Delphi Academy has successfully hosted IMI Skills Competition heats for both heavy vehicle and light vehicle technology at its next-generation training facility in Warwick. The week-long event held 19 – 23 May, showcased top emerging talent from across the UK, with Delphi Academy’s technical trainer, David Guilfoyle, serving as a judge in the light vehicle category.
According to Wegmann Automotive, the firm’s new Trax Pro Tiger mounting paste, is specially developed for large tyres. Specifically, that means features including: “Maximum gliding power for smooth fitting; no rapid drying; and clean working thanks to well-adhering, lump-free foam.”
The European Commission initiated the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry yesterday with a high-level meeting convened by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Bringing together key industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders, the dialogue aims to address pressing challenges and establish a roadmap for a sustainable and competitive future. The meeting marks the beginning of a broad, inclusive process designed to safeguard the automotive sector’s role as a cornerstone of the European economy.
As Tyrepress.com shared yesterday, the Republic of Türkiye’s Competition Authority (Rekabet Kurumu) has begun an investigation into companies active in the field of tyre production and distribution within the automotive sector. Rekabet Kurumu reported today that after completing a preliminary investigation focused on allegations of violations against Turkish competition law, it is now examining the activities of 17 companies.
The Republic of Türkiye’s Competition Authority (Rekabet Kurumu) has launched an investigation into companies active in the field of tyre production and distribution within the automotive sector. One affected company is Brisa, the joint venture between Bridgestone and Sabanci Holdings.
Autogem Invicta Ltd has confirmed the return of its award-winning competition that aims to “celebrate TPMS excellence across the UK.” Under Pressure ’24 begins on 28 May and is open to all UK tyre technicians using Autogem’s patented i-Sensor technology. The competition promises to be “bigger and better than ever before.”
Schaeffler’s popular Repxpert Millionaire promotion is back for 2024, giving garage owners and technicians more chances to win one million Repxpert points. The points can then be spent on repair data and training or in the Repxpert Bonus Shop on tools, workshop clothing and electronic gadgets.
Automechanika Birmingham culminated in the prize of third-place for customer engagement for Maverick Diagnostics.
Recently, the tyre manufacturer Qingdao Doublestar received the “Commitment on Delaying the Resolution of Horizontal Competition” from the controlling shareholder Doublestar Group. Doublestar Group stated that “it is not yet ripe for solving horizontal competition through asset injection, which is not conducive to the rights and interests of Qingdao Doublestar, and there is great uncertainty”. It is reported that Doublestar Group has decided to extend the fulfilment period of the original commitment for three years to July 5, 2026. Tyrepress China learned that the Doublestar Group also mentioned that it is “looking for other solutions that are more conducive to solving horizontal competition and can promote the development of Qingdao Doublestar”.
Hankook Tyre UK has announced the winner of its latest promotional competition. Mr. Tyre customer Vincent Square won the top prize of a top-of-the-range Hyundai Ioniq 5 after purchasing Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 tyres from the retailer’s Langley Mill depot. The competition was open to purchasers of two or more Hankook car, SUV or 4×4 tyres from Hankook approved dealers, with daily prizes of £100 in Love2Shop gift vouchers also available during the promotional period.
Arnold Clark Autoparts has revealed some of its winners in its popular Trico wiper blade promotion – and has extended the deadline meaning customers still have time to win. Customers who purchase a pair of Trico wiper blades before the 16th December will be in with a chance of winning up to £15,000 worth of prizes, including a top prize technology bundle of a PlayStation 5, Samsung 4K HDR Smart TV and Oculus virtual reality headset.
Nokian Tyres is launching an innovation challenge to change the future of driving. The “Fast Race, Big Change” challenge is an open competition inviting start-ups, businesses, students and academics to innovate for more sustainable tyres. The finalists will be offered the unique opportunity to pitch their idea at Nokian Tyres’ legendary – and rather dauntingly named – ‘White Hell’ tyre testing centre in Lapland, during one lap on a test track. The winner will have the chance to collaborate with the Nokian Tyres R&D experts to craft their idea into reality.
We’ve all seen the meme. Mechanic hourly rate: Standard – £100; £175 if you watch; and £200 if you worked on it first! Nevertheless, with 40 per cent of people spending more time in their garage during lockdown than before, Halfords is running a “best home garage” competition. The prize? £5000 cash and a “Halfords Ultimate Garage Bundle”.
Motul, Witham Motorsport and Great British Sportscars are keeping open the entry deadline for the livery design competition of the Motul-Edition GBS Zero throughout half term week, in order to give families the chance to submit designs for the exciting hand-built sports car.
With Euro 2020 fast approaching, WAI UK has got the ball rolling with an exciting new competition and is now encouraging customers to sign up and play for the chance to win a whole host of top-quality prizes, including AirPods, a wireless Qi Charger, wireless headphones, a Bluetooth Speaker and a Smartwatch.
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