Best UK technicians named at Delphi-hosted event
For a second year, Delphi has helped showcase the best of UK garage technical talent after hosting the keenly contested Top Technician final on Saturday 14 October. The event, created by Aftermarket magazine, took place at Delphi’s Titan 10 technical training centre in Warwick.
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TyreSafe chair Stuart Lovatt featured on Driving for Better Business podcast
TyreSafe chair, Stuart Lovatt, has appeared on two episodes of the Driving for Better Business podcast. Lovatt provided a range of tyre safety insights, covering first the impact of tyre safety on fleet managers, and secondly a look at company cars and grey fleet, with tyres for electric vehicles, part-worn tyres and October’s Tyre Safety Month all discussed. Lovatt gave tips on mitigating risk, saving money and staying safe when driving for work. Both episodes are embedded below, or you can access them on the Driving for Better Business website and via various podcast platforms.
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TyreSafe connecting with driving instructors at ADINJC & Intelligent Instructor conference
TyreSafe exhibited at the ADINJC & Intelligent Instructor National Conference & Expo (Newark Showground, Nottingham; 8 October), continuing its mission to connect with road safety stakeholders. Almost 1,000 driving instructors and trainers from across the country attended, with a wide range of educational seminars, presentations, and dedicated zones covering various aspects of the driver training industry. TyreSafe has committed to supporting the promotion of road safety information and resources within the driver training community, and said that it welcomed hundreds to its stand, from which it was sharing tips, guidance and information about the crucial role tyres play in overall road safety. The organisation recently formed a new partnership with Intelligent Instructor, signalling its intent to build its relationship with instructors.
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Launch Tech expands on Euro Turbo diagnostic tool
Launch Tech UK has revealed details of the latest evolution of its Euro Turbo diagnostic device. Launch Tech’s X-431 Euro Turbo II is the latest development of the system, featuring advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration functions, battery testing, 30 powerful service functions, and guided function for Volkswagen Group (VAG) vehicles.
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Continental pips Bridgestone to Auto Express 2023 winter tyre crown
The Continental WinterContact TS 870’s strength in wet and dry conditions proved just enough for Auto Express to make it the winner of its Winter Tyre Test 2023. Competing against six other global manufacturers’ products, the Conti tyre beat the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 – the reigning champion of many European tyre tests and Tyrepress’ sister consumer tyre advice website, WhatTyre’s Winter Tyre of the Year – by a narrow 0.3-point margin overall. None of the seven tyres tested disgraced itself, with the last-placed Vredestein Wintrac Pro only 3.2 points out of 100 behind the Conti tyre: the differences between seven of the top-performing winter tyres proved largely down to different interpretations of what performance characteristics a winter tyre should target; both by the manufacturers and Auto Express test lead Kim Adams. The tyres were tested in size 225/45R17 at Pirelli’s Sottozero winter testing facility in Flurheden in northern Sweden and at Continental’s Pferdsfeld proving ground. In its report, Auto Express detailed the shipping challenges associated with sourcing tyres to conduct tests have not yet fully relented; while manufacturers supplied their own tyres for the winter tyre test, the top three were checked against tyres bought on the open market.
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Launch Tech UK to showcase EV range at Mechanex 2023
Launch Tech UK will demonstrate its new range of electric vehicle (EV) diagnostic devices and workshop equipment at this year’s Mechanex show (Sandown Park, Surrey; 7-8 November). Technicians visiting the Launch Tech stand at Mechanex can get hands on experience with the Launch product portfolio including its diagnostics range, which features the brand new X431 Euro Turbo II, plus its popular X431 Euro Tab III and its latest immobiliser and key programming tools. The company will also host technician influencers Jimmy O’Riley (7 November) and Baz Meredith (8 November) on the Launch Tech UK stand (D32) to meet visitors and discuss their favourite Launch products.
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Pirelli extends GT Cup Championship exclusive tyre supply deal to 2028
Pirelli and Bute Motorsport have extended the tyre manufacturer’s exclusive sole tyre supply and sponsorship agreement with the GT Cup Championship. Pirelli will remain the series’ sole supplier until 2028. The Italian tyre manufacturer has supported Bute Motorsport and the GT Cup Championship for many years, stating that the renewed collaboration solidifies the commitment from both parties to deliver high-performance racing experiences, fostering further innovation in motorsport.
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Kwik Fit selects Air Ambulances UK as charity partner
Kwik Fit has chosen Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), the organisation that champions and supports the lifesaving work of the UK’s 21 air ambulance charities, as its national charity partner. Through Air Ambulances UK, Kwik Fit will raise funds for all 21 regional charities as well as help increase local and national awareness of their essential missions.
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Continental Tyres celebrates 13th year of sponsoring Women’s League Cup
Continental Tyres is celebrating its 13th consecutive year sponsoring the FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup, as the group stage fixtures for the 2023-24 competition get underway. With 20 clubs in the running to take home the coveted League Cup Trophy, the ten Round 1 fixtures kick off the competition on Wednesday 11 October 2023.
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Maverick Diagnostics refines recruitment strategy with Automotive 30% Club membership
Maverick Diagnostics has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity within its organisation, by utilising the partnership created with Automotive 30% Club.
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Autotech Training delivers Motor Ombudsman course
The Motor Ombudsman has worked with Autotech Training to equip its case handlers with a foundation of automotive technical knowledge. In the first technical training of its kind for the automotive dispute resolution body, the ‘Tech for Non Tech’ course was exclusively created by Autotech Training for The Motor Ombudsman.
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Michelin appoints Beyond Road – Agricultural Technical Correspondent
Tom Saunders has been appointed as Michelin’s new Beyond Road – Agricultural Technical Correspondent. In his new position, Saunders will be a direct link between customers and Michelin’s research and development team – relaying feedback from the agricultural community.
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Tyres & Accessories October 2023 issue out now
The October 2023 edition of Tyres & Accessories Magazine is available now in print and digitally. The latest issue contains special features on Material Handling Tyres and the Tyre Wholesale sector, a review of the 2023 China International Tire Expo from Shanghai, and reports on the UK Tyre Recovery Association’s annual forum day and the direction of road safety organisation TyreSafe a year on from the appointment of new chair Stuart Lovatt. The issue also contains industry-leading reporting from Michelin’s electric vehicle tyre event in Sweden and the French manufacturer’s advanced retreading plant in Stoke-on-Trent, Goodyear’s restructuring of its EMEA regional operations and the American manufacturer’s 125th anniversary, and the latest news from the UK and global tyre industry. Read the October issue in print and on Tyrepress.com now – or, if you do not yet receive Tyres & Accessories, join key industry decision-makers from across the tyre business by subscribing today.
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Yokohama becomes BTRDA Sporting Trials series tyre supplier
Yokohama has become the official rear tyre supplier for the British Trials and Rally Drivers Association (BTRDA) Sporting Trials series. The manufacturer will supply the G.T. Special Classic Y350 in size 165/80R15 to competitors; Yokohama says the tyre blends “vintage appearance with cutting-edge tyre technologies.” Yokohama calls the series “a unique test of driver control, with entrants having to perfect a challenging mix of momentum, throttle control and choice of driving line.”
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NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey reveals relationships are straining
The NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey was conducted in September 2023 and asked franchised dealers questions about the on-going business relationship with their respective manufacturers. The survey attracted 2,531 responses from 32 franchised networks, equating to a joint record response rate of 68 per cent. The survey showed a general downward trend across most questions with 47 out of 55 questions showing a decline versus the winter edition. The results were published on Monday 9 October 2023. “NFDA’s Dealer Attitude Survey is a comprehensive analysis that delves into the perspectives, insights, and sentiments of the working relationship between franchised dealerships and their respective manufacturers across the UK. This is a landmark edition as we have welcomed our new data-analyst partners, Metryx, to reshape and redesign how the sector can interact and dissect the data, offering a fresh new look for easy access and analysis,” said Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised car and commercial retailers across the UK.
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