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Falken announced as Official Partner of the Nürburgring Endurance Series

Falken is expanding its motorsport commitment and will be the new Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) sponsor for the 2021 season. The agreement sees the tyre brand secure prominent logo placement on the front wings of all competing race cars in the series. In addition, there will be significant trackside signage on the start/finish straight and winners’ podium, as well as branding on the official NLS homepage with further promotional opportunities planned.

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  1. Falken secures first Nuerburgring 24H podium in front of largest group of European dealers
  2. Falken a 24-Hour Race Nürburgring sponsor
  3. Hankook partners with ‘world’s largest’ motorsport championship
  4. Falken Tyre confident ahead of Nürburgring 24 Hours
29th January 2021 by

TecAlliance experts solve tricky repair cases

TecAlliance, a leading data management specialists in the independent automotive aftermarket, is launching its new series “What the Fix?!”. From now on, every month a new episode will present a repair query from workshop practice that the specialists on TecAlliance’s Expert Hotline have solved. On LinkedIn, Facebook and in the TecAlliance Newsletter, the problem will be described and the solution provided – a service from automotive professionals for automotive professionals. The first episode involves a Toyota Yaris with a stuttering engine that is losing fuel.

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  1. Kwik-Fit Training Receives Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Rating
  2. Klarius launches IMI Accredited training scheme for independent garages
  3. CPD deadline prompts interest surge in GSF training solution
  4. Autoinform Live 2020: Wolverhampton cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak
29th January 2021 by

NFDA launches ‘Engage’ to support dealers’ communications

“Given the challenges facing businesses and the increasing importance of having a robust digital strategy in place, we are delighted to launch NFDA Engage, a new programme aimed at supporting dealers’ communication activities”, said Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK.

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  1. Award winners at NFDA Autumn Ball
  2. NFDA discusses confidence, legislation and Brexit in Belfast
  3. NFDA and ICDP publish ‘Life After Brexit’ discussion paper
  4. New website for NFDA
29th January 2021 by

UK drivers welcome smart motorways to reduce congestion and emissions

Venson survey shows drivers support smart motorways, but some education is still required to improve safety and a sizeable minority have safety concerns. With controversial smart motorways continuing to cause debate across the motor industry and within Government, Venson Automotive Solutions has asked drivers for their opinion. Bucking the ‘anti’ trend led by industry influencers calling for alternations to the system, 56 per cent agree that smart motorways are indeed necessary to help improve road safety and ease congestion. Half see the benefits for congestion levels, and a quarter expect smart motorways to ease emissions. However, one in ten admit they don’t know what a smart motorway is, highlighting the need for driver education.

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  1. MOT extension confusion, vehicle neglect ‘could cause chaos’ – Venson
  2. Easing of lockdown highlights erratic and discourteous driving behaviour – survey
  3. March Editorial: Driving distribution forward
  4. A third of young adults in UK find learning to drive, car ownership too expensive
29th January 2021 by
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NFDA discusses transition to electric vehicles with DfT

NFDA chief executive Sue Robinson met with Rachel Maclean MP, parliamentary undersecretary of state at the Department for Transport, on 28 January to discuss the Government’s ambition to end the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles by 2030 and outline the key role dealers play on the Road to Zero.

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  1. NFDA calls on government to allow private HGV-MOT testers
  2. 1.7 million vehicles ‘could be affected by mileage fraud’ says NFDA
  3. Mileage fraud consultation – NFDA response
  4. Price, access to charging, range the barriers to electric vehicle purchases – survey
29th January 2021 by

Michelin fits the bill for G&B Finch

Essex-based aggregates business G&B Finch was established in 1969. The company is a family-run business which provides aggregate and haulage services to firms in the construction industry. It also supplies ready mixed concrete and a range of sustainable waste disposal facilities, including inert soils, non-hazardous and hazardous soils and tarmac.

The company’s 50-strong fleet of commercial vehicles runs almost entirely on Michelin, having found the tyres to deliver the best longevity and endurance of any truck tyre on the market.

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29th January 2021 by

North Devon Tyres to distribute Goodyear Farm Tires

A leading tyre specialist in Devon which has more than 40 years’ experience has become a new distributor for Goodyear Farm Tires. North Devon Tyres is a family-run business with 11 service depots across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset; the company previously sold Goodyear Farm Tires products and has wasted no time renewing that relationship after the famous brand returned to the UK and European markets.

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  1. Goodyear Farm Tires secures South West Tyre Services UK distribution
  2. Growing agri range: Goodyear tyres back on British soil
  3. Goodyear Farm Tires continue to grow in UK through pandemic crisis
  4. Launches, network expansion to support continued Goodyear Farm Tyres growth
28th January 2021 by

VRA elects new chair and deputy chair

Philip Nothard has been elected as the new chair of the Vehicle Remarketing Association, succeeding Sam Watkins, who has held the role for the last two years. With a 30 year career in the used car sector, he is currently insight and strategy director at Cox Automotive, and has also held key positions at Cap HPI as well as other senior roles across the automotive sector.

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  1. New car diesel sales falling fast enough to cause potential shortages in future, says VRA
  2. VRA seminar focuses on key issues facing remarketing sector in 2020
  3. Remarketing fundamentals for 2020 at VRA meeting
  4. Under pressure – VRA survey shows 47% ‘facing work-life balance issues’
19th January 2021 by
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Kordsa is lightening EV batteries with its carbon fibre fabrics

Expanding its competencies with investments in the composites field, reinforcement leader Kordsa will supply British company TRB Lightweight Structures with carbon fibre fabrics for TRB’s mass production of EV battery enclosures.

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  2. Kordsa Global Leadership Summit in Istanbul
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  4. LeasePlan and SAIC partner in bringing  zero emission LCV to Europe
19th January 2021 by

Plant closure could be “tip of iceberg” for new car supply issues – VRA

The latest temporary closure of Honda’s Swindon plant because of parts shortages could be the “tip of the iceberg” for new car supply issues in 2021, the Vehicle Remarketing Association is warning. Chair Philip Nothard said that the problem, believed to be caused by poor availability of semiconductors, was potentially a sign of things to come from all manufacturers.

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  1. Honda pauses production at Swindon – again
  2. Honda closes Swindon car factory
  3. Brexit OE tyre red-alert
  4. Port problems cause Honda Swindon shutdown, pressurise UK tyre supply
19th January 2021 by

88 per cent of independent garages offer vulnerable MOT customers a pick-up service

As another example of how the way we are doing business nowadays has been changed by the COVID pandemic, a survey carried out by the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has revealed that 88 per cent of independent garages are currently offering an MOT collection and delivery service for clinically extremely vulnerable and self-isolating people.

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  1. ‘Time to end MOT extension’ – IGA
  2. ‘More than 60%’ of garages closed in pandemic lockdown, survey shows
  3. MOT extension confusion, vehicle neglect ‘could cause chaos’ – Venson
  4. Government consulting on ending MOT extension, NTDA calls for immediate car test restart
15th January 2021 by

IGA launches new COVID-19 Garage Guide to support independents

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has released the Garage Guide to Working During COVID-19, to help independent garages easily find the guidance they need to support them through the current lockdown.

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  4. IGA shortlisted for Covid Champion award
15th January 2021 by

Honda pauses production at Swindon – again

Honda will next week pause car production at its factory in Swindon; the third time it has done so in a little over a month. The Japanese car manufacturer said in a statement that output would be paused from Monday to Thursday next week, the longest such pause so far. It said that global supply disruption as a result of the coronavirus pandemic was responsible for the pause.

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  1. Honda closes Swindon car factory
  2. Apollo Vredestein ‘scaling back’ European production
  3. Cooper Tire reopening US and Serbia tyre factories
  4. SMMT March numbers do not reflect extent of lockdown damage – KPMG
13th January 2021 by

Motor auctions will continue online during lockdown, says NAMA

Motor auctions members of the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) have told their trade body that during the lockdowns announced on Monday 4 January for England and Scotland online auctions will continue despite the closure of non-essential retail.

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  1. NAMA issues advice on opening to auctions
  2. Auction demand expected to ‘level out’ in March
  3. Motor auctions see rising volumes with prices remaining high
  4. It’s an ill wind…
7th January 2021 by

Automated car washes can stay open during lockdown

The Car Wash Association (CWA) and Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) represent the 5,350 independent forecourt operators and specialist car wash companies across the UK. This covers 65 per cent of the total fuel outlets (PFS) with more than 50 per cent having high-quality Automated Car Washes (ACW).

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  4. CWA welcomes proposals for hand car wash licensing scheme
7th January 2021 by

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