First 16 dealers join Prometeon Supertruck in the UK
Prometeon Tyre Group has launched its new SuperTruck UK network to supply its branded tyres alongside tailored maintenance and audit services for truck fleet operators. SuperTruck was first launched in Italy in 2019 and is successfully rolling out to six other European markets: Poland, Greece, Cyprus, Spain, Germany, and Switzerland. According to the company, Prometeon UK has been working with an initial 16 tyre dealers to tailor their product offering and services in line with the company’s SuperTruck initiative designed uniquely to support the needs of truck fleet operators.
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GB Tyres launches Aerotyre, Samson and Challenger websites
GB Tyres has published three new websites, on each for its Aerotyre, Samson and Challenger brands.
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Budget segment making inroads in UK high rim diameter tyre market – GfK
The long-term trends associated with the UK’s ultra-high performance tyre segment have continued to develop in line with expectations, but the latest data from market analyst GfK reveals the unspooling effects of three segment defining factors: car-makers’ increased specification of 17” and 18” tyres on mass market, sub-premium models; the broader context of the UK’s high inflation-low growth economic environment; and the rising availability of low-cost tyres from manufacturers outside the premium (and even mid-range) tier. The last of these trends show why the term “ultra-high performance tyres” (or UHP tyres) is inherently suspect, just as “performance tyres” previously became a term applied to the majority of car tyres. The data we discuss in this article refers to high rim diameter products, encompassing everything from 17” up to the specialist products pushing well into the 20s. The tyre demands of new cars in the last decade and more have trended upwards to make the lower end of this range a regulation fitment on family hatchbacks and saloons.
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NFDA’S Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) hits landmark of 500 accredited retailers across the UK
Commenting on the news that the NFDA Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme has reached the milestone of 500 accredited dealer sites since its launch in 2019, Sue Robinson chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents car and commercial retailers across the UK, said: “It is extremely positive to see that the automotive retailing sector has embraced the EVA scheme.
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Owen Phillips, Cambrian Tyres operations manager, dies suddenly
Owen Phillips, the operations manager at UK motorcycle tyre distributor Cambrian Tyres, has passed away. The company announced the news via its Facebook page, saying the Cambrian team is deeply saddened at the “huge loss” of a highly valued, integral, and longstanding colleague and friend. In addition to his role with Cambrian Tyres, Phillips had risen to the rank of Sergeant with the local cadets squadron and was “immensely proud of his achievements with the group.” The company extended its thoughts to Phillips’ family and friends: “He will be a huge loss to the CT family, and the local community. Rest in peace Owen, you are already sorely missed.”
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Point S aims to ‘level the playing field’
Point S Tyre & Autocare is on a mission to level the playing field in the tyre sector and give independent businesses the buying power of their larger competitors. But how is the network set up to achieve that? Wayne Daniel, Point S UK Operations Manager, explained.
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2 new premium brake discs from Textar
TMD Friction UK has introduced two new brake disc references to its Textar brand product range. The new premium brake discs now available include 92345203 for VW Multivan T7 (2021-) and 92346103, for Toyota Aygo X (2022-) models.
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PCL works with Sheffield Hallam University on research project
PCL has praised a cohort of business students at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) having collaborated with them on market research project. The joint project with Sheffield Business School has proved such a success it looks set to be the catalyst for similar initiatives across Europe and potentially worldwide.
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New Mintex brake pad, disc, and drum parts
TMD Friction UK has introduced nine new brake pad, disc and drum references to its Mintex brand product ranges.
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Eden Tyres acquires Apex Tyres
Around 26 May, Eden Tyre completed the purchase of Apex Tyres in Peterborough, bringing the tyre retailer’s total branch count to 22. Managing direct, Matthew Eden, commented:
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Inverness gets Eurorepar Car Service centre
Inverness, the UK’s most northerly city, recently gained its first Eurorepar Car Service centre. Autovision, situated on Harbour Road to the north of the city centre, is widely recognised as the Vauxhall dealership serving Inverness and its surrounding villages. The site’s workshop will now also be used to carry out all-makes servicing and repair work as a Eurorepar Car Service centre.
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Used EV values could fall further, VRA meeting is told
Used electric vehicle (EV) values could fall by a further 5-10% in the next few months, the latest Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) member meeting was told. Giving a presentation on market trends for different fuel types, Dean Bowkett of Bowkett Consulting said there continued to be an imbalance between used EV supply and demand, despite recent dramatic falls in value.
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Michelin tyre policy gives ‘better than expected’ mileage for Clugston
Clugston Distribution Services says the Michelin X Multi Energy tyre specified as original equipment on 35 new Renault 6x2 tractor units is helping to improve fuel consumption by up to six per cent. The Scunthorpe company, which transports bulk powder and fuel, has used Michelin’s multi-life policy for nearly 30 years. It has operated the X Multi Energy-shod tractor units for six months. Clugston Distribution Services’ fleet, including 110 Renault trucks and 180 trailers, all run on Michelin multi-life tyres from its Scunthorpe site and depots in Driffield, Teesside and Hull.
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Double podium success for TerraClean-sponsored Colin Turkington
TerraClean-sponsored British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) ace Colin Turkington took two podium finishes at the latest round of the championship at Snetterton. In hot conditions, Turkington played tyre strategy to his advantage, also capitalising on a strong qualifying performance on Saturday that resulted in the four-time champion starting Sunday’s first race third on the grid.
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Transaid set to continue motorcycle helmet safety project in Kenya
Transaid has secured an extension of its work funded by global road safety philanthropy the FIA Foundation, to lead the second phase of a project to establish a National Helmet Wearing Coalition in Kenya, using its extensive experience in motorcycle and motorised three-wheeler safety. Priorities for a new 13-month term are to secure the long-term future of the Coalition and cement Kenyan ownership of this initiative, whilst strengthening the implementation of the existing Kenyan Helmet Standard through improved enforcement capacity.
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