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NTDA auctioning Ryan Giggs-autographed shirt for BEN
During Brityrex International 2014, (EventCity Manchester 7 - 9 October), the NTDA will be auctioning a signed Ryan Giggs no.11 Manchester United shirt, which commemorates his 588 appearances, 108 goals and 24 years of service with Manchester United. It also lists all of his accolades as a player during that period including his PFA Player of the Year in 2009. The shirt will be on display on the NTDA stand during Brityrex and delegates will be able to make silent bids for the shirt between 7 - 8 of October.
Continue ReadingAnglian Water renews ATS contract for 13th year
One of the UK’s largest utility companies, Anglian Water, has renewed its tyre service contract with ATS Euromaster for the 13th consecutive year because of its team’s expertise and excellent customer service. The new contract also sees the business maintaining its Michelin tyre policy for the car & van fleet. Since fitting the premium rubber, Anglian Water has recorded fewer tyre replacements and reduced levels of fuel consumption – important factors in its overall ambition to lessen its environmental impact.
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John McNaught leaving Bridgestone
After 12 years at Bridgestone, John McNaught is to leave the company on 31 October 2014. McNaught, who has 36 years of tyre industry experience, led many of the initiatives that resulted in Bridgestone’s recent growth in this part of Europe during his tenure including significant growth in the company’s truck and bus fleet business and the acquisitions of the Kingsway retail business in 2004 and the Bulldog retreading operation in 2005 (See “Strong growth at Bridgestone UK” in our September 2005 issue for more); not to mention the expansion of the UK office’s oversight into a regional or “zone” headquarters including the Nordic markets (See “Why Bridgestone believes its new European structure takes it closer to the market”, September 2011), to name two examples.
Continue ReadingApprenticeships ‘too important just to be an election promise’
After the Conservative Party joined Labour in pledging increased apprenticeship opportunities, the Institute of the Motor Industry has urged political parties to think carefully about how to improve such positions. Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI which represents the UK retail motor industry, is pleased to hear the latest political party promise about apprenticeships. But he’s concerned that the issue is just becoming one of the items on the list of ‘vote winner’ promises without, necessarily, addressing the challenge of how to attract young people to apprenticeships.
Continue ReadingIGA to employ liaison officer tasked to change perception of garage careers
Following the pledge from the Labour party to increase apprentices, and the Independent Garage Association’s (IGA) own promise to promote the garage industry in schools, the IGA has announced that it will employ a dedicated person to promote a career in the motor industry to school leavers.
Continue ReadingThe Parts Alliance acquires associate member Car Parts & Accessories
The Parts Alliance has made its eighth acquisition, buying out associate member Car Parts & Accessories (CPA). Established in 1995, CPA employs 120 people in 12 branches serving Hampshire, Sussex and Surrey. It has a delivery fleet of 60 vehicles and a turnover approaching £12 million.
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ABD says ‘no’ to road pricing
In the midst of party conference season, members of drivers lobby group The Alliance of British Drivers have reaffirmed their hostility to Pay per mile road pricing following its re-appearance on the political radar. In a recent survey of its members 85 per cent said they were opposed to road pricing under any circumstances.
Continue ReadingIAM welcomes report – with reservations
Commenting on the Road Casualties Report, Institute of Advanced Motorists director of policy of research Neil Greig said: “We welcome the overall decrease in road deaths although the long term trends show improvements are slowing down.
Continue ReadingReduction in road casualties “disappointingly slow” says Brake
The governments official annual road casualty report, released recently, has confirmed figures showing disappointingly slow progress in reducing road casualties in the UK. 1,713 people were killed in 2013, at a rate of five a day, 2 per cent fewer than in 2012. 21,657 people suffered serious injuries, at a rate of 59 a day, 6 per cent fewer than in 2012.
Continue ReadingEU CV registrations rise in July and August
Figures from ACEA show that, in July, demand for new commercial vehicles in the EU increased by 9.5 per cent. The French market was down by 6.7 per cent, while Germany (+3.4 per cent), Italy (+23.7 per cent), Spain (+24.5 per cent) and the UK (+25.9 per cent) contributed positively to the overall upturn. In […]
Continue ReadingAutoparts hosts garage equipment show
Autoparts hosted what was billed as the midlands’ largest garage equipment trade show on Thursday 25 September at GTG Wolverhampton. The Autoparts A Night at the Track themed trade show has been designed to provide visiting mechanics and garage owners with both an informative and entertaining experience. There was the opportunity to take part in a fully hosted ‘track racing’ themed night and, the chance to win a share of more than £20,000 worth of products throughout the evening.
Continue ReadingKwik-Fit profits double to £22 million in full-year 2013 results
Kwik-Fit GB has reported operating profits of £22.922 million – almost double the 2013 figure of £11.918 million – despite annual sales remaining relatively flat (the company posted just a 1 per cent increase over 2013).
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Pirelli coffee morning raises money for Macmillan Cancer Support
Pirelli employees from Burton raised £380 by turning their traditional morning cuppa into fundraising opportunity. Heather Watts, a contact centre agent from Pirelli who organised the Macmillan coffee morning at the company said:
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Titan appoints T&C Site Services as UK dealer
Titan Distribution UK Limited, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc., has appointed Stoke-based earthmover tyre specialist, T&C Site Services as a new dealer for the UK. The partnership is intended to offer far greater access to Titan industrial, construction and mining tyres to customers throughout the region.
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Bosch Automotive Aftermarket appoints new UK/Ireland divisional director
Starting 1 October, Dominic Moran will assume top level responsibility for the supply of automotive parts, workshop equipment, software and services for Bosch Automotive Aftermarket in the role of divisional director for the UK and Ireland. He replaces Robin Shaw who has recently been named as new Bridgestone Northern zone MD.
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