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MWheels launches SOE CPD approved CV wheel training course
MWheels has launched the Wheel Awareness and Security Fleet Training programme. The classes will be delivered by renowned industry instructor, Phil Thirsk. The Manchester-based wheel services provider said that the new programme represents a new phase for its approach to commercial vehicle wheel safety. For many years, MWheels (formerly known as Motor Wheel Service Distribution) has campaigned for greater legislative support in ensuring the safety of wheels fitted to commercial vehicles, culminating in a change to EU law, which saw wheels categorised as a safety critical item. It has also collaborated with Michelin Training Centre to improve wheel safety knowledge within the industry. The announcement of the programme coincides with a wheel-loss incident receiving front-page coverage on the BBC website, in which a loose lorry wheel collided with a vehicle on the opposite side of the M6 Motorway in Lanacashire.
Continue ReadingUrsula McCarthy rejoins Exportize
UK-based tyre export specialist Exportize has appointed Ursula McCarthy as export sales manager, covering the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Europe. The role means McCarthy will focus on premium brand truck tyre exports, as well as budget car tyres and industrial, OTR and agricultural tyre exports.
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Wheely-Safe wins National Technology Award
Global Michelin licensee Wheely-Safe is celebrating after its Michelin Wheel Security and Tyre Pressure Management System (TPMS) Heavy Fleet secured the prestigious Transport Technology of the Year Award at the National Technology Awards in London recently.
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Apollo partners Sachin Tendulkar and A R Rahman in new advert
Leveraging its association with the sporting legend, Sachin Tendulkar, Apollo Tyres has launched a corporate advertising campaign called: “Ganga: the River of People”. The campaign covers television, digital, print and cinema mediums. Indian musical director, composer, musician and singer, A R Rahman has specially composed and sung a song for this television commercial (TVC).
Continue ReadingIGA publishes 2019 Garage Work Provider Report
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has published its latest report into consumer-facing websites that provide work to independent garages.
Continue ReadingApril motorcycle sales up 7.3 per cent year-on-year
“The motorcycle market continued its upward trend in April, with sales up 7.3 per cent ahead of the same period last year and up 9.4 per cent year-to-date”, said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK. The figures were released by the Motor Cycle Industry Association
Continue ReadingUK’s most and least reliable used cars?
What Car? Has revealed what it believes are the UK’s most and least reliable used cars have been revealed, with the Toyota Yaris named as the country’s best second-hand purchase.
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Vaculug promotes VMS Mobile at CV Show
With the UK commercial vehicle and fleet business congregating in Birmingham for the Commercial Vehicle Show at the start of May, Vaculug took the opportunity to demonstrate the latest addition to its bespoke fleet tyre management system called VMS - VMS Mobile. For the company, which is now the only non-new-tyre manufacture-owned retreader in the UK, fleet growth and retreading business growth go hand in hand. And that’s why having the right fleet tyre management system in place has become more important than ever.
Continue ReadingJelf signs NTDA agreement
Well-known industry insurance company Jelf reports that it has designed specific insurance programmes for the tyre sector in collaboration with the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA). According to Jelf, the insurance market for the tyre industry is diminishing quickly with only a small number of motor trader insurers willing to write insurance policies.
Continue ReadingStapleton’s joins ITMA
Stapleton’s (Tyre Services) Ltd has joined the International Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ITMA). According to the association, Stapleton’s joins ITMA “following the recent addition of an Asian tyre brand to its portfolio”. ITMA now has 23 members, nine of which appear in Tyres & Accessories’ top 20 leading tyre manufacturers ranking.
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Michelin buys Masternaut
Michelin has agreed to buy the entire share capital of Masternaut, one of the largest European telematics providers, for an undisclosed amount. While not price details have been released, according to the company, the transaction has been made on the basis of eight-times 2018 EBITDA before synergies. Masternaut will continue to operate under its own brand as a fully-owned subsidiary within Michelin, and the transaction is expected to close within the next sixty days.
Continue ReadingThree chances left to join A1 members at Trico’s “Race to Spain” experience
Trico launched their newest promotion at the recent A1 spring trade show by presenting a delighted Samantha Gutteridge from Epic Accessories with her ticket to “Race to Spain”. With every visitor to the Trico stand being entered into a prize draw, Samantha and Paul from Epic were drawn at random to put them in “pole position”.
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Workshop incentives to purchase Denso air conditioning compressors
Denso is offering workshops Love2Shop vouchers when they purchase a Denso air conditioning (A/C) compressor. The promotion will run throughout May, June and July. To redeem the £10 Love2Shop voucher, which can be used to purchase a host of products from outlets across the country, technicians need fill in an online form and upload the invoice at the companys website.
Continue Reading![Speed limiters to increase demand for wheel alignment](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Absolute-Alignment-Bluetooth-Pro-ADAS.jpg)
Speed limiters to increase demand for wheel alignment
Wheel alignment supplier Absolute Alignment anticipates increased demand for four wheel alignment services from 2022 onwards if speed limiters become compulsory on all new cars across Europe.
Continue Reading![Vaculug appoints new OTR sales manager](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Alan-Robin.jpg)
Vaculug appoints new OTR sales manager
Vaculug, Europe’s largest independent retreader, has expanded its OTR sales team with the addition of Alan Robin to head up off–the–road tyres as OTR sales manager for the South of England.
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