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Vegetable grower, packer and distributor Huntapac Produce has renewed its Effitires by Michelin solutions contract for three years, trusting the tyre management package to help the family-run firm deliver excellent customer service – and fresh produce – all-year-round. The price-per-kilometre (PPK) deal covers 100 per cent of the company’s mixed fleet of 58 Iveco, Scania and Volvo tractor units, plus 63 refrigerated and 41 tipper trailers.
CAM has been accredited with Investors in People (IIP) following a recent inspection. The standard recognises high quality customer service and support, high levels of staff retention, and a leading position and high penetration in its target sector.
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., has introduced the new zūmo 345LM, 395LM and zūmo 595LM motorcycle satnavs. The rugged, weatherproof models offer Garmin Adventurous Routing so riders can select the level of twists and hills on every journey. The zūmo 345/395/595LM present innovative features specifically designed for motorcyclists with the introduction of rider alerts, helpful smart features, new streaming music options and much more.
Michelin has been named one of the 10 best corporate brands in Europe following a representative study by Best Brands. “We are delighted with this outstanding result,” says Anish K Taneja, director of sales Michelin Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Giti Tire has re-stated its intention to commission “further tests with an independent body” following the recently published Auto Club Europa (ACE) comparative summer tyre tests, in which its GT Radial Champiro FE1 was ranked tenth out of ten “price-competitive” tyres.
Online rental marketplace eRentz has announced its desire to find the most exclusive and unique products. The founder of the online rental site, Peter Voss states that he is searching the country for the best ways to bring consumer experiences to life; connecting local businesses who have unique items, with those desiring a day to remember. […]
The growing popularity of 100 per cent road-going SUVs and CUVs is a recurring theme for Tyres & Accessories, and the latest report from Glass’s suggests that the used car market is increasingly amenable to some of the less lauded names in this field. Budget “soft-roaders”, as they are categorised in the survey, from less […]
Cenex – on behalf of Drive West Midlands – has announced it will be hosting a free to attend event focused on developing the UK supply chain of connected and autonomous vehicles in collaboration with the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) and Automotive Electronic Systems Innovation Network (AESIN), on Friday 11 March 2016 at Horiba Mira […]
In Milan, FC Internazionale, perhaps better known as Inter Milan, and Pirelli have confirmed that they are finalising an agreement for a five-year, long-term relationship regarding the football club’s shirt sponsorship deal. No details of the financial arrangements were given, except that the deal will include a fixed component and a variable one, based on the team’s sporting performance.
A new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is calling for urgent Government and industry action to encourage the greater use of autonomous and driverless vehicles. Philippa Oldham, head of transport at the Institution of the Mechanical Engineers and lead author of the report, said: “We need to urgently resolve legislative, technological and insurance […]
An ITN production team visited Mercury Car Centre in Brentwood in early February to shoot footage of EDT’s engine detox for the new Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) film on cutting-edge automotive businesses. Neil Hutchinson, owner of Mercury Car Centre, said: “We’ve been really impressed with EDT – the performance improvements for customers, the […]
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) continued to grow last year and retained record numbers of members for a second year in a row. Achieving retention of over 94 per cent showed what a successful year the IGA had, with achievements for 2015 including receiving CTSI approval for the Trust My Garage consumer code scheme, developing […]
The global profile of sport in India has been growing with the country’s economic prosperity, signified primarily by the wealth and interest of cricket’s Indian Premier League. Now the potential for it to become a significant global player in motorsport has been trumpeted by tyre manufacturer – and sporting equipment supplier – MRF. The manufacturer suggests a podium from the final races of the MRF Challenge series at Chennai symbolises India’s emergence; on the top step is Pietro Fittipaldi (grandson of Emerson), 2nd is Harrison Newey (son of Adrian), and 3rd is Mick Schumacher (son of Michael).
WAIglobal is set to attend Automechanika Birmingham, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 7-9 June 2016, exhibiting its full product range on stand 10G28. The global automotive parts supplier has recently implemented a completely new brand structure on an international level, and it is gearing up to showcase its new corporate identity at […]
A new cab tracking solution is providing peace of mind to travellers and worried parents, guardians, carers and friends. Aimed at teenagers returning from a night out, females travelling alone and other vulnerable user groups, the solution, developed by Magenta Technology, allows passengers to book a cab from a respected operator with complete confidence. A simple web service then allows the passenger to share details of the booking via a secure web link and allows worried friends or relatives to track the cab in real time.
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