Wendy Williamson delivers keynote speech at Automechanika Birmingham
Wendy Williamson, chief executive of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), has provided an extensive insight into the future of the automotive aftermarket in a speech delivered to a packed audience at the Aftermarket Theatre, Automechanika Birmingham 2018.
Continue ReadingSainsbury’s, Asda and truck tyre tariffs
At the end of April the UK’s second largest supermarket Sainsbury’s announced that it is merging with the Walmart-owned Asda supermarket. The goal? To push first-placed Tesco off the top-spot and to give the newly combined chain better access to different geographic areas and consumers. Strange as it may seem at first glance, this story can be read across to the tyre market in general and the truck tyre segment in particular (click here for complete coverage on developments associated with the recently initiated European anti-Chinese truck tyre import tariffs).
Continue ReadingTwo new dealers join Trelleborg Professional Centre tyre network
Trelleborg has recruited two new dealer groups to its Trelleborg Professional Centre (TPC) network of top-class, high-quality agricultural tyre dealers in the UK. British Rubber Company (BRC) based in Shipley, Yorkshire and Woodton Tyres, based in Turiff, Aberdeenshire, have joined the network.
Continue ReadingAiming at the fast-growing European SUV segment
Following its introduction in February and some subsequent OE announcements, Goodyear has now officially launched the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV. Key features of the new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV are its Active Braking; Grip Booster; and SUV-Optimized Construction technologies.
Continue ReadingGarage of the year winner announced
Automechanika Birmingham, in partnership with Garage Wire, has named Hillclimb Garage as ‘Garage of the Year’ for 2018, with the High Wycombe-based workshop picking up the prize of £1000.
Continue ReadingAvoid using British parts European businesses advised
European governments are advising businesses not to use British parts in goods for export ahead of Brexit, Sky News has established.
Continue ReadingToyo Tires leads Midlands sponsorship rush for MotoFest Coventry 2018
A quartet of Midlands based firms gave their backing to MotoFest Coventry 2018 by signing up as sponsors, including a new sprint circuit sponsor. First up on the roll call of Midlands based sponsors for 2018 was Toyo Tires, which has its UK head office in Rushden, unveiled as the new sponsor for the long track sprint circuit. Organisers said after this year’s festival that the MotoFest was the biggest and best ever after record-breaking crowds poured into the city to enjoy the first ever competitive motorsports staged at the event. Visitor numbers are thought to have topped last year’s high of 130,000.
Continue ReadingSeven employees at Trico celebrate 25 years
Seven employees at Trico HQ in Pontypool were recently presented with engraved watches and a Dartington Crystal Clock by managing director, Adam Richards, for their 25 years of dedicated service.
Continue ReadingNew website for NFDA
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has launched its new website. While the domain www.nfda-uk.co.uk remains the same, the website has a completely new design with a modern layout. It provides NFDA members with all the latest press releases, news stories and reports, including NFDA’s Dealer Attitude Survey and Consumer Attitude Survey.
Continue ReadingNational Auto Parts’ braking programme continues to expand
National Auto Parts has introduced a number of pads and discs to its expanding braking range, further widening car parc coverage and responding to customer demand. Eleven pads and four discs are included in the latest range extension, as part of its aim in regularly supplying new part numbers, to ensure customers have access to the latest braking products available to the aftermarket.
Continue Reading‘Motorists who lease their vehicle could be falling foul of the law when driving overseas’ – LeasePlan
According to a recent Co-op survey, over 37 per cent of Brits who take their cars abroad worry about driving on the wrong side of the road and misunderstanding road signs has resulted in almost 860,000 avoidable road crashes.
Continue ReadingLaunch UK showcases latest diagnostic technology at Automechanika Birmingham
Launch UK, supplier of Launch brand diagnostic equipment to the UK, introduced its latest addition to the X-431 range of OE level diagnostic tools, the X-431 PRO4, at Automechanika Birmingham. Based on the latest Launch vehicle software, the X-431 PRO4 is a new high-end intelligent vehicle software solution which harnesses Launch’s diagnostic technology, providing wide vehicle manufacturer coverage.
Continue ReadingBridgestone sponsors Apico 2-Stroke Festival
Bridgestone is ramping up its association in motocross after agreeing to become a main sponsor of the 2018 Apico 2-Stroke Festival. The event, which debuted on the motocross calendar for the first time last year, will feature three separate rounds in at different locations across the UK.
Continue ReadingECCO Safety Group joins IAAF
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed leading manufacturer in commercial vehicle warning and safety products, ECCO Safety Group (ESG) EMEA to its membership.
Continue ReadingThree MPs visit NFDA dealers
Three different MPs visited NFDA dealer members on Friday 25 May 2018 as the NFDA Parliamentary Engagement Programme continues to raise awareness of the retail side of the automotive industry.
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