Government revokes alloy wheel anti-dumping measure
The UK government has accepted a Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) recommendation to vary anti-dumping duties on aluminium road wheels (alloy wheels) from China. In its analysis, the TRA determined that “while the imports of one-piece cast alloy wheels are not damaging the UK’s alloy wheel manufacturing industry, imports of forged one-piece and multi-piece alloy wheels and parts of alloy wheels could cause damage”. The TRA therefore recommended in February to split the measure into two categories – firstly to keep the tariffs on the category of forged one-piece and multi-piece alloy wheels and parts of alloy wheels for five years; and secondly, to remove tariffs on the category of one-piece cast alloy wheels from China.
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Massimo Tyre sponsors MX5 Cup
Massimo Tyre is set to become the official tyre sponsor of the MX5 Cup racing tournament. Starting in 2024, approximately 40 drivers will compete up and down the UK for the ‘Massimo Tyre MX5 Cup by 5 Club’. The decision to switch to the popular tyres reportedly came after “record-breaking results in testing”. The series starts on the weekend of 20 April 2024 at Croft circuit.
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Tyres & Accessories December 2023 issue available to read online now
The December issue of Tyres & Accessories Magazine is now available as an e-paper for subscribers to Tyrepress. Featuring special sections on fleet tyres and manufacturing and raw materials, the issue also contains Tyres & Accessories annual review of 2023. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription, or tyre professionals can take advantage of the current Tyrepress Membership offer, helping to drive business online and stay informed with the industry’s leading magazine and websites.
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IAAF announces annual awards winners at 2023 dinner
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced the winners of its annual awards on Thursday, 7 December at the DoubleTree Hilton Milton Keynes. The event, headline sponsored by Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), highlighted the resilience and accomplishments of the automotive aftermarket sector. IAAF chief executive Mark Field addressed the industrys adaptability and innovation in the face of adversity, while the event was hosted by Stephen Whitton. The event also raised £26,000 in support of Claire Lomas.The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced the winners of its annual awards on Thursday, 7 December at the DoubleTree Hilton Milton Keynes. The event, headline sponsored by Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), highlighted the resilience and accomplishments of the automotive aftermarket sector. IAAF chief executive Mark Field addressed the industrys adaptability and innovation in the face of adversity, while the event was hosted by Stephen Whitton. The event also raised £26,000 in support of Claire Lomas.
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Automotive industry among fastest industries to require AI skills
The automotive industry is among the fastest sectors requiring some level of experience with Artificial intelligence (AI), according to data collected by digital PR agency Tank. Examining the proportion of job vacancies requiring AI skills, Tank found 1.02 per cent of 34,833 vacancies in the automotive sector required AI, ranking it fifth highest, behind Fashion, Electronics, Warehousing & Distribution, and Food & Beverages.
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Falken Tire Europe ‘adjusting prices’ in 2024
Falken Tire Europe has announced its intention to adjust Falken and Sumitomo brand tyre prices effective at the beginning of 2024. The “adjustments” will affect Falken summer and all-season tyres for cars, SUVs, vans, light trucks, and trucks and trailers, while Sumitomo-brand summer car and van tyres will also be adjusted. Winter tyre prices will not be adjusted. The manufacturer has not yet released detailed information of the proportion or direction of the adjustments. Additionally, Falken’s UK representatives and exclusive distributor, the Sumitomo-owned Micheldever Tyre Services, told Tyres & Accessories that it was yet to confirm any new pricing details affecting the UK market.
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Arnold Clark hosts NFDA Parliamentary Engagement Programme in Glasgow
The National Franchised Dealers Association’s most recent Parliamentary Engagement Programme took place at Arnold Clark’s Innovation Centre in Glasgow. Graham Simpson, member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP), visited the centre with Arnold Clark senior executives and Sue Robinson, chief executive of the NFDA. The discussions covered electric vehicles, consumer confidence, the development of skills in the workforce, and charging infrastructure in Scotland.
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50,000 public EV chargepoints installed in UK – DfT
The UK’s Department for Transport has hailed “another step on the road to zero emission driving” with new statistics showing that 52,602 public chargepoints have been installed across the country. This figure, supplied by Zapmap, represent a 44 per cent increase on the equivalent number at this time in 2022. The DfT added that the statistic shows the country is “on track” to reach its target of 300,000 public chargepoints by 2030.
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Point S adds bespoke ADAS course to UK training programme
Point S Tyre & Autocare has delivered its first IMI Level 2 Award in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Calibration (610/1338/9) training session. Exclusive to Point S members, the first session of the new course was delivered to technicians from within the network at the Hella Training Academy in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Providing delegates with knowledge of the operating principles, components, and service requirements for ADAS, Point S will continue to offer its members the course in 2024.
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Bridgestone makes ‘driving home for Christmas’ tyre safety plea
Driving home for Christmas is more than an indispensable addition to the festive season playlist, it is something many of us will soon do. That worries Bridgestone after finding out that more than half the motorists making the drive home fail to recognise an ‘extremely serious’ risk associated with illegal tyre usage. Research carried out on Bridgestone’s behalf suggests that 54% of motorists don’t regard driving on illegal tyres as potentially life threatening.
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ATS Euromaster launches new radio ‘winter car care’ ad campaign
ATS Euromaster has launched a new radio advertising campaign that focuses on the consequences of not turning to a professional to meet both fleet and personal car care needs this winter. This is ATS Euromaster’s first ad campaign since 2017.
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Cooper Melksham tyre factory site could be made into 600 houses
In October 2022, Goodyear announced that the Cooper Tire Europe headquarters and manufacturing operation was set to close around a year later. In November 2023, the land associated with the tyre plant went up for sale in parallel with plans to redevelop the site into residential premises.
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Dawson Tyre Services invests in Fitter-Force
Worcestershire-based Dawson Tyre Service Limited has signed-up to Fitter-Force (incorporating e-jobsheet) to support its growth strategy. Adding to Dawson Tyre Service’s suite of CAM solutions, Fitter-Force is designed to enable the independent commercial tyre dealer to capitalize on the breakdown and tyre service opportunities they can be connected to via TiDaeX and e-jobsheets connections with tyre manufacturers and national breakdown services.
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Wastefront Life Cycle Assessment upgraded
Wastefront’s updated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by independent auditor DNV has found that “the plant’s environmental benefits are now even more pronounced than before”. Top-line environmental improvements include the following.
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New van demand grows for 11th month but EV uptake needs 2024 boost
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew by 12.7 per cent in November as 27,433 vans, pickups and 4x4s joined Britain’s fleets, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance is 4.6 per cent above pre-pandemic 2019 levels and represents 11 consecutive months of rising demand, totalling 311,754 units – the largest volume for two years as product availability continues to improve.
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