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TerraClean network unites to bring Deegan back to Clio Cup
The TerraClean network of service centres have come to the aid of Renault Clio Cup racing driver Shayne Deegan of SDR Motorsport, after he suffered a major crash in the series at Donington recently. The side-impact crash resulted in his car being ruled out for the rest of the season – but the engine de-carbonising brand TerraClean has stepped up and got behind the driver, sponsoring him and helping to arrange a new car for the remainder of the series.
Continue ReadingNBRA backs ICO’s on-going search warrants
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) stated that it is “pleased” that the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has carried out further search warrants at properties in Manchester and Cheshire, as part of an ongoing investigation. The search warrant is part of an ongoing investigation by the ICO relating to nuisance calls that encourage people to make personal injury claims about road traffic accidents being linked to the theft of data from car body repair centres.
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IAAF launches motorists’ rights campaign
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is raising awareness of motorists’ rights by launching the ‘Your Car, Your Choice’ campaign, supporting key legislation providing motorists with freedom to choose where to service, maintain and repair their vehicle.
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Motaquip celebrates 35-year anniversary in medieval style
The magnificent Warwick Castle, bathed in hazy evening sunshine, was the perfect venue for Motaquip, as it celebrated its historic 35th anniversary on the first evening of Automechanika Birmingham 2017. General manager, Peter Cox, welcomed the Motaquip family and distinguished guests to the medieval fortress. Hosted by the Motaquip team, loyal customers from the UK and overseas were joined by members of the automotive media and treated to a sumptuous banquet complete with ice-cold bubbly in the castle’s majestic Great Hall.
Continue Reading![Dunlop Aircraft Tyres sold to Liberty Hall Capital Partners for US$135 million](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Dunlop-Aircraft-Tyres.jpg)
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres sold to Liberty Hall Capital Partners for US$135 million
Liberty Hall Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defence industry, has acquired Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Ltd. in a transaction valued at US$135 million. Dunlop Aircraft Tyres represents Liberty Hall’s first portfolio company focused on providing aftermarket products and services to the global aerospace and defence industry. A number of tyre makers had previously been linked with the sale of Dunlop Aircraft Tyres.
Continue ReadingTyreClick reports best ever online sales month for independents
TyreClick, the website developed by Micheldever Tyre Services to help its independent customers compete for internet driven business has reported a record 29 per cent surge in sales volumes during May, making May the best recorded since the Tyreclick portal was launched.
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Bandvulc cleans up on contract extension with CSG
The recently agreed extension with CSG (Cleansing Service Group - one of the largest privately owned waste management companies in the UK) sees Bandvulc continue to manage their fleet via BVPLUS+. Bandvulc has been involved with CSG for the past 8 years and this latest deal sees BVPLUS+ continue to manage their fleet of commercial vehicles for the next three years.
Continue ReadingDrivers expect Brexit price hike
As the nation speculates about what leaving Europe will mean for the country, a new study for Kwik Fit, the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair company, has found that 57 per cent of UK motorists (21.5 million) expect Brexit to cause the price of new cars to increase. 6.5 million drivers (17 per cent) predict that prices will increase significantly, whereas only 3 per cent believe Brexit will bring about lower prices.
Continue Reading![NTDA: over 4000 commercial tyre technicians hold REACT licences](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/REACT-Training-Bridgestone-7.jpg)
NTDA: over 4000 commercial tyre technicians hold REACT licences
Since the launch of the Roadside Emergency Action Concerning Technicians (REACT) scheme in 2011 more than 4000 commercial tyre technicians have registered with the NTDA been trained, assessed as competent and issued with a Licence to Work Safely at the Roadside across the UK and, more recently, the Republic of Ireland.
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Tyre Safety Month Briefing: Initiatives to broaden campaign’s impact
Initiatives to be announced at TyreSafe’s annual Tyre Safety Month Briefing next month are expected to give the UK’s tyre safety charity’s driver education campaign a wider impact. In addition to presentations on TyreSafe’s own activities and its launch of Tyre Safety Month 2017 materials, representatives from national organisations will unveil their tyre safety initiatives for UK motorists. These plans, states TyreSafe, will further elevate the profile of tyres on the UK’s road safety agenda.
Continue ReadingExtra UK distributing Pirelli cycling tyres in the UK and Ireland
Cycling products distributor Extra UK has announced it will act as the exclusive distributor of Pirelli’s new PZero Velo tyre range in the UK and Ireland. Pirelli recently announced its return to the cycling tyre market with three versions of its PZero tyres: silver for road racing, red for time trial and blue for four-season use. The new tyre range was announced in May.
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New Michelin logo
Michelin has renewed its logo and visual identity. In short, Bibendum has been reconfigured as modern line drawing rather than the 3D rendering of the decade or so since 2000. At the same time the mascot has been brought together with the company’s name once again.
Continue ReadingOld Tyres Kill! – the key message of Tyred launch event
The Tyred Campaign – which seeks to address the issue of tyre aging is being launched on Friday 30 June, between 8:30 and 10:00 at Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel (Kilmore Suite), Chapel St, L3 9RE. Leaders from the tyre and transport industry as well as politicians and influencers from across the UK will be present.
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CAM appoints customer liaison officer, as investment in service continues
CAM has appointed former England under-20 rugby international Rebecca Trist as a customer liaison officer. The company states that her appointment will bolster its customer service team, helping it to provide clients across UK and Republic of Ireland with the latest information on software solutions available to them, and how the technologies can assist in their business improvement.
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Trelleborg joins NTDA
Trelleborg Industrial and Construction Tyres has joined the NTDA both as a supplier member and as a full member under the UK network of centres in its ‘Interfit’ service division. Trelleborg Industrial and Construction Tyres is a global manufacturer of premium quality tyres and has developed extensive product ranges to serve both solid and pneumatic tyre requirements within these sectors. The UK operation has two distinct channels with very different customer bases and varying requirements. A major part of the business is to supply and fit tyres through its Interfit service division, where the customer base predominantly consists of Forklift Truck manufacturers and their dealer networks. In addition, Trelleborg has developed a facility to supply tyres to the replacement market where the majority of customers in this channel are tyre dealers and distributors. Although the vast majority of products are fitted to Forklift trucks, it also supplies and fits tyres to ground support equipment such as airport vehicles, reach stackers and container handlers.
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