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Ginetta G57 debuts at Autosport International
The covers finally came off the highly anticipated Ginetta G57 on 14 January, as the brand new prototype race car made its public debut at Autosport International, and the 580bhp prototype caused quite a stir.
Continue ReadingAutodata offers aftermarket data embedding options
Autodata has made its vast catalogue of content available to other aftermarket suppliers for integration within their own solutions, as part of an innovative new offering. Historically, this content has only been available to suppliers in raw data format or directly through Autodata’s own products, including their latest award winning workshop application used by tens of thousands of workshops around the world.
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Volkswagen UK names new fleet head
Patrick McGillycuddy is taking over as Head of Group Fleet Services at Volkswagen Group UK, following on from Steve Catlin who moves to another senior role within the Group in the UK. McGillycuddy, who will take up his new position on 15 February, joins the Group Fleet Services function from ŠKODA UK, where he has been Head of Fleet for the past two and a half years. Prior to joining the Volkswagen Group he held roles at Vauxhall, GM and Peter Vardy.
Continue Reading![Winter driving needs appropriate driving – and driver behaviour – says Bridgestone MD](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/winter-tyre-pic-sml.jpg)
Winter driving needs appropriate driving – and driver behaviour – says Bridgestone MD
With the temperatures already plummeting across the UK after a mild winter to date, Bridgestone is urging motorists to take some simple driving tips to stay as safe as possible – with or without a set of winter tyres. A marked drop in temperatures is now already being felt and snow is predicted for parts of the UK, and Bridgestone’s managing director Robin Shaw has thus called on motorists to adopt some simple driving habits to stay as safe as possible.
Continue ReadingAutomechanika Birmingham exhibitor space sells out
Exhibitor space at the inaugural Automechanika Birmingham exhibition, which will take place at the NEC 7 to 9 June 2016, has already sold out five months prior to launch. More than 550 UK and international businesses are set to attend.
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Yokohama previewing Chelsea FC tyre at Autosport International
Visitors to the Autosport International show today are being given the opportunity to see the Chelsea FC Edition tyre from Yokohama. The Japanese tyre maker’s UK distributor is previewing the special edition BluEarth-A AE50 tyre at its show stand prior to its UK market launch, which will take place in the coming weeks.
Continue ReadingGreat year for motorcycle sales
Figures from the Motor Cycle Industry Association show that UK registrations for 2015 were the highest for 33 years. “Consumer confidence and a stronger economy are just a few of the factors that contributed to boosted motorcycle registrations in 2015”, said Stephen Latham, head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK.
Continue ReadingFriday is National Pothole Day!
Potholes are the bane of most motorists and cyclists’ life, with millions of pounds worth of damage caused each year. Whether economical or gas-guzzling, big-state or small-state, boy-racers or take it slow drivers, there’s plenty of reason to loathe those little (and sometimes very big!) pits in the road.
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Michelin’s online portal saves money for Essex coach company
C&J Coach Tours has signed up to Michelin’s new online portal – Michelin MyAccount – and is using the service to reduce its annual tyre spend. The owner-operator coach tour and holiday company subscribed to the free resource on recommendation of its local ATS Euromaster branch in Colchester, which handles its tyre fitments and servicing. Since then the company has benefited from extra support from Michelin, including offers and additional services.
Continue ReadingImaginary twin not guilty of fly-tipping
Nottingham Magistrates Court has passed no sentence on the imaginary twin brother of Paul Henry, a phantom figure named as the protagonist in a fly-tipping case. His very real sibling was not so fortunate, however – Paul Henry was convicted of dumping tyres by the roadside in Mapperley back in February 2015, and has been ordered to pay prosecution and clean-up costs, plus a victim surcharge, a sum totalling £770.
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Autosport opens with star drivers in attendance
Autosport International, which begins today and runs into the weekend at the NEC in Birmingham, we be visited by a real collection of star drivers. Damon Hill OBE will be reunited with his winning Williams FW18 car – exactly 20 years since winning the 1996 Formula 1 World Championship. Revered triple World Champion Petter Solberg joins Hill at Autosport International and will be piloting his Citroen Xsara World Rally car around the confines of the 5000-seater Live Action Arena.
Continue ReadingAutosport’s Performance Car Show to feature hot hatch exhibit
Visitors to the Performance Car Show, which is presented by sponsors including Landsail Tyres, an all-new Hot Hatch Nirvana exhibit. Called Evolution of the Hot Hatch, this display will feature 10 hot hatches that have defined the genre for more than the last forty years. The display will take visitors on a wonderful journey, covering all of the key hot hatches that have moved the game on time-after-time.
Continue ReadingDunlop showcasing new products at top UK motorcycle events
Dunlop has confirmed its participation in several important motorcycle events this year. For 2016, the brand will be on display at MCN London Show, ThundersportGB (Brands Hatch and Cadwell Park), North West 200, Isle of Man TT, Moto GP, Motorcycle Live, MXGP, Western Beach Race and the Dirt Bike Show.
Continue ReadingATS wins ISG fleet contract
Leeds-based fleet management company Incident Support Group (ISG) has contracted ATS Euromaster to supply and fit premium Michelin tyres across more than 400 cars and vans for one of its key account customers in the healthcare sector. ISG says its customer recognises the importance tyres play in overall fleet performance, and specified Michelin fitments to maximise tyre life and keep fleet downtime to an absolute minimum.
Continue ReadingAllianz urges UK motorists to fit winter tyres
Allianz Global Assistance UK, the roadside assistance expert, says that 1 in 5 calls it receives during January relate to tyre issues and, as predictions of snow to fall across the UK in the coming week hit headlines, the company is urging drivers to ‘be prepared’ by fitting winter tyres. This, says Allianz, will not only reduce braking distances by as much as 50 per cent in snow and ice, but can enable a car to stop 11 metres earlier on icy roads when travelling at just 20mph, making a crucial difference to road safety at this time of year.
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