Autodata wins ‘Top Product’ in magazine poll
Autodata’s ‘Diagnostic & Repair’ subscription has been won a ‘Top Product’ award winner in Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine’s 2015 reader poll.
Continue ReadingTyreSafe launches partworn-tyres.co.uk
TyreSafe has launched partworn-tyres.co.uk, a website detailing “the dangers, real cost and legal regulations on the sale of part worn tyres”. Visitors to partworn-tyres.co.uk will find examples of tyres offered for sale by unscrupulous dealers and discovered during such investigations. The description of the sometimes horrifying faults includes tyres which would have been likely to suffer catastrophic failure on fitment, while unsafe repairs, cuts and objects in the tread are also revealed.
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Banner Batteries powers up sales and marketing team
Banner Batteries, has finalised the formation of its UK sales and marketing team. Alec Morgan, assumes responsibility for the management of Banner Batteries’ key accounts, with four business development managers working alongside him.
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Nexen Tire launches European TV advertising campaign
Nexen Tire is to launch its first European TV advertising campaign on Eurosport, Europe’s No.1 sports channel. The 30-second commercial will air across 54 European countries for 6 months, from December 2015 to May 2016 via Eurosport, which includes Eurosport 1, Eurosport 2, and Eurosport 2 NEE.
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The Tyre Equipment Company to exhibit at LAMMA 2016
The Tyre Equipment Company (TEC) is heading to agricultural show LAMMA this January, where it plans to showcase its range of products for agricultural tyres. This will be the first time that the company has exhibited at the show. According to the company, TEC prides itself on being able to provide everything that a customer should require for their tyres. To this end, the firm works with equipment manufacturers such as Universal Tool, PCL, Gaither and Schrader.
Continue ReadingNew CV clutch catalogue from Valeo
Valeo Service UK has launched a new clutch catalogue featuring more than 100 new references. The new references – made up of kits, components and remanufactured units – include 46 new part numbers for Euro 6 OE applications. More than 3000 vehicle applications are covered by the range extension, bringing the total number of LCVs, trucks and coaches covered by Valeo’s clutch range to more than 13,000 across 70 vehicle makes.
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Exol ‘highly commended’ at Birmingham Post Business Awards
Exol Lubricants, the UK’s largest independently owned oil blender, has been highly commended at the 2015 Birmingham Post Business Awards in the categories of manufacturing business and export business of the year. The award ceremony hosted 650 people at the ICC in Birmingham in November, celebrating fast-growing, local companies in the West Midlands.
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Autoparts UK to sponsor IAAF conference
Autoparts UK, an IAAF distributor member, is sponsoring the IAAF conference at ICC, Birmingham taking place on 17 December 2015. The conference aims to examine current issues from both the UK and Europe, highlight the main changes from both a technical and a market perspective and consider what opportunities are available for the future.
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Scotlands Ash Garage initiative to benefit Teenage Cancer Trust
Didcot-based Scotlands Ash Garage has revealed that for every MOT it undertakes between 1 November 2015 – 31 December 2016, it will donate £1 to the Teenage Cancer Trust, with the grand total expected to top more than £2000. With around seven young people aged between 13 and 24 diagnosed with cancer every single day in the UK, Teenage Cancer Trust is the only charity committed to providing world-class cancer services for this unique age group in the UK. The life-changing care and support provided ensures young people do not have to face the challenges of cancer alone.
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Valeo adds to EMS range
Valeo Service UK has expanded its engine management systems range to feature more ignition based products and ranges. Ignition components are becoming more complex and are often integrated within the ECU (Engine Control Units), as manufacturers respond to the need to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Continue ReadingTerraClean takes to TV
TerraClean has unveiled its latest television advert for its for advanced engine cleaning service, signalling the next stage of the brand’s promotion to a mass audience, with the aim of driving business into independent garages. The brand is ever present at UK automotive trade and consumer exhibitions and is promoted aggressively through social media platforms, Facebook and Twitter. 2016 looks set to be TerraClean’s biggest year yet, with further investment in raising awareness with motorists and also recruiting new service centres where geographical gaps remain, as part of an extended trade campaign.
Continue ReadingGet ready for National Pothole Day
Following the great success of last year’s inaugural National Pothole Day, www.streetrepairs.co.uk is proud to announce National Pothole Day on 15th January 2016.
Continue ReadingRMI applauds ’positive’ Autumn Statement
The RMI applauds the Chancellor’s confirmed commitment in ‘rebuilding Britain’ and an industrial strategy for the automotive sector for a decade in the recent Autumn Statement. “Also, it is positive to see the extension of the small business rate relief scheme for a further year which will benefit 600,000 small businesses”, said Sue Robinson, RMI Director.
Continue ReadingInvestment lays foundation for growth for GT Automotive
Specialist engine parts supplier GT Automotive is targeting unprecedented growth in the automotive aftermarket in 2016, following a period of investment in the business. The company, a specialist in the supply of camshaft kits and crankshaft pulleys, has been involved in the design and manufacture of products for more than 35 years. Now, as GT Automotive looks to expand its product ranges and increase its brand awareness, it is targeting parts distributors and engine re-conditioners in the independent automotive aftermarket.
Continue ReadingPRA welcomes Chancellor’s stance on police budgets and fuel duty freeze
With forecourt crime costing the economy an estimated £40million a year, petrol retailers across England and Wales have been threatened by police authorities refusing to investigate ‘drive-offs’* and other forecourt crimes if budget cuts were implemented. Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) comments, “The PRA welcomes the announcement of the maintenance of police budgets, following news that the Home Office recently established a Forecourt Crime Senior Steering Group with funding for at least 12 months.
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