Maxxis adds marketing communications coordinator to team
Maxxis has appointed Rachel Franklin as its new marketing communications coordinator. Franklin will be responsible for strengthening Maxxis’ brand awareness in the UK, as well as increasing engagement with consumers through its digital channels, including social media. According to the company, the appointment means Maxxis will have increased resource to make sure it continues effectively engaging with its fans through a variety of channels.
Continue ReadingRMI Bodyshops investigates ‘potentially serious breaches of confidentiality’
For several months, RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) has been undertaking an investigation into a potentially serious breach of repairer management systems confidentiality and the apparent release of personal data to third party legal firms and accident management companies.
Continue ReadingULEV registrations on the up
In the first quarter of 2016, 11,755 ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) were registered in the UK, 1 per cent of all new vehicle registrations. These figures show an increase of 31 per cent compared to last year when ULEVs were accounting for 0.8 per cent of all new registrations, and they were up an impressive […]
Continue ReadingResearch highlights differing attitudes to whiplash claims
Online YouGov research commissioned by www.Claims.co.uk has revealed some surprising attitudes to whiplash claims amongst the public, with Brits over 15 times more likely to view claims as “honest” if they know someone who has made a claim. The 2015 autumn statement outlined a government consultation on ending the right to compensation for minor whiplash […]
Continue ReadingPRA ‘concerned’ over ‘green’ fuel proposals
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has written to Andrew Jones MP, Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Transport, raising their concerns that government ministers are drawing up plans to introduce new ‘green petrol’, in a move which will push up costs for UK fuel retailers and may force some out of business.
Continue ReadingNMDA asks ‘what happened to promised grant for plug-in motorcycles?’
The National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) has written to Andrew Jones MP, parliamentary undersecretary of State for Transport, raising their concerns that the promised plug-in motorcycle grant scheme has still not been delivered.
Continue ReadingDiesel duty to rise to improve air quality?
The Government is considering reversing a cut in diesel duty in an effort to address air quality concerns. Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin told the London Evening Standard that the former Labour chancellor Gordon Brown had made a mistake when he cut diesel duty by 3p in his 2001 budget. McLoughlin said: “It is something the chancellor will need to look at in due course.”
Continue ReadingBridgestone DriveGuard wins Auto Express award
Bridgestone’s DriveGuard run-flat tyre has been crowned Auto Express Product of the Year 2016. The touring tyre has been recognised for extending run-flat technology to cars previously unable to fit such products. The tyre became available in the UK in April following its January launch in Monaco.
Continue Reading2016 TyreSafe Tyre Safety Month briefing to be ‘comprehensive forum on tyre safety’
TyreSafe has shared details of the Tyre Safety Month Briefing, which is billed as a ‘comprehensive forum on tyre safety in Britain’. In addition to the annual launch of Tyre Safety Month materials, the briefing will include results of the second phase of the ‘Tread depth survey at the point of replacement’. Presentations from influential guest speakers and policymakers from the tyre and road safety community will also feature, along with the unveiling of “an innovative engagement tool for TyreSafe members and supporters”.
Continue ReadingYourtyres.co.uk hails positive response at Reifen
Delticom, the German-based online tyre retail and wholesale firm, presented its entire range of B2B Services during Reifen in Essen. According to company representatives, which market themselves as yourtyres.co.uk over here, the trade fair appearance proved extremely positive, resulting in “hundreds of interesting and constructive discussions with international clients and media representatives.”
Continue ReadingTech: VT36 and OE-R Reifen launches ‘hugely successful’
Tech Europe (EMEA) reports that the company had a “hugely successful week” at the last Reifen Show in Essen. During the course of the even Tech Europe showcased its online portfolio of Tech tyre repairs and wheel service solutions, presented developments in TPMS, including the new OE-R TPMS sensor programme, the new VT36 Diagnostic Tool and the Tech T-Pro configurable sensor, showed its expertise in retreading and OTR repairing, displayed its Pang Industrial range and introduced a new range of mounting pastes and hand-cleaners.
Continue ReadingLadbrokes help Bootman put the boot in
Football fan Nathan Whitfield has had his dream of converting his Robin Reliant into a giant football boot turned into a reality, thanks to a three-figure sponsorship deal from Ladbrokes. Whitfield, 26, self-styled Bootman unveiled his Bootmobile in central London with a message to the England squad that he thinks theyre a shoo-in for success in France.
Continue ReadingMotorcycle sales rise in May
Overall demand for motorcycles is up 7.5 per cent in the latest year-to-date figures. Commenting on the Motor Cycle Industry Association new bike registrations statistics, Stephen Latham, head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), said: “Demand for motorcycles continued to grow in May with a 3.5 per cent increase over the same period last year.”
Continue ReadingExol supports employees’ fund raising
Exol Lubricants, the UK’s largest independently owned oil blender, has kicked off its 2016 fundraising activities by raising money for the Alex Hulme Foundation.
Continue ReadingSafanad buys Rimstock
Safanad, the investment firm, has acquired a controlling interest in the UK’s largest alloy wheel manufacturer, Rimstock Plc. Rimstock, which recently celebrated its 30th year in manufacturing, employs over 230 people at its facilities in the West Midlands, England and produces both aftermarket and OE wheels. According to the companies, the business will remain headquartered in West Bromwich, United Kingdom.
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