Shortis Group invests in Supertracker computerised alignment systems
The Shortis Group has invested in Supertracker computerised wheel alignment systems for their Wilco Motosave and Fast-Fit centres. The family-owned motorist’s stores are replacing many of their Supertracker laser wheel alignment systems with the very latest Computerised 6-sensor wheel alignment systems from Supertracker.
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Elring Parts joins IAAF
Parts supplier and manufacturer Elring Parts Ltd has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). It said its membership to the federation “reinforces its commitment to supporting the industry and advancing industry standards.” The company has more than 140 years of original equipment (OE) sealing expertise, with lightweighting concepts helping to reduce the overall weight of vehicles. This increases energy efficiency, reducing CO2 emissions or extending the range of electric and other alternatively fuelled vehicles.
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Regular tyre checks ‘vital’ for autonomous vehicle safety – TyreSafe
Marking the UK’s introduction of the Automated Vehicles Act on 20 May 2024, which means autonomous vehicles could appear on British roads in 2026, road safety organisation TyreSafe has underlined the safety-critical role tyres and regular tyre maintenance will play in maintaining their safety. Studies show that autonomous vehicles could potentially benefit road safety and the economy, but their systems and components must be in good working order to allow them to operate properly. Tyres are the only component on a vehicle which has a direct influence on the performance of a vehicles braking, steering and acceleration inputs. If tyres are unroadworthy, the vehicle will not accelerate, brake or steer to its optimum level.
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Read and download Tyres & Accessories Magazine June 2024 now
Tyres & Accessories features the tyre retail sector and ultra-high performance tyres in the June 2024 issue, available as an e-paper for subscribers to Tyrepress. The issue also features a special report on the Chinese tyre industry from Shandong Province, as Tyres & Accessories and Chinese language sister website Tyrepress China visit the 14th GuangRao Rubber Tire and Automotive Accessory Exhibition. 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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Remember This? – Tyres & Accessories June 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 June 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.
Continue Reading Tyre News in Numbers – June 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 June 2024 magazine... 13.6 billion yuan: The revenue – equating to £1.476 billion or €1.732 billion – generated by China’s biggest online tyre retailer, Tuhu, which went public at the beginning of this year.
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GSF Car Parts expands network with new branch openings
GSF Car Parts, the UK car parts distributor, has announced the opening of its latest branch in Birmingham. This marks a significant milestone in the companys ongoing expansion efforts, with branches in Crawley and Southgate set to open later this month. Strategically located in East Birmingham, the new branch will serve as a vital hub for GSF Car Parts, enhancing the companys ability to supply and deliver high-quality car parts and accessories. The facility is 10,000 sq ft and features a fleet of five vans, two bikes, and two electric Tuk Tuk-style bikes. Its proximity to the city centre ensures excellent coverage and fast delivery times across the city.
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Battery health checks the major topic at VRA July meeting
Battery health checks and their impact on the used electric vehicle (EV) market will be the main discussion at the July member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA). Being held at Cox Automotive in Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire on Thursday 25 July, it will include contributions from battery health experts Aviloo, Altellium and Clearwatt, as well as the results of a VRA survey on the best way to apply battery health checks to the remarketing process.
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ETEL/Kwik Fit extends lead at top of 2024 UK tyre retail ranking
After a few years of rapid growth designed to challenge ETEL’s position at the top of the UK tyre retail tree, this year’s data shows that the force of that challenge has diminished and European Tyre Enterprises Ltd (ETEL) is actually extending its lead. The fiercest competition is at the edge of the top five where two manufacturer-connected tyre retail chains have really upped the ante and both have expanded rapidly compared with last year’s table. HiQ comes out as this year’s fastest rise and there have also been significant movements in the mid-table positions as well as some surprising changes towards the end of the top 25.
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Tyre recyclers launch manifesto to reform waste rules
Just a couple of weeks before the general election, the major parties published their manifestos. Meanwhile, in the tyre world, UK collection and recycling body, Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) launched its “election manifesto for the reform of UK rules to protect the environment and save UK capability”. The goal is to give “the British political leaders a clear agenda for the new government to implement, whoever wins the vote”.
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Bridgestone Retail UK celebrates European Retail Awards
Bridgestone Retail UK has won two Bridgestone European Network Retail Awards recognising the company’s performance levels – both collectively and individually. The company’s expanding wholesale department led by Paul Carter – jointly with retail director Paul Nunn – won the Financial Performance prize, after achieving remarkable revenue growth of 8.6 per cent in 2023 compared to 2022 and a 4.5 per cent increase in margin during the same period.
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Grant Willman named Continental UK and Ireland truck tyre sales director
Continental Tyres has promoted its former regional truck tyre general sales manager to the role of truck tyre sales director for the UK and Ireland. The new appointment will see Grant Willman head up Continental Tyres’ truck sales team from its UK headquarters in Datchet.
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Merityre rejoins TyreSafe
Merityre Specialists Ltd has rejoined TyreSafe as official supporters. Merityre is a prominent tyre retailer with 24 branches across the South of England and offers “a comprehensive range of tyres and automotive services”. Known for their commitment to customer satisfaction and road safety, Merityre has a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality products and services to road users.
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Goodyear to display new GP-4D Gen II OTR tyre at Hillhead 2024
Goodyear will exhibit its new Goodyear GP-4D Gen II alongside its range of OTR tyre products, services and solutions at Hillhead 2024 (25-27 June, Stand U13). The new 750/65R25 Goodyear GP-4D Gen II tyre at the show targets articulated dump trucks with an optimised tread design, multiple steel belt carcass construction, and a tread compound. These features add up to benefits such as versatile tread pattern for balanced performance, improved treadwear as well as high level of comfort for the operator.
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Study warns of poor quality brake calipers
The automotive industry is being urged to check the quality of brake calipers entering the aftermarket, following an independent study by Brake Engineering. The firm commissioned an independent company to evaluate the quality and subsequent performance of calipers being sold into the independent automotive aftermarket.
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