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Avon back on Isle of Man for Festival of Motorcycling
Avon Tyres is making another trip across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man for the late-summer leg of its motorcycling celebrations – the Festival of Motorcycling. The tyre brand, which has a strong historical link with racing on the island, plays a major role in both parts of the festival – the Classic TT races and the Manx Grand Prix.
Continue Reading![Providing inspiration through motorsport: Giti Tire partners with Team BRIT](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Giti-Team-Brit.jpg)
Providing inspiration through motorsport: Giti Tire partners with Team BRIT
Last year, Giti Tire debuted as sponsor and tyre supplier to the Fun Cup UK, and the tyre maker says it is proud to return for a second year in 2017. In addition to sponsoring the Fun Cup series, this year Giti Tire is also partnering with Team BRIT, a charity set up to inspire veterans with disabilities, PTSD, and mental health issues by demonstrating what can be achieved through motorsports.
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Eldan comments on Brexit
Recycling equipment firm Eldan has opted to view Brexit as an opportunity in the midst of uncertainty, commenting on the subject for the first time on 17 August. According to the company, the uncertainty of the UK economy after Brexit and lack of a stable government has not affected the opportunities for Eldan Recycling in this key market. Enquiries show that there is still demand from customers who want to enter the recycling industry, the firm reports.
Continue Reading![RTN Clayton Vallely takes delivery of 500th Xlite forged aluminium wheel](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ph065.RTN-Clayton-Vallely-Yorkshire-Water.jpg)
RTN Clayton Vallely takes delivery of 500th Xlite forged aluminium wheel
RTN Clayton Vallely, manufacturer of specialist tankers for the environmental, food and chemical industries, has taken delivery of its 500th Xlite forged aluminium wheel from exclusive European distributor, MWheels. The Barnsley-based company, whose clients include Yorkshire Water, McVitie’s and Redway European, has specified the market leading forged aluminium wheels on orders since March 2014, primarily as fitted units with tyres from Bridgestone, Goodyear and Dunlop.
Continue Reading![Will bendy buses make a comeback in London?](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/London_Bendy_Bus_rear-1.jpg)
Will bendy buses make a comeback in London?
With over 2 billion passenger journeys a year, bus usage is around double that of the London Underground. But bus passenger numbers are in decline. Between 2014/15 and 2016/17, the number of passenger journeys made on buses fell by six per cent. In its second piece of important work on the capital’s buses, the London Assembly Transport Committee report ‘London’s bus network’ (published 17 August 2017) tackles the this subject and recommends:
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Michelin cycling team raises over £2000 for charity
A team of Michelin employees successfully cycled up Mount Ventoux in France and raised over £2,000 in the process. The adventure forms the first leg in a series of challenges to raise funds for Michelin’s chosen charity for 2017 – the Peter Pan Centre. The charity offers care, support and education to children from birth to the age of 5 with special needs, which can range from visual and hearing impairments through to chromosomal abnormalities and life limiting conditions.
Continue Reading![Re-premiumisation of the UK truck tyre market?](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_5586.jpg)
Re-premiumisation of the UK truck tyre market?
During the last year or so everyone selling truck tyres had to face the reality that raw material costs had been increasing. The specific impact that this reality had and is having on the truck fleet business varies from company to company because it depends on terms, conditions and when contract deadlines fall. However, in general there are indications that the market is moving away from short term purchase price-only thinking as long-term value becomes a more critical criteria. Tyres & Accessories spoke with Marc Preedy, commercial director Goodyear UK and Ireland, in order to find out more.
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Merityre raises over £1,000 for charity from car show event
Merityre Specialists Ltd held their charity car show at their Andover, Hampshire branch on 30 July 2017, raising over £1,000 for a local charity. According to the company, the sun shone as Merityre’s main warehouse yard steadily filled up with an array of over 50 cars, including a life-size model of Mater from the Disney Pixar’s Cars franchise, a hillclimb champion Ginetta G33 and a classic Ferrari 308 GTB, alongside a real mix of show cars, modified cars and classic cars. The promise of ‘something for everyone’ stood true, as enthusiasts young and old enjoyed the selection on display.
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The Tyre Recovery Association has been accepted into membership of the Parliamentary All-Party Sustainable Resource Group (ASPRG), a cross-party group whose main purpose is to help parliamentarians fully engage with waste and sustainable resource policy issues.
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Liqui Moly expands UK and Ireland distribution
The motor oil and additive specialist Liqui Moly is expanding its distribution in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Beginning immediately its products will also be marketed by the Rapid Group. “With the Rapid Group we have found a strong partner,” said Ibrahim Memis, who is responsible for the Liqui Moly business in both countries. “This will make it even easier to find our oils and additives.”
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Servicesure garage 1st ever to retain Independent Garage of the Year title
Anderson Clark Motor Repairs, a Dingbro Ltd customer and member of the Servicesure Autocentre network, has won Motor Trader Independent Garage of the Year for the second year running. The award, which recognises best practice, innovation and professionalism in the non-franchised repair sector, was handed to the garage at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.
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IAAF welcomes new members Omega Tools, Lumag
Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed workshop tools and equipment wholesaler, Omega Tools, and friction materials manufacturer Lumag to its ever-growing network.
Continue Reading![Long-term trend shows winter tyres receding, all-season rising in UK](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/GfK-AllSeason-WinterJune2017v1.jpg)
Long-term trend shows winter tyres receding, all-season rising in UK
The viability of a sustained winter tyre market in the UK has long been categorised as doubtful, with sales rarely climbing to 2 per cent. Meanwhile recent improvements in tyre technology and the introduction of products looking to change their perception, led by the Michelin CrossClimate’s success in the fleet market, have seen all-season tyres become an increasingly attractive proposition.
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UK bus and coach market eases in Q2 2017
Registrations of new buses and coaches fell -15.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2017, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 2,105 units were registered in the period, with demand falling for the second time this year following five consecutive quarterly rises in registrations. This decline also follows a particularly strong Q2 2016, when the market grew by 26.9 per cent on the previous year.
Continue ReadingVredestein Quatrac 5 all-season tyre shows ‘lasting quality’
Having presented its first all-season tyre 20 years ago, the Vredestein brand has more experience than most manufacturer in supplying this segment. Its portfolio includes a comprehensive range of car as well as light commercial vehicles, and as a result of this experience, Apollo Vredestein states that its technologically-advanced solutions are particularly well suited to the UK climate.
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