CV factor Robert Carter joins IAAF
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced its latest member to join its ever-expanding network, commercial vehicle parts distributor Robert Carter (MF) Ltd.
Continue ReadingTrico enjoys a successful A1 spring trade show
Trico enjoyed a bustling A1 Trade Show engaging with the members and discussing how they can help to grow their wiper blade sales and turnover in 2018. The Show was held on 19 April at the Whittlebury Hall in Towcester.
Continue ReadingGiti Race-Tuned v1 racing truck tyre in BTRC 2018
The Team Oliver Racing truck on Giti’s CV Show stand launched the tyre manufacturer’s involvement in the British Truck Racing Championship 2018, both as sponsor of Team Oliver Racing and through its global competition truck tyre, the Giti Race-Tuned v1.
Continue ReadingGiti launches key commercial tyre sizes one year since rebranding at CV Show 2018
Giti Tire launched its planned transition from the GT Radial brand to the eponymous Giti commercial vehicle tyre range at the CV Show in 2017. One year on, Tyres & Accessories travelled to the Birmingham NEC to meet Tony McHugh, TBR sales and marketing director UK at Giti Tire, to ask how the transition has progressed in the intervening year, catch up on the latest range developments, and find out the story behind the Team Oliver racing truck on its stand.
Continue ReadingChinese truck/bus tyres: EU introducing anti-dumping duties tomorrow
As of tomorrow (8 May 2018), the European Union will apply anti-dumping duties to certain Chinese-made truck and bus tyres entering the European Union.
Continue ReadingGDPR legislation takes effect this month
Are you ready? With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) clock rapidly counting down to 25 May 2018 when the law comes into play, it businesses must ensure they are compliant. It is a detailed piece of legislation, so we can’t go into all the details here, but Ryan Naughton, operations director from CAM, and Stephen Ollernshaw, a director of Technology Law Alliance (creator of the online compliance tool Asimuth) recently provided Tyres & Accessories with their 10 key areas your business needs to know about GDPR.
Continue ReadingOTR tyre sales to grow 4.7% CAGR 2017 – 2022
Whether you call them off-the-road, OTR or earthmover tyres, these products are some of the most valuable tyres in the market. And with good reason. Not only are they the physically largest tyre product segment on the planet, these products are often also required to endure the greatest pressures in the most unforgiving circumstances.
Continue Reading‘No discussion at Federation level’ of UK EPR scheme for used tyres: TRA
The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) has responded to an assertion by the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) that “some discussions seem to have recently kicked-off in the UK to study the feasibility of introducing an EPR [extended producer responsibility] regime” following an enquiry by Tyres & Accessories. The TRA states that there have been “no discussions at Federation level” looking into a similar collective scheme approved by national authorities to that implemented by 23 European countries. It adds that it will seek clarification from the UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. The 2 May statement accompanied an ETRMA report on the collection and treatment of tyres in European markets.
Continue ReadingMoT test changes – communication with fleet operators vital
Communication and clarity with company car and van owners and drivers will be more critical than ever with this month’s introduction of MoT test changes with the new rules potentially contradicting the established Road Traffic Act, according to Kwik Fit, the UK’s largest automotive repair company.
Continue ReadingVacu-Lug appointed official UK distributor of Magna and MTP tyres
After several years of successful presence on the English tyre market, Magna tyres reports that the demand for Magna tyres has “increased considerably over the entire country”. To ensure a continuous proximity and availability of Magna & MTP tyres, on 16 April 2018 Vacu-Lug and Magna Tyres Group signed an official agreement for the distribution of Magna OTR and Port Handling as well as MTP OTR tyres in the United Kingdom.
Continue ReadingYokohama becomes Official Tyre Partner to Silverstone Classic
Yokohama has become the Official Tyre Partner for the Silverstone Classic festival for the first time in its 100-year history in an association the tyre manufacturer says reflects its rich motorsport heritage. In its new role, Yokohama becomes the title sponsor for several highlights, including the Yokohama Trophy for FIA Masters Historic Sports Cars and the Yokohama Silverstone Classic Supercar Track Parade and Paddock Display. The company will present the Yokohama Silverstone Classic Club Car of the Show Award.
Continue ReadingNexen holds third purple summit in Manchester
Nexen Tire has completed its 2018 Purple Summit Manchester, the companys third annual integrated marketing event.
Continue ReadingRidge West wins AA Garage Guide’s ‘Certified Garage of the Year’
AA Garage Guide has announced Ridge West Garage in East Sussex as its first ‘Certified Garage of the Year’ award. The long-standing member of the AA Garage Guide network – Ridge West joined in November 2013 – has been proactive, engaging positively with new initiatives and consistently doing its utmost to ensure customer satisfaction, including becoming AA Certified in April 2017, AA Garage Guide stated.
Continue ReadingTyre recycling company and manager sentenced for illegal Ayrshire tyre site
An Ayrshire tyre recycling company was fined £27,000 on 18 April 2018 at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court for waste offences at a site in Irvine. A manager was also ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work under a Community Payback Order and to pay a Confiscation Order of £44,711. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is reminding all companies of the importance of working within the regulations following this sentence.
Continue ReadingAylward appointed Michelin UK & Eire Retail Programme Manager
Andy Aylward has been appointed Michelin’s Retail Programme Manager for the UK and Ireland, overseeing its network of more than 80 accredited car and motorcycle Michelin Certified Centres.
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