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Fuel sales at 87% pre-pandemic level: PRA responds to CMA interim report on fuel pricing
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has said it is “working closely with the Government” on the development of its fuel price transparency scheme as pump prices rise. The PRA responded to the Competition and Market Authorities’ (CMA) recent report on pump prices by drawing attention to its members’ need to operate on “razor thin margins in a highly competitive market,” saying that they are well aware of the need to “keep prices at the pump as low as possible to attract customers and avoid losing them to competitors,” according to Gordon Balmer, executive director of the PRA. In addition to rising costs, fuel sales have fallen to 87% of pre pandemic volumes, according to DESNZ Downstream Oil statistics.
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Maritime Transport fits Continental OTR tyres, TPMS system at nationwide sites
Continental has become the preferred tyre supplier of Maritime Transport, the UK’s leading provider of integrated, low-carbon road and rail freight logistics. The intermodal transport operator is running its machinery on Conti’s speciality OTR tyres at its rail and freight terminals around the country. The relationship between the companies is owned by Conti’s strategic service and distribution partner, T&C Site Services, and Conti says the account benefits from the direct input of both supplier and producer. The tyre supplier stresses the importance of a high level of collaboration and co-operation, as well as the products and services offered.
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Horiba Mira invests in Passive Safety Engineering Centre
Horiba Mira has announced its plans to upgrade and enhance significantly its Passive Safety Engineering Centre. The West Midlands testing centre said that the upgrades would “safeguard the UK’s future as an automotive safety test engineering powerhouse”. The investment will extend the safety centre by more than 40 per cent and enable the delivery of legislative and NCAP crash test protocols. The project is receiving support from the West Midlands Combined Authority funding partner, Frontier Development Capital. It will position Horiba Mira as a full-service provider of active and passive testing, according to the company, boosting the UK’s “unique” capability in passive safety engineering.
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The Blend 2024 tickets now available
Ticket sales are now open for the fifth annual independent garage conference and networking event – The Blend 2024 – with ‘early bird’ discount available until 30 June. The one-day conference, set to take place at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Saturday, 28 September, promises “an enriching experience with insightful sessions and networking opportunities for garage owners,” according to organisers.
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Hillhead publishes 2024 exhibitor list
The Hillhead Show is preparing for its 2024 edition on 25-27 June at Hillhead Quarry in Derbyshire, and the event’s initial exhibitor list is now live. The list reveals that the show is set for its largest event yet, with more for visitors to see than ever before. The event will host more than 600 companies, as the quarrying, construction and recycling industries contend with rapid changes driven by digitalisation, automation and decarbonisation. They will showcase the latest technology and innovation to increase business’ productivity and sustainability.
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Tyre News in Numbers – March 2024
Tyres & Accessories’ monthly ‘Tyres News in Numbers’ column boils down the latest tyre industry news to the most important statistics of the month. Below, we look at the big numbers from the March 2024 magazine. 1.2 million tonnes - The approximate tonnage of waste tyres imported annually by India, extrapolated from Indian Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) figures covering the eight-month period April-November 2023, for which the UK is a primary source. Around 90 per cent of this total undergoes batch-pyrolysis, a method the UK’s Tyre Recovery Association considers “outdated” and “highly polluting”
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Ring and Osram to sponsor NAPA racing team in BTCC
Lighting specialist, Osram and its subsidiary, auto accessory giant Ring, has revealed its support of the NAPA racing team for British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). This year, reigning BTCC champions, NAPA Racing, is welcoming new sponsors into this coming season, two of which are Ring Automotive, with its logo prominently displayed on the rear wheel arches of Sam Osbourne’s car, and its parent company, Osram, with its logo on the front of the car under both headlights of Dan Rowbottom’s car.
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Denso launches Instagram page live on BBC Radio 2
Three time Denso League of True Mechanics UK award winner, Edd Hunt, was the first post on the brand new Denso Instagram page, as he appeared on OJ Borg’s late night BBC Radio 2 show. Following a chance meeting with OJ after an awards ceremony, the DJ suggested Edd appear on his show to highlight the Denso League of True Mechanics (LOTM) competition. “Id been talking to OJ about the win and how I wanted to announce it in a high profile way, and he pitched the idea of me being a guest on the radio show to the production team and, provided we dressed up for the occasion, they approved it,” Edd explained.
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Delphi sponsors rising talent in BRSCC Airtec Motorsport Fiesta ST240 Championship
Delphi has announced its partnership with young racing hotshot, Joseph Knight. The sponsorship will see the eighteen-year-old represent Delphi as he competes in the BRSCC Airtec Motorsport Fiesta ST240 Championship. Joseph Knight has shown exceptional skill and determination in his racing career. His journey from karting to senior racing has been marked by podium finishes and an unwavering passion for motorsport. With Delphis support, he aims to make a statement in the upcoming season and further solidify his place in the racing world.
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Check tyres when taking vehicles out of storage: TyreSafe
UK road safety charity TyreSafe has reminded owners of vehicles emerging from winter storage that there is a heightened risk of tyre degradation for vehicles that have been off the road for an extended period. Typically spring is when vehicles such as trailers, motorcycles, caravans, and motorhomes are taken out of storage, and these vehicles are therefore prone to having tyres that have developed cracks, bulges, or other signs of wear, making them unsafe for road use.
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Combating EV ‘scare stories’ becoming key task for fleet managers: AFP
Pushing back against “scare stories” about electric vehicles (EVs) is becoming a key task for fleet managers, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Paul Hollick, chair at the industry body said that there was a flood of misinformation appearing in both traditional and social media.
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Cam extends Dan Zelos racing sponsorship
Dan Zelos, someone as well known in Mini motorsport as in the tyre industry, will continue to be sponsored by Cam after the leading tyre-industry software provider said it will extend its agreement with Zelos through the 2024 race season. Cam has backed Zelos since 2019, during which time he has flourished, culminating in his second winning title in the Vertu Motors Mini Challenge in 2023.
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LKQ invests £500,000 expanding UK training
LKQ Academy is opening 10 new training centres across the UK – in a £500,000 investment to help garages and bodyshops upskill technicians and support staff. The training arm of LKQ UK & Ireland has already opened two UK centres this year, with new sites in Glasgow and at its revamped Tamworth T1 base. A Manchester branch opens in April. Three more sites are set for the south of England later in 2024, with four more centres opening in 2025.
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Schaeffler adds two new territory managers to sales team
Schaeffler has recently expanded its sales team by welcoming two new territory managers, one covering the North of England and Scotland, and the other taking responsibilities for the South East of England.
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Read and download Tyres & Accessories March 2024 now
In the March 2024 issue of Tyres & Accessories Magazine is now available as an e-paper for subscribers to Tyrepress. The latest issue includes a focus on tyre industry sustainability and commercial vehicle tyres. It also includes in-depth articles and analysis tackling current events and trends in the global tyre industry and the latest new tyres, such as Pirellis new all-season tyre and the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 winter tyre. 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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