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Bridgestone extends Arla fleet agreement
Bridgestone has extended its fleet supply agreement with Arla Foods, taking the relationship into a 10th consecutive year. In addition to its premium brand tyres, the manufacturer will also supply its tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) and Total Tyre Care support to the 13,500-strong dairy farmer cooperative until at least 2020. Arla said call-out times have been reduced by up to 30 per cent as a direct result of Bridgestone’s support, explaining the decision to renew its contract.
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Shanks ‘reduces vehicle downtime’ with Vacu-Lug tyre service management
Shanks Waste Management has selected Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres to manage its commercial vehicle tyres for a number of recycling centres throughout the UK. Using Vacu-Lug’s bespoke web-based VMS software programme, each Shanks vehicle is individually managed to provide a full monitoring, repair and tyre husbandry service. This includes Shanks’ entire fleet of delivery and collection vehicles, including roll-on-roll-off hook-lifts with drawbar trailers and a mixture of plant and OTR wheeled equipment.
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Snetterton next for British GT Championship
Snetterton hosts the third event of the British GT Championship season this weekend, with a pair of one-hour races to be contested by a provisional field of 28 supercars all equipped with Pirelli P Zero tyres.
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Davidson and Paul shine in GT Cup with Pirelli
Graham Davidson and Dominic Paul enjoyed perfect weekends when the Pirelli-supplied GT Cup took to Brands Hatch for the second event of 2017.
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Mark Water Pumps to exhibit at Automechanika Birmingham
Mark Water Pumps Limited (MWPL), a supplier of OE and aftermarket automotive water pumps, will be highlighting its comprehensive range of products and manufacturing solutions at Automechanika Birmingham 2017. With over 30 years of experience in design, testing and manufacture of automotive water pumps, attendees will be able to discover the quality of MWPL’s range.
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The Parts Alliance Group acquires BMS Superfactors
The Parts Alliance has acquired BMS Superfactors, their Greater Manchester-based associate member. BMS Superfactors has four branches in Bury, Oldham, Rochdale and Dukinfield, collectively employing over 120 staff.
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Avon launches Spirit ST hypersport touring motorcycle tyre – video
Avon Tyres has launched its latest sport-touring tyres, the Avon Spirit ST, in Portimao earlier this month. The newly appointed brand ambassador, Steve Parrish attended the launch and tested the new tyre. The motorcycle racer turned television commentator has raced on Avon tyres throughout his classic racing career. The manufacturer’s launch video for the tyre is available below.
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Wolfrace GB range expands with Torino in two finishes
Wolfrace has added its new Torino model to its Wolfrace GB range of wheels designed primarily for premium and executive cars. The Torino joins other staples like the Lugano, Norano and Milano.
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Avon marks diamond anniversary of first 100mph TT lap
Avon Tyres’ motorsport team will mark the 60th anniversary of the first ever 100mph lap at this year’s Isle of Man TT (27 May-9 June). Set on Avon tyres, the record-breaking lap was ridden by legendary Scottish rider Bob McIntyre on a four-cylinder Gilera, running on Avons Speedmaster GP race tyres.
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First Stop appoints Bentley as retail business consultant
First Stop has appointed Nic Bentley as its new retail business consultant. Bentley promises the national network will back “entrepreneurial” independent garages. He arrives in the role having gained an understanding of First Stop through his time as a key account manager at Euro Car Parts, where he built up a partnership between the two companies. Bentley has more than 20 years’ experience in the automotive industry, following additional roles with Unipart and also Castrol.
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All UK ambulance services fit Michelin tyres as ‘1st choice’
Each of the UK’s public sector ambulance services fits Michelin tyres on a first-choice policy. The 10 services in England have signed a first-choice policy, alongside those of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, each agreed under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Supply and Fit Tyres framework. Michelin states that its products provide “long lasting performance and maximum safety,” while “helping to deliver better value for the taxpayer.”
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Michelin to launch tyre pressure management system at Automechanika
Michelin will unveil its wireless tyre pressure management system at Automechanika Birmingham 6-8 June. The accessory will be distributed by Fit2Go, and is designed to be user-friendly; it can be installed in under three minutes.
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Yokohama-sponsored Chelsea look forward to FA Cup, Far East tour
Following the team’s 5-1 win in the top versus bottom clash against Sunderland, Chelsea FC lifted the Premier League trophy in front of a packed crowd of 42,000 at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea also became the first club to secure 30 top-flight victories in a 38-game season, giving them their fifth Premier League title, the first since Yokohama tyres became their official shirt partner in 2015.
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NAMA AGM auction for BEN is a record breaker
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) held its annual AGM on 20 May in Belfast. A charity auction in aid of automotive industry charity BEN took place following the AGM, raising a record-breaking £17,450.
Continue ReadingAALG outlines post-Brexit lobbying position
The Automotive Aftermarket Liaison Group (AALG) presented its new lobbying position on European issues that affect the aftermarket in a post-Brexit Britain at a press launch today (Tuesday 23 May) at Silverstone race track.
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