SD-International supplying van tyres in three brands
Shanghai based contract tyre producer SD-International offer a comprehensive choice of van and light commercial tyres under its trio of private brand labels, Zeta, Pace and Toledo.
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Dickies to introduce new workwear lines
Dickies has outlined its new workwear products for 2016. These comprise the practical ED24/7 trousers, which are free of exposed metals such as zips, and buttons making them scratch free and suitable for use across all industries; Eisenhower Premium shorts, made from cordura with Teflon coating; the Lewiston bonded fleece jacket; the Preston steel toe cap boot, with steel midsole; and the two-tone high visibility range, which includes a jacket, hoodie, trousers, T-shirt and waistcoat, all of which are certified to the new high-visibility standard EN ISO 20471.
Driveline components added to First Line range
The First Line Group has introduced propshaft drive couplings and centre support bearings to its product range. The new units feature in the new Driveline product category under its First Line brand. FLG said the comprehensive range would provide technicians with “a cost effective repair solution for both rear and four-wheel drive and includes references for light commercial vehicles.”
Avon Tyres to start 2016 bike season early at Motorcycle Trade Expo
Avon Tyres is getting ready for the new motorcycle season by attending the 2016 Motorcycle Trade Expo on 24-26 January. Calling it the top motorcycle trade show in the UK, Avon said it would use the event to raise awareness of its product range, while using the opportunity to present its dealer support schemes.
Stapleton’s mid-range and low cost van tyre portfolio aims to provide reliability
Stapleton’s says its own extensive delivery fleet has informed its approach to the van and light commercial vehicle market; from the large fleet manager to the man in a van, a van off the road is a van that is losing money. The tyre wholesaler states that the cost and potential damage to customer relations of a van being out of action means the retailer needs to offer the right tyre quickly.
Firenza SV053 van tyre designed to cover all road conditions
Singapore based, international tyre suppliers Firenza offer a comprehensive selection of quality mid-range van and light commercial tyre sizes in its SV053 pattern. Produced at its facility in South East Asia, which incorporates the latest Japanese tyre building equipment, the tyre includes a tread pattern designed for a quiet and comfortable drive performance, superior handling, wet grip capabilities and high mileage return.
My Car Check: exciting new motorcycles, but what about new bikers?
My Car Check Trade’s motorcycle expert, Rob Hobson, has added his analysis of the segment to the company’s 2016 forecasts of the car and light commercial vehicle markets. He praises manufacturers’ latest products, but questions the segment’s ability to attract new customers. He said: “Following a 12 per cent increase in new bike registrations last year, and a relatively strong used sector, most in the trade seem reasonably optimistic that the upward trend can continue.
LCV sales expected to pick up sharply with most values down around 2% – My Car Check
My Car Check Trade added its analysis of the light commercial vehicle market to its car market forecast. Gavin Amos said: “As the country gets back to work after the festive period, LCV sales are expected to pick up sharply over the next few weeks. The weather will play a part but it shouldn’t be long before sales are back to where they were at the start of November. In terms of values, we have eased most back by around 2 per cent this month.
Car dealers stock up in readiness for the New Year rush
The beginning of the year signals the start of a busy period in most lines of work, and My Car Check Trade states that car dealerships are no different. Head of valuation services, Gavin Amos, states: “Dealerships are hives of activity in January as, with Christmas over, consumers turn their attention to looking for a new car. Footfall always increases dramatically at this time of year and retailers will have taken advantage of the December lull to stock up in readiness.
Jon Tatnall made EDT sales director
Having joined engine detox specialist EDT Automotive as national sales manager in August, Jon Tatnall has been promoted to sales director with immediate effect. A motor trade man through and through, Tatnall was previously dealer principal at Yeomans Peugeot and Hyundai in Hastings. He started his career as a trainee sales executive at Sidlow Group, before taking increasingly senior roles at Lifestyle, Pinewood and Pendragon.
The importance of SAS reset in alignment servicing
Supplier of Hunter garage equipment in UK, Pro-Align has explained the importance of resetting steering angle sensors (SAS) – a service that is part of the wheel alignment process. Failure to reset the SAS after an alignment can affect the correct operation of electronic driver-assist systems that rely on precise steering information from the SAS.
Liberty Walk body kit for R35 Nissan GT-R available in Europe
Liberty Walk UK’s bodykit for the R35 Nissan GT-R is coming to Europe, targeting enthusiasts “looking to create the perfect show car”.
Liverpool firm to supply diesel engine cleaner to RAC fleet
Liverpool-based engine care specialist Cataclean has finalised a major agreement with the RAC’s fleet of UK patrol vehicles following a limited trial, conducted via Cataclean’s distribution partner Euro Car Parts on 40 vehicles. As a result, the RAC’s 1,400 vehicles will carry one of the company’s flagship products, Cataclean Diesel, which is primarily pitched as a solution to clogged diesel particulate filters, but can be used for petrol and hybrid engines too. Cataclean’s director of sales William Jones said the product was selected following a rise in the number of RAC call-outs to vehicles with clogged diesel particulate filters (DPFs).
Chicago Pneumatic adds wheel dollies, presses to workshop equipment range
Chicago Pneumatic has added new wheel dollies and rugged workshop presses to its line of workshop equipment for the professional automotive and heavy fleet maintenance industries. The two new wheel dollies for heavy vehicle tyre changing and maintenance have lifting capacities of up to 1543 lbs (700kg) and 1.2 tons and are a robust assembly aid for trucks, buses and tractors.
Glass’s forecasts profitable 2016 for motor trade
Growth in the number and variety of finance packages available to private buyers is set to power the new and used car markets in 2016, predicts Glass’s. In the new car sector, which will see growth in registrations of around 3 per cent, further finance packages will need to stimulate consumer interest and provide new avenues to affordability.
