Stapleton’s high performance exclusive brands
Stapleton’s wholesale director Nigel O’Hara states that it has built its high performance tyre range to fit in with the somewhat counter-intuitive growth of the sector in turbulent macro-economic times.
Continue ReadingColin Turkington in emotional BTCC win at Oulton Park
TerraClean ambassador Colin Turkington sealed an emotional win at the 2018 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship on Sunday, taking a commanding race two victory at Oulton Park. Turkington dedicated the win to his mother, who passed away last week.
Continue ReadingPetrol car oversupply possible in the used market in the medium term, says VRA
The used car market should prepare for a potential oversupply of petrol cars in the medium term, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association.
Continue ReadingThe CATs are out of the bag
Klarius Products’ new-to-range program has marked the beginning of summer with the addition of over 20 new type-approved, OEM quality emission control components this month. The latest new-to-range release includes catalytic converters (CATs), exhausts, pipe sections and mountings – all of which come with a standard 2-year warranty, a Fit First Time guarantee and next morning delivery in the UK.
Continue ReadingInsurers warn against ‘autonomous’ term – Institution of Mechanical Engineers responds
Dr Jenifer Baxter, head of engineering at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, has responded to news that car insurers have warned carmakers against the use of the word “autonomous” in their marketing.
Continue ReadingPirelli celebrates nation day with Italian ambassador and tricoloured tyres
On 6 June Pirelli celebrated the “Festa della Repubblica Italiana”, Italy’s National Day, with a special edition of its coloured tyres, produced expressly for the event in a special ‘tri-color’ edition. The tyre was donated during a ceremony at the Italian Embassy in London in the presence of the ambassador of Italy in the UK, Raffaele Trombetta and Victoria Trombetta.
Continue ReadingMotorsport helps to keep Avon innovating
Avon Tyres’ Motorsport division is also using its knowledge from race programmes to develop its high performance car tyres. Its partnership with competitive Caterham championships has spanned more than 25 years and is still going strong. This year the brand retained the title sponsorship of the Roadsport Championship, which is for drivers fresh from the Caterham Academy starter series. This grassroots sport is what underpins Avon’s “arrive and drive” ethos – transferring its expertise and development from the production of race tyres to passenger car products that are track-ready.
Continue ReadingExperienced customer service account manager joins CAM
Mark Erwood is joining CAM as key account manager, tasked with providing high levels of customer interaction across the UK and Ireland to help tyre dealers develop their businesses through CAM’s IT enablement.
Continue ReadingEnjoy’s Rotalla, Routeway brands tackle UHP segments
Enjoy Tyre is meeting the competitive but growing UHP segment through its two major established brands, Rotalla and Routeway. The company states that its latest tyres meet current industry expectations ensuring superior fast-track performance in driving style and comfort. Over the last decade, Enjoy Tyre states that it has annually sold over one million tyres, while adding new patterns and sizes and upgrading of tyre label ratings for both summer and winter ranges.
Continue ReadingBosal enters administration
Bosal Automotive And Industrial Components Limited, which traded as BAIC Ltd, officially entered administration on 5 June 2018. The business which was registered as operating in “the wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories” is perhaps best known for its exhausts business, the UK branch of which is based in Preston, Lancashire. Details were published in the London Gazette on 11 June.
Continue ReadingCapus partners with Vibracoustic to launch OE air springs
Capus (UK) Ltd has teamed up with Vibracoustic to introduce the brand’s Original Equipment (OE) air springs to the UK & Ireland commercial vehicle aftermarket.
Continue ReadingMotorcycle sales stable in May
Year to date figures from the Motor Cycle Industry Association show that the market stands at 44,695 units registered - only 158 more bikes sold than the same period last year.
Continue ReadingExol appoints new financial controller
Exol Lubricants has appointed Anthony Eddowes to the position of financial controller, based at the company’s head office in Wednesbury.
Continue ReadingABI and Thatcham call for better clarity over ‘autonomous’ vehicles
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) and Thatcham Research are today (12 June) issuing an urgent call to carmakers and legislators for greater clarity around the capability of vehicles sold with technology that does more and more driving on behalf of motorists.
Continue Reading3rd consecutive Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 listing for Comline
Leading automotive parts supplier Comline Auto Parts Ltd. (Comline) has featured in the prestigious Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table for a third year in succession.
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