New car sales – best March performance for five years
The UK new car market clocked up its 20th consecutive month of growth in March, with a 10.4 per cent rise in registrations. In what is typically the busiest month of the year due to the new number plate, 317,786 new cars reached the road with a 24 plate – the best March performance since 2019, although still -30.6 per cent below pre-pandemic levels.
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Millstream deflates risk of punctures with Michelin X Tweel
Punctures had been an increasing problem for Millstream Estate Services of late, but not since equipping its grass cutting fleet with airless Michelin X Tweel Turf wheels. The Milton Keynes-based business now runs the tyre and wheel combination on five of its six Kubota ZD 1211 zero-turn mowers and plans to upgrade the remaining machine in the near future.
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Maha UK launching new mobile column lifts at RTE
Maha UK’s Neil Ebbs, managing director, as well as the sales team of Louis Tunmore, Luke Fuller and new recruit, James Thompson – will highlight the firm’s new C_RGA mobile column lifts, available in both 7.5t and 8.5t formats, during the forthcoming Road Transport Expo, taking place between the 4th and 6th June at Stoneleigh (stand G45).
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Apollo EnduRace RD2 now available in 295/80 R22.5
Apollo Tyres is expanding its EnduRace RD2 truck and bus tyre range with the launch of a new 295/80 R22.5 size option. Available across Europe from this month, this latest addition to Apollo Tyres’ Regional Drive tyre portfolio complements the 315/70 and 315/80 variants of the second-generation EnduRace RD2 line-up.
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Michelin Peugeot 3008 and E-3008 OE tyres being produced in Europe
Following the news that Michelin has been selected by Peugeot to exclusively equip the new Peugeot 3008 and E-3008 sold in Europe, the tyremaker is emphasising that, whether hybrid or 100 per cent electric, all the SUVs in the Peugeot 3008 range will receive tailor-made tyres produced by Michelin via “European manufacture as close as possible to the markets”.
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GRI expands construction, agri ranges
GRI has added 23 SKUs to its tyre ranges for the agricultural and construction segments. The off-highway tyre specialist describes this enlargement of its portfolio as a “strategic move” that underscores its “commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its customers worldwide” as well as its “dedication to innovation and excellence in tyre manufacturing.”
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Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R, RS approved for new Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Goodyear’s Eagle F1 SuperSport R and SuperSport RS range-topping UUHP tyres have been homologated for the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS supercar. Specially tuned fitments of each tyre will carry the N0 code that indicates Porsche original equipment tyres. Goodyear says the tyres push “the limits of performance from a fully road-legal tyre.” Johannes Moll, managing director OE consumer, Goodyear EMEA said that the tyres “enhance the performance and handling characteristics of the most specialist machinery on the roads today.
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Hamaton launches diagnostic tools update resource
Hamaton and Ateq TPMS diagnostic tools require regular updates of the WebVT software required to run these devices. Released on a quarterly basis, these updates include new European vehicle brands covered by their tool range, and providing the latest aftermarket TPMS sensor coverage to their protocol database.
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Comline Group relocates UK headquarters
Comline Group has unveiled plans for the relocation of its UK headquarters, a decision that has been described as the “most significant” in the history of the company. For over a decade, Comline Group has been based at its current home in Luton, but “sustained growth” has seen the company reach the operational limits of its current facility. As a result, Comline Group is moving to a brand-new site at Bedford Commercial Park.
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Sailun equips Vollers E-truck with EcoPoint3 tyres
In the landscape of modern fleet management, increasing demand within the local public transport and freight haulage sectors underscores the significance of electric propulsion. While the focus on electric vehicles extends beyond cars, the common challenge of optimising range persists across all vehicle types. This poses a pertinent question for operators of electric trucks: How to maximise range without resorting to simply installing larger batteries? The answer lies in a critical but sometimes overlooked component – tyres.
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Advan Sport V107 tyres OE on Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé
At the end of March, The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. confirmed that it is supplying its Advan Sport V107 tyres as original equipment (OE) for the new Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupé, which was presented in December 2023. The Coupé is being fitted with 265/40ZR19 (102Y) tyres on the front axle and 295/35ZR19 (104Y) tyres on the rear axle.
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Additional size joins Apollo EnduMile LHT range
Apollo Tyres has launched a new 385/55 R22.5 variant of its “most fuel-efficient truck trailer product,” the Apollo EnduMile LHT long-haul trailer (LHT) tyre. Now available across Europe, the 385/55 R22.5 tyre complements the launch range EnduMile LHT size 385/65 R22.5, which Apollo Tyres debuted last October.
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Yokohama OHT introduces Alliance 399 excavator tyre
Yokohama OHT has introduced the new Alliance 399, a tyre engineered for excavators. Featuring a non-directional diagonal lug design, the 399 is made to offer boosted traction in both forward and reverse directions. The Alliance tyre therefore increases operational flexibility and efficiency on and off-road. Also designed with a sturdy construction for higher reliability, the Alliance 399 is suited to contractors using compact excavators in various applications, including construction, agriculture, local authorities, forestry, mining, and industrial sectors.
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Wegmann Automotive invites garages to meet their match
Already familiar with the Hofmann Power Weight, Alligator and Perfect Equipment products? If not, Wegmann Automotive is highlighting the performance and usefulness of its range with the firm’s “it’s a match” campaign.
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Prinx Europe signs Fortune distribution deal with Fagdekk, Point S
Prinx Europe’s Fortune brand is being distributed by Fagdekk, Point S’s Norwegian representative. The collaboration was launched at a gala dinner in Oslo last month. 225 guests from the industry met at the Clarion Congress and Hotel in Oslo on 6 February.
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