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Custom Force tyres will be on display for the first time in Brazil at São Paolo’s Festival Interlagos, along with other Mitas flagship lines for on-road, adventure and off-road riding. 80,000 visitors are expected at the annual Festival Interlagos from June 22-25 in São Paolo, with Mitas Ambassadors Rigor Rico and Marcelo Silverio in attendance.
Transaid is returning to Africa for its 11th cycle challenge on the continent and is calling on keen riders to take part in a six-day, 474km ride across majestic Kenya – where Transaid is currently undertaking a major project funded by the FIA Foundation. Taking place from 4 – 13 October 2024, the international development organisation invites riders from across the transport and logistics industry on this one-of-a-kind adventure, where they’ll travel from Nyeri at the foothills of Mount Kenya to Lake Victoria – all on two wheels.
BorgWarner unveiled its new logo underscoring the company’s progress in its eMobility transformation through the execution of its Charging Forward strategy. The new logo is a visual representation of the company’s transformation – it is future-focused, dynamic and signals a new chapter in BorgWarner’s long and proud history. This is the first time the logo has changed in over three decades.
Honda and GS Yuasa have signed a joint venture agreement toward the establishment of a new company. As announced on January 23, 2023, the two companies have been discussing specifics for collaboration on high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion batteries, mainly for EVs. To address the rapidly-growing demand for batteries, the new joint venture company, which will be named Honda・GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co, Ltd, will research and develop lithium-ion batteries and battery production methods that will be highly competitive at a global level. Moreover, the new company will strive to establish a supply chain for key raw materials and a highly-efficient production system for its batteries.
As part of its ‘Agenda 2030’ corporate development strategy, Banner has taken the decision to establish a major presence in China. Representing an opportunity to realise significant sales penetration in what is one of the world’s largest markets, Banner has signed a licensing agreement with leading battery manufacturer, LEOCH.
Institute of the Motor Industry warns that the motor industry faces a systemic crisis unless perceptions change about career opportunities.
The number of UK light commercial vehicles (LCVs) registered in the UK grew by 15.3 per cent in May compared with last year, reaching 25,359 units, according to the latest SMMT figures. It represents the fifth consecutive month of rising deliveries as the market rebounds from a tough 2022 as supply chain challenges continue to ease, although registrations remain -13.0 per cent below the pre-pandemic 2019 level.
The UK new car market has posted its longest uninterrupted period of expansion for eight years, as registrations grew 16.7 per cent in May to reach 145,204 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance marks 10 consecutive months of growth, although registrations remain -21.0 per cent below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
Engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, Dayco, supplies original equipment components to manufacturers from around the world. From 19-22 May 2023, the Beijing International Motorcycle Exhibition was held in the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) and Dayco, alongside more than 260 OEMs from several countries and regions, including the United States, Italy, Germany, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, Spain and South Korea, participated exhibiting more than 500 new motorcycle models, of which over 15 models were not only shown for the first time in China, but anywhere in the world.
Commenting on the news that the NFDA Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme has reached the milestone of 500 accredited dealer sites since its launch in 2019, Sue Robinson chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents car and commercial retailers across the UK, said: “It is extremely positive to see that the automotive retailing sector has embraced the EVA scheme.
Following the news that France has opened its first electric vehicle battery factory in Billy-Berclau in the northern region of the country, Sumit Das, senior analyst, Automotive at GlobalData, says: “France’s first EV battery gigafactory will provide a base to step up the production of batteries and electric vehicles as the European Union has set a 2035 deadline to phase out the sale of new fossil fuel cars.”
Used electric vehicle (EV) values could fall by a further 5-10% in the next few months, the latest Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) member meeting was told. Giving a presentation on market trends for different fuel types, Dean Bowkett of Bowkett Consulting said there continued to be an imbalance between used EV supply and demand, despite recent dramatic falls in value.
TerraClean-sponsored British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) ace Colin Turkington took two podium finishes at the latest round of the championship at Snetterton. In hot conditions, Turkington played tyre strategy to his advantage, also capitalising on a strong qualifying performance on Saturday that resulted in the four-time champion starting Sunday’s first race third on the grid.
SMP Europe-sponsored Great Britain team has sealed promotion into the top-level of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ice Hockey World Championships for next season, after a dramatic win over Italy in the final game of the Division I Group A match. In a tough battle on the ice, Italy tied the game three times before Team GB clinched a five-three winner in another memorable victory. Unbeaten throughout the tournament, Brett Perlini and Cade Neilson both scored twice, and Mike Hammond scored as well as having two crucial assists, as GB held off Italy to claim the Division I gold medal.
Transaid has secured an extension of its work funded by global road safety philanthropy the FIA Foundation, to lead the second phase of a project to establish a National Helmet Wearing Coalition in Kenya, using its extensive experience in motorcycle and motorised three-wheeler safety. Priorities for a new 13-month term are to secure the long-term future of the Coalition and cement Kenyan ownership of this initiative, whilst strengthening the implementation of the existing Kenyan Helmet Standard through improved enforcement capacity.
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