Yokohama-supported TCR UK series to commence at Silverstone
Easter weekend will welcome a new touring car racing series to UK circuits. Having launched the partnership on its stand at Autosport International 2018 in January, TCR UK will begin at Silverstone with all competitors pushing their cars to the limit on Yokohama tyres.
Continue ReadingWorst postcodes for car vandalism revealed
A new study by Churchill car insurance has found that more than a quarter (27 per cent) of UK drivers’ cars have been intentionally vandalised.
Continue ReadingTrico revamps packaging in response to customer feedback
Trico has redesigned the packaging of its Force, Flex, Neoform and Ice ranges. Brought about in response to customer feedback the revamp has resulted in shallower packaging that enables garages, factors or retailers to increase the number of wiper blades that can be hung on a display unit.
Continue ReadingKlarius releases new high-demand components for 2018
Keeping-up the momentum with its policy of introducing over 600 new to range (NTR) products this year Klarius has just released close to fifty emission control parts including all the most in-demand new requests from early 2018.
Continue ReadingAutoelectro joins forces with SMMT at Remanufacturing Showcase
Autoelectro has reaffirmed its commitment to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) by exhibiting its range of starter motors and alternators inside the trade association’s Remanufacturing Showcase.
Continue Reading98-year old garage amongst the first ‘City Brakes’ winners
The Parts Alliance’s ‘City Brakes’ promotion, which runs until the end of April, has found some of the 25 garages set to win luxury trips to top European cities. The holidays include three nights’ accommodation with flights and transfers for two people to Budapest, London, Amsterdam, Prague, Edinburgh, Paris, Dubrovnik, Rome, Barcelona or Brussels.
Continue ReadingEuro VI lorries to pay reduced £900 levy
From February 2019, trucks meeting Euro VI emissions standards will be eligible for a 10 per cent reduction in the cost of the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) levy. Changes to the levy mean that, from February 2019, Euro 0-V compliant trucks will have to pay a £1200 levy rate. Euro VI trucks however, will pay just £900. The current rate is £1000.
Continue ReadingChris Coyle joins Sigmavision as sales director
Sigmavision has appointed Chris Coyle as sales director joining the Sigmavision board. Previously sales director at Pro-Align Ltd, the UK distributor for Hunter Engineering, Chris Coyle was central to Pro-Align’s significant growth, with responsibility for the sales of Hunter Quick Tread drive over ramps, featuring Sigmavision’s TreadReader technology.
Continue ReadingTwo months to go before debut Tire Cologne
The inaugural Tire Cologne show is approaching fast, and the preparations of Koelnmesse and the exhibitors for the leading industry event are in full swing. On 29 May 2018, the new trade fair for tyres and wheels will finally open its doors in Cologne. With this in mind, Koelnmesse is supporting exhibitors and visitors with their trade fair preparations with a variety of travel planning services and selected accommodation and leisure options in and around Cologne.
Continue ReadingFormula One Autocentres buys Equipe Autocare
Formula One Autocentres’ expansion programme continues apace with its recent acquisition of Equipe Tyre & Autocare centres. With nine local branches, Equipe Autocare is one of the North West’s leading tyre and autocare specialists, offering tyres, exhausts, servicing, MOTs, brakes, clutches and air-conditioning. This acquisition sees the number of Formula One Autocentres’ nationwide branches reach over 100 in total. The company, which is one of the UK’s largest independently owned automotive chains, is continuing with ongoing expansion plans laid out for the coming months and years.
Continue ReadingKwik Fit: Pothole damage becoming a costlier problem
A survey performed for Kwik Fit indicates that the pothole problem is getting worse in the UK, a trend that will surprise very few people. Based upon feedback from 2,049 respondents, it has been determined that pothole damage to vehicles last year cost a total of £915 million to repair. This is 34 per cent more than the cost calculated from a similar survey two years ago – and the rise can’t be explained away by increasing repair costs.
Continue ReadingBrake pad manufacturer Allied Nippon launches football-inspired promotional campaign
Premier League match tickets, Sony PS4 consoles and exclusive Allied Nippon footballs are the headline prizes up for grabs, as Allied Nippon gears up for this summer’s festival of football with a promotional campaign aimed at garage technicians.
Continue ReadingNational Auto Parts’ expands brake pads range
49 new brake pads have been added to National Auto Parts’ product range in March, underlining the company’s commitment to bringing to market products that are in demand at both garages and motor factors.
Continue ReadingLaunch UK’s new PRO-Series leak detectors
Launch UK, a leading UK suppliers of automotive diagnostics equipment, has announced that it has brought two new automotive diagnostic leak detectors to the UK aftermarket, that have been specifically engineered for vehicles sold in the EU.
Continue ReadingMoody’s report forecasts bleak year for UK car sales
A report from credit agency Moody’s, featured in the Financial Mail on Sunday, predicts that car sales in the UK in 2018 will be the worst in Europe with sales of new cars expected to fall by -5.5 per cent.
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