Ecobat Battery upgrades product data
Ecobat Battery, the UK’s largest battery distributor, has worked with MAM Software to update its Autocat data. According to the company, the update “completely revitalises the application links and includes extensive OE and aftermarket cross references for both the…Lucas, and value orientated, Numax brands.” In addition to the revised data linkages, the data also includes product images “to provide an even greater level of accuracy during the specification process”.
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Delphi releases new Nissan, Renault and Fiat brake fitments
Delphi has released several new brake fitments for Nissan, Renault and Fiat vehicles. Specifically, brake drums and shoes, once a staple in automotive braking systems, are seeing a comeback in some vehicle segments and feature heavily in Delphi’s latest roll-out.
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Pirelli supplies bespoke P Zero, Scorpion tyres to Porsche Cayenne facelift
Pirelli has supplied tyres to every generation of the Porsche Cayenne since it was introduced in 2002, a partnership that is continuing with the latest facelift model. Pirelli is supplying the P Zero ultra-high performance summer tyre, the sports performance P Zero Corsa, and the Scorpion Winter 2 cold weather tyre in special bespoke versions. Pirelli will also offer the Scorpion Zero All Season in some markets. The tyres cover every size option on the new model, which features rim sizes between 20 and 22 inches.
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UK demand for new vans grows in every month of 2023
UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) grew by 21.0 per cent to reach 341,455 units in 2023, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). More businesses invested in fleet renewal every month compared with the year before – with a record number of zero emission vans joining Britain’s roads.
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Murata shows tyre RFID at CES 2024
The Murata stand at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, USA has been designed to showcase a range of the company’s chip and Internet of Things (IoT) products including tyre RFID. Specifically, Murata’s embeddable RAIN RFID Tire Tags add a digital ID to track tyres throughout the entire supply chain. Applications include manufacturing, automotive OEM, logistics and transportation, dealer and retail, retread contractor, and end of life.
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Yokohama launches Advan Sport EV A/S in America
Roughly six months the introduction of the Advan Sport EV in Europe, and less than a week after the tyremaker previewed the arrival of its ‘superbly quiet’ Advan dB V553 in Japan, Yokohama has launched the Advan Sport EV A/S in the US.
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Best year since 2019 in UK for new car sales
The UK new car market has recorded its best year since the pandemic as a strong December, up 9.8 per cent, wrapped up the 17th month of consecutive growth. 1.903 million new cars reached the road during 2023 – an increase of 17.9 per cent, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Recall for 477 Dunlop RoadSmart III tyres
Goodyear has recalled 477 potentially defective Dunlop motorcycle tyres. In a notification published by the European Commission, the tyre maker shares that the size 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) Dunlop RoadSmart III tyres, which Goodyear manufactured between 21 August and 10 September 2023 and also between 13 and 26 November 2023, may contain a “manufacturing defect” that “could lead to a tread separation.”
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Kirkby returning to LAMMA with 5 agricultural brands
The LAMMA show returns to the NEC on 17 and 18 January, and once again Kirkby Tyres will be there. Occupying the same 225 square metres of exhibition space in Hall 9, the distributor is looking forward to showcasing its main and exclusive agricultural brands, including Alliance, BKT, MRL and Pirelli, and a new introduction to its portfolio – Maxam agricultural radial tyres.
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Yokohama introduces ‘superbly quiet’ Advan dB V553 tyre
On boxing day 2023, The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. introduced what it calls a “superbly quiet” tyre. According to Yokohama, the new Advan dB V553 will be able to maintain it low-noise properties through out the tyre’s life.
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Bridgestone to demonstrate solutions for commercial fleets at CES 2024
Bridgestone will exhibit its Bridgestone Fleet Care portfolio of tyre products, services and solutions when it returns to Las Vegas’s Consumer Electronics Show (Booth 4465 in West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center; 9-12 January). The end-to-end customer experience targets sustainability, efficiency, safety and productivity in fleets of all sizes with a range of customisable options. The company will also host its strategic partners Truckers Against Trafficking, Kodiak, and Penske to discuss how the transportation industry can help address today’s societal challenges. The panels will be live-streamed for those unable to attend the show in person.
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5 Series & E-Class – tyre twins?
Vehicle manufacturers typically demand customised tyres for their cars. To denote this exclusive tailoring, tyres that are approved or factory fitted as original equipment display a special marking on the sidewall. The best-known of these OE tyre designations include those for Porsche (N0, N1, ...), BMW (*) and Mercedes (MO), although other brands, from Alfa Romeo to Volvo, also have their own individual sidewall marking. We recently became aware of something new that flies – at least in part – in the face of this concept of original equipment tyres specially tailored to a specific vehicle model.
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Michelin develops 3 tyres for upcoming Alpine A290
After several collaborations with the A110, Alpine and Michelin are partnering once again to supply the future electric models of the ‘Alpine Dream Garage’, starting with the A290. After two years of research, testing and development with Michelin, Alpine is offering three specific 19-inch tyres for its future A290. The two summer tyres and one winter model will feature an exclusive marking created for the planned Alpine electric range.
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Klarius offers new-to-range aftermarket exhausts
The first step in successful product development is a deep understanding of market trends, according to exhaust-maker Klarius. By reviewing various makes and models, companies can ensure their product catalogues reflect the most current and demanded aftermarket needs. This strategic approach enables the development and launch of products at the best possible time, meeting market demands precisely when needed.
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New Hamaton EU-Pro Truck 1.0 TPMS sensor
Hamaton’s new EU-Pro Truck 1.0 is an aftermarket or OE-R universal programmable TPMS sensor that provides a cost-effective solution to replacing heavy-duty vehicle Original Equipment (OE) sensors, and is designed to fit seamlessly into existing truck, bus or trailers’ tyre changing and maintenance procedures.
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