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BBS presents its design contest winner

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The winner of the BBS design contest has been announced, with the first prize of €10,000 prize going to two brothers. The creative minds behind the ‘Spoked wheel of today’ design are Davide and Dario Dornauer, who respectively study product design at the Bauhaus University in Weimar, Germany and Automotive Engineering at the Cologne University of Technology. They were chosen from a total of 103 applications were received from 27 German universities and 20 design submissions.

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AlloyGator offers gold and bronze designs

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AlloyGator has introduced gold and bronze designs colour variations to its wheel protection range. The distinctive new gold and bronze options mean there are now 15 colours available.

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AEZ wheels the finishing touch for new VW Tiguan

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The VW Tiguan made its debut in 2007 and has since racked up more than 2.8 million sales in 170 countries. In Germany, the Tiguan is regarded as one of VW’s four main ‘pillars’, along with the Polo, Golf and Passat. In order to continue this success story, VW has launched a revamped version of the Tiguan this year.

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AlloyGator suggests colour wheel customisation following football support

Football fans preparing for the season ahead are showing their support by customising their car in their club’s colours, alloy wheel protection provider, AlloyGator says. The company’s patented system prevents damage to wheels caused by scuffs from kerbs or potholes, and is available in a range of 13 colours, allowing fans to choose their club’s colours.

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New sky blue alloy wheel protector from AlloyGator

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The latest addition to the AlloyGator range is a new sky blue alloy wheel protector, which is said to allow drivers to stylise their vehicle to their personal taste.

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AlloyGator offers branded apparel

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AlloyGator is offering branded apparel to workshops ordering multiple sets of award-winning wheel protectors. The move comes as AlloyGator is seeking to further strengthen its network of fitting centres and trade partners around the UK.

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AlloyGator wheel protectors fitted to UK prestige car hire firm fleet

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UK supercar hire and on road experience company, Performance Portfolio has fitted the alloy wheel protection system, AlloyGator, to its fleet of luxury cars. Managing director at Performance Portfolio, Alan Gorrie said, “Before we started using AlloyGators we’d had a number of instances where cars had been returned to us with damaged alloys, often because people don’t realise how wide the cars are.

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Alcar takes over DBV Würzburg GmbH

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On 9 June Alcar Deutschland GmbH took over 100 per cent of DBV Würzburg GmbH’s tyres, rims and lubricants business units in a bid to expand its distribution network. DBV’s filling stations business unit will remain with Andreas Bathon, the company’s former owner. As well as expansion in general, as a result of the takeover, Alcar Deutschland has set a course for the strategically important fitted units business segment and hopes to increase online sales, while also expanding the Alcar Group’s own product range.

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AlloyGator wheel protectors now available in 12 colours

AlloyGator’s range of coloured alloy wheel protectors were launched in 2007, winning Auto Express magazine’s coveted ‘product of the year’ award. With increased global take-up around the world, the company says its products offer service and repair workshops, tyreshops and bodyshops “a sizeable additional business opportunity.”

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Safanad buys Rimstock

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Safanad, the investment firm, has acquired a controlling interest in the UK’s largest alloy wheel manufacturer, Rimstock Plc. Rimstock, which recently celebrated its 30th year in manufacturing, employs over 230 people at its facilities in the West Midlands, England and produces both aftermarket and OE wheels. According to the companies, the business will remain headquartered in West Bromwich, United Kingdom.

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Five optional extras that add value

Valuations experts Glass’s have named the top five optional extras that add value when it comes to selling your car. Rupert Pontin, director of valuations, said that few options increased the value of a vehicle or made it easier to move on when it resold but that there were some exceptions.

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Pneus Service showing PS rims, spare wheel kit at Reifen

Pneus Service, exclusive distributor of the MAK alloy wheel brand in some regions of Italy, is exhibiting at Reifen for the first time this year and will display its own wheel brand, PS. The Chinese-made PS range of steel wheels is certified according to ECE 124 and was first launched in Italy in 2013.

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Momo Screamjet Alloy Wheel

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Momo has just released its new Screamjet Alloy Wheel, which is designed to look as dramatic as its name implies. 10 curved spokes draw the eye to the iconic Momo Italy logo on the centre cap. The Screamjet is available in Hypersilver with five stud only fitment and in diameters from 16 to 18 inches.

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Ralf Schmid retiring as Uniwheels CEO, will chair supervisory board

Wheel manufacturer Uniwheels AG has named Thomas Buchholz its new chief executive officer. The chief automotive officer and management board deputy chairman succeeds company founder Ralf Schmid, who will become chairman of Uniwheels’ supervisory board.

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7Twenty launches eye-catching new alloy wheels aimed at JDM, Drift tuners

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New products from 2014 launched wheel brand 7Twenty are now with customers across Europe, as it aims to “overhaul cars across the drift [and] JDM scenes”. The range features a selection of designs evolved from traditional styles made popular by the JDM and Drift scene in extreme widths, low offsets and eye catching finishes.

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