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New Falken tyres, technologies introduce brand’s next generation in Europe

Showcasing significant technological and performance breakthroughs, Falken launched its latest Azensis and Sincera products at the Ascari Race Resort near Malaga, Spain. Tyrepress took the opportunity to speak to Isamu Ishida, managing director, Falken Tyre Europe, and Matt Smith, managing director UK & Ireland, about the direction of Falken post Sumitomo and Goodyear’s Dunlop joint venture, having sampled the benefits of the new tyres at Ascari.

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7th April 2014 by
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Pirelli offers Dainese back protector to Angel GT, Diablo Rosso II riders

Pirelli has introduced a new offer open to all customers purchasing a set of Pirelli Angel GT or Diablo Rosso II tyres. The manufacturer has partnered with premium motorcycle clothing manufacturer Dainese to offer a free back protector. Pirelli comments that the Italian clothing brand has become synonymous with style and safety thanks to over forty years in the industry.

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Borg & Beck expands product range as rotating electrics join the line-up

First Line’s Borg & Beck brand is expanding to encompass a comprehensive range of high quality rotating electrics. The brand is already an established player in the clutch sector and is increasing its interest in the braking market. The new programme contains more than 1,000 starter and alternator references.

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4th April 2014 by
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HgCapital acquires The Parts Alliance

The Parts Alliance group has been acquired by investors HgCapital (HgC). The acquisition of the business, along with its central facilities in Solihull and central warehouse in Smethwick, was completed on Friday 4 April. Peter Sephton has become chief executive, pledging “to build an industry leading board of industry experts” to drive the enhanced business forward. Sephton retains his role as Group CEO of the HgCapital-owned Parts Alliance members which trade under local brand names and are organised into The Western Alliance and The Eastern Alliance.

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ATS Euromaster helping retailer B&M reduce commercial tyre spend

Liverpool based B&M signed a new tyre maintenance deal with ATS Euromaster at the beginning of 2014. The retailer says it has reduced its commercial vehicle tyre spend by 30 per cent. Before securing the new deal, ATS Euromaster completed a full tyre audit of B&M’s fleet using its new electronic inspection tool, FleetSure.

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4th April 2014 by
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HiQ warns of state of British roads, as car repairs rise

The extremely wet British winter has had a devastating impact on the state of roads across the UK, a report by the Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) has revealed. As a knock-on effect of the potholes, fast fit and garage network HiQ says that more motorists have been forced to repair their cars, increasing the number of such jobs by 14 per cent in November 2013 – February 2014 compared to the same period in 2012-2013.

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3rd April 2014 by
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Commercial vehicle wheels classed as ‘safety critical item’ in EU law

Motor Wheel Service Distribution’s (MWSD) commercial vehicle wheel safety campaign has been successfully incorporated in the new European Union (EU) Roadworthiness Package, which will become law in May 2014. The new law, adopted by both the European Parliament and European Council, states: “compatibility between parts and components, such as between wheels and wheel hubs, should be treated as a critical safety item and should be checked during roadworthiness testing.”

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2nd April 2014 by
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Blackcircles ‘growing’ revenue through 1,200 fitting centres

Blackcircles.com has announced a growth in revenue of 20 per cent to £27.8 million (versus £23.2 million in 2012). The online tyre retailer said that the latest full year results mean its revenues have a compound annual growth rate of 22 per cent since 2008. EBITDA increased to £1 million. The results follow the announcement of former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy’s appointment to the Blackcircles.com board.

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Full Zeetex tyre range launched for EMEA dealers in Thailand

Following on from their European launch in February, the new series of Zeetex brand passenger car, 4×4 and light commercial tyres have been presented to 40 Africa, Middle East and ASEAN dealers. The six new models offer better road-handling and traction while delivering longer mileages, according to Zeetex distributor ZafcoTrading, and were unveiled on 20 […]

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31st March 2014 by
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Pirelli tyres withstand difficult conditions in Malaysia as drivers disagree on quality

Pirelli characterised Malaysia as one of the toughest tests of the year for tyres thanks to its high track temperatures and an abrasive surface. Yet the reduced graining and lack of blistering illustrates the indisputable increase in durability over the much maligned original 2013 tyre allocation. Even so, the decision to provide the hardest compound…

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31st March 2014 by
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Ketomaa sets sights on strong result on Dmack tyres at Rally Portugal

World Rally Championship tyre supplier Dmack says that Rally Portugal sets one of the toughest challenges for tyres, as its drivers search for more WRC2 successes. The British brand, manufactured in China by Shandong Yongtai, says that stages on Rally de Portugal are some of the most abrasive across the entire season and can see […]

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28th March 2014 by

New Pirelli Scorpion Gravel WRC tyre to debut on Rally Portugal

The new Pirelli Scorpion tyre for gravel will make its debut on a World Rally Car at the Rally Portugal on 3-6 April. It will be the first time the Scorpion name has been seen at the top level of rallying since Pirelli ended its exclusive supply contract with the World Rally Championship in 2010. […]

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28th March 2014 by

Pirelli P Zero Orange hard F1 tyre to combat high temperatures, abrasive asphalt

Pirelli has brought its P Zero Orange hard tyre to Malaysia to make its debut at this weekend’s grand prix, and the early signs are that the extra durability could make it the favoured fitment following two free practice sessions on very abrasive asphalt at temperatures nearly hitting 50 degrees centigrade. Despite the harsh conditions, […]

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28th March 2014 by
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Tyre manufacturers prepare for long-term trend of increased coach and bus transport in Europe

In terms of the sheer number of vehicles on UK roads, the coach and bus segment accounts for just 0.3 per cent (90,355) of the total number of vehicles on UK roads. But there are good reasons to be interested in the coach and bus tyre market, especially as premium brand players like Continental, Goodyear and Bridgestone launch ever more specialised products, moving away from fitting the same 22.5” or 17.5” products as those found on trucks.

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27th March 2014 by

IAM calls for elderly driver strategy

The IAM is calling for a national strategy of driving health checks and better information for elderly drivers and their families following a Vision Critical poll of 1,297 people. Vision Critical extrapolates that 42 per cent of the population is worried about an elderly relative driving, yet they are unlikely to do anything about it: […]

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27th March 2014 by

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