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Goodyear launches Kmax S & Kmax D
The first sizes in two Goodyear tyre lines for smaller trucks come to market this month. The Kmax S steer axle and Kmax D drive axle tyres are being rolled out in a total of 20 dimensions for 17.5-inch and 19.5-inch rim diameters, and Goodyear says the new products offer strong traction, excellent steering characteristics, high mileage and robustness.
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ELTA launches VisionPro and VXPro brands
ELTA Automotive Ltd, the Midlands-based electrical component specialist and the company behind the Lucas Electrical brand, has launched a new range of vision and engine management products under the VisionPro and VxPro brands.
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Hankook launches SmartCity AU04+ bus tyre
A new tyre line has joined the Hankook range of bus tyres. The SmartCity AU04+ is designed for year-round urban use – it is 3PMSF and M+S marked – and is available in size 275/70R22.5.
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European launch for CST car, SUV tyre ranges
The CST brand is perhaps best-known in the UK for its presence in the ATV market, with its tyres distributed by one-stop motorcycle parts and accessories shop Bickers. The Cheng Shin Group has announced it is to diversify its CST range in Europe with the addition of passenger car, van and 4x4 tyres to its expanding portfolio.
Continue ReadingEDT Automotive auto transmission machine boosts profits for Horton Cars
Graham Lange, proprietor of Horton Cars in Buckinghamshire has put EDT’s automatic transmission machine through its paces, declaring himself “astonished” by the results. The independent Volvo specialist said the machine helps ease the removal of oil from automatic gearboxes, usually a tricky process. Lange explains: “Using the EDT machine you can remove all of the oil from the gearbox, cleaning out every last little bit in there. That’s simply not possible by draining the oil and replacing it: even if you flush it two or three times you won’t get the same result that you do with the EDT machine.”
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Mahle adds to Victor Reinz gasket range
Mahle Aftermarket has announced new additions to the Victor Reinz gasket range, offering a wider choice of sealing solutions to aftermarket customers for both passenger and heavy duty (HD) vehicle applications.
Continue ReadingMotor manufacturers urged to ‘get houses in order’ to capitalise on electric vehicle interest
Motor manufacturers are being urged to ‘get their houses in order’ and learn from past mistakes if they are to capitalise on the anticipated surge of electric vehicle (EV) sales.
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Latest products from Machine Mart include Clarke rotary hammer drill
Machine Mart, the specialist supplier of tools and machinery has added to its already extensive product range with a rotary hammer drill and a range of heavy duty, petrol-driven pressure washers.
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Absolute Alignment increases visibility with BTCC, British GT team support
Garage equipment distributor Absolute Alignment has announced two partnerships with UK race teams in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) and British GT Championship. The company has become an Official Technical Partner to Power Maxed Racing in the BTCC, and will support Academy Motorsport’s Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 entries in British GT. The company supplies wheel alignment equipment to workshops of all sizes. Company director Chris Dear has been in the motor trade since 1996 and has commensurate in-depth product knowledge.
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Hella Gutmann: Are workshops recalibrating vehicles after wheel alignment?
As of the start of 2016, new vehicles require a minimum of two advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to qualify for a 5 star Euro NCAP safety rating. The minimum requirement is to have Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW), both of which are complex systems requiring specialist equipment to recalibrate following repair to the vehicle.
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Bead damage in earthmover tyres – scrap or repair?
Bead damage is a common problem in many operations we encounter and often, unnecessarily, results in many costly earthmover tyres heading for the scrap heap. As the saying goes, “prevention is better than a cure”, according to Monarch Vulcanising Systems (MVS), the same is true of bead damage. Proper training for those mounting and demounting tyres the correct tools and plentiful use of bead lubrication are the key weapons here.
Continue ReadingTRS Tyres the latest to invest in CAM UniSerV and e-jobsheet
Morecambe-based TRS Tyres is to become a UniSerV user and a subscriber to e-jobsheet, the open-access, digital tablet-based service work platform for truck, bus and van, to enhance its commercial tyre service operations. The agreement means that the operator will be able to introduce time savings and efficiencies into its business to reduce costs as well as improve service agility and operational visibility.
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Bridgestone launches Battlax Adventure A41, Battlax Sport Touring T31
Bridgestone has launched two new Battlax tyres respectively for the touring and adventure segments. The Adventure A41 is designed to provide improved wet grip and handling to help trail on-road bikers take on varied conditions. Meanwhile the manufacturer states that it has upgraded its motorcycle line-up with the launch of Battlax Sport Touring T31.
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A Michelin engineer by your side – market launch for connected tyre solution
When it brings a new, special version of its Pilot Sport Cup 2 to market this month, Michelin will become the first manufacturer to sell a connected tyre solution for private cars. The Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect is a tyre aimed at amateur drivers who take part in track days and other circuit events. When paired with the newly-launched Michelin Track Connect solution, it can provide a wealth of real time tyre information.
Continue ReadingGeneral Tire to supply 4×4 tyres to Guernsey Airport operations vehicles
St. Martins Tyre Company in Guernsey is now supplying the island’s airport with General Tire’s Grabber GT tyres for its operations vehicles. The airport was supplied previously with tyres from a well-known American 4x4 brand. General 4x4, car and van tyres are distributed in the UK by Micheldever Tyre Services.
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