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Rightcharge partners with Green Flag to accelerate smart EV charging in the UK
Charge point installation platform, Rightcharge, has partnered with one of the UK’s leading breakdown providers, Green Flag, to help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in Britain by simplifying the process of installing an EV charge point at work or at home. Green Flag users can now access Rightcharge via the Green Flag app on IOS and Android and find the right charge point in just five clicks using Rightcharge’s industry-leading recommendation engine.
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Launch Tech UK show diagnostics at Automechanika Birmingham
Launch Tech UK’s Automechanika Birmingham stand was “a hive of activity”, according to the company, with popular influencers Baz Meredith, and Jimmy O’Riley of O’Rileys Autos on hand to talk to fellow technicians about Launch Tech’s diagnostic devices and workshop equipment.
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TRA briefing day returns in September
The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) ‘Briefing Day’ is back following the pandemic-related hiatus. The 2023 event will be held on Wednesday 13 September 2023 at the Woodland Grange Hotel, Leamington Spa. The agenda features “high quality briefings on all the current market and regulatory trends from…expert presenters”.
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Prometeon exhibiting Serie 02 tyre range at Road Transport Expo 2023
Prometeon Tyre Group is exhibiting at the Road Transport Expo [RTX] 2023 at NAEC Stoneleigh from 28-30 June. Stand GR37a, Hall 2a will feature the improved Serie 02 range of tyres and the Prometeon team will also be demonstrating their Pro Service solutions and the company’s UK SuperTruck network.
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Rapid EV purchase consideration growth, but motorists remain apprehensive – Bridgestone
Nearly half of UK motorists will make the switch to an electric vehicle in the next five years despite heightened concerns about charging point infrastructure and range anxiety, a survey commissioned by tyre manufacturer Bridgestone suggests. The survey of 2,000 UK car owners was conducted online by Research Without Barriers (RWB) between 23 February 2023 and 28 February 2023. 40 per cent said they would buy an EV by 2028, up 11 per cent from a similar result in a 2022 survey conducted by YouGov for Bridgestone (29 per cent),. 67 per cent raised fears about the availability of charging stations, a rise of 1 per cent versus 2022, while half of all respondents continue to have range anxiety, an increase of 21 per cent over the 2022 survey.
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New GT Radial dual approach to electric vehicle tyres “a game changer”
GT Radial has unveiled its “dual approach” strategy to the electric vehicle tyre market. The headline news is that the brand’s manufacturer Giti Tire has produced an initial three 18-20” sizes of the specialist GT Radial SportActive 2 EV tyre, with the 19 and 20-inch variations achieving the top AAA label rating. GT Radial has also introduced 16 “EV Ready” tyres in the brand’s popular SportActive 2 and FE2 portfolios, demonstrating the manufacturer’s strategy to supply both specialist EV tyres and products suitable for EVs and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Giti’s European managing director - product technology, Stefan Fischer explains why the tyre manufacturer views this approach as “a game changer”.
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Hankook sponsors EG Wholesale Charity Golf Day
Hankook Tyre UK partnered EG Wholesale, one of the ten members of independent tyre wholesaler Grouptyre, for its annual charity golf day at Goodwood Golf Club in West Sussex on 18 May 2023. Attending were 48 representatives from the tyre and motor industry in twelve teams of four, including two teams from Hankook’s UK operation. The tyre manufacturer presented each golfer with a sleeve of Titleist golf balls, golf tees, scorecard holder and baseball cap.
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Tyrenet MD Mike Riley retires
After more than 57 years in the tyre business including two decades as Tyrenet managing director, Mike Riley has announced his retirement effective 30 June 2023. Announcing the news, Tyrenet representatives highlighted how Riley’s contributions have been “integral to the success of Tyrenet”, adding: “Mike will continue to play a strategic role in the company as chairman, moving from the daily operations to overseeing and influencing the future growth of Tyrenet.”
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Maverick Diagnostics appoints two BDMs
Maverick Diagnostics has appointed two business development managers in order to meet demand for greater support as vehicle technology continues to become more sophisticated.
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Automechanika Birmingham reports record numbers for 2023 show
Following a four-year absence, Automechanika Birmingham is reporting a record number of UK automotive professionals attended the 2023 show at the start of June. The 14,402 visitors figure was an increase of 19 per cent on the 2019 show. The total of 6750 garages, workshops and bodyshops, was also a record. A total of 511 suppliers from 23 countries – including key leading brands exhibited.
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Point S delivers first IMI-approved training course
Point S Tyre & Autocare has delivered its first bespoke IMI Approved Air Conditioning Service and Maintenance course to its members. The network secured IMI Approved Centre Status in March 2023.
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TechMan working with BookMyGarage
TechMan showed its new collaboration with BookMyGarage.com at the company’s recent return to Automechanika Birmingham. In addition, TechMan exhibited its latest updates to its popular garage management system, with the latest integrations including a new advanced tyre search.
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Eurorepar opens 4 centres in Lincolnshire
Four towns across Lincolnshire have welcomed new Eurorepar Car Service centres in recent months as the independent garage network expand its UK-wide representation.
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Transaid announces 2024 Cycle Kenya Challenge
Transaid is returning to Africa for its 11th cycle challenge on the continent and is calling on keen riders to take part in a six-day, 474km ride across majestic Kenya – where Transaid is currently undertaking a major project funded by the FIA Foundation. Taking place from 4 – 13 October 2024, the international development organisation invites riders from across the transport and logistics industry on this one-of-a-kind adventure, where they’ll travel from Nyeri at the foothills of Mount Kenya to Lake Victoria – all on two wheels.
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Tanvic Tyres completes 3-day truck tyre training course delivered by Michelin
All of Tanvic Tyres’ 25 technicians have received National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) Category One Accreditation following the company’s bespoke three-day training programme, delivered by the Michelin Training and Information Centre (MTIC). The independent business said the course would boost its staff’s career development and improve the service levels it delivers to customers. The course was delivered at the Tanvic Tyres depot in Newark, near Nottingham.
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