Johnny Herbert to host IAAF Conference
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced that former British Formula 1 driver, Johnny Herbert, will host its Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony 2017 on Thursday 7 December 2017.
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced that former British Formula 1 driver, Johnny Herbert, will host its Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony 2017 on Thursday 7 December 2017.
An official opening ceremony for Bridgestone’s new passenger car tyre factory in Russia will be held next Thursday, states the tyre maker. Although commercial production at the Bridgestone Tire Manufacturing C.I.S. LLC facility began last December, on 25 May more than 200 invited guests, including key Bridgestone partners, suppliers and representatives from local, regional, national and also Japanese government authorities, will attend a ceremony at the 81-hectare plant site in the Zavolzhye Industrial Zone, some 560 miles southeast of Moscow.
Two years after the brand’s launch at Autopromotec, and after two years of development, Davanti is bringing four new winter patterns to the Bologna show later this month. The Davanti team exhibiting at Autopromotec will also be larger, following the recent appointment of two key team members.
Marangoni Retreading Systems has enlarged its Ringtread Blackline range with two new additions, the RTL FE and RDL FE. The manufacturer describes both as “ground-breaking products” and “fuel efficient designs that deliver the all-around best compromise to over the road fleets in traction, fuel saving and mileage, in long haul applications.”
A further evolution of the proprietary DWS (Deflation Warning System) technology from Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) makes it possible to detect road conditions, tyre loads and other information without the need for dedicated sensors, the Japanese manufacturer reports. SRI calls this new tyre sensing technology ‘Sensing Core’, and says it obtains the above information by analysing the wheel speed signals that are generated when a tyre rotates.
Kwik Fit has won the Fleet Service Provider of the Year title at fleet leasing expert Alphabet GB’s inaugural ‘Supplier Award’.
The UK used car market got off to a strong start in 2017 with a record number of vehicles sold in the UK in the first quarter, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 2,133,956 used cars changed hands in the first three months of the year, 3.4 per cent more than in 2016, resulting in the biggest-ever first quarter volume seen.
Comline Auto Parts (Comline) will offer Automechanika Birmingham visitors the chance to win the ultimate supercar and rally car driving experience, via the company’s recently launched Instagram social media channel. The Comline sponsored Bob Fowden Motorsport Subaru Impreza S11 rally car will be on display on stand 19B94 – located immediately opposite Comline’s main stand, 18B1. Motorsport fans among the automotive trade are encouraged to share their photos with @ComlineAutoParts on Instagram, adding hashtag #ComlineChampion, as they will automatically be entered into a draw to win the opportunity to drive five of the world’s most iconic supercars and a rip-roaring Subaru Impreza STI.
Zenises will display its expanded operations, encompassing automotive batteries and lubricants as well as a multi-brand tyre portfolio, at Autopromotec (Hall 15 Stand B6). The company said it had engaged with its European partners to understand and satisfy their business requirements.
DriveRightData is once again exhibiting at Autopromotec, the international automotive equipment and aftermarket exhibition, to be held in Bologna on 24-28 May.
Following the largescale cyber attack on NHS computers, NBRA has highlighted its ongoing efforts in this area and called for greater cyber-security in the aftermarket.
Automechanika Birmingham in partnership with Garage Wire has announced the shortlist of garages in the running to win the £1000 cash prize for Garage of the Year. The judging panel, James Onions, Andy Savva and Simon Albert will announce the winner on Wednesday 7 June in the Workshop Training Zone at 1.00pm at Automechanika Birmingham, NEC.
From the exclusive location of the world famous Taj Palace Hotel, tucked away in the diplomatic enclave of the bustling metropolis of Delhi, over 50 European Westlake partners recently had a unique experience of India.
Pirelli will bring its P Zero Red Supersoft, Yellow Soft, and White Medium Formula One compounds to Silverstone for the British grand prix on 14-16 July, the tenth race of the 2017 championship. This will be the fourth time this mix has been employed, previously seen in China, Bahrain, and Azerbaijan.
The Parts Alliance has called its Dream Drive promotion, run in conjunction with Delphi during March and April, “an unprecedented success.” Head of marketing, Simon Moore said: “There’s no doubt the Route 66 road trips have really captured customer imagination. As a result, we’ve not only seen existing customers buying more Delphi pads but also many more switching into a great value braking programme that marries excellent quality with a competitive price point.”
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