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Conti seals hat-trick in Auto Express winter tyre test reflecting British climate
Continental’s WinterContact TS 860 has won its third consecutive Auto Express winter tyre test. The tyre beat strong competition from major manufacturers, most notably Hankook, whose Winter i*cept RS2 received a “commended” rating in second place, in a test tweaked this year “to better reflect UK driving conditions”. Outside the winter tyre competition, Auto Express also commented that the all-season control tyre, the Michelin CrossClimate+, not only finished close to the top in dry and wet tests, but was also only behind Hankook’s star performer in the snow – a result Auto Express described as “remarkable”.
Continue ReadingNokian sponsors Scottish Mountain Rescue
From 1 October 2018, Nokian Tyres will proudly partner Scottish Mountain Rescue in a three-year sponsorship deal. The agreement will see all Scottish Mountain Rescue vehicles fitted with Nokian Tyres’ most recent and innovative products.
Continue ReadingMicheldever and tyre manufacturers raise £7000 in charity auction
Tyre wholesaler Micheldever Tyre Services and a number of its tyre manufacturer suppliers recently raised £7000 in a charity auction in aid of Motor Neurone research on 21 September 2018. Micheldever executives thanked the tyre manufacturers (Bridgestone, Continental, Falken, Goodyear, Michelin, Pirelli and Yokohama for their “exceptional generosity”.
Continue ReadingStapleton’s rolls out updated ProfitLink and TyreSurf
Nearly 20 years after Stapleton’s introduced the ProfitLink ecommerce system, the company is rolling out an upgraded version along with the latest edition of TyreSurf. The news follows an earlier ProfitLink overhaul just a few years ago, with the introduction of the retail mark ups system. In addition, Stapleton’s made an announcement in May this year, when Stapleton’s Wholesale director Nigel O’Hara revealed that the market could expect a new edition of ProfitLink.
Continue Reading![Yokohama-shod Hyundai heads to Wales Rally GB](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/JJ-Rally-HR.jpg)
Yokohama-shod Hyundai heads to Wales Rally GB
After a successful season that has surpassed all expectations, Scottish rally team JJ Rally will head to the forests of Wales next week to compete in Wales Rally GB National Rally on Yokohama’s A053. Competing in a Hyundai i20 R5 piloted by John Wink and co-driver John Forrest, the pair will be using their debut experience of the event last year alongside their extended testing programme in 2018, which has seen them secure an impressive third place overall in the MSA Scottish Rally Championship.
Continue Reading![Hankook launches Ventus S1 Evo 3](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7754.jpg)
Hankook launches Ventus S1 Evo 3
Hankook has launched its new Ventus S1 Evo 3 tyre at driving event in Slovenia. The UHP market-orientated tyre, which was informally described as a “sporty summer tyre” will be available in 17 to 22-inch sizes in order to supply fitments to vehicles from the Mercedes A series right up to the likes of Lamborghini.
Continue Reading![Malvern garage becomes 100th new Servicesure site for 2018](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Servicesure.jpg)
Malvern garage becomes 100th new Servicesure site for 2018
Malvern-based Daniels Vehicle Services has become the 100th garage to join the Servicesure garage network in 2018.
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Schaeffler to demonstrate INA engine expertise at Mechanex Sandown
Schaeffler will be amongst the exhibitors at Mechanex Sandown Park, where its focus will be on INA products, technology, tools and training.
Continue ReadingPirelli fined £512,000 for Carlisle plant safety incidents
Pirelli Tyres Ltd has been fined after two employees had their arms broken by the same machine at the tyre maker’s factory in Dalston Road, Carlisle.
Continue Reading![Giti brand car tyres now available in UK in 10 PCR, SUV sizes](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/GitiSport-S1.jpg)
Giti brand car tyres now available in UK in 10 PCR, SUV sizes
The first tyre for cars and SUVs from Giti Tire’s eponymous brand is now available in the UK, in a strictly limited series of 10 GitiSportS1 sizes, split equally between the original UHP tyre, launched in 2016, and the SUV version, unveiled in June 2018. The 10 sizes, which have no current equivalent in the manufacturer’s GT Radial range, are distributed by Micheldever Tyre Services, though the wholesaler has no exclusive agreement on Giti brand products.
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AAUK to sponsor 2018 IAAF Annual Awards and Dinner
This year, Alliance Automotive UK (AAUK) will return as sponsor of the IAAF Annual Awards and Dinner. The event takes place on 6 December, at The DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes, and is expected to attract around 600 attendees.
Continue ReadingMTS, Bullseye focus on exhaust quality
MTS exhausts and BullsEye Car Parts have successfully held a workout with garages, promoting the quality of the exhaust brand and its ease of fitment. The MTS “Pizza & Prosecco evening” – taking place at the factor’s Sheffield branch – was designed to bring garages together and discuss the quality behind the MTS brand and the full range of products available from the motor factor.
Continue Reading![Survey shows nearly 40 per cent of LCVs have dangerously inflated tyres](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Wheely-Safe-LCV-pressure-check-1000x667.jpg)
Survey shows nearly 40 per cent of LCVs have dangerously inflated tyres
Fleet inspections carried out by Wheely-Safe have found that 39 per cent of the light commercial vehicles (LCVs) it checked were operating on at least one tyre inflated to dangerous levels, posing potential safety risks and driving up operating costs.
Continue ReadingMaxxis gets huge e.GO boost with European partnership
Maxxis is joining forces with German electric carmaker e.GO. The strategic partnership will see Maxxis create tyres for the manufacturer’s future models. The latest e.Go to be launched is the aptly named ‘Life’. Being fully electric, the car will produce more torque than its comparable combustion-powered peers, which will present Maxxis with some very specific development challenges. The brand is set to re-engineer its premium sports tyre, the Victra Sport 5, to fit the ‘Life’, with modifications to include a unique sidewall design to help balance strength, performance and durability on the roads. Being OE on the TX electric taxi means Maxxis has plenty of experience in producing tyres for electric vehicles, making it the perfect partner for e.Go.
Continue ReadingSMMT conference to address regulatory and technological challenges in auto manufacturing
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has introduced a new two-day conference aimed at improving quality across the automotive supply chain. The inaugural Automotive Quality Management Systems (AQMS) Conference is the first event of its kind in Britain, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 20 and 21 November 2018.
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