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Comline offers ultimate driving experience promotion at Automechanika Birmingham
Comline Auto Parts (Comline) will offer Automechanika Birmingham visitors the chance to win the ultimate supercar and rally car driving experience, via the company’s recently launched Instagram social media channel. The Comline sponsored Bob Fowden Motorsport Subaru Impreza S11 rally car will be on display on stand 19B94 – located immediately opposite Comline’s main stand, 18B1. Motorsport fans among the automotive trade are encouraged to share their photos with @ComlineAutoParts on Instagram, adding hashtag #ComlineChampion, as they will automatically be entered into a draw to win the opportunity to drive five of the world’s most iconic supercars and a rip-roaring Subaru Impreza STI.
Continue ReadingDriveRightData showing Italian and US lookups at Autopromotec
DriveRightData is once again exhibiting at Autopromotec, the international automotive equipment and aftermarket exhibition, to be held in Bologna on 24-28 May.
Continue ReadingNBRA calls for greater cyber-security
Following the largescale cyber attack on NHS computers, NBRA has highlighted its ongoing efforts in this area and called for greater cyber-security in the aftermarket.
Continue ReadingGarage of the Year shortlist announced
Automechanika Birmingham in partnership with Garage Wire has announced the shortlist of garages in the running to win the £1000 cash prize for Garage of the Year. The judging panel, James Onions, Andy Savva and Simon Albert will announce the winner on Wednesday 7 June in the Workshop Training Zone at 1.00pm at Automechanika Birmingham, NEC.
Continue Reading![Pirelli announces F1 compounds for 2017 British grand prix](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/f1-tyre-sets-covered.jpg)
Pirelli announces F1 compounds for 2017 British grand prix
Pirelli will bring its P Zero Red Supersoft, Yellow Soft, and White Medium Formula One compounds to Silverstone for the British grand prix on 14-16 July, the tenth race of the 2017 championship. This will be the fourth time this mix has been employed, previously seen in China, Bahrain, and Azerbaijan.
Continue Reading![The Parts Alliance hails ‘unprecedented success’ of ‘Dream Drive’ Delphi promotion](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Major-Motors-Photo.jpg)
The Parts Alliance hails ‘unprecedented success’ of ‘Dream Drive’ Delphi promotion
The Parts Alliance has called its Dream Drive promotion, run in conjunction with Delphi during March and April, “an unprecedented success.” Head of marketing, Simon Moore said: “There’s no doubt the Route 66 road trips have really captured customer imagination. As a result, we’ve not only seen existing customers buying more Delphi pads but also many more switching into a great value braking programme that marries excellent quality with a competitive price point.”
Continue Reading![Tim Walker shooting Pirelli Calendar in London](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/walker.jpg)
Tim Walker shooting Pirelli Calendar in London
The 2018 Pirelli Calendar is being shot in London at the moment. Pirelli likes to keep the content and themes of its upcoming ‘Cal’ projects under wraps prior to their official unveiling, so we’ll likely have to wait until November to see more than a sneak preview or two. One detail Pirelli has shared, however, is that next year’s Calendar will feature the photographic artistry of Tim Walker.
Continue Reading![Brake Engineering to display increased caliper coverage at Automechanika](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Painted-Caliper-2.jpg)
Brake Engineering to display increased caliper coverage at Automechanika
Brake Engineering has introduced eight new brake calipers and one pair of brake discs to its range. The additional brake calipers are part of Brake Engineering’s original colour painted caliper range for the independent aftermarket and include two new grey painted calipers for the Vauxhall Insignia (2009) and four new black painted calipers for Audi A6, A7, RS6, RS7, S6 and S7 (2010), and S4 (2009).
Continue Reading![Video: Bridgestone produces new tyres for Jaguar XJ220](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/The-team-is-back-together.jpg)
Video: Bridgestone produces new tyres for Jaguar XJ220
Bridgestone has kitted out the Jaguar XJ220 with its first now set of tyres for a decade, with the results brought to life in a feature video with the Don Law team. The project was first announced in September; Bridgestone has used the latest technology to produce the tyres, craved by the owners of these classic cars for some years. A full length video of the project can be viewed below.
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Klarius lists more than 250 new parts
Klarius has added more than 250 new exhausts, catalytic converters (CATs), diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and accessories to its 10,000 piece product range during the first half of 2017. The full list from the UK’s largest aftermarket manufacturer of emissions components is available now. The new products highlight the company’s commitment to servicing the full range of consumer aftermarket segments, incorporating saloons, hatchbacks, commercial vans, SUVs, people carriers, luxury cars and superminis of varying age. The company develops new parts for both new and old models, supporting the growing number of vehicles on the road.
Continue ReadingStapleton’s exclusive brands designed to give retailers the edge
In any sphere of driving, from motorsports to day-to-day motoring, peak performance doesn’t come cheap – and that goes for the tyres as much as for the vehicles themselves. After all, when you’ve invested in a prestige, state of the art vehicle you won’t want to sully its perfection with tyres that are in any way inferior to those fitted as original equipment – especially since they’re the parts transmitting your vehicle’s raw power to the tarmac and turn it into adrenaline and acceleration.
Continue ReadingIMI offers free MOT update session at Automechanika
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is providing a free MOT update at Automechanika Birmingham, taking place on Thursday 8 June from 9am – 11.30am in the Concourse Suite 1, NEC Birmingham. Technicians can register to attend and discuss the evolution of MOT training with MOT tester training expert, Kate Street.
Continue Reading![Tyrexpo UK: Four months to go](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/SingEx-2017.03.22-Expo-313-of-341.jpg)
Tyrexpo UK: Four months to go
It is now just over four months (19 weeks) until the UK tyre and automotive/garage market sectors has its own dedicated trade show once again and – according to the show’s organisers, SingEx Exhibitions – the interest from potential exhibitors and visitors continues to gather momentum.
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Davanti aiming to offer high performance pedigree
Two years on from the brand’s launch, Davanti continues to increase its growing reputation as the provider of a range of tyres including the innovative DX640 ultra high performance pattern. The DX640 is manufactured at a leading production facility that incorporates the most advanced tyre building technologies. In addition, its enhanced silica compound and unique tread design for optimal grip and superior performance on all road and weather conditions.
Continue Reading![Zenises, Doublestar officially confirm strategic partnership](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/zenises-doublestar-logo.jpg)
Zenises, Doublestar officially confirm strategic partnership
Qingdao Doublestar and Zenesis have made their first official comment on their operational joint venture, Doublestar Europe. Tyrepress.com reported last year that the company had been formed on 22 September 2016 between the Zenesis Group and the top five Chinese tyre manufacturer.
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