Bridgestone UK ambassadors Adam Peaty, Charlotte Worthington begin Olympic countdown
Bridgestone and its UK ambassadors have begun the countdown to the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, a year from this week. Bridgestone is a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner for the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad Paris 2024, and launched its “Prepared to perform” campaign with five-time Olympic Games Swimming medallist Adam Peaty and Olympic Games Freestyle BMX gold medallist Charlotte Worthington. Bridgestone says the campaign aims to honour and highlight the diligence and determination of the elite athletes who make it to the Olympic Games.
Continue ReadingToyo Tires to supply Caterham Roadsport, Seven 270R and Seven 310R Championships
The three main Caterham championships in the UK will all compete on Toyo tyres in 2024. The 7 Race Series said the move would make it easier for drivers to enter events in multiple championships. Drivers from the Caterham Graduates Racing Club were welcomed to the events in 2023 following the Club’s move to Toyo Tires at the start of the season. Now, Caterham Roadsport, Seven 270R and Seven 310R Championships will all roll on the Toyo R888R, helping to extend more racing opportunities to the Caterham racing community.
Continue ReadingGrant Shapps welcomes opening of new ultra-rapid EV charging hub by Osprey Charging Network
Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, recently visited the newly expanded charging hub alongside Osprey CEO and Chair of ChargeUK Ian Johnston. As Member of Parliament for Welwyn Hatfield, Mr Shapps welcomed the addition of greater access to EV charging in his constituency, supporting local decarbonisation efforts and the uptake of EVs both for residents and businesses, and for visitors to the area.
Continue ReadingKwik Fit, BTCC celebrate success at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Kwik Fit presented a stand at the Goodwood Festival of Speed for the third consecutive year. The tyre retail network hosted cars and competitors from the British Touring Car Championship, of which it is the title sponsor. While the weather was less than ideal, leading to a closure of the festival on Saturday 15 July, the Kwik Fit Stand hosted hundreds of fans throughout the event. They were able to test their skills on the racing simulators provided in partnership with Motorsport Games and watch hourly discussions with many of the 2023 BTCC grid.
Continue ReadingCooper supplying off-road tyres to emergency responders
Cooper Tires has entered into partnerships in the United Kingdom with Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team in Yorkshire. Each provides first-response assistance, and Cooper says it is supplying tyres to these organisations to fit vehicles such as the Volvo XC90, BMW X5 or Land Rover Discovery 5 to provide the grip, versatility and durability needed.
Continue ReadingFormula E car sets world record on Hankook tyres
Ahead of this weekend’s 2023 Hankook London E-Prix, British Formula E driver Jake Hughes set a new indoor land speed record in a modified Gen3 car. This ‘GenBeta’ prototype generates up to 400 KW and delivers it to the track via modified Hankook iON Race tyres. Hughes called upon this power to clock a new milestone of 135.9 mph on a 346-metre indoor straight.
Continue ReadingIMI forecasts 31 per cent drop in EV qualifications for Q2 2023
According to the latest IMI EV Technician Forecast Report, the total number of technicians trained to work safely on electric vehicles by the end of Quarter 1 2023 was 42,400, representing 18 per cent of all technicians in the UK. However, the number of newly-qualified EV technicians in the first three months of this year is actually 10 per cent lower than the same period in 2022. More concerning, the IMI projects that for the second quarter there will be an even more substantial decline of 31 per cent in technicians obtaining EV qualifications compared to Quarter 2 2022.
Continue ReadingJohnsons Aggregate chooses Wheely-Safe
Johnsons Aggregate and Recycling is rolling out the latest generation Wheely-Safe technology across its fleet of eight-wheel tippers, improving the efficiency and health & safety of its operation. The Ilkeston-based firm is in the process of installing the in-motion wheel loss detection system, which combines brake and hub temperature monitoring with an intelligent tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on 25 of its Scania trucks.
Continue ReadingMichelin wins Dyce Carriers fleet deal after trial shows X Multi tyre mileage, performance upgrade
Aberdeen-based haulier Dyce Carriers is to move its 100-strong fleet of HGVs and trailers to Michelins X Multi range of tyres. The tyres will be fitted by independent tyre dealer Redpath Tyres over the next year’s transition period. The company has conducted a two-year trial on Michelin’s truck tyre range. The trial showed mileage and performance improvements compared with its existing tyre policy, Dyce stated.
Continue ReadingRH Claydon distributing Nokian agri & forestry tyres
Nokian Heavy Tyres now has a second partner in the UK. RH Claydon Ltd. is distributing Nokian forestry and agricultural tyres from its warehouses after entering into an agreement with the tyre maker. RH Claydon reports that it now stocks these products in most popular tread patterns and sizes, with next-day availability in certain locations.
Continue ReadingBridgestone supports Durham University students’ World Solar Challenge entry with Enliten tyres
Bridgestone is supporting a team of Durham University students as they take on the World Solar Challenge in Australia. The students designed a three-wheeled asymmetrical catamaran-style car for the 3,000km journey on 22-29 October, which will run on specially designed Bridgestone Enliten tyres. The Challenger Class car has been two years in development, with months of remote study and digital development taking place to firstly overcome the challenges of the global pandemic and eventually a sustainable vehicle with a cruising consumption of 1kWh.
Continue ReadingHankook sponsoring Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance open day
Hankook Tyre UK is sponsoring the Open Day that will take place on Friday 4 August to celebrate 20 years of the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. Entry to the event at Chester House Estate in Northamptonshire is free and it will feature stalls, activities, music and entertainment as well as a chance to get better acquainted with the service’s helicopter, provided it isn’t called out on mission.
Continue ReadingApollo Tyres survey shows motorists’ reticence to deal with tyre punctures
A survey commissioned by Apollo Tyres has found that a clear majority of European motorists would not attempt to deal with a tyre puncture at the roadside themselves. Just 46 per cent say they would use the car’s supplied spare tyre or inflation kit, compared to 32 per cent that say they would instead call on a vehicle breakdown service for assistance, and 16 per cent who would seek help from a family member, friend or colleague.
Continue ReadingBridgestone, Indy Autonomous Challenge demonstrate future mobility at Goodwood
Bridgestone’s technical partnership with the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) has made its public bow in the UK at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The tyre manufacturer said the event represented an opportunity to “bring a vision of autonomous driving to life for thousands of onlookers.” Three IAC university teams attending the 2023 event were preparing the ground for next year’s show, scanning and digitally mapping the Goodwood Hillclimb to support IAC’s 2024 autonomous hillclimb challenge. Bridgestone commenced its partnership with the world’s first autonomous high-speed racing competition in 2020, supplying tyres and technical expertise. It says the partnership demonstrates how it is helping to drive autonomous motoring to the next level.
Continue Reading2 months before ULEZ expansion, 30% of Londoners still drive non-compliant vehicles
A recent survey of London motorists commissioned by Europcar Mobility Group UK will bring some cheer to the London Mayor. With less than two months until the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) expansion comes into force, 61 per cent of motorists said they drive compliant vehicles.
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