UK 5th cheapest country in Europe to own an electric vehicle
LeasePlan has released its annual Car Cost Index, with the latest analysis showing that electric vehicles (EVs) are now becoming cost competitive in several European countries, including the UK. The UK has been ranked as the fifth most cost-effective country in Europe to own an electric vehicle. According to the Index, the total monthly cost of owning an electric vehicle in the UK is £630 (€719), 14 per cent lower than the European average of £719 (€819).
Continue ReadingFit & Hope: Video shows dark side of part worn tyre trade
Even though there are clear regulations surrounding the sale of part worns, TyreSafe says that investigations it and Trading Standards carry out consistently uncover an alarming number with poor puncture repairs, internal damage and even nails in them. To highlight this sorry state of affairs, the tyre safety organisation has produced a video – welcome to ‘Fit & Hope’ part worn tyre sales. All the tyres featured in Fit & Hope were bought from part worn retailers or seized during TyreSafe and Trading Standards’ joint investigations.
Continue ReadingStaffordshire Falken Tyre specialist welcomes SRI representatives
An award-winning AA accredited automotive centre in Cheadle, Staffordshire and Falken Tyres specialist dealer, AA Silencers has hosted an official UK visit from sixth largest global tyre manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd (SRI), parent company of Falken. The SRI delegation visited the centre as part of an official UK trip with Micheldever Tyre Services. The visit included a tour of their premises, a meet and greet with staff, and the opportunity to discuss the impact the Falken brand has had upon AA Silencers business and their growing customer base.
Continue ReadingUK launch for Camso puncture protection program
Industrial tyre users in the UK will benefit from a new service that Camso is introducing. Through its Solideal On-Site Service operation in EMEA, the company is rolling out its pneumatic Tyre Puncture Protection Program. The program centres on tyre fill solutions and aims to eliminate flat tyres while providing maximum uptime to Camso’s customers.
Continue ReadingPro-Align launches updated corporate identity
Wheel servicing equipment specialist Pro-Align has launched a new logo, designed to reflect a number of changes and enhancements being made throughout the business.
Continue ReadingTreadsetters to distribute Apollo TBR tyres in UK
Apollo Vredestein’s UK subsidiary has chosen Treadsetters to handle the sale and distribution of its Apollo truck and bus tyre range across England, Scotland and Wales. Apollo’s debut in Europe’s competitive TBR tyre segment was barely one year ago. The new distribution arrangement represents a change in strategy; the manufacturer had initially said the brand would be available directly from Apollo through an e-commerce system. Apollo Vredestein states the decision to partner with Treadsetters will aid in achieving the tyre manufacturer’s strategy of rapid TBR growth by combining its product range with a highly efficient and experienced distribution partner in the UK.
Continue ReadingLloyd extends TCR UK championship lead
Daniel Lloyd secured his sixth consecutive victory in the new Yokohama-backed TCR UK series at Brands Hatch this weekend, extending his championship lead to 99 points.
Continue ReadingAutomechanika Birmingham spotlight on innovation, featuring forums and seminars
Automechanika has said that innovation will be at the forefront of its agenda for Automechanika Birmingham when the doors open on the three-day show tomorrow. Among the initiatives set up to drive this year’s event will be a raft of keynote presentations, panels, forums and seminars to draw, inspire and motivate visitors attending the industry’s three-day showcase on 5-7 June.
Continue ReadingRefurbished Bridgestone UK headquarters opens
Bridgestone has opened its refurbished UK offices in Warwick with the help of local MP Matt Western. The company’s Bridgestone House offices in Tachbrook Park, its UK home for 20 years, have undergone a radical facelift since the beginning of the year. Opened by the Labour MP on Wednesday 31 May, the refurbishment cements its position in the Midlands, the company states.
Continue ReadingRegional hub boosts ATS Euromaster’s industrial, earthmover capabilities
ATS Euromaster has opened a new dedicated hub centre, expanding mobile tyre maintenance support for quarrying, mining, ports and industrial operators across Yorkshire and the North East. Based in Redcar, the ATS Euromaster hub provides a specialist central headquarters for a mobile service fleet for heavy vehicles, supporting operators with tyre and vehicle maintenance at their own sites in the area from Sheffield to Teesside.
Continue ReadingHankook: ‘We are not affected’ by truck tyre tariffs
South Korea-based tyre manufacturer Hankook, which is a leading player in the UK truck tyre market in terms of unit volumes, has stated that it is not affected by the recently introduced European anti-Chinese truck tyre import tariffs. Commenting as part of a statement on the company’s current and ongoing exhibition plans, Tony Lee, Hankook Tire Europe vice president for marketing and sales said:
Continue ReadingWhere do the UK’s unluckiest drivers live?
Motorists from Oxford are the unluckiest drivers in the country - picking up the most punctures, dents, scrapes and parking tickets than anyone else, according to a new study. Researchers polled British drivers and discovered that people from the university city, home to Jaguar driving Inspector Morse, consider themselves to have the least luck when it comes to motoring.
Continue ReadingNew Philips EcoPro lamp range
Lumileds has launched the new Philips EcoPro range of LED work lights. Equipped with high-quality LEDs and hands-free features, the EcoPro range also provides the powerful bright light (6,500 K) needed to get the job done, making the lamps perfect for everyday use in automotive workshops.
Continue ReadingCheck those filters – First Line
When a vehicle enters the workshop for a service, it is important to make sure that all components are functioning properly before heading back out on to the road. Filters are one of the components that must be replaced in line with the manufacturer’s schedule, as they are vital in maximising the longevity and efficiency of both the vehicle and the comfort of its occupants.
Continue ReadingRicardo collaborates with Ford Otosan on new HD commercial vehicle transmissions
It can be revealed that Ricardo is assisting Ford Otosan as heavy-duty transmission family development partner for future commercial vehicle platforms. A public company in which Ford Motor Company and Turkey’s largest industrial conglomerate Koç Holding, have equal stakes, Ford Otosan is a leading company within the Turkish automotive industry in terms of both production volumes and exports.
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