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Falcon Vehicle Solutions praises Michelin
Falcon Vehicle Solutions has praised the performance of its Michelin X MultiWay 3D tyres. Mark Waite, operations director at Falcon Vehicle Solutions, says: We operate in a competitive market, and we find our premium Michelin policy helps to differentiate us from much of the competition.
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Transaid charity riders set off on Cycle Tanzania challenge
30 professionals from the transport and logistics industry will raise more than £115,000 by cycling 400km across Tanzania. The challenge will support international development charity Transaid.
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Motorexpo celebrates 20th anniversary at Canary Wharf
The UK’s largest free-to-visit new car show is returning to Canary Wharf from 8 to 14 June 2015. Now in its 20th year at the iconic business and leisure district, the visitor count is expected to exceed 410,000, with a bigger display of iconic and revolutionary sports cars than ever before promised.
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Andrew Page retail site goes live
Automotive parts and workshop equipment distributor Andrew Page has launched a new online shop aimed at retail customers, including enthusiasts and professional technicians. The retail.andrewpage.com site offers online access to the full Andrew Page product portfolio, and the company said the range on offer “reflects the growing nature of the business over the last 18 months.”
Continue ReadingBVRLA karting race raises £6,000 + for BEN
The 2015 BVRLA Broker200 has raised more than £6,000 for automotive industry charity BEN. The endurance race took place on 13 May, and was organised by the BVRLA’s Leasing Broker Committee.
Continue ReadingPRA ‘alarmed’ at police comments on petrol theft
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has raised their concerns following news that a UK police force has declared that driving away from a petrol station without paying for fuel is no longer considered a crime. Devon and Cornwall Police said it would not investigate such incidents unless there was obvious proof of criminal intent - such as false number plates - and the force has blamed government cuts for the decision.
Continue ReadingCV market buoyant in May
Commercial vehicle registrations rose 17.4 per cent in May to 31,922 units, according to the SMMT. This was the fifth consecutive monthly uplift for truck market, while vans hit a 150,000 registrations record.
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First Bus extends Bridgestone fleet agreement
One of the UK’s leading transport operators has extended a fleet agreement with Bridgestone. The tyre manufacturer will supply First Bus with its range of premium products to cover different regions in the UK, predominantly Yorkshire and the south west. The deal covers around 40 per cent of the overall First Bus fleet, which represents growth for Bridgestone.
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YTD new car registrations exceed 1 million in May – SMMT
Figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show a steady 2.4 per cent growth in the UK new car market, accompanied by a strong surge in demand for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs). A total of 11,842 ULEVs were registered between January and May – a four-fold rise on the 2,838 registrations during the same period last year. The SMMT views this growth as further evidence of UK car buyers’ increasing awareness of the “significant benefits of driving a ULEV, as they look to reduce their running costs and environmental impact.” Motorists can now choose from a range of around 20 ULEVs, compared to just six in 2011.
Continue ReadingAutomechanika coming to Birmingham
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is jointly launching Automechanika Birmingham in partnership with the people behind the well known portfolio of vehicle parts shows - Messe Frankfurt. The first Automechanika Birmingham is set to take place at the NEC from 7 to 9 June 2016.
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Kumho treats retailers to Silverstone race day
With Kumho the sole tyre supplier to the F1 feeder series Auto GP, the manufacturer invited retailers to Silverstone to witness the UK round of the international championship on Sunday 24 May.
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Kumho UHP products’ motorsport influence
Kumho’s latest high-performance offering, the ECSTA HS51, was awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating in the recent test by the highly regarded German consumer magazine, ACE Lenkrad. And, according to company representatives, it was the racetrack as much as the test track that led to this result.
Continue ReadingStapleton’s broadens choice across its high performance range
High performance cars call for high performance tyres – and understandably motorists who have invested in an expensive vehicle are among the most discerning of customers. Reluctant to compromise performance or safety, they have tended to favour major global brands such as Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear, Pirelli and Michelin – but over the years Stapleton’s have been developing and introducing a range of alternatives from their own stable of exclusive brands.
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Dayco restructures UK distribution operation
Dayco has opened its own centrally-based distribution centre in Redditch, West Midlands. Having previously worked through a national distributor, the power transmission parts supplier says the new opening is the final part of a restructuring process that it says will bring significant benefits to motor factors and their workshop customers.
Continue ReadingMahle Aftermarket expands UK warehouse on back of ‘rising demand’
Mahle Aftermarket has added a 350sqm extension to its existing 70,000sqm warehouse in Bilston, West Midlands. The UK subsidiary of the German Mahle Group says the extension has helped to create no less than 1,300 new locations to provide more space for its core automotive filtration range as well as new product offerings such as replacement turbochargers, electronic thermostats and HVAC service equipment.
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