Bridgestone renews e-jobsheet agreement with MobileITApps
After more than 10 years of business collaboration, MobileITApps has renewed its agreement with Bridgestone Europe, enabling full connectivity between the FleetBridge system into the e-jobsheet all-purpose tyre service app powered by the TiDaeX platform, including plans for RFID integration. The agreement covers 31 European countries.
Continue ReadingJoint networking event to celebrate International Women’s Day, encourage more diverse industry
Automechanika Birmingham and Women Automotive Network will jointly host a free in-person networking drinks reception on Thursday 7 March. The event welcomes all automotive professionals and targets the creation of a support network for women in the industry. The event recognises the need to plug the current skills shortage, showcasing a progressive industry. Forecasts suggest that there will be a significant shortfall in the skills needed to service an evolving car parc, particularly technicians qualified to work safely and competently on electric vehicles. Women remain underrepresented in the sector, with around 19 per cent of roles in the automotive supply chain filled by female workers.
Continue ReadingGoodyear sells Cooper Avon assets to Nova, leases Avon motorsport tyre brand
Goodyear executives have confirmed that Turbalvoroco Unipessoal LDA, trading as Nova Motorsport (Nova), will buy “certain assets used in the manufacturing and sale of” Avon-branded motorsport tyres. Nova has also acquired “the brand license, traditionally used in the manufacturing and sale of certain motorsport tyres under the names ‘Avon Motorsport’ and ‘Avon Racing’”. Tyres & Accessories understands that Nova plans to continue the production of some of the Avon Motorsport product range independently from Goodyear.
Continue ReadingInfopro Digital buys DriveRightData
DriveRightData’s acquisition by Infopro Digital aligns with the company’s “commitment to quality, accuracy and innovation” and the two firms’ integration “will cultivate synergies across both global product portfolio” DriveRightData representatives said in a statement announcing the news on 23 February 2024.
Continue ReadingCompilator agrees TiDaeX integration with e-jobsheet
Compilator AB, part of UK-based Kerridge Commercial Systems Limited, is partnering with Mobile IT Apps to deliver TiDaeX integration via the e-jobsheet tyre service app for the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The move comes in anticipation of its planned expansion into Scandinavia and North America. The integrated partnership will be formally introduced at the ITIA conference in Dublin on 29 February 2024.
Continue ReadingGoodyear partners with TyreCall in Ireland
Goodyear has appointed TyreCall as “a Full Service Distribution (FSD) partner” in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. According to Goodyear, the strategic partnership will help Goodyear “manage stock, simplify the sales process, and improve the service offered to retailers. “
Continue ReadingStone Tyres installs TreadReader tyre scanner
Stone Tyres is using a TreadReader DriveOver tyre measurement system which is “driving up sales and ensuring maximum safety and value for its customers”, according to the company.
Continue Reading‘Petrol retailers remain competitive amidst rising costs and declining sales’ – PRA
“Petrol and diesel prices remain volatile as retailers strive to remain competitive amidst rising costs and declining fuel sales,“ said Gordon Balmer, executive director of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), commenting on the RAC’s monthly report of UK fuel prices.
Continue ReadingNFDA calls for EV price incentives in spring budget after EU car market returns to growth
January saw a return to growth in new passenger car registrations, according to the latest European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) figures. These followed a -3.3 per cent contraction in December. New car registrations in the EU witnessed an increase of 12.1 per cent year-on-year, reaching 851,690 units for January 2024. “It is positive to see a return to growth in the EU car market following the contraction experienced in December 2023, particularly with January traditionally being a slower month” said Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the figures.
Continue ReadingAAG to distribute UniClutch brand
Clutch Industries has reached an agreement with parts distributor Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) to distribute the UniClutch™ brand in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, France and Spain, set to revolutionise the upgrade clutch market for motor factors, installers, and end users alike.
Continue ReadingTRA addresses India waste tyre figures with call for export rethink
The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) supports steps India is taking towards stricter waste tyre import rules. In light of the UK’s status as one of the primary exporters of end-of-life tyres to India, TRA secretary general, Peter Taylor OBE, has called for the government to “finally act to update the out of date and failing UK regulatory framework.”
Continue ReadingHave you got the stamina? asks BEN
Automotive charity BEN has launched the next challenge in its Benathlon series. “Throughout March, were challenging our automotive family to complete 100 miles and raise £100 for Ben! Are you up to the challenge?” The charity is challenging auto industry workers to lend their support by signing up to the ongoing exercise-based challenge.
Continue ReadingTyre News in Numbers – February 2024
Tyres & Accessories’ monthly ‘Tyres News in Numbers’ column boils down the latest tyre industry news to the most important statistics of the month. This month we look at the big numbers from the February 2024 magazine. 800 billion yen Amount of money – equivalent to around £4.25 billion – Bridgestone has pledged to invest in enhancing its electric vehicle tyres, mining tyres, and decarbonisation technologies between 2024 and 2026
Continue ReadingLloyd Ltd selects Bridgestone VX-Tractor
Bridgestone’s agricultural team has made one of its “biggest breakthroughs”, securing fitment of the VX-Tractor tyre to over 50 New Holland tractors across seven Lloyd Ltd agricultural branches in the north of England and Scotland. The Bridgestone tyre, which New Holland has already chosen as an original equipment option, is now fitted to New Holland tractors at Lloyd Ltd branches in Cumbria, Bishop Auckland, Newcastle, Dumfries and Kelso.
Continue ReadingProtyre expanding Delphi training portfolio
Protyre Autocare has partnered with Delphi since 2018, leveraging the Delphi Academy e-learning platform that offers over 300 interactive modules to enhance the learning experience through technical articles, videos, and simulations. It credits the partnership with driving a significant diversification in the Protyre service portfolio – since collaborating with Delphi, general servicing and repair work have risen from 15% to 40% of Protyre’s operations. The tyre retailer now intends to support its growth plans by offering “well over” 1,000 bespoke Delphi training sessions this year.
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