Millions of UK motorists overcharged £150 million for delivery of new cars
Legal action filed in the UK against five of the world’s leading shipping companies to recoup “over payment” on behalf of all affected UK consumers and businesses.
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Dunlop extends MXGP World Championship support
The promoter of the FIM MXGP World Championship has extended its partnership with Dunlop. Infront Moto Racing has signed the tyre brand up to a new three-year partnership agreement to be an official tyre supplier of the series.
Continue ReadingAndy Fern becomes MD of Stapleton’s
European Tyre Enterprise Limited (ETEL) has appointed Andy Fern as managing director of its Stapleton’s Tyre Services tyre wholesale business. Fern, who is currently group fleet sales director, replaces Wataru Goroku (‘Go’), who is taking on a new role with ETEL’s parent company Itochu. Go will provide continuity by taking the role of chairman of Stapleton’s during a transition period to ensure a smooth handover.
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UK car production falls -2.1% in January
British car production fell -2.1 per cent in January 2020, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) figures reveal. As well as being the fifth consecutive month of decline, with 118,314 units produced, UK car production has now fallen in 19 of the last 20 months. The majority (82.7 per cent) of these cars were built for export worldwide.
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TRS Tyres goes live with CAM and e-jobsheet
TRS Tyres has gone live with CAM software solutions and e-jobsheet. The Lancashire company will use the systems to support its commercial tyre service function, as well as enabling the casing company to control its inbound and outbound stock effectively, with greater visibility of product across its two sites.
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The Parts Alliance launches ‘The Original Experience’ garage rewards programme
The Parts Alliance will launch ‘The Original Experience’ as a national garage promotion during March and April in conjunction with Delphi, Comma, MANN-FILTER and NGK.
Continue ReadingPost-Brexit outlook, autonomy, 2035 EV impact key subjects at VRA meeting
The post-Brexit economic outlook, developments in vehicle autonomy and the impact of the Government’s 2035 electric vehicle announcement will all be part of the Vehicle Remarketing Association’s next member meeting, taking place on March 18 at the offices of motor industry legal specialists Geldard’s in Derby.
Continue ReadingBizarre methods used to clear ice from cars
Snow and freezing conditions are predicted in many parts of the country this week, so InsuretheGap.com, a provider of Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance, carried out a survey of over 800 UK drivers to find out the most common, as well as more bizarre, ways people de-ice their car. The predictable credit card (34 per […]
Continue ReadingAI behind the wheel – student’s Speed Bot makes national science, engineering final
Statistics on reported road casualties in Great Britain show that there were 1,870 reported road deaths and 27,820 people killed or seriously injured reported to the police for the year ending June 2019. Now more than ever the younger generations want to change the future of their worlds, with 69 per cent stating when asked that they would like to use a career in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) to improve the world they live in and make a difference, and the issue of road casualties is something that a Year 9 student from Reading wanted to put a stop to.
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Klarius strengthens Staffordshire University partnership
The UK’s largest aftermarket manufacturer of emissions control components, Klarius Products showed its support for Staffordshire University by taking part in the institution’s Business Breakfast during National Apprenticeship Week. The company said this underlines the company’s commitment to place education at forefront of its strategy.
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Michelin explains retail network brand simplification to motorcycle dealer partners
Michelin’s motorcycle partner dealers were given an in-depth market review and briefed on the business’s strategy for the year ahead at the annual Michelin Two-Wheel Conference.
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Micheldever becomes BFGoodrich brand’s official UK 4×4 wholesaler
Winchester-based Micheldever Tyre Services – which has established a wholesale distribution network of 15 sites around the country, supplying over 6,000 retailers nationwide – will stock a large selection of BFGoodrich’s All Terrain T/A KO2 and Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 ranges, helping to ensure excellent product availability throughout the year.
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Avia Autos joins IAAF
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed Automechanika Garage of the Year 2019, Avia Autos, to its list of members.
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Packed AGM sees new-look IAAF council formed
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has held one of its largest ever Annual General Meetings (AGMs) this week, which saw the formulation of a new look IAAF council for 2020-21.
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Autotech Recruit celebrates 10th anniversary with rebrand
Ten years after its inception, Autotech Recruit has started the new decade by announcing an enhancement to its management team and a company rebrand, which will cement its status as the leading employment solutions provider for the automotive industry.
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