Machine Mart spring/summer catalogue out now
The new Machine Mart catalogue is out, featuring 500 price cuts and new products.
Continue ReadingHay fever medication may make you unfit to drive, warns DVSA
Hay fever sufferers need to be aware of the possible effects medication could have on their driving, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has warned.
Continue ReadingMichelin to show next-gen X Multi regional tyres at CV Show
Michelin will start the process of replacing its most popular heavy truck tyre range on the Birmingham HECs stand 5A45 with the international debut of the all-new X Multi tyre line-up at the CV Show. The manufacturer states that its tests show the next-generation delivers 15-20 per cent more mileage than the current Michelin X MultiWay 3D series. The tyre is designed to deliver the lowest cost per kilometre with grip in all weather conditions. The new tyres will initially be available from April in 315/70 R 22.5 all-position and drive fitments, alongside 385/55 R 22.5 steer and trailer tyres. Additional sizes will follow later this year.
Continue ReadingNexen Tire becomes Man City and the EPL’s first ever sleeve sponsor
Nexen Tire has become Manchester City and the English Premier League’s first ever sleeve sponsor. The move announced today (17 March 2017) at Manchester City Football Academy, came as Nexen renewed its partnership with the top-flight football club for three more years following the initial contract signed between Nexen and Manchester City (Man City) in August 2015. This takes the sponsorship right up to the 2019/2020 season. No specific financial details were revealed, but Tyres & Accessories understands that the new contract represents “increased investment on the previous deal”, according to Man City chief commercial officer, Tom Glick.
Continue ReadingToyota investing £240 million in Derbyshire factory
Toyota Motor Europe will invest a further £240 million in its Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) car plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire (UK). According to the company, Toyota’s investment will be spent on improving competitiveness and promoting UK supply chain efficiencies.
Continue ReadingApollo’s Satish Sharma elected ATMA chairman
ATMA (the Indian Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association) has appointed Satish Sharma, Apollo Tyres Ltd’s president, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA as the body’s next chairman.
Continue ReadingTyreSafe launches ‘Home Safely on Safe Tyres’ campaign
TyreSafe is launching a new awareness campaign aimed at all those who drive with children on board. Children can clock up around three hours a week in the car with their parents and around 96 hours per year with grandparents at the wheel. However, more than one in four carers may be driving with illegal or poorly maintained tyres.
Continue ReadingClaims firm welcomes decision on traffic flow CCTV
With distracted driving causing a dramatic rise in “swerve to avoid” crashes, Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) has welcomed a clarification by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) that traffic flow CCTV is not personal data.
Continue ReadingMichelin UK truck tyre team take responsibility for ‘North Europe’
The heads of Michelin’s commercial and marketing teams in the UK and Ireland have taken on responsibility for Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The creation of a larger ‘North Europe’ team brings wider expertise and greater resources to staff across all seven countries, meaning customers will benefit from an even higher level of service.
Continue ReadingPro-Align introduces advanced level wheel alignment training course
Wheel alignment specialist Pro-Align has introduced a new advanced level training course for technicians with a basic level of knowledge and understanding of wheel alignment theory and practice. Suitable for technicians who have already passed Pro-Align’s IMI quality assured wheel alignment fundamentals course, the new course is designed to extend technicians’ skills in both theory and practical sessions, enabling their business to grow their wheel alignment expertise and revenue further.
Continue ReadingMWSD expands Scottish business with Drummond Distribution partnership
Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) is targeting improved delivery timescales in Scotland with a new logistics partnership. Drummond Distribution will offer the company’s Scottish customers next-day delivery on its most popular commercial vehicle wheel sizes. Covering Chevron Steel as well as Xlite and new Xbrite+ forged aluminium wheels, the service will cover over 90 per cent of orders received before 4pm. More uncommon sizes and specifications will be supplied via MWSD’s warehouse in Manchester with delivery within two-three days.
Continue ReadingCAM to sever GfK ties as Tyre Intelligence Europe development accelerates
CAM has announced it will sever its ties with the market research company GfK, coinciding with the emergence of the Tyre Intelligence Europe data platform. CAM will relinquish its role in extracting data provided by regional and independent dealers through the agency of its software systems on GfK’s behalf. The service to extract data from customer systems will cease at midnight on 31 March 2017.
Continue ReadingDo your workplace signs comply with the law?
Did you know that having non-compliant signage could lead to extensive fines, prison sentences, personal injuries or even loss of life? Signage, especially in an emergency, is vital to help people remain safe and is an important element of the health and safety ethos in every business.
Continue ReadingRoadlink International updates online catalogue
Roadlink International has made a series of updates to its increasingly popular online catalogue, available at www.roadlink-international.com. The company’s extensive range of products can be easily accessed through the online catalogue including: Brake calipers, discs, drums, pads, shoes, linings, shock absorbers including the European leading brand AL-KO, OE truck and trailer components, as well as many more OE-quality products.
Continue ReadingValeo named ‘a top employer’ for fourth year running
Valeo UK is proud to announce that it has been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional employee offerings for the fourth year in a row after being awarded the exclusive Top Employers Europe 2017 Certification.
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