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Bickers’ top tips to prepare your motorcycle for winter hibernation
Motorcycle parts and accessories distributor Bickers is reminding motorists of a few top safety tips they can employ to keep their bike in the best condition while stored during the colder months. The company’s managing director Derek McMartin listed Bickers’ tips to coincide with Road Safety Week, with winter just around the corner.
Continue Reading![A “complete solution” for agricultural users: Michelin launches Zen@Terra](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Michelin-Zen@Terra-in-field-sml.jpg)
A “complete solution” for agricultural users: Michelin launches Zen@Terra
We first heard of Zen@Terra at the Agritechnica 2017 show, when Michelin announced its acquisition of tyre pressure control systems companies PTG and Téléflow and outlined the benefits of bringing the two firms into the Michelin fold. Zen@Terra, a combination of Michelin EvoBib tyres with adaptive design technology and a central tyre inflation system (CTIS) from PTG and Téléflow, has been developed over a three-year period and was undergoing testing by European farmers ahead of its market launch. Testing is now complete, and Michelin has announced the introduction of a solution that marks its transition from tyre manufacturer to full provider of technical solutions.
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Exol begins rebranding
The UK’s biggest independent lubricants company, Exol has begun its largest ever rebranding process. Customers are starting to see the new branding on a number of Exol ranges, many of which have been trademarked and have their own brand identity. The new look also includes a substantial product re-design of its one and five litre small pack range, which features new bottles and containers with Exol’s logo embossed on to the packaging.
Continue Reading![BKT for Escorts’ automated tractor](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BKT_Escorts_AutomatedConceptTractor-sml.jpg)
BKT for Escorts’ automated tractor
During its Escorts Exclusive 2018 dealers and partners event in September, Indian agricultural machinery manufacturer Escorts Limited presented its first driverless tractor. The Automated Concept Tractor was produced in collaboration with seven technology firms – Microsoft, Reliance Jio, Trimble, Samvardhana Motherson Group, Wabco, Bosch and AVL – and utilises sensor-provided data and applications. Tyres were provided by BKT.
Continue Reading![PCL adds 2 to sales team](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Garry-Tindle_web.jpg)
PCL adds 2 to sales team
Pneumatic Components (PCL) has appointed two new area sales managers (ASM). Michael Dooker will cover the North of England and Scotland while Garry Tindle will be responsible for the central region.
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Magna Tyres Group adds 3 sizes to M-Terrain off-road dump truck tyre range
Magna Tyres has added three sizes to its popular Magna M-Terrain E4 tyre series for off-road dump trucks. The M-Terrain is now available in sizes 750/65R25, 875/65R29 and 800/80R29. The manufacturer states that the range extension is designed to serve more clients globally.
Continue Reading![Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy to wear Bridgestone tyres](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Bridgestone-Renault-Megane-Trophy-sml.jpg)
Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy to wear Bridgestone tyres
Bridgestone has been named the exclusive supplier for the new Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy, and will supply custom-tuned versions of its Potenza S001 and Potenza S007 as original equipment fitments.
Continue Reading![Feel safe, ride safe with Philips X-tremeVision moto supporting Road Safety Week](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/X-tremeVision_LED_moto_rolling_front_2-copy.jpg)
Feel safe, ride safe with Philips X-tremeVision moto supporting Road Safety Week
This Road Safety Week (19-25 November) is focusing on bikers and encouraging everyone to be Bike Smart. Statistics show that motorcyclists are 38 times more likely to be killed in a crash than car occupants per mile ridden and motorcyclists comprise the largest proportion (25 per cent) of road crash admissions to trauma centres.
Continue Reading![Tesla patents tyre inflation technology](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Semi_Bridge_3840x2160.jpg)
Tesla patents tyre inflation technology
At the end of October, electric vehicle pioneer Tesla announced that it had patented its own tyre inflation technology.
Continue Reading![Bridgestone places focus on traction, working life with VX-Tractor](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/VX-TRACTOR-5-sml.jpg)
Bridgestone places focus on traction, working life with VX-Tractor
When Tyrepress.com first saw the Bridgestone VX-Tractor tyre at Agritechnica 2017, the very first of these tyres ever made was on display – and was so new it was still warm to touch upon arrival at the exhibition hall. A year later, and the range is now on the market, targeted at users looking for longer on-road wear life and the ability to carry larger loads.
Continue Reading![ISN Europe puts UK Atlas machinery distribution on shoulders of Tyre Bay Direct](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/atlas2.jpg)
ISN Europe puts UK Atlas machinery distribution on shoulders of Tyre Bay Direct
Since it became part of the US garage equipment supplier Integrated Supply Network’s ISN Europe division in late September 2017, UK distributor Tyre Bay Direct has added its newly related company Atlas Equipment’s range of garage equipment to its portfolio. The UK company was identified by the US giant, which operates from 13 locations across the USA and Canada, and exports to Central and South America, as “the ideal partner” to help launch its equipment range into the UK, it states.
Continue Reading![Ronal bringing golden anniversary rim to Essen show](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/RONAL-R50-AERO-GOLD-sml.jpg)
Ronal bringing golden anniversary rim to Essen show
In 2019, the Ronal Group celebrates its 50th anniversary – and to mark the occasion, it is releasing an anniversary wheel. The Ronal R50 Aero will be presented, resplendent in racing gold-rim lip diamond cut, at the Essen Motor Show in December. The Ronal R50 Aero is a closed design with turbine-like spokes for cooling the brakes. The anniversary rim will be available in 7.5x16-inch and 8.0x18-inch sizes.
Continue Reading![Bibby’s switches to Michelin X Coach Z following comparative trial](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Michelin-X-Coach-Z-tyres-Bibbys-of-Ingleton-sml.jpg)
Bibby’s switches to Michelin X Coach Z following comparative trial
Six months into a year-long trial, and Bibby’s of Ingleton has seen enough to know it wants to fit its entire 38-strong coach fleet with the latest generation Michelin X Coach Z tyres.
Continue Reading![MTS brand ‘trailblazer for exhaust quality’ – BMG Autoparts](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/SILENZIATORE2.jpg)
MTS brand ‘trailblazer for exhaust quality’ – BMG Autoparts
BMG Autoparts has become the latest UK distributor to stock the MTS brand, by adding its OE-quality exhaust parts to its extensive product range. The Leatherhead-based motor factor has added MTS in order to meet increasing demand from independent garages.
Continue Reading![Brigade Electronics wins Living Environment Award for new product innovation](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Brigade-Electronics-wint-Award-voor-de-Leefomgeving.jpg)
Brigade Electronics wins Living Environment Award for new product innovation
Brigade Electronics has won a Living Environment Award at the 22nd edition of the Sound, Vibration and Air Quality conference in Hoevelaken, Netherlands.
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