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AirREX’s has released transformable air-suspension kit for almost all variants of the Volkswagen Passat. The supplier has different kits to fit all engine types from the launch spec to the present day, offering a near ‘plug and play’ fitment. The kit should appeal to enthusiasts that want the look and convenience of a fully adjustable air-ride kit, but without the usual hassles of fitting that go with custom installs, AirREX states.
Hankook’s new winter tyre, the i*cept RS² has been named the “Auto Bild Eco-Master 2015”, top in the category amongst 50 brands. The tyre, for city, compact and medium-sized cars was tested in an independent supertest by Auto Bild, Europe’s highest circulation car magazine.
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has declared the first ever National Lorry Week (26-31 October) to be an outstanding success and has confirmed that plans are already underway for an even bigger scale event in 2016. RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “We launched National Lorry Week with the #LoveTheLorry strap line to do two things: First, to raise the profile of our magnificent industry in the eyes of the public and the popular media and second, to hammer home to government the very real challenges that we face, with particular emphasis on the critical driver shortage.”
Trelleborg has manufactured its first agricultural tyre in North America, marking the start of operations at its new production facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. The 40,000sqm production facility is Trelleborg’s first in North America dedicated to the manufacture of premium radial tyres for agricultural machinery. The facility boasts state-of-the-art machinery designed according to the latest Trelleborg technology standards.
Trelleborg will support the Tractor of The Year awards as official partner for a further four years, further strengthening its strategic partnership. The agricultural tyre and wheel supplier was the awards’ first sponsor in 2012, and has remained in place every year since.
Dmack will aim to repeat its 2014 WRC2 victory when its drivers take on the tyre supplier’s home round of the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship at Wales Rally GB. The company said that winter weather and high-speed forest roads would result in a challenging end to the season.
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Following its original equipment launch in 2015, Mitas Premium will replace the Continental brand for rear radial agricultural tyres on the replacement market in January 2016. Mitas Premium tyres will be gradually phased in worldwide for purchase from local Mitas dealers. The manufacturer added that Mitas Premium tyres bear the same technical specifications as Continental agri tyres, which Mitas has manufactured under license since 2004.
As well as presenting its latest tyre to feature ProgressiveTraction technology and other agricultural tyre and wheel products, Trelleborg will provide Agritechnica visitors with the opportunity to experience one of its 2015 European Road Show’s many stops.
Trelleborg will launch the latest tyre to feature its ProgressiveTraction technology at Agritechnica 2015, on 8-14 November in Hannover, Germany. The TM1060 upgrades Trelleborg’s high performance solution for new generations of tractors, ranging from 80 to over 300 HP. Trelleborg says the range will improve farming efficiency thanks to the double lug ProgressiveTraction tread, which boosts grip and significantly reduces vibrations. Operating on the soil at different times, the double lug progressively increases traction when required. The tyre also has a flexible carcass for homogenous deformation distribution and, absorbing road surface roughness, assures a smoother ride.
Insurance broker Staveley Head has announced Kara Rouse from Derbyshire as the inaugural winner of the Trucker of the Year competition, in partnership with Trucking Magazine. Throughout October, the UK public nominated deserving HGV drivers from all over the country to be named as Staveley Head’s Trucker of the Year. The first of its kind, the competition aimed to showcase the unsung heroes of the trucking industry, whom for many trucking is so much more than just a day job.
Engine decarbonizing service, TerraClean, will continue its growth in the classic car industry by exhibiting at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, from 13 to 15 November at the NEC, Birmingham.
A recent national survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of claims portal www.claims.co.uk revealed that 77 per cent of adults in Wales said they would be uncomfortable being a passenger in a driverless car, the highest percentage out of all the regions surveyed in the GB-wide research. The research summary can be viewed here.
The National Conciliation Service (NCS) has launched its new website, www.nationalconciliationservice.co.uk. The site, which is interactive and user-friendly, has a fresh design and modern layout providing users with a significantly enhanced digital experience.
The latest depot to join the Pirelli Performance Centre group is Redpath Tyres’ South Gyle depot in Edinburgh. The centre gained Silver status in their recent technical audit. As a PPC, Redpath Tyres will receive ongoing support from Pirelli.
UK manufacturer of exhausts, CATs and DPFs Klarius has opted to bring forward its manufacturing conformity certification for 2015. The company explains that this would “provide more solid evidence of its commitment to premium quality products at a standard price.” This includes the the full manufacturing process for its entire emission control product range covering over 10,000 individual parts.
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