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Hella Gutmann Solutions introduces ADAS certification
Underlining its prominent position in the field of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) calibration, Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS) now offers an Institute of the Motor Industry Quality Assured Programme (IMI QAP) certificated ADAS camera and radar training course, to equip workshops to handle this important technology with complete confidence.
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Brake Engineering applauds decision to maintain MOT frequency
Brake Engineering, one of the aftermarket’s leading braking specialists, has applauded the government’s decision to maintain the current MOT frequency, with a vehicle’s first test taking place at three years and then one year thereafter.
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The Parts Alliance launches ‘biggest ever’ promotion
The Parts Alliance will send 25 garages on luxury mini-breaks to a host of top European cities in its biggest ever promotion. Campaign scratch cards will be included with all sets of Delphi and Bendix brake pads supplied during March and April.
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AA Guide Price: the ‘life saving’ tool for busy garages
AA Garage Guide, the online search and booking site for MOTs, servicing and repairs that puts quality first, says that its new Guide Price tool is already helping to make the garages in their network more efficient, saving them time and money by not having to quote on jobs.
Continue ReadingCar dealer, manufacturer relationship deteriorates further: NFDA dealer attitude survey
The latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey has revealed that the relationship between car manufacturers and franchised dealers has deteriorated. The NFDA surveyed 29 franchised networks and received 1,893 responses from dealers, equating to a 47 per cent response rate, the highest since the inception of the survey in 1989.
Continue ReadingWelsh drivers pick up most speeding tickets
Welsh drivers are among the fastest on the road, picking up more speeding tickets than anyone else in the country, according to research. A poll of 2,000 UK motorists found 45 per cent of those in Wales have been ticketed for driving over the speed limit – with Scottish drivers the most cautious behind the wheel. But you’re most likely to get into a road accident in Northern Ireland, with three in five drivers having been involved in an incident at some point.
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Stapleton’s: With SUVs driving sales, more opportunities to sell exclusive brand tyres
Over the last year or so it has been broadly noted that the SUV/4x4 sector of the tyre market has been impressively resilient. Not just from the relatively local impact of the UK’s Brexit vote and resulting inflation and slump in certain motor vehicle sectors (in the UK at least). The tyre industry’s also been faced with escalating raw materials costs at a global level. As our September 2017 article “Strong growth continues in 4×4/SUV tyre market”, sales of new SUVs exceeded 6 million units in 2017, up from fewer than 4 million five years before, with further growth projected to produce regional sales at 8 million new SUVs in 2022. The reason? “The SUV/4×4 tyre market is, of course, following suit: in Europe (including Turkey), ETRMA Europool data projects sales of 18 million in 2017.”
Continue ReadingMesse Frankfurt buys Forest Exhibitions
On Wednesday 28th February, Messe Frankfurt bought Automechanika Birmingham organiser Forest Exhibitions. According to a statement released on 1 March, Messe Frankfurt – the worlds third biggest exhibition organiser and the owner of the Automechanika name - the acquisition is designed to set up a UK subsidiary.
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New company Premier Tyres and Plastics International established
Premier Tyres and Plastics International (PTPI) is a new company with a long corporate history and values through Yanchang Rubber, Sinopec Solutions and China-based leading shipping and finance companies.
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Duraturn Tyres celebrates Chinese New Year in Trafalgar Square
When Chinese New Year was celebrated in Central London it was estimated to be attended by over 700,000 people. This makes it the biggest event of its kind outside China and the main stage for the event was in the iconic Trafalgar Square.
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‘Lifestyle tyres’ swell Kumho’s SUV and 4×4 tyre range
Kumho’s 4x4 and SUV tyre range has been further enhanced by the addition of the Crugen HP91 and Crugen KL33 SUV offerings. While there are numerous Kumho 4x4 products from which to choose, the majority of requirements will be covered by these new on-road products, plus the cross-functional new Road Venture patterned MT51 and established KL71. Between them they cover everything from such top end SUVs as the Range Rover and BMW X5 to the ever-popular Land Rover Defender. Because this is an SUV-orientated feature and because they are Kumho’s latest products, here we focus on the HP91 and the KL33 SUV.
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Evergreen aims to deliver ‘exceptional ride quality for SUV drivers’
As SUVs become kings of the road, demand for larger tyres that deliver on-road comfort and handling growing with them. That’s why Evergreen’s Dyna range includes two SUV tyres which zero in on what really matters to the new breed of motorist dominating the highways.
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Landsail offers tyres for “all styles” of SUV drivers
Landsail’s SUV tyre range has been created with options to suit all driving styles, according to the company. For drivers of premium SUVs or sport versions there’s Landsail’s newest addition, the LS588 SUV. This Ultra High Performance tyre has low-profile fitments up to 24 inches. What sets it apart is a 3D block which helps the tread wear dynamically to preserve grip for longer.
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Camso buys Forklift Tyre Specialists Hull Ltd.
Solideal On-Site Service, the service division of Camso is aiming to solidify its position in the UK with the acquisition of Forklift Tyre Specialists Hull Ltd.
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Six Pirelli tyres for Lamborghini Urus SUV
A month after Pirelli revealed it is making OE tyres to Lamborghini’s first SUV (the Urus) the tyre manufacturer is giving further detail of the six tyres it is supplying. For such an extreme car, which can go from 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds and from 0-200km/h in 12.8 seconds, with a maximum speed of 305km/h, Pirelli could clearly not develop just a single tyre. Depending on the style and driving mode selected, Pirelli has provided Urus drivers with three families of product: P Zero for lovers of performance, P Zero Corsa for those seeking on-track adrenaline, and Scorpion for those who favour more adventurous driving, off-road as well.
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