New VRA white paper focuses on used car battery health
A new white paper published by the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) focuses on the key issue of ensuring that used electric vehicle (EV) batteries are properly assessed before sale. Called Electric Vehicle Battery Health: What the Remarketing Sector Needs to Know, it has been written by battery electrochemist Euan McTurk, creator and presenter of Plug Life Television, a YouTube channel about EVs. Further details about downloading the white paper can be found on the VRA’s website.
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Ash Sutton claims fourth BTCC title
Ash Sutton is a record-equalling four-time Kwik Fit British Touring Car Champion – the youngest driver ever to do so – after the NAPA Racing UK star clinched the crown with two wins around the legendary Brands Hatch GP circuit on 8 October. The 29-year-old claimed a record matching six pole positions and 12 race wins during the campaign, as Sutton also became the first driver to claim the title in both rear-wheel and front-wheel-drive machinery.
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Merityre director Jolyon Pope (16.9.1952 – 5.10.2023)
Jolyon Pope, director of tyre retailer Merityre Specialists Ltd, died suddenly on Thursday, 5 October. A well-liked, long-standing, and respected figure in the tyre industry of the UK and beyond, Pope leaves behind a wife, Jennie, their two children and two grandchildren. The National Tyre Distributors Association, of which Merityre is a long-standing member, informed Tyrepress of the sad and unexpected news. The association’s team and executive officers said they were both shocked and saddened to hear the news, offering the following obituary.
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ATS Euromaster launches fleet driver tyre app
ATS Euromaster has launched a web app that allows drivers to book mobile tyre work on their fleet vehicles in real-time. According to ATS Euromaster, it is the first publicly available app that provides this service and follows nine months of research and live trialling. ATS Euromaster expects the app will account for as much as 50 per cent of all of its mobile tyre fitting requests in future.
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Car registration figures reveal EV reluctance amongst private buyers
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reports that the UK new car market expanded 21.0% in September, with 272,610 registrations during the month. Electrified vehicle uptake continued to grow but battery electric vehicle volume increases were driven entirely by fleet purchases, with private registrations falling 14.3% and representing less than one in ten new private purchases.
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Elite Garages acquires Denmead Tyre Services
Denmead Tyre Services has become the latest member of Elite Garages, one of the south’s leading independent tyre, MOT, car service and forecourt operators. The business, situated north of Portsmouth, is the 17th location within the Elite Garages group.
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Hampshire Oil & Grease named Exol Distributor of the Year
Exol Lubricants has awarded Hampshire Oil and Grease its Distributor of the Year award for 2022. Based in the heart of Hampshire and servicing land, energy and marine sectors along the UK’s south coast, the five-generation family business has distributed the Exol range for more than seven years.
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Prince of Wales meets Enso tyres
In just over a month, the Earthshot Prize will announce its 2023 winners in Singapore. Enso Ltd is one of 15 global finalists for this year’s prize, and company founder and chief executive officer Gunnlaugur Erlendsson was amongst a handful of climate tech entrepreneurs who yesterday met with Earthshot Prize founder and Council member, Prince William.
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Exhibitor bookings for UK Garage and Bodyshop Event exceed 60%
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event returns in 2024 and organiser Messe Frankfurt UK reports receiving a swathe of bookings for early bird offers on stands. Leading automotive aftermarket suppliers, parts distributors, and manufacturers have booked over 60% of stands for the event, positioning them to engage with garage and bodyshop owners and professionals at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on 5-6 June 2024.
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Enso’s new all-season electric van tyre made in Iris factory
Following the news of the electric-vehicle-tyre-orientated brand’s nomination for the EarthShot prize, Enso Tyres have release a preview of the company’s new electric van tyre.
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Banner Batteries on the changing battery landscape
In the past, car batteries were often viewed as one-size-fits-all components. However, the automotive landscape has evolved dramatically. Today, fitting the right battery is essential due to two key factors: firstly, modern vehicles must accommodate an increasing array of electrical demands beyond simply starting the car and powering lights and wipers. Systems, like air conditioning, heated screens, electric seats, advanced navigation, and entertainment systems, all place additional strain on the battery. Some vehicles even feature auxiliary batteries to help manage this load.
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Cleevely EV hosts first garage EV introduction day
On Saturday 16 September Cleevely Electric Vehicles (EV) hosted a successful first event for garages eager to find out more about electric vehicle opportunities. Nine garage staff attended an informal action-packed day with Cleevely EV Managing Director Matt Cleevely and top technical trainer Alistair Finch, investigating the equipment, space and business planning needed to successfully integrate EV service and repair into their independent garage businesses.
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TyreSafe, Protyre support Operation Pennine’s road safety mission
TyreSafe and member Protyre are supporting Operation Pennine at road safety events along the M62 corridor in the first week of October’s Tyre Safety Month. The initiative is dedicated to improving road safety by ensuring that vehicles are in proper working condition, with a specific focus on tyres, brakes, lights, and other essential components. TyreSafe is playing a crucial role in supporting Operation Pennine, according to chair Stuart Lovatt: “We are delighted to partner with Operation Pennine in their mission to enhance road safety. Properly maintained tyres are a fundamental aspect of safe driving, and our participation in this initiative aligns perfectly with our objectives.” Read more on Tyrepress sister site, WhatTyre.
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Continental supporting Bobby Bolton’s 10,000-mile UK to Australia road trip
Continental Tyres is supporting “global nomad” Bobby Bolton in his attempt to drive his converted MAN truck 10,000 miles from the UK to Australia. Conti has fitted four off-road optimised HCS tyres to the truck and installed the ContiPressureCheck tyre pressure monitoring system and ContiConnect digital tyre management system, enabling remote monitoring of temperatures and pressures. Bolton will travel through more than 25 countries with his Labrador, Red, on their journey. Bolton has documented on his social media channels the preparation of his 18-tonne, four-wheel-drive overland-style truck for the hostile terrain it will encounter on the journey south. The travellers will use the load bed of the former water bowser as accommodation while on the road.
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Drag bike racing tribute for ‘The Cannon’
Lucas Oil has paid its respects to one of its sponsored racers and brand ambassadors who died in a road accident, last week. Chris Hannam, 57, a drag bike racing team manager and former Top Fuel rider was killed while on a motorcycling holiday in Spain. “He was our main sponsored drag bike rider for many years before moving into team management. He was a terrific ambassador for our brand and he was intensely proud of his association with Lucas Oil,” said sales and operations director Dan Morgan. “My sympathies go out to his brother Harry and partner Julie.
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