Petrol retailers warn of fuel price increases following Hurricane Harvey
Fuel prices in the UK will rise following the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey on the Texan coast, according to the Petrol Retailers Association. Brian Madderson, chairman of the PRA, explained that UK wholesale prices had increased immediately as the storm hit the region.
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Growing fleets could reduce costs, eco-footprint with PPK contracts – Michelin
According to the latest statistics on the UK commercial vehicle industry, the number of medium to large commercial vehicle operators has been rising in the last five years. This represents an opportunity for outsourced tyre contract and service providers, as larger fleets present an increasingly complex task to manage their tyre usage, and associated servicing. Michelin solutions estimates that 42 per cent of truck fleets in the UK operating 51 or more vehicles are still purchasing tyres on a transactional basis, and therefore managing them in-house. It argues that this process is likely increasing their costs and environmental footprint.
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10 things not to say when visiting a mechanic
According to research by scrapcarcomparison.co.uk, customers need to put themselves in the shoes of a mechanic. To this end they have published a list of the top 10 things not to say:
Continue ReadingZircotec Group acquires Performance 1 Coatings
The Zircotec Group has acquired performance exhaust coating and thermal management specialist Performance 1 Coatings (P1C). The takeover, which includes 100 per cent of the P1C business, widens the breadth of Zircotec Group’s product range, which now includes high quality performance coatings at every price point. The group states that the buy-out will enable P1C and its performance aftermarket customers to benefit from future product enhancements by Zircotec’s technology, OE-expertise and extensive in-house R&D facilities.
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More than 100 new Klarius components boost aftermarket emissions choice
Klarius Products has expanded its range with more than 100 new exhausts, catalytic converters (CATs), diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and accessories. The latest new-to-range list details every component released by Klarius during Q2 2017, which bolsters its 10,000-plus product range to support an ever-larger range of vehicles. The UK based manufacturer of aftermarket emissions components has an in-house R&D centre, enabling it to update its product range “on a daily basis,” it states.
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Emissions inspections push Chinese tyremakers to the brink
With a headline like that, you could be forgiven for thinking that this month’s column refers to the ongoing geopolitical sabre rattling taking place between China’s North Korean neighbours and the USA. However, as important as the hint of nuclear escalation is, here we focus on how the overheating Chinese tyre market is as close as it has ever been to boiling over. Two key subjects have raised the temperature in the People’s Republic during the last month or so: The European Commission’s (EC) decision to initiate an anti-dumping investigation against Chinese-produced truck and bus tyres; and the even more imminent effects of local environmental emissions investigations within China itself, which have led to the suspension and even closure of numerous businesses in the country (see below).
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Key Parts extends braking programme
First Line has responded to the commercial realities driving the market and, in 2012, introduced a pure and simple range of components under the Key Parts brand. This competitively priced brand covers only the most popular applications for braking, steering & suspension, wheel bearings, water pumps and clutch kits, which offer minimum stock investment for maximum sales opportunity. Its braking portfolio – now totalling over 500 references – has grown by more than 50 brake discs and in excess of 190 brake pads within the past few months. Furthermore, all brake discs & pads, where required, are ECE R90 approved, ensuring total peace of mind about the high-quality products available.
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Local MP visits NFDA member
Chris Heaton-Harris MP visited National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Commercial Vehicle member, Brian Currie DAF Truck dealership on Wednesday 30 August.
Continue ReadingDriverless lorries to be trialled next year
Small convoys of partially driverless lorries will be trialled on major British roads by the end of next year, the government has announced. A contract has been awarded to the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) to carry out the tests of vehicle “platoons”.
Continue ReadingFord introduces scrappage scheme
Ford has launched its ‘New For Old’ Scrappage Scheme where customers can save between £2,000 and £4,950 when trading in a car or between £3,650 and £7,000 off a commercial vehicle. Ford are promoting the fact that this will reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy. Ford also assures customers that they will manage the scrappage of old vehicles responsibly.
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The Parts Alliance announce new ‘Best of Brakes’ promotion
The Parts Alliance has teamed up with Delphi for the second time in 2017 to run its new ‘Best of Brakes’ promotion. The distributor states that it hopes to build on the success of spring’s ‘Dream Drive’ promotion, which saw surging sales and six lucky garage winners taking memorable Route 66 road trips. This time around, there are six spectacular holidays to be won during September and October, to destinations throughout the world.
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Cheers! Trico launches own beer
Windscreen wiper blade developer and supplier Trico has been providing reliable and high quality products to five continents for a century. To mark this centenary, the company will release its own-brand beer – named “Brew 17”. Trico said that alongside a number of new products introduced to celebrate the company’s centenary, the specially brewed beer demonstrates how it continues to break the mould for innovative ideas and initiatives.
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Autogem completes £6 million relocation
It has been a busy year for Autogem. First managing director Prashant Chopra was named chairman of the NTDA. Then the company launched its innovative groove glove laser tyre tread scanning system at AutoMechanika in Birmingham. Shortly afterwards, the company relocated to new modern premises in Wembley, north London. Tyres & Accessories caught up with Prashant Chopra at the new headquarters and found out more.
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Hella celebrates ‘fastest year-on-year growth’
Hella continues its trend of year-on-year growth, boosted in no small part by the recent introduction of Hella Hengst filtration and the continued development of Sonne. However, the success has also been attributed to growing awareness across the industry of the necessity to recalibrate the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) following service or repair work to a vehicle’s steering geometry, in which its brand, Hella Gutmann Solutions, is the aftermarket leader.
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KPMG strengthens UK Mobility 2030 team with senior appointment
KPMG has appointed Christoph Domke to lead its Commercial Mobility function as a director within its Mobility 2030 practice. The professional services firm’s Mobility 2030 practice provides global insights and support to help clients in sectors including automotive, energy, infrastructure, retail, telco and government to position themselves for future success.
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