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Goodyear to display new GP-4D Gen II OTR tyre at Hillhead 2024
Goodyear will exhibit its new Goodyear GP-4D Gen II alongside its range of OTR tyre products, services and solutions at Hillhead 2024 (25-27 June, Stand U13). The new 750/65R25 Goodyear GP-4D Gen II tyre at the show targets articulated dump trucks with an optimised tread design, multiple steel belt carcass construction, and a tread compound. These features add up to benefits such as versatile tread pattern for balanced performance, improved treadwear as well as high level of comfort for the operator.
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Study warns of poor quality brake calipers
The automotive industry is being urged to check the quality of brake calipers entering the aftermarket, following an independent study by Brake Engineering. The firm commissioned an independent company to evaluate the quality and subsequent performance of calipers being sold into the independent automotive aftermarket.
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Solidarity and consistency: most mid-sized tyre retailers stand firm – positions 11 to 15
Continuing our 2024 UK tyre retail ranking, here we look at positions 11 - to 15 of the top 25. At the top of this section, the addition of one branch to Mr Tyre’s total means 11th-placed Mr Tyre is creeping up on the top 10 and is now just one centre away from tying for 10th place.
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Schaeffler Repxpert hails ‘packed-out’ TechFest
Schaeffler Repxpert has delivered free LuK double clutch training sessions at the new GSF Car Parts TechFest show on Thursday, 13 June. “Schaeffler was one of only a handful of companies given the opportunity to provide a training session at GSF TechFest,” said Matthew Selby, sales and marketing director at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd, “and we couldn’t have been more pleased by the response.”
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New car registrations – SMMT calls for ‘carrots, not just sticks’
The UK new car market marked its 22nd consecutive month of growth as registrations rose 1.7 per cent in May, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With 147,678 units reaching the road, it was the best May market performance since 2021, although it remains down some -19.6 per cent on 2019.
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17th consecutive month of growth for new van sales
The UK new light commercial vehicle market posted its 17th consecutive month of growth in May, as registrations rose by 1.9 per cent to reach 25,853 units, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The result was the strongest performance for the month since 2021, which recorded the best May market in history when business investment in commercial vehicles accelerated in the wake of the pandemic.
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Kerr’s Tyres and Elite Garages continue growth – Tyre Retail Ranking 2024, places 16-25
Coverage of this years UK tyre retail ranking begins with the news that Kerrs Tyres and Elite Garages are the fastest movers in positions 16 to 25. However, Eden Tyre Services maintained its total of 24 centres after several years of consistent growth, remaining in 16th position.
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Half of motorists think government should do more to make electric cars affordable
Half of motorists (50 per cent) say the government should do more to make electric cars affordable, new research shows. June’s new Startline Used Car Tracker also finds that 35 per cent believe action should be taken to make electric cars easier to buy, 34 per cent that more money should go into making chargers more widely available, and 26 per cent that power from chargers should be cheaper.
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Data shows ‘tyre issues’ responsible for almost half of UK motorway breakdowns
A Freedom of Information request to National Highways by motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA), part of the QuestGates Group, has revealed that 47.6 per cent of all breakdowns on UK motorways and A-roads over the last three years were caused by tyre issues. In February, National Highways confirmed that there were 5,934 tyre-related incidents on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) in 2021, rising to 7,095 in 2022 and 7,762 in 2023, including blowouts which led to serious collisions.
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TyreSafe names 2024 award winners at annual briefing
TyreSafe has named the recipients of its 2024 award winners during its annual briefing on 13 June at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham. The briefing included contributions from several sectors within the tyre industry, as well as the broad coalition of road safety stakeholders that has been built by the tyre safety body, emphasising TyreSafe’s mission to ally with other automotive sector organisations to promote vital tyre safety messages. The awards were sponsored by several large tyre manufacturers and distributors, Bridgestone, Continental, Pirelli, Yokohama, Micheldever/Protyre, as well as other members of TyreSafe, such as National Highways, Ring Automotive, and TJA Associates.
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Kerridge Commercial Systems acquires Rain Data
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), which bought Compilator about a year ago, which itself bought Team Systems back in 2016, has completed the acquisition of Rain Data. According to the company, the acquisition marks a significant step forward in KCS’s commitment to delivering enhanced product information and data solutions.
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Rema Tip Top UK joins IAAF
The Rema Tip Top UK group of companies, suppliers of equipment and consumables to the automotive aftermarket, has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) membership.
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‘Record visitors’ at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2024
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024, hosted by the NEC Birmingham, enjoyed a “significant increase” in visitors versus its inaugural edition in 2022, according to organisers. The two-day show welcomed 5,125 industry professionals, largely garage and workshop owners, technicians, and bodyshop experts on 5-6 June. Focusing on the latest training, technology and tools for the UK aftermarket, organisers said the significant transformations in the sector make the event an attractive proposition. The event offers interactive exhibitions, live demonstrations, and workshops, including 100-plus hours of seminars led by more than 80 industry experts, covering topics such as engine fault diagnostics, MOT, diesel, ADAS, and more.
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Michelin launches “Smart Predictive Tire” solution in the UK
Michelin Connected Fleet has rolled out its “Smart Predictive Tire” solution to fleets in the UK. Smart Predictive Tire monitors pressure and wear, combining information from the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), drive-over tread reading technology and telematics data, with predictive algorithms to provide fleets with key insights.
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TyreSafe launches ‘Be a Sport, Check Your Tyres Campaign’
TyreSafe has announced its “Be a Sport, Check Your Tyres” campaign to coincide with the Euros, Wimbledon, the Olympics, the British Grand Prix, and the Tour de France. TyreSafe aims to inspire drivers to think like elite athletes and make sure their vehicle is operating t peak performance and safety through proper tyre maintenance.
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