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Michelin to acquire Fenner PLC
Stating that such an acquisition would be “in perfect strategic alignment with its ambition to leverage its expertise in high-technology materials,” Michelin has announced its intention to purchase UK-based firm Fenner PLC.
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Servicesure garage named ‘Best Newcomer’ after Car Leasing Bargains success
Braidwood Auto Services, a South Lanarkshire-based Servicesure Autocentre, has been awarded Car Leasing Bargain’s ‘Best Newcomer Award’, just five months after joining the network.
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Workshop technicians praise latest Schaeffler Repxpert INA and FAG training event in Hereford
The latest Schaeffler Repxpert training event has been labelled a ‘great success’ by technicians who participated in the recent INA and FAG course at a packed-out Repxpert Academy.
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Trico to attend A1 spring trade event
Trico will be presenting Epic Accessories with a Peugeot van at the A1 Spring Trade Show, after having successfully exceeded their target during the three-month wiper blade promotion following A1’s Convention last year.
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Two new members for IAAF
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed two new companies to its ever-growing membership. The first of these is automotive group TVS EAG (Excel). Now part of the TVS Motor Group Ltd, TVS EAG supplies quality steering and suspension parts throughout the UK and Ireland.
Continue Reading![Expanded Milltek Sport stainless steel range now includes VW Amarok fitments](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC_1005_preview.jpeg)
Expanded Milltek Sport stainless steel range now includes VW Amarok fitments
The VW Amarok caused quite the stir when it was released upon an unsuspecting public 8 years ago, not least as it was (and in fact remains) comfortably the largest European pickup truck on sale. Perhaps that’s one reason why Milltek Sport has just added an exhaust designed for the 3.0 V6 TDI to its ever-expanding range.
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Hella Gutmann Solutions urge workshops to recalibrate ADAS
Are workshops recalibrating vehicles after wheel alignment? As of the start of 2016, to qualify for a 5 star Euro NCAP safety rating new vehicles require a minimum of two advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The minimum requirement is to have Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW), both of which are complex systems requiring specialist equipment to recalibrate following repair to the vehicle.
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Laser launches new dead-blow hammer
Laser Tools has launched a new soft-faced dead blow hammer (part number 7011). The new hammer has a multitude of uses, but its size and weight make it ideal for use when trying to remove road wheels that are seized solid to the hub through dissimilar metal corrosion (alloy wheels on a steel hub).
Continue ReadingChevin showcasing new fleet software at CV Show
Chevin Fleet Solutions, a leading global provider of fleet management software, will be demonstrating its latest innovations at this year’s CV Show. Its data collection app, automated Driver Licence Checking system upgraded with ‘e-consent’ and support for the DVSA’s ‘Earned Recognition’ pilot are just some of the new products on display.
Continue Reading![Milltek releases new Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio exhausts](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC_6366_preview.jpeg)
Milltek releases new Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio exhausts
Milltek Sport has wasted no time in drawing up a range of performance exhaust offerings for the Quadrifoglio. Those seeking to utterly transform the character of their Quadrifoglio would be well advised to plump for Milltek’s cat-back option, though even this can be specified in either resonated or non-resonated forms.
Continue Reading![Ronal R62 now available for the new Audi RS 3](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Audi_RS3_Sportback_2017_v01.jpg)
Ronal R62 now available for the new Audi RS 3
The Ronal R62 wheel is now available for the new Audi RS 3 (8V) and many other mid-range and compact vehicles. The Ronal R62 is the first Ronal wheel with a look that can be customized with coloured design elements.
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Golfers to chase their dreams with Bridgestone in 2018
Bridgestone has announced details for the 2018 Chase Your Dream Trophy with England Golf. The championship gives thousands of amateur golfers from more than 1,900 clubs the chance to advance through club, regional, and national rounds to progress to a round at the pro-am of the Bridgestone Challenge. The three overall winners teed up with Ryder Cup hero Nicolas Colsaerts at the pro-am of the British Masters supported by Sky Sports. The cup was launched alongside the manufacturer’s global Olympic partnership last year.
Continue ReadingChancellor’s tax relief for cleanest vans requires further detail – KPMG
The chancellor of the exchequer, Phillip Hammond, has announced a reduction in tax for the cleanest vans in his Spring Statement. Introducing the measure, he said the government wanted to “help the great British white van driver go green.” Analyst KPMG responded that more detail is needed to allow vehicle manufacturers to develop products to take advantage of the tax reduction.
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National Auto Parts introduces new clutch kit applications
National Auto Parts’ aftermarket offering has been further enhanced with the addition of three new clutch kits to its ever-expanding clutch portfolio, meeting growing customer demand and designed to bring the very latest OE-quality parts to the automotive aftermarket.
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STS Tyre Pros Chester earns Pirelli Performance Centre hat-trick
Pirelli has named STS Tyre Pros Chester as its Performance Centre of the Year for the third year in a row. Each year, one of the network of 120 Pirelli Performance Centres is named PPC of the Year, after the top performing centres in the technical audit have a video mystery shop exercise and scored by an independent assessor.
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