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Traffic jam? Take to the river
Gibbs Technologies recently took to the Thames to embark on an exclusive demo to showcase its High Speed Amphibian (HSA) vehicles. Before potential licensees, Gibbs demonstrated its Humdinga, as the first ever high speed amphibian river taxi application.
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Aspray24 renews Michelin solutions contract
Aspray24 has renewed its Effitires contract with Michelin solutions, trusting the comprehensive tyre management programme to “help deliver on the promise our name suggests” – faultless, next-day delivery. The price-per-kilometre deal covers 100 per cent of the company’s 363-strong all-DAF truck fleet which is in operation around the clock, delivering cargoes of all shapes and sizes from its 14 depots nationwide.
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Next IAAF Network meeting to major on cybercrime
The IAAF will be focusing on cybercrime awareness during its next Breakfast Network Meeting at Ring Automotive, Leeds on 7 July, as well as offering up-to-date information from within the federation. The session is designed to raise awareness of the threats of cybercrime and to trigger an active response when IAAF members return to the […]
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Euro Car Parts opens 16th branch in Scotland
Car parts distributor Euro Car Parts (ECP) has opened its 16th Scotland branch in Dumfries, taking on a staff of 20. The 8,600sqft (799sqm) unit, which has a trade and retail counter, along with an additional mezzanine floor, has been leased from a private investor for a term of ten years.
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Braking News from Brake Engineering
Brake Engineering has recently launched the Spring edition of its quarterly newsletter, Braking News, featuring the latest information from the supplier such as new-to-range parts, remanufacturing processes and technical support.
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Klarius launches IMI Accredited training scheme for independent garages
The new Klarius Emission Control Garage Accreditation scheme is designed to improve garage’s ability to deliver emission control product knowledge and services, while also increasing sales. The mission is to provide a mixture of professional training, signage and promotional tools all designed to increase customer confidence in solving Exhaust, CAT and DPF related issues.
Continue ReadingRMI Bodyshops recovers aged debts for members
“RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) is delighted to announce that less than six months into the year, our debt recovery service has collected over £70,000 of aged debt for NAB & VBRA members with no commission charges,” comments Frank Harvey, head of bodyshop operations.
Continue Reading£21 million grants for green transport initiatives
Councils across the country have won nearly £21 million of funding from the government to promote green forms of transport, it was announced recently. The funding is being given out for 23 sustainable travel initiatives across England that boost local economies by supporting people’s ambitions – offering cheap, clean and healthy travel options to access […]
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Pirelli tyres homologated for Jaguar F-Pace
Pirelli has been homologated for the Jaguar F-Pace in a variety of sizes across P Zero and Scorpion Verde All Season. The P Zero has been homologated in sizes 265/40R22 106Y XL, 255/50R20 109W XL and 255/55R19 111W XL while the Scorpion Verde All Season has been homologated in size 235/65R18 110H XL.
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Solid Auto continues to expand product range
Solid Auto UK has added 31 fast moving part numbers to its extensive range of specialist Japanese and Korean automotive products. The additions comprise cabin filters, oil filters, fuel filters, brake discs, clutch kits, and multi-rib belts.
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Autoparts ends Ice Hockey season sponsorship in style
With the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) 2015/16 season drawing to a close, Autoparts UK was invited to celebrate a successful season sponsoring Braehead Clan, who finished third in the table. Craig McCracken, Autoparts UK group managing director, attended the Glasgow-based team’s final game of the season, and was given the honour of dropping the puck to get the proceedings underway.
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Conference to address increase in car crime
The International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) UK conference, on 8-9 June 2016 at Holywell Park in Loughborough, will focus on reversing the worrying recent increase in car crime and mitigating the loss of specialist police Stolen Vehicle Units (SVUs). Justin Powell, IAATI UK president, said: “Vehicle thefts are already increasing and the inevitable […]
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e-jobsheet talks to Bridgestone Europe’s Siebel
In what Cam International described as “a landmark moment for the commercial tyre service sector in Europe”, a fully digital jobsheet was completed between Bridgestone systems and the e-jobsheet digital tablet app – without a re-keying process required by office based administrators at either end.
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Autosupplies to support Tuffnells’ Mad Max-themed charity rally entry
Chesterfield-based motor factor, Autosupplies, has announced it will again be supporting Tuffnells Parcels Express, who is driving in a Mad Max themed car to raise money for Bluebell Wood children’s hospice, in the Fireball Rally across Europe.
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Grouptyre promotes “simple choice” UHP approach
With the ultra-high performance market increasing and becoming more and more competitive, retailers are demanding an ever more diverse range of tyres from different manufacturers to meet the varying needs of their customers. That’s why, in the company’s words “when it comes to sourcing high performance tyres for your customers…Grouptyre remains committed to the continuous development of its high performance product offering”.
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