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GSF Car Parts CEO reaffirms commitment to garages live on BBC Breakfast News
9th April 2025The CEO of one of the UK’s most important motor factors has discussed the implications of tariffs for the aftermarket on national television. Steve Horne, CEO of GSF Car Parts told BBC Breakfast the company will attempt to soften the blow to independent garages as the impact of the trade tariffs unfolds.
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Bridgestone remains in global ESG indices
10th April 2025Bridgestone Corporation shares news of its continued inclusion in three globally recognised environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indices: the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), the FTSE4Good Index Series, and the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes. Bridgestone has appeared in the DJSI World for three consecutive years since 2022, in the FTSE4Good Index Series for seven consecutive years since 2018, and in the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes for two consecutive years since 2023.
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Safe & efficient? – Motor tests low rolling resistance tyres
Can energy-efficient summer tyres still deliver excellent grip in wet and dry conditions? That’s the question Poland’s Motor magazine set out to answer in its latest comparative tyre test. The publication focused on 205/55 R16, a size popular among compact and mid-size vehicles like the VW Golf, Ford Focus, Vauxhall/Opel Astra, Audi A3, and even electric models such as the Nissan Leaf.
Continue ReadingNew Pirelli P Zero PZ5 wins performance tyre test in stunning debut
A new performance tyre test by Tyre Reviews has made the new fifth-generation Pirelli P Zero PZ5 its highest recommendation, edging out the Continental SportContact 7, a perennial winner in the three years since its launch. The test endorses Pirelli’s claim that the fifth-generation product has added all-round capabilities to the PZ4’s specialism in handling, with additional wet grip, braking stability, and others. In addition to the Conti ultra-ultra-high performance (UUHP) product, Tyre Re
Continue ReadingRavasio named President of Yokohama’s combined OTR business
Yokohama OHT has announced the strategic combination of Yokohama OTR and Goodyear OTR. This move is part of the ongoing integration of the recently acquired Goodyear OTR business into Yokohama, and the company has appointed Loïc Ravasio as President of this combined OTR business.
Continue ReadingAutogem confirms return of Under Pressure TPMS technician competition in 2025
Automotive aftermarket and garage supplier Autogem has confirmed the return of its Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) competition for technicians. Under Pressure, described by the company as the “biggest celebration of TPMS excellence anywhere in the world,” enters its fourth year in 2025 in an edition Autogem promises will be its most ambitious yet. Technicians will compete to identify, diagnose, and resolve a range of real-world issues, with qualifying rounds taking place in Spring, c
Continue ReadingFar-reaching realignment – Continental mulls ContiTech sale
By the end of next year, ContiTech will be an independent company, and Continental will once again be primarily a tyre maker. At a meeting today, the Continental Executive Board decided in favour of the group sector’s autonomy, thereby setting in motion a preparatory phase that will involve analysing and assessing the potential forms of transaction for the business’s independence and drawing up a specific timetable for implementation.
Continue ReadingSafe & efficient? – Motor tests low rolling resistance tyres
Can energy-efficient summer tyres still deliver excellent grip in wet and dry conditions? That’s the question Poland’s Motor magazine set out to answer in its latest comparative tyre test. The publication focused on 205/55 R16, a size popular among compact and mid-size vehicles like the VW Golf, Ford Focus, Vauxhall/Opel Astra, Audi A3, and even electric models such as the Nissan Leaf.
Continue ReadingNew Pirelli P Zero PZ5 wins performance tyre test in stunning debut
A new performance tyre test by Tyre Reviews has made the new fifth-generation Pirelli P Zero PZ5 its highest recommendation, edging out the Continental SportContact 7, a perennial winner in the three years since its launch. The test endorses Pirelli’s claim that the fifth-generation product has added all-round capabilities to the PZ4’s specialism in handling, with additional wet grip, braking stability, and others. In addition to the Conti ultra-ultra-high performance (UUHP) product, Tyre Re
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