing output, vehicle sales, jobs and export values also grew, while the environmental impact from vehicle production has been reduced dramatically.
Continue ReadingPro-Align a ‘five-star’ Hunter Platinum Partner
Wheel servicing specialist Pro-Align has been awarded a five-star rating by leading garage equipment manufacturer Hunter Engineering for the first time. Pro-Align said this reflected the significant progression and development of the Hunter brand in the UK. The company was also presented with Hunter’s “Platinum Partner” award for the ninth consecutive year, indicating the Towcester-based company as one of Hunter’s most successful and important global distributors.
Continue ReadingFTA urges chancellor ‘not to renege’ on fuel tax promise
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the chancellor to freeze or cut fuel duty ahead of Wednesday’s FairFuelUK event at the House of Commons. Chief executive David Wells has written to George Osborne asking him not to renege on his promise to hold current levels until September.
Continue ReadingBEN London to Paris cycle ride raises £25,000, with more to come
BEN, the automotive industry charity is extremely proud of their dedicated London to Paris 24 participants who cycled the 240 mile journey in less than 24 hours. So far, the team have raised over £25,500 for BEN with funds still coming in.
Continue ReadingTrelleborg receives award for its sugar cane tyres
Trelleborg won ‘Best Agricultural Tire’ at this year’s “O Prêmio VisãoAgro Sudeste”, in Brazil. Awarded by the Agriculture Secretary of São Paulo, Arnaldo Jardim, the accolade recognizes the performance of Trelleborg’s innovative agricultural tyres in the sugar cane industry in the south-eastern region of Brazil.
Continue ReadingHalfords Autocentres fined £32,000 for missing basic faults
Halfords Autocentres must pay a total of £47,000 after technicians in Bristol missed 11 of the 20 basic faults set up on Trading Standards department car. North Avon Magistrates Court ordered Halfords Autocentres to pay just under £15,000 costs, a £32,000 fine and a £150 victim surcharge after the firm pleaded guilty to eight offences under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations. Following a series of complaints, Trading Standards offices set up the mystery shopper investigation at the Filton branch of Halfords Autocentres in Bristol. While 11 of the 20 simple defects on the car were not identified or fixed, the technician reportedly gave the car back to the customer as if work was complete.
Continue ReadingEU CV registrations rise 6 per cent in May
Figures published by ACEA show that, in May 2015, demand for new commercial vehicles in the EU increased (+6.0 per cent) for the fifth consecutive month, totalling 160,550 units. Growth was sustained across all commercial vehicle segments. Results were diverse among the major markets, with Germany (-9.1 per cent) and France (-5.6 per cent) facing a downturn, while Spain (+30.1 per cent) and the UK (+17.4 per cent) posted double‐digit growth.
Continue ReadingNo Wolverhampton redundancy plans in place yet – Goodyear Dunlop
Goodyear Dunlop UK has no plans in place regarding redundancies at its Wolverhampton mixing and retreading factory. Responding to a report issued by Wolverhampton Express & Star journalist Peter Madeley, Goodyear Dunlop UK managing director Erich Fric told Tyrepress that the company would wait until after the scheduled consultation on the immediate future of the […]
Continue ReadingMaxxis supports Night of the Jumps
Maxxis is backing the oldest and largest international freestyle motocross series in the world, Night of the Jumps - the official FIM Freestyle MX World Championship, by helping to promote the first ever Night of the Jumps event in the UK, this coming September.
Continue ReadingNetwork key to Continental’s industrial tyre offering
In addition to its product offering, Continental sees its Continental Industrial Network as key to success in the sectory. Continental Industrial Network consists of professional industrial tyre specialists across the UK and Ireland, offering a “class leading service” for customers. Providing forklift and industrial vehicle users with greater flexibility and choice, the Continental Industrial Network […]
Continue ReadingRema Tip Top UK secures ‘Tip Top Tread’ exclusivity
Rema Tip Top UK will now exclusively distribute the Tip Top Tread wireless car tyre inspection system in the UK. The technology provides an accurate report on the condition of all four tyres (plus spare wheel) via its bluetooth transmission in under a minute. This then gives technicians the opportunity to inform customers about condition and necessary work as well as monitoring wear of repeat customers.
Continue ReadingVapour recovery scheme consultation welcomed by PRA
After persistent lobbying from the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published a consultation document on 17 June regarding the reimbursement of duty on petrol subject to vapour recovery, Brian Madderson, PRA chairman comments.
Continue ReadingVacu-Lug rolls out new Westlake Tyre range
Following its launch at the IAA Show in Hannover in October 2014, Vacu-Lug, the sole UK distributor for all Westlake truck and bus radial tyres, has launched the range in the UK. According to the company, the Westlake range offers a choice of 17.5”, 19.5” and 22.5” rim diameters and consists of four applications: Long Haul, Regional, Mixed Service and Max Load.
Continue ReadingEurope-wide discussions needed to tackle Calais crisis, says RHA
Richard Burnett, chief executive of the Road Haulage Association is calling for the UK Government to lead cross EU discussions to try and resolve the current crisis situation in Calais. “It is totally unacceptable for hard working truck drivers to have to run the gauntlet of fear and intimidation that is fast becoming the norm”, he said.
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