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Why tyre servicers need to address ADAS – Hella Gutmann Solutions
Technological tipping points are not always easy to identify, and the pace of change in the automotive industry can make it a challenge for garages not affiliated with new car dealerships to stay on top of new carfeatures as they begin to require repair. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are emblematic of this, and considering their centrality to the safe operation of many new cars, the stakes have also risen. Tyres & Accessories visited Hella Gutmann Solutions’ facilities in and around Ihringen, Germany to see how the supplier of diagnostic and camera and sensor recalibration solutions is responding to garages’ increasing need for new equipment, technician training, and data, to address the rise of ADAS.
Continue ReadingOctober motorcycle sales ‘disappointing’ say dealers
Commenting on the latest figure released by the Motor Cycle Industry Association, Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK, said: “Following September’s modest growth, it was disappointing to see the new motorcycle market decline by -2 per cent in October. Positively, the market is still above 2017’s levels on a year to date basis”.
Continue ReadingSporty drivers choose Liqui Moly
The drivers of sporty vehicles spend a lot on their four-wheeled friend. Only the best is good enough, including motor oil. And for the readers of the German magazine Sport Auto, that is once again Liqui Moly. In a survey, almost 75 percent of participants chose the oil Made in Germany. Marketing Director Peter Baumann: The crystal clear result and the repeat of last years success are a motivation for the last quarter.
Continue Reading![Motor Ombudsman survey highlights gaps in winter tyre knowledge](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ombudsman-winter-sml.jpg)
Motor Ombudsman survey highlights gaps in winter tyre knowledge
At a time when many motorists look to make plans to drive abroad for the Christmas break and the start of the ski season, a YouGov survey commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman suggests that 87 per cent of car owners in Great Britain are unaware which countries across the Channel have laws pertaining to winter tyre use.
Continue Reading![Brembo unveils MotoE brake solution](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/brembo.jpg)
Brembo unveils MotoE brake solution
The inaugural season of the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup – MotoE for short – next year will support the MotoGP championship at five European circuits. Each ten-lap race will be contested by 18 Electric-powered ‘Energica Ego Corsa’ motorcycles, with two of the 110kW (147hp) bikes fielded by each MotoGP team and four by Moto2 and Moto3 teams.
Continue ReadingToyo OE for Audi Q8 in North America
The Toyo Celsius SUV A has been selected as an original equipment tyre for the Audi Q8 that goes on sale in North America this autumn. The Audi SUV wears the Toyo tyre in size 275/50 R20 113H.
Continue Reading![Machine Mart introduces new Clarke ¾” heavy duty electric impact wrench](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wrench.jpg)
Machine Mart introduces new Clarke ¾” heavy duty electric impact wrench
Machine Mart has introduced the new Clarke CEW1100; a powerful heavy-duty ¾” corded electric impact wrench, an excellent addition to any worksite or workshop.
Continue Reading![Passenger and LCV references make up Autoelectro’s latest new-to-range bulletin](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AEG1354.jpg)
Passenger and LCV references make up Autoelectro’s latest new-to-range bulletin
Autoelectro has released details of an influx of new-to-range part numbers, featuring a mixture of passenger and light commercial vehicles.
Continue Reading![Klarius exhaust ‘adds 25hp’ to BMW Compact Cup competitor](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Klarius187_BMW_Compact_Cup_pic1_PR5324_40193.jpg)
Klarius exhaust ‘adds 25hp’ to BMW Compact Cup competitor
Racing is competitive at every level and so any advantage counts, but to add 25hp to a car that started with only 122hp with one component change is highly significant. This what a Klarius exhaust and CAT system has done for amateur racer Martin Gadsby’s BMW Compact Cup car, the exhaust manufacturer states.
Continue Reading![Andrew Page partners Castrol to supply GTX range to independent workshops](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Castrol.png)
Andrew Page partners Castrol to supply GTX range to independent workshops
Andrew Page and Castrol have entered into a partnership to supply the lubricant company’s latest GTX range. The garage supplies distributor said the move is designed to “catapult the brand back into the UK’s independent workshop aftermarket.” Castrol is marking the 50th anniversary of its GTX brand in 2018.
Continue Reading![Avon Tyres OE on KTM 790 Adventure](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ktm-790-adventure-2-sml.jpg)
Avon Tyres OE on KTM 790 Adventure
British motorcycle brand Avon Tyres is the original equipment fitment for the KTM 790 Adventure, which debuts this week at the EICMA show in Milan.
Continue Reading![Apollo Tyres showcasing motorcycle tyre at EICMA – European Vredestein range on its way](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Alpha-Motorcycle-Radial.jpg)
Apollo Tyres showcasing motorcycle tyre at EICMA – European Vredestein range on its way
Apollo Tyres will present its new radial motorcycle tyre at the EICMA show in Milan, which opens to the public tomorrow. Although the Apollo Alpha-H1 is currently only available in India, it is nevertheless of interest to us as Apollo Tyres confirms that “preparations are now underway to further develop and tune the technology for Europe.” Furthermore, the introduction of two-wheeler tyres in Europe will be facilitated by new development and test facilities within the region.
Continue Reading![Bridgestone putting farmers in the driver’s seat](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BS-ag-sml.jpg)
Bridgestone putting farmers in the driver’s seat
Bridgestone aims to put farmers in the driver’s seat like never before, courtesy of a new downtime-reducing tyre ordering service that’s designed to “fit with the pockets of each and every business.” For the first time, Bridgestone is giving farmers the opportunity to calculate financing options for their tyres and buy directly online.
Continue Reading![Philips RacingVision awarded Best Buy 2018 by Auto Express](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Philips_RV_12972RVS2_H7_S_17.jpg)
Philips RacingVision awarded Best Buy 2018 by Auto Express
Philips RacingVision headlight bulbs, developed by Lumileds, have been named Auto Express Best Buy 2018. Auto Express is the UK’s best-selling weekly motoring magazine and the only publication in the UK to regularly test automotive upgrade products and accessories. In just over a decade, Philips bulbs have won Headlamp Bulb of the Year eight times, in addition to being awarded overall best Car Accessory of the Year.
Continue ReadingMeguiar’s launches new Wheel Cleaner
Meguiar made a new addition to its popular Ultimate line at the recent SEMA show in Las Vegas - Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner. The new wheel cleaner is said to be “a powerful formula that offers deep cleaning, yet is gentle enough that it can be used on any wheel finish or type”.
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