Tyre survey presents ‘golden opportunity to inform future safety policy’ – TyreSafe
The first phase of its tyre survey produced “startling results”, says TyreSafe, and therefore the organisation is asking all replacement tyre points of sale to support an even larger and more comprehensive second round. Once again, TyreSafe will carry out the survey in partnership with Highways England, and the aim of this second round is to build on the already sizable first round sample in order to offer greater insight into the condition of the nation’s tyres. Data collation will begin on 1 October and the results will provide intelligence-led information to inform future tyre safety policy.
Continue ReadingSolid Auto to supply CAAR buying group
Solid Auto has become an approved supplier to the CAAR buying group. The specialist Japanese and Korean parts supplier has been approved across all products and brands and is equipped to supply CAAR’s 450 members nationwide.
Continue ReadingMotorcycle sales rise, despite imminent plate change
Commenting on the release of figures from the Motor Cycle Industry Association for new motorcycle registrations in August, Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK, said: “In what is traditionally a slow volume month for motorcycle registrations, it was encouraging to see a healthy 13.9 per cent growth in sales, ahead of the 65-plate change next month.”
Continue ReadingSouthampton City Council saves 10% Michelin tyres
Officials at Southampton City Council have reportedly shaved more than 10 per cent off the annual tyre bill for their 460-strong fleet after a move to fitting premium Michelin tyres has extended replacement intervals. The decision to fit Michelin began in April 2013 and saw an immediate tyre spend reduction of 11 per cent for the year 2013-2014, versus the previous policy, which had seen a mixture of different brands fitted. In the following year, 2014-2015, Southampton City Council’s tyre spend dropped by nearly three per cent more, as greater numbers of Michelin tyres were rolled out.
Continue ReadingCenex celebrates 10 years of work in the low carbon vehicle industry
Cenex – the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for low carbon technologies – is pleased to be celebrating ‘10 years of excellence’ in the low carbon vehicle sector. Established in 2005 as the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon and Fuel Cell technologies, Cenex operates as an independent not-for-profit consultancy and specialises in the delivery of projects which support innovation and market development to accelerate the shift to a low carbon economy.
Continue ReadingGT Radial release new long-haul trailer tyre
GT Radial has added the GTL919, a new trailer pattern available in 19.5 and 22.5-inch sizes, to its truck tyre portfolio. According to the company, the tyre has been developed for “maximum return-on-investment ownership, with a dedicated compound formula, extra deep optimised tread and wide shoulder ribs ensuring regular wear as well as reducing fuel consumption and increase mileage potential.” Additional upper sidewall protection provides enhanced resistance to cuts and tearing, especially from curbing damage.
Continue ReadingEnzo and Lancaster bomber prime bank holiday attractions
Bush Tyres and the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre are reflecting on a successful Bank Holiday Monday, after assembling some of the world’s most iconic planes and automobiles for a fifth annual extravaganza – featuring £20 million worth of luxury cars.
Continue ReadingThe need to raise awareness
Anyone who doubts the need for a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of worn or badly-maintained tyres should consider the following statistics, released by TyreSafe and sourced from Department for Transport ‘Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain’.
Continue ReadingGet into gear for Tyre Safety Month
Tyre Safety Month is a little over three weeks away and TyreSafe is urging tyre retailers to order free promotional items to publicise the month-long awareness campaign throughout October.
Continue ReadingCartwright stick with Goodyear
Cartwright, a leading UK commercial vehicle body and trailer manufacturer, has renewed its contract with Goodyear. The family business will now continue with its 100 per cent Goodyear tyre policy, fitting both new and retread products. The new two year deal is the first of its length to be handed to a tyre manufacturer by Cartwright.
Continue ReadingITDN signs up to e-jobsheet
Independent Tyre Distributors Network Ltd (ITDN) has committed to e-jobsheet, the open-access, digital tablet-based service work platform for truck, bus and van. ITDN has initially agreed to work with e-jobsheet for five years.
Continue ReadingPirelli sponsors inaugural ‘Prestige & Performance’ competition at Salon Privé
Pirelli will sponsor the ‘Prestige & Performance’ competition at this year’s Salon Privé event, welcoming to the judging panel renowned car expert Tiff Needell. The inaugural Pirelli Prestige & Performance competition will take place on the final day of Salon Privé, Saturday September 5, at Blenheim Palace and will celebrate supercar models from 1975 through to the present day.
Continue ReadingNew car registration growth most prominent in England – SMMT
Following up today’s release of August new car registration data, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has added country-based statistics showing that England is leading the way from the home nations.
Continue ReadingUK commercial vehicle registrations continue 2015 growth trend – SMMT
Demand for commercial vehicles has increased in August, with overall new registrations rising 15.3 per cent, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders states. In the year to date, demand has risen 19.0 per cent to 255,849 units, with truck demand in particular rising (38.3 per cent up to 49,890 in 2015). Growth in August for the truck sector saw registrations up 20.2 per cent.
Continue ReadingYet another month of growth for the UK new car market
According to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Britain’s new car market recorded its 42nd consecutive month of growth in August – albeit in one of the year’s quietest months. New car registrations increased 9.6 per cent to 79,060 for the month, taking year-to-date growth to a healthy 6.7 per cent.
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