RMI appoints bodyshop representative
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) has appointed Jason Moseley as executive director with the responsibility for the National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) and the Vehicle Builders Repairers Association (VBRA).
Continue ReadingSentencing, guilty verdict for Pirelli tyre theft pair
One of the three men charged with stealing tyres produced at Pirelli’s Dalston Road factory in Carlisle has been found guilty of theft, while an accomplice was handed a two-year community order for his involvement.
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Macmillan benefits from Maxxis Babe Appeal
The Maxxis Babes, the tyremaker’s promotional team of models, attended the Autosport International show at the NEC in January and £2,275 was generated from sales of their calendars. The money went directly to the charity dedicated to help anyone affected by cancer.
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Fast Parts Wales launches rally to support children’s hospice
Automotive parts distributor, Fast Parts Wales, has launched the “Fast Parts Wales, Ty Hafan, Rainbow Family Rally,” with the intention of meeting its £10,958 target for Ty Hafan’s ‘Pay for a Day’ initiative. Taking place from 1 to 2 May during the bank holiday weekend, the rally is part of Fast Parts Wales’s plans to […]
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Sogefi Filtration named Autoparts UK ‘Supplier of the Year’
Autoparts UK announced its ‘Supplier of the Year’ at St Andrew’s Sporting Club’s Annual Burns Night event, with Sogefi Filtration picking up the award. The established distributor invited suppliers and customers to the event for a night of celebration and networking with the promise of announcing its ‘supplier of the year’ award, as voted for […]
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Thieves target modern classic vehicles
The International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) is urging classic vehicle owners to invest in security equipment as the crime trend of 2015 shows no sign of abating, particularly in South East England.
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Firenza‘s three SUV patterns
Singapore-based tyre brand Firenza offers three patterns for the growing SUV/4x4 sector in the UK and Europe. The Firenza AT-186 pattern includes a combination of large drainage slots complete with fine sipes to ensure a comfortable drive performance plus a high standard of off-road handling capabilities whilst special centre blocks and shoulder lugs significantly reduce noise frequency levels.
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Enjoy markets SUV selection
Enjoy Tyre reports that it offers UK and European customers a growing range of quality SUV/4x4 tyres from its two private brands – Routeway and Rotalla. The Routeway Suretrek RY88 SUV H/T pattern incorporates four directional grooves along with “solid steel sheet” construction, which is designed to improve handling in both wet and dry weather conditions. Also, Enjoy claims “ultra-low noise levels” and improved ride comfort have been achieved, while a large shoulder pattern design is said to “significantly increase braking levels and drainage capabilities”. The RY88 SUV H/T pattern is currently available in 25 sizes in 85, 80, 75, 70 and 65 series in T, H and V speed ratings in 15 up to 18 inch wheel diameters.
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January UK car registrations the best since 2005
The UK new car market saw registrations climb 2.9 per cent year-on-year in January to reach an 11-year high of 169,678 units. By comparison January 2005 saw 181,474 new cars registered. Private and business buyers drove this growth with demand for new cars up by 8.2 per cent to 73,061 and 5.0 per cent to 6,716 units respectively, while the fleet sector declined slightly by 1.1 per cent to 89,901. The month marks the highest number of new cars registered to private buyers in January in 12 years.
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LCV registrations take a break from growth in January
After a record 2015, registrations of vans in the UK more or less levelled off in January with a 4.3 per cent fall in demand compared with the same month last year, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 21,102 new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) were registered in January, making it the first month of decline since July 2015.
Continue ReadingPACT renews agreement with Groupauto
PACT, the electronic trading initiative, has renewed its agreement with Groupauto’s G-Net electronic trading solution for a further four years, enabling approved suppliers and Group Auto Members to trade and communicate more effectively.
Continue ReadingIGA to introduce Diagnostic Specialist Award
The Independent Garage Association’s (IGA) Diagnostic Specialist Award has been developed to showcase the diagnostic abilities of independent garages to consumers and fleets through a robust technical assessment. The accreditation will recognise the diagnostic capability of an independent garage and verify that they have the ability to communicate with the latest technology in cars. The brand will, by its very nature, signpost independents to fleet operators and consumers who own and operate new cars.
Continue ReadingOver three-quarters of Brits ‘comfortable’ with driverless cars
Following uSwitch’s discovery that one in two adults do not trust driverless cars, a global survey from the world’s largest vehicle management group, LeasePlan, paints a different picture.
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Pirelli employees raise money for hospital children’s ward
For the third year running, Pirelli supported the children’s ward at Queen’s Hospital in Burton. With the generosity of its employees, and the company itself, a total of £510 was raised to support the local hospital. The funds were used to purchase a selection of much needed toys for the wards and for those children to enjoy that unfortunately spent Christmas day in hospital.
Continue ReadingDelivery driver denies involvement in Pirelli tyre theft conspiracy
One of three men accused of stealing £102,000 worth of tyres from Pirelli’s Carlisle factory between August 2013 and May 2014 has appeared in Carlisle Crown Court this week to answer a charge of conspiracy to commit theft. Graham Wait, who denies any wrongdoing and says he was not involved in the conspiracy, has entered a not guilty plea.
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