Grouptyre (UK) Ltd appoints new chairman
Tyre wholesaler Grouptyre (UK) Ltd, has appointed Gary Oliver as its new chairman of the board of directors. Oliver, who is managing director at Grouptyre Wholesale Ltd, has taken over the role from John Cooper from Grouptyre member Cooper Brothers.
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TyreSafe announces First Stop as an official supporter
The First Stop tyre service network has signed up as an official supporter of TyreSafe. Commenting on the decision to lend its support to the tyre safety organisation, First Stop partner zone manager Mike Glover said: “By becoming an official supporter TyreSafe, we can now accelerate our safety awareness among those customers through the use of the organisation’s extensive library of materials and assets.”
Continue ReadingHexpol buys Berwin Group for £25 million
On Friday 3 June Swedish firm Hexpol bought 100 per cent of the Berwin Group Ltd shareholders Glyn Williams and his family for around £25 million. Berwin has more than 60 years’ experience of rubber compounding and is a leading Rubber Compounder in the UK market.
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Euro Car Parts opens Aberystwyth branch
Euro Car Parts has opened a branch at Parc yr Afon, Glan yr Afon Industrial Estate in Aberystwyth, Wales. The 7,660sqft (712sqm) unit, which will house 14 members of staff, has been taken on a ten-year lease from Afan Construction Limited.
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Michelin expands regional commercial tyre accidental damage guarantee
Michelin has extended its accidental damage guarantee for regional tyres across the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI) to a wider range of fitments. The company’s X Multi Guarantee now covers 37 tyre sizes, including Michelin’s most popular products on the replacement and original equipment markets. This marks an increase of 34 fitments from the previous scheme – and includes all X Multi and X MultiWay regional tyres, in all available sizes.
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TyreSafe’s relaunches award-winning Tyre Safety Companion app
TyreSafe has relaunched its Tyre Safety Companion smartphone app. Named one of the best motoring apps in 2015 by leading motoring magazine Auto Express, the app offers Britain’s drivers a range of essential tyre safety guidance. Key advice includes details of how to undertake regular maintenance checks, what to do at the roadside in the event of a puncture or incident and the use of temporary spares.
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ATS Euromaster given RoSPA Gold accreditation for 3rd consecutive year
ATS Euromaster has been awarded gold accreditation from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for the third successive year. The award recognises ongoing outstanding performance in delivering a safer work environment. The network is the only national tyre specialist to be recognised at the highest level.
Continue ReadingBrexit fears affecting sales of high value used cars, says Glass’s
Potential buyers of higher value used cars appear to be holding back until the outcome of the UK’s referendum on its membership of the European Union is known, according to vehicle data provider, Glasss. The company is increasingly hearing anecdotal evidence from dealers that cars priced over £15,000 are struggling to sell; it suggests the potential withdrawal of the UK from the EU could be the cause.
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Exol Lubricants to invest for greater efficiency
Exol Lubricants has outlined more investment at its West Midlands head office and production facility. “With the objective of increased site efficiency, we will continue to provide an exceptional working environment that is capable of delivering the highest quality products and service to customers in the UK and abroad,” the company states.
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My Car Check reveals Vauxhall Corsa worst for combined write-off and finance warnings
Analysis of My Car Check data for the year to end of April 2016 has revealed the UK used vehicles most likely to have two serious warnings against them. The riskiest model in this regard was the Vauxhall Corsa SXI AC, with 6.25 per cent of those checked having both write-off and finance warnings, despite a reasonably high average value of £7,348.
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Autoparts extends IAAF support with 2016 conference and golf day sponsorship
Autoparts UK has announced its sponsorship of the 2016 Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) conference, held on 15 December at ICC Birmingham, and the IAAF Team Golf Challenge.
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Red Marlin appoints account manager
Leamington based PR agency, Red Marlin has recently announced Danielle Gunn to the post of account manager. Gunn’s responsibilities within the agency will include overseeing PR activities for a number of leading automotive clients.
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Euro Car Parts launches £1 million mobile optimised website, including Click & Collect
Euro Car Parts has launched a new £1 million fully responsive and mobile optimised website, featuring a performance parts section and an enhanced Click & Collect service. The company states that its website received 40 million visitors in 2015, breaking into the Internet Retailing Top 150. The newly launched platform also provides dedicated French and German sites to support the company’s European growth plans.
Continue ReadingThe Parts Alliance, IFA take further steps to develop business relationship
Having set up a supply partnership agreement with the IFA supporting The Parts Alliance National Accounts programme, Gary Kennett has accepted an offer from the IFA to join its board. Kennett understands the operating model of The Parts Alliance Group and the IFA, having previously worked in both.
Continue ReadingSecond recall for Zafira B vehicles
On 19 May 2016, Vauxhall announced a second recall on Vauxhall Zafira B models. Owners would be invited to bring their vehicles back to Vauxhall dealerships so that preventative action could be carried out to protect the vehicles from the risk of fire.
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