Point S Tyre & Autocare achieves IMI Approved Centre status
Point S Tyre & Autocare was recently recognised as an IMI approved centre. According to the independent retail network, the achievement is “a significant step towards Point S’ goal of becoming the largest qualified and certified European network for electric vehicle maintenance by 2026.”
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Carbon Air technology uses coconut shells to reduce tyre noise
Manchester-based Carbon Air is introducing a patented application of coconut shell-derived material in order to help alleviate road noise from tyres. According to the company, the technology is aimed at reducing the noise of both internal combustion engine cars and electric vehicles (EVs).
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RFU and Continental Tyres kick off long-term partnership
Continental Tyres has become the Rugby Football Union (RFU), England men and Red Roses’ Official Partner. At the same time, Continental Tyres has also become the title sponsor of the Continental Tyres Schools Cup. The combined sponsorship package represents a “multi-year partnership”, according to the company.
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LKQ Euro Car Parts to sponsor first Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards hosted by IAAF
LKQ Euro Car Parts will be the headline sponsor of the first Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards, hosted by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). Celebrating outstanding achievements across the garage sector as well as the federation’s lobbying activity, the awards will be held on the evening of Wednesday 7 June at Hilton Metropole NEC. The event coincides with the automotive aftermarket trade exhibition, Automechanika Birmingham, where LKQ Euro Car Parts promises “an eye-catching display”. Award nominations are now open; you can submit your nominations here.
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Kwik Fit returning to Goodwood Festival of Speed
After two successful exhibits in 2021 and 2022, Kwik Fit has announced it will be returning to this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed between 13-16 July 2023. The automotive servicing and repair company says it is “set to star” at the 2023 event, bringing an “innovative and revitalised presence to the world’s biggest celebration of motorsport and car culture.”
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Juratek renews sponsorship with Árón Taylor-Smith for BTCC in 2023
Braking brand Juratek has announced it will once again be sponsoring multiple British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) winner, Árón Taylor-Smith, continuing their partnership into the 2023 season. Taylor-Smith will be entering into his ninth season of the BTCC this year and will have the Juratek logo on his Vauxhall Astra racing car.
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£15m government funding to recycle critical minerals
Tonnes of rare earth elements - essential for technology such as electric vehicles, wind turbines and smart phones – could be recycled in future thanks to £15 million of government funding for cutting-edge research to strengthen supply of critical materials. Rare earth elements are a family of critical minerals used in a wide range of products, ranging from laptops to aircraft. But supply chains are complex and markets are volatile, with most critical minerals sourced from just a handful of countries. This leaves UK jobs and industries vulnerable to market shocks and geopolitical events, which is why the government is working to help UK firms establish resilient and sustainable access to critical minerals.
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Dasos Michaelides helps Autotech Training expand into Northern Ireland
Dasos Michaelides, who has over 40 years of experience working within Northern Ireland’s automotive industry, has been appointed by Autotech Training as Head of Business Development for Ireland.
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Record crowd expected for 12th consecutive Continental Tyres-sponsored Women’s League Cup
More than 20,000 tickets have been sold for this weekend’s eagerly anticipated FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup Final, as the tyre manufacturer celebrates its 12th consecutive year sponsoring the flagship event.
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Tevva, Ecobat sign up for battery management pilot scheme
British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has entered into a strategic partnership with Ecobat, a global leader in battery recycling, for the repair, repurposing and recycling of its lithium-ion batteries. The partnership kicks off with a 12-month pilot phase for first-life battery management, with the opportunity to expand into additional energy storage and recycling solutions.
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Only half of MOT testers assessed with 1 month before deadline
Roughly half of MOT testers have now completed their annual training and assessment, according to DVSA. But that means that around half still need to complete assessment with the clocking ticking ahead of the 31 March deadline.
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Autogem urging technicians to put themselves Under Pressure in 2nd edition of TPMS expertise competition
Autogem is urging thousands of automotive technicians from across the UK to enter Autogem’s competition to find leading Tyre Pressure Monitoring System experts. Following the success of Autogem’s inaugural TPMS Expert contest last year, the company has changed up a gear with its Under Pressure ’23 event, featuring qualifying rounds between April 19 and 21 and a grand finale to be held on June 28, at a top secret location, to be announced in the coming weeks. Autotech Training and CAM Systems are official sponsors of the competition, with categories to include Large Tyre Retailer, Small Tyre Retailer and a Young TPMS Expert element for the first time. A range of premium prizes will be awarded to the winners awards up for grabs for a second year.
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R&R refreshed after First Stop rejuvenation
A one-stop tyre shop in Basingstoke for truckers, farmers and motorists is the latest depot to become a member of the First Stop network. R & R Tyres, situated on Armstrong Road, will benefit from a wide range of support, including a £5,000 investment already made in new signage. The garage is one of the most popular in the town and one of very few in the country to fit tyres for HGVs, tractors, vans and passenger vehicles all under the same roof, while also offering a mobile call-out service around the area.
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Coventry University study shows economic, sustainability benefits of Bridgestone CV tyre range
A four-month academic study at Coventry University, supported by Bridgestone, has demonstrated the scale of the business case for fitting tyres that assist a commercial vehicle’s efficiency. With increasing economic demands being placed on its commercial fleet partners, Bridgestone contacted the Warwickshire university with an invitation to investigate the benefits associated with its premium Duravis and Ecopia tyre ranges. Business Analytics masters graduate Sreyas Sunil Kunnappally embarked on a painstaking project, arriving at this conclusion. His final report is now being revealed for the first time.
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Defra ends T8 exemption on mechanically treating end-of-life tyres
On 15 January 2018, The English Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Welsh Government published a consultation on “proposals to tackle crime and poor performance in the waste sector and introduce a new fixed penalty for the waste duty of care”. That 2018 consultation focussed on the standard of operator competence at permitted waste sites and introduced a fixed penalty notice for breaches of the household waste duty of care. Fast-forward to 13 February 2023 and Defra has made changes to “the ten waste exemptions of most concern”, which includes “mechanically treating end-of-life tyres” (ELT) known as T8 exemptions.
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