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Our Virtual Academy backs campaign to boost EV work at independent garages

Our Virtual Academy, a leader in online and face-to-face automotive technical training, is backing the Garage Services Online ‘EV Edge’ campaign to help independent garages get the best return on their electric vehicle (EV) investment. With over 1.25 million EVs already on UK roads, the EV Edge initiative seeks to position independent garages as the preferred choice for hybrid and EV services by significantly enhancing their visibility to EV owners.

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  1. Garage Services Online to help workshops break into EV market
  2. UK’s LCV tyre market retained 2019 value in 2020 – GfK
  3. Rapid EV purchase consideration growth, but motorists remain apprehensive – Bridgestone
  4. Webfleet sets record for longest single-charge EV journey
31st October 2024 by
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BKT to display 4 new agricultural tyres at EIMA 2024

Indian agricultural tyre specialist BKT will exhibit at EIMA, a leading international exhibition for agricultural machinery in Bologna, Italy from 6-10 November, 2024. The Indian multinational said its display would include events, experiences, and product launches for the agro-mechanical industry. BKT has a large exhibition area of more than 600sqm at stand B1 in hall 36.

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  1. BKT-supported Tractor of the Year 2022 announces winners
  2. BKT to display flagship tyres at The Tire Cologne 2024
  3. BKT bringing its ranger-toppers to Cologne show
  4. BKT launches Agrimaxfactor 70 series
31st October 2024 by
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Repxpert launches Wrenches and Wisdom video series

The first episode of the Repxpert Wrenches and Wisdom video series has been released across Schaeffler’s social media channels. The six-minute film, shot at the live launch event held in September at the North London Garages Group Training Association (NLGGTA) HQ in Enfield, features an array of famous industry faces and sets the scene for the whole campaign.

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  1. Repxpert double clutch training heads to Devon
  2. Limited spaces available for first Repxpert Academy LIVE event
  3. Schaeffler Repxpert announces dates for live ‘Tea Break Training’ sessions
  4. Repxpert live training proves a hit in Bridgend
31st October 2024 by

Ceat Specialty gains AGCO-Massey Ferguson approval

Indian tyre maker Ceat Specialty will supply its Farmax agricultural tyres to AGCO’s Massey Ferguson tractors. The Massey Ferguson 5700 M series tractor will be the first tractor to fit Ceat agricultural tyres, with plans to extend across multiple product lines, strengthening the companies’ collaboration in the European market. The first to roll out in the latest Ceat-Massey Ferguson collaboration is the MF 5711 M 115 HP tractor, now equipped with Ceat Farmax R65 tyres in sizes 440/65 R 28 and 540/65 R 38.

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  1. Continental a Fendt OE supplier
  2. Ceat tyres for Case IH & New Holland tractors
  3. Maxam to supply Agrixtra agricultural tyres to New Holland tractors
  4. Cost vs conscience: Mitas squares up against price-driven rivals
31st October 2024 by

Hamaton adds Bluetooth Low Energy H57, VT47, VT57 diagnostic tools

Hamaton has added the BLE-enabled H57 BLE, VT47 BLE, and VT57 BLE diagnostic tools to its portfolio. Offering the same functionality and flexibility at an affordable price as the original tool, the H57 BLE, VT47 BLE, and VT57 BLE diagnostic tools can now also read BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) TPMS sensors for the approximately 5 million Tesla 3, Y, S, X and Cybertruck models around the World.

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  1. Launch UK releases next-generation diagnostic tool
  2. Tech expands TPMS range
  3. Snap-On Tools Named Franchise of the Year Finalist
  4. Snap-on launches CTEU 7850 cordless impact wrench
31st October 2024 by
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Remember This? – October 2024

Our monthly magazine column looks back at the biggest news events from the tyre industry five, 10, 15 and 20 years ago. This month’s edition looks back to October issues from 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019 for some of the biggest tyre industry news of those months. Click the month and year to access the digital edition of the relevant issue of the magazine from Tyres & Accessories’ expanding digital archive. October 2019: One of the UK’s leading tyre wholesalers, Kings Road Tyres, entered administration. The company was incorporated in 1959.

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  1. Remember This? – December 2023
  2. Remember This? – February 2024
  3. Remember This? – March 2024
  4. Remember This? – Tyres & Accessories May 2024
30th October 2024 by
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Tyre News in Numbers October 2024

Tyres & Accessories’ monthly News in Numbers column identifies the most important statistics of the month, giving you a quick snapshot of some major industry stories. Below, we look at the numbers, big and small, that made the news in the October 2024 magazine. Click the embedded links to read more on each article.

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  1. Tyre News in Numbers – August 2024
  2. Tyre News in Numbers September 2024
  3. Tyre News in Numbers – April 2024
  4. Tyre News in Numbers – June 2024
29th October 2024 by

Read the 2024 edition of the WhatTyre Buyers Guide online now

The WhatTyre Buyers Guide 2024 is available to read online for Tyrepress subscribers. The guide, produced by Tyre Industry Publications editors to identify the best tyres available according to tyre labelling data, tyre tests, original equipment approvals, and sustainability data, all of which are components of the WhatTyre tyrescore. It also announces our WhatTyre Tyre of the Year Award winners for 2024. You can also find our recommendations, alongside information on all tyres available in the UK, on WhatTyre.com.

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  1. WhatTyre to exhibit at Autosport International
  2. Falken: stock availability, proven performance means UHP opportunity
  3. The top 8 tyre comparison sites compared
  4. UK car drivers increasingly interested in all-season tyres
29th October 2024 by
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Get prepared for ‘battery season’ – Banner

With the battery season almost upon us, Banner’s introduction of a new guide to its comprehensive range of battery chargers, power packs, testers and accessories, couldn’t be more timely. Hot off the press from Europe’s leading manufacturer of lead-acid batteries, the 8-page, A5 format product range literature is available in both print format or viewable using a dedicated QR code.

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  1. Quinney becomes Banner Batteries UK country manager
  2. Banner Batteries and OESAA working to bring OE pedigree to aftermarket
  3. University of Warwick in £65 million battery research initiative
  4. Tyre dominance in overall aftermarket beginning to diminish
28th October 2024 by

Liverpool City Council partners TyreSafe

TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety charity, has announced a new partnership with Liverpool City Council to promote tyre safety awareness across the region. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in engaging local authorities to embed tyre safety within their road safety campaigns and education initiatives. 

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  1. Bridgestone reiterates TyreSafe message
  2. Tyre Safety Companion an Auto Express top motoring app
  3. In-person TyreSafe Briefing scheduled for 7 July at National Football Centre
  4. More than half of UK tyres are illegal or borderline at point of replacement – TyreSafe study
28th October 2024 by
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Schaeffler scoops prestigious Irish award

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket received possibly its final award under its current name when it was presented with the CV Parts Manufacturer of the Year trophy during a successful Auto Trade Expo weekend for the company, which rebrands as Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions UK Ltd on 1 November.

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  1. Schaeffler wins international ‘Supplier Of The Year’ award
  2. A dozen new companies join Conti & Schaeffler’s ‘Premium Circle’
  3. Schaeffler Mechatronics Head Awarded for Innovations
  4. Delphi wins Diagnostic Equipment Manufacturer of the Year
28th October 2024 by

Government launches ‘Fake Always Breaks’ awareness campaign

The government’s Intellectual Property Office has launched a new national awareness campaign to warn consumers of the dangers of buying fake vehicle parts. The campaign warns motorists against buying fake parts for their vehicles, as a new survey reveals that one in six respondents (15 per cent) said they have purchased a counterfeit part in the past 12 months alone.

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  1. IAAF joins forces with IPO for Counterfeit Awareness 2019
  2. Fake parts: a £34 billion problem
  3. Counterfeiting: Flattery or just illegal imitation?
  4. IGA’s counterfeit parts campaign highlighted in IPO Crime and Enforcement Report
28th October 2024 by
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Tyres & Accessories Magazine October 2024 issue available to read or download

The wholesale sector and industrial tyres feature in the October 2024 issue of Tyres & Accessories, which is now available as an e-paper for Tyrepress subscribers. The issue also features the latest news from the international tyre business, including the opening of Nokian Tyres’ Romanian factory, new commercial vehicle tyre ranges from Michelin and Goodyear, and a report from the UK’s Tyre Recovery Association annual forum day. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription. Tyre professionals can take advantage of the current Tyrepress Membership offer, helping to drive business online and stay informed with the industry’s leading magazine and websites.

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  1. KRT working with quality manufacturer partners to service industrial tyre market
  2. Manchester wholesaler exclusive GRI materials handling tyres supplier
  3. Europa Tyres main UK distributor for ATG’s Galaxy brand
  4. Tyres & Accessories Magazine November 2024 issue available to read or download
28th October 2024 by
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96 years old and still going strong, thanks to BFGoodrich

Cumnock-based haulier T. French & Son has added a very special vehicle to its fleet in the shape of a steam-powered Foden named Merlin. The business traces its roots back to 1967, initially supporting Scottish farmers before moving into coal haulage, and the Foden, which is shod on 40×8 16-ply BFGoodrich Silvertown Vintage Tyres, pays homage to this and general British engineering excellence.

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  1. Idverde signs Michelin Group tyre deal
  2. MAST Raises Its Prices
  3. Unionisation Plans at Michelin’s Canadian Plants Hit Snag
  4. The Oldies are Getting Younger
25th October 2024 by

Hankook becomes an official sponsor of the Ballon dʼOr

Hankook is supporting this year’s Ballon d’Or award ceremony as an official sponsor. The Ballon d’Or is the most coveted recognition of outstanding performance and exceptional talent of male and female football players around the world. The 68th award ceremony will take place in the Théâtre du Châtelet in the heart of the French capital, Paris, on 28 October 2024.

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  1. Tyres in football: 2015/16 season heralds expanded deals with biggest clubs
  2. Hankook extends long-term partnership with UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League
  3. Hankook Tire making its presence known at Europa League final
  4. Tyres & football: Hankook sponsoring Real Madrid?
25th October 2024 by

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