Klarius continues grassroots motorsport support with student race teams
Emissions control component supplier Klarius is a long-term supporter of motorsport, having designed and manufactured high-quality components to help racing teams achieve success. Now the company says its commitment extends beyond professional motorsport as it provides material and technical support to university racing teams to nurture the next generation of engineers and racing enthusiasts.
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‘Pivotal shift’ in road safety policy sees tyres recognised in RoSPA prevention strategy report
TyreSafe has helped bring formal recognition to tyre safety within the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (PoSPA) national report for the first time in its century-long history. The tyre safety organisation hailed the inclusion as a “pivotal shift in road safety policy.” While tyres are already subject to legal requirements, public awareness remains limited. The Strategys recommendations to strengthen enforcement and educate road users on the dangers of illegal and poorly maintained tyres are essential to making UK roads safer.
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Sophie Foucque named CEO of Michelin Connected Fleet in three continents
Sophie Foucque has been appointed as CEO of Michelin Connected Fleet, Europe, Africa and Australia. Previously, she headed Michelin’s Mobility Intelligence Business Venture as group managing director, prior to which she supported several divisions in the fields of artificial intelligence and business change, during a career within Michelin Group spanning nearly 15 years. Specifically, Foucque was previously vice-president for M&A Strategy and Innovation in Michelin’s Services & Solutions division. She will now be based in London in her new role.
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EV and ADAS focus in Valeo Tech Academy
Valeo has unveiled its new training offering, Valeo Tech Academy. According to the company, the digital and in-person IMI-certified courses being offered through the new platform are set to help reduce growing sector skills shortages, particularly around EVs and ADAS.
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Hella Gutmann names top 10 most common remote diagnostic jobs
New data from Hella Gutmann reveals that the most common workshop task performed using its macsRemote Services is the replacement of the steering assistance module. The latest analysis also shows that front radar module replacement and front radar calibration rank second and third in the top 10 list of the most ticketed remote diagnostic tasks.
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Michelin tyres on Xpeng electric vehicles
Distribution of Xpeng in the UK will be “in early 2025” with the introduction of the advanced G6 mid-size SUV. But what tyres will the cars be fitted with? Suggestions that the carmaker with factories in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province would choose Chinese tyre brands are undermined by the fact that the G6 is pictured wearing Michelin rubber in promotion shots located in London, Paris and Amsterdam.
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East Midlands public transport operator commits to fit Michelin tyres for next 5 years
Public transport operator trentbarton has committed to a further five years on Michelin bus tyres, having signed a new Effitires contract with Michelin’s Connected Solutions division. Michelin will supply and manage the tyres on more than 400 buses servicing routes across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire for trentbarton, as well as the Wellglade Group’s other businesses Notts + Derby, TM Travel and Kinchbus.
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Wheel alignment in MOTs ‘would cut emissions, save UK motorists £4bn a year’ – SharkEye
Garage equipment company SharkEye Wheel Aligners UK has made the case for making wheel alignment part of the MOT test. The company argues that ensuring UK road vehicles are properly aligned would save motorists billions of pounds a year. Proper alignment helps to minimise rolling resistance, as well as ensuring that tyres wear evenly, increasing their longevity. The firm used the occasion of a visit from Jo White MP to its new service centre in Worksop, Nottinghamshire to put forward its argument. SharkEye’s message comes as Prime Minister Keir Starmer outlines his UK’s ambitious ‘net zero’ targets at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan.
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Central Tyre opens Rotherham branch
The first week of November 2024 marked the expansion of Central Tyre into South Yorkshire. Specifically, the tyre retail chain which specialises in commercial agricultural vehicle tyre services opened a new branch in Rotherham.
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Vaculug appoints three to new senior management roles
Vaculug has appointed three people to new roles within its senior management team. Over the last few months, Vaculug reports that it has embarked on a strategic project to enhance its management structure, aiming to “drive sustainable growth while prioritising employee development”. These moves focused on “refining organisational structure and succession planning”. The following appointments are the result.
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Study shows ‘shocking’ number of vans failed MOT test last year
A recent study conducted by Select Van Leasing into the annual UK MOT vehicle check-up shows that more than a third of vans and pick-ups submitted for an MOT in the past year failed their initial test. Around 36 per cent of light commercial vehicles failed their initial test in a 12-month period between 2023 and 2024. That’s significantly higher than the 28 per cent initial failure rate recorded by the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) for cars, passenger vehicles and vans as a whole between 2023 and 2024. In the tyre segment, it is interesting to note that the MOT failure rate of vans due to tyres with tread below the legal limit at 17 per cent is below that suffered by UK vehicle MOT tests as a whole (circa 26 per cent), suggesting that UK van operators are generally better at checking and maintaining their rubber than the average motorist.
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Remember This? – November 2024
Our monthly magazine column looks back at the biggest news events from the tyre industry five, 10, 15 and 20 years ago. This months edition looks back to November issues from 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019 for some of the biggest tyre industry news of those months. Click the month and year to access the digital edition of the relevant issue of the magazine from Tyres & Accessories’ expanding digital archive.
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Tyres & Accessories Magazine November 2024 issue available to read or download
In the November 2024 issue of Tyres & Accessories, now available as an e-paper for Tyrepress subscribers, we take a look at the 4x4/SUV tyre segment and the garage equipment sector. Also featuring the latest news and analysis from the international tyre business, this issue includes a special focus on the UK, with a report from the NTDA Tyre Industry Conference 2024 and the winners of this years Tyre Industry Awards. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription. Tyre professionals can take advantage of the current Tyrepress Membership offer, helping to drive business online and stay informed with the industry’s leading magazine and websites.
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Garage Hive launches dedicated ‘Refinement’ page to reinforce user input
Community-driven garage management system Garage Hive has launched a new ‘Refinement’ page on its ‘Ideas’ portal. The page is designed to gather feedback on existing features, allowing users to suggest adjustments that address practical improvements to daily workflow. The company said the move reinforces its “commitment to workshop-driven innovation.”
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Valeo grows camshaft, crankshaft, engine sensor offering, focusing on hybrids
Focusing on hybrid vehicles. Valeo has nearly doubled the size of its camshaft and crankshaft ranges in the last 18 months. The company also boosted its exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensor and mass airflow meter (MAF) sensor offering, as part of an overall strategy to increase support for independent garages working on hybrids. Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) figures for October 2024 showed that HEV and PHEV sales together made up 22.8 per cent of new cars sold in the UK during the month. Collectively this was higher than the 20.7 per cent battery electric vehicle (BEV) total for the month.
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