Autodata confirms acquisition of Autodata Oy Nordic
Autodata has purchased Autodata Oy Nordic, an official distributor in Finland, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia for over 34 years. The acquisition comes a year after Autodata launched a completely new online product to provide workshops with technical information, instructions and diagnostics. Autodata Oy Nordic will take on the Autodata brand, but will retain their current offices based in Pälkäne.
Continue ReadingRouteway offers ‘versatility’ in PCR range
In addition to its Rotalla product range, Enjoy Tyre also supplies the Routeway private brand’s versatile range of seven patterns. These include the EcoBlue RY22, RY26 and RY26+, the Velocity RY33, and Suretrek RY86 XL. A second phase range extension will be launched in the near future, Enjoy states.
Continue ReadingEnjoy Tyre brand Rotalla launches Setula car tyre range
Contract tyre manufacturer Enjoy Tyre has introduced a series of new patterns for its Rotalla car tyre range. The Setula E-Pace range initially comprises two models; the RH02 and RH01. The RH02 is available in 62 sizes in T, H and V ratings between 12 and 16 inches. The RH01 has 36 sizes in H and V from 14 to 16 inches. The patterns include 70, 65, 60, 55, and 50 series. For higher performance cars, Rotalla also has another new line in the Setula range; the S-Pace RU01 is the new pattern for the UHP segment in V, W and Y ratings. It is currently available in 66 15 to 20 inch sizes in 55, 50, 45, 40, 35 and 30 series.
Continue ReadingSUVs the best-selling vehicle segment in Europe
We’ve heard that European new car registrations went up by 9.3 per cent in 2015 and we’ve heard that the UK delivered record figures. But what has been less widely reported is the fact that the strong European increase has been driven by what analysts have called “an SUV boom”. A boom that the British market played a key part in. For the first time in the history of European car sales, SUVs led the way, outselling the traditional subcompact and compact segments, posting an increase of 24 per cent at 3.2 million units. Their market share grew from 19.8 per cent in 2014 to 22.5 per cent in 2015, leaving the subcompacts in second position with 22 per cent share, and the compacts segment third with 20.6 per cent. These vehicles along with the mid-size saloons and sports cars were the only segments to gain market share in 2015.
Continue ReadingBig shift to digital radios in new cars
Data from industry analysts CAP and The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders for Q4 2105 shows that the number of new cars fitted with digital radio as standard grew to 80.1 per cent, compared to 7.5 per cent in Q4 2010 and 61.2 per cent in Q4 2014. This is the second biggest quarterly increase since monitoring began in 2010.
Continue ReadingSolid Auto adds to suspension range
Solid Auto UK has added an extra rear suspension lateral link and stabiliser link to its extensive product range for Japanese and Korean vehicles.
Continue ReadingTranslogik promotes iTruck system
Translogik is promoting is iTruck system, which tracks tyre temperature, pressure, GPS position and vehicle braking information in real-time. According to the company, iTruck provides a “rugged and reliable solution” that offers detailed early warnings signals of potential tyre related issues. As a result fleet operator and/or service provider can take swift remedial, which could be the difference between safe operation and a major incident/unnecessary downtime.
Continue ReadingSinus sipe concept responsible for Conti VanContact Winter improvements
Continental launched its latest light commercial winter tyre this season, the VanContact Winter, with a number of winter performance improvements. Chief among these was a substantial 15 per cent reduction in rolling resistance over the VancoWinter 2 – achieved with an advanced silica compound that reduces tyre deformation on entering the contact patch – but snow and wet braking distances were also reduced.
Continue ReadingMitas bringing Terra Force-R to market in Q1 2016
At last November’s EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Mitas unveiled its Terra Force-R, a dual-purpose radial with a street-oriented tread pattern. The new tyre is an upgrade of the MC30 pattern and places a focus upon durability and stable performance throughout the tyre’s entire lifespan.
Continue ReadingTarox disc and pad range for BMW E36 M3
BMW’s E36 M3 is well on its way to classic status, meaning that owners will potentially want to upgrade components. Italian brake manufacturer Tarox now provides such a product, with front disc and pad sets for all models. The kits offer a direct replacement to the OEM parts, but with significantly improved performance and less tendency to fade, Tarox claims.
Continue ReadingMetzeler Roadtec 01 – developed ‘from a completely new set of criteria’
Launched this month, the Roadtec 01 is the latest generation of Metzeler sports touring tyre. This successor to the Roadtec Z8 Interact has been developed to offer class leading levels of grip in all weather conditions, and Metzeler says it is perfect for sports touring, naked/sports bikes and adventure machines.
Continue ReadingKlarius launches 2016 new-to-range parts list
Klarius Products has launched its latest new-to-range parts list, including 48 parts covering 70 product applications for a wide variety of vehicles. The company aims to release new parts into the market on a daily basis as its 2016 priority, Klarius adds. Its current list encompasses numerous vehicle models and sectors, including parts for niche automotive applications as well as mainstream models.
Continue ReadingMichelin CargoXBib Heavy Duty tyres original equipment on Stewart Trailers
Stewart Trailers has specified Michelin’s new CargoXBib Heavy Duty trailer tyres as original equipment on its latest Road King XV 20 26 S trailer. The agricultural trailer manufacturer chose the 560/60 R 22.5 fitment as an option for its new trailer. The new tyre replaces the original CargoXBib, and has been designed to increase longevity on the road and boost self-cleaning properties. Its high load capacity is almost 8,300kg per tyre, with a durable casing structure.
Continue ReadingExol ‘upgrades’ engine oil
Exol Lubricants’ new generation, fully synthetic, multigrade engine oil, Optima LSG 5W-30, has been upgraded to a more advanced additive package to now include all Mercedes-Benz diesel cars fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
Continue ReadingGoodyear UrbanMax chosen by Newport Bus
Goodyear has become the sole tyre supplier to Newport Bus, the city of Newport’s principal bus operator. The fleet of nearly 100 buses, with 45 services covering a network of 200 square miles, will be fitted with Goodyear UrbanMax MCA and MCD Traction tyres. Scott Pearson, managing director at Newport Bus, says: We were impressed with the UrbanMax product, in particular its durability and all season capability. However what really clinched it for us was the service offer from TruckForce.
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