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Guizhou/Advance Tyre enters the PCR market
Guizhou Tyre’s board of directors has approved a plan to build a semi-steel radial tyre production line with an annual output of 6 million units at its Vietnam factory. This move means that the tyre manufacturer, which focuses on the production of TBR and OTR, is beginning to enter the PCR market.
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New 2024 Hamaton TPMS catalogue
Hamaton has released an updated TPMS product catalogue for 2024. Available in English, German, French and Spanish, it features “the latest developments in TPMS sensor and diagnostic tool technology.
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Maverick Diagnostics’ Laura Hall marks International Women’s Day
As International Womens Day approaches on Friday 8th March, Laura Hall, the managing director of Maverick Diagnostics, has shared personal journey with International Women’s Day, reminiscing about her first encounter with the celebration while studying in Eastern Europe during the 1990s.
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Yokohama previews new Geolandar A/T4, shows Geolandar CV 4S in Swedish arctic
Yokohama Europe previewed its latest 4x4 tyre, the Geolandar A/T4, alongside the Geolandar CV 4S all-season SUV tyre in the snow of the Swedish arctic at the start of March. The event also showcased the rest of the company’s western European and Nordic friction winter tyre range.
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Straightset equips Kia training centre
Kia UK chose Straightset to design, equip and install a state-of-the-art workshop working in conjunction with Parogon Contracts Ltd to offer a new training facility for Kia apprenticeship and dealer training programmes. As a result, Straightset has designed and fitted a 40,000 sq. ft. bespoke training workshop including the latest training technology, customised for Kia UK. The centre is designed to accommodate 1,500 delegates every year, with scope to expand and grow.
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Translogik provides TyreSafe with access to tyre inspection technology
Translogik reports that it has helped TyreSafe improve its tyre maintenance information campaigns across the UK by providing them with the latest Translogik tyre inspection tools, which TyreSafe will use to rapidly inspect and capture tyre condition information during 2024.
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New version of ContiConnect Lite App: ‘gateway into digital tyre management’
Continental is extending the reach of its digital tyre management system with the latest version of its ContiConnect Lite app. Integrating tyres into the vehicle network via sensor technology and data transfer, the tyre manufacturer and technology solutions provider is using ContiConnect Lite to create a bridge between tyre sensors and professional tyre management. Continental is also extending the sensorisation of its commercial tyre products; since the end of 2023 it has been supplying its latest-generation of tyre sensors within all models in its Conti Urban city bus tyre range.
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UK van sales continue to grow in February
UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) grew by 2.2 per cent in February to 17,934 units, marking 14 months of consecutive growth, according to the latest figures from the SMMT While February is traditionally a lower volume month, as many operators delay procurement until March for the new numberplate, the increase represents the best February performance since 1998.
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New car sales – best February for 20 years
The UK new car market has recorded its best February performance for two decades as registrations rose 14.0 per cent to 84,886 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It was the 19th month of consecutive growth, which has primarily been driven by fleets investing in the latest vehicles. Indeed, fleets and businesses were responsible for the entirety of February’s increase, with registrations up 25.2 per cent and 15.5 per cent respectively. Private uptake continued to struggle, with a -2.6 per cent decline to record a 33.7 per cent market share. February is traditionally volatile as the lowest volume month of the year, with buyers often electing to wait until March and the new number plate.
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Denso celebrates 75th anniversary
The Denso Corporation, originally established as Nippondenso in 1949, is now 75, and its products are still relied upon by millions of people across the globe. Although progress has continued to be at the centre of its ethos, the changing world, particularly the environmental challenges it faces, have combined with the company’s long-held concern for the well-being of society, to ensure that sustainability and carbon neutrality are equally important in the years to come.
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Return of Schaeffler Repxpert Millionaire promotion
Schaeffler’s popular Repxpert Millionaire promotion is back for 2024, giving garage owners and technicians more chances to win one million Repxpert points. The points can then be spent on repair data and training or in the Repxpert Bonus Shop on tools, workshop clothing and electronic gadgets.
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Delphi to support veterans with EV qualification giveaway
Delphi is set to give away six IMI electric and hybrid vehicle technician qualifications to deserving ex-military and serving personnel. It comes as figures show homelessness among military veterans in England has risen by 14 per cent in the last year. Recognising the dedication and sacrifices made by those whove served, the new initiative from Delphi Academy aims to equip the most-deserving veterans with in-demand skills. “As a proud veteran who served 10 years in the Royal Air Force, Ive experienced first-hand the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life,” said Luke Garratt, UK technical services manager at Delphi. “Through this campaign, we’re offering a lifeline to a promising future in the automotive industry. With the worlds focus shifting towards electric, these skills will open the doors to an exciting new career.”
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Bond International completes purchase of Central Scotland warehouse
Bond International has completed the purchase of a 200,000 sqft warehouse in Bathgate, Scotland, continuing the Pocklington, Yorkshire-based tyre wholesaler’s expansion of operations north of the border. Elsewhere in Scotland, Bond has also acquired Birkenshaw Distributors Ltd and formed a joint venture with Goodtread Tyre Co, enabling the company to make same-day deliveries to “a large proportion of Scotland.” The new warehouse is located on the M8 belt between major Scottish cities Glasgow and Edinburgh, allowing it to deliver to both population centres several times a day.
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James Noon joins BAB Agricultural
B A Bush and Son Ltd has appointed James Noon to the role of Area Sales Manager within its expanding BAB Agri team. Announcing this new appointment, BAB Agri says that Noon “brings a wealth of experience and technical knowledge to the role” and will be a “huge asset” for the operation, which exclusively distributes the Ascenso tyre range.
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Enviro in the red in 2023, now positioned for profitability
Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB (Enviro) has published its financial results for 2023, and these figures reflect the expense involved with setting up a new recycling solution for end-of-life tyres. The Swedish firm achieved net revenues of SEK 13.9 million (£1.1 million) during the year, a 73.8 per cent increase on 2022 revenues. Operating results were still in the red at SEK -93.6 million (-£7.1 million) and earnings after tax were SEK -92.3 million (-£7.0 million) (2022: SEK -83.6 million).
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