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Bridgestone Receives President’s Award at Podio Ferrari 2006

Bridgestone received the President’s Award at the Podio Ferrari prize-giving ceremony in Maranello, Italy, on 7th June. This annual awards programme recognises and rewards suppliers and technical partners who have excelled in innovation, technology and product development whilst working with Ferrari. Mr Luca di Montezemolo, President and CEO of Ferrari, presented the prestigious award to Mr Takashi Urano, Chairman, CEO and President of Bridgestone Europe, in recognition of Bridgestone’s “major contribution to ensuring cutting-edge performance from the Formula 1 cars and transferring this experience to our GT cars”.

23rd June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

SmarTire Gains First Major European Bus Manufacturer

SmarTire Systems Inc. has announced that Van Hool NV has selected SmarTire to supply its tyre pressure and temperature monitoring systems (TPMS) on its buses and coaches. Van Hool is Europe’s largest independent bus manufacturer. The company exports 85 per cent of its buses and coaches, 60 per cent of them to Europe and an average of 600 coaches a year to the US.

14th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Experian Launches UK “Tyre Identifier”

Experian, the global information solutions company, has launched a unique new service for the UK tyre industry in partnership with DriveRight, the global supplier of wheel and tyre data. Tyre Identifier is a new development allowing the UK automotive industry to access comprehensive tyre data instantly and accurately so that it can identify the correct replacement tyre for any given UK passenger car.

DriveRight holds an extensive database of over 9,000 specific vehicle platforms for aftermarket wheel and tyre retailers, distributors and manufacturers, which has been incorporated into Experian’s comprehensive vehicle database to create Tyre Identifier.

14th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

GP Automotive Endorses Brembo OE Initiative

GP Automotive has extended its range of Brembo brake discs and is firmly backing the brand’s new OE initiative, which will provide matching quality part numbers that conform to original equipment specifications.

The initiative – OE Code to Specification (OCTS) – has been launched following the tradition of vehicle assemblers (VAs) to create new part numbers for discs that fit the same vehicle application types on shared platforms. In response to this and to counter the misconception of quality in aftermarket parts, Brembo will create a new part number for such applications. This, Brembo believes, will strengthen the aftermarket’s position in supplying OE quality braking products, fit to specification.

13th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Vellco Gains ISO 14001 Accreditation

Over the past couple of years Vellco Tyre Control has embarked on an expansion programme that has led to a number of significant developments in the company’s evolution. Now, as news of a partnership agreement with Sapphire Energy Recovery breaks, Vellco has announced that it has ISO 14001: 2004 accreditation.

ISO 14001 is viewed by managing director, Chris Fell as perhaps one of the company’s most important accomplishments to date. “Although Vellco is not the first casing collection company to gain this endorsement, for a company in this sector of the market to be awarded ISO 14001 certification is an outstanding achievement and I am absolutely delighted,” he commented.

12th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

AASA Sees Big Boost to Aftermarket in 2006

(Akron/Tire Review) The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) expects the automotive aftermarket to grow 4.2% in 2006 to $209 billion, according to new research in the soon-to-be-released 2006-2007 AASA Automotive Aftermarket Status Report.

In 2005, according to AASA, the aftermarket – labor and parts combined – broke the $200 billion mark for the first time ever, ending the year at $200.41 billion, up 5.2% from 2004. Adding in the heavy-duty aftermarket – Class 6-8 vehicles – the total US. aftermarket hit $255 billion in 2005, up 5.1% from 2004.

1st June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Delphi Strengthens UK Commercial Team

Delphi has announced the appointment of Brian Lavery as commercial director for Delphi Product & Service Solutions in the UK. Based at Delphi’s UK headquarters in Warwick, Lavery will be responsible for ensuring the company’s sales and market share targets are met. He will report to Gael Escribe, sales and service director, Delphi Product & Service Solutions, Europe.

1st June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

House Subcommittee Approves Right to Repair Act

(Akron/Tire Review) The independent automotive aftermarket scored a major victory May 25 in its battle for passage of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2048) when the House Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee voted in favor of the legislation in an open mark-up session.

Although the bill was amended during the committee meeting, AAIA said the primary goal of the legislation remained intact. Right to Repair legislation would require the Federal Trade Commission to enforce requirements that independent repair shops have access to the same information and tools that are available to new car dealers.

31st May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Credential Automotive Boosted by Sale of Hazardous Division

Credential Environmental has sold its hazardous waste division for £8.13 million giving the company’s tyre and waste business – Credential Automotive – a multi-million pound platform for growth through acquisition and new projects.

31st May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli Sponsors New York Exhibition

Pirelli is a primary sponsor of a new exhibition running from May 19 through June 10 at the Milk Gallery in New York City, highlighting the design, fashion and high technology products of Milan. Appropriately, Milan is the headquarters of the Pirelli Group.

24th May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Looks to Podcasting to Reach Enthusiasts

(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear’s Dunlop brand group is looking to leverage podcasting to enhance brand image, awareness and, hopefully, sales. Dunlop’s free podcasts – available on Apple’s iTunes site, podcastalley.com and Yahoo! Podcasts – will feature information about Dunlop’s new Signature tyre line, drifting, information about upcoming retail promotions, and reports from the Dunlop Drivers Cup’s World Finals.

19th May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho Breaks Ground for Third China Plant

(Akron/Tire Review) Kumho Tire Co. has broken ground for its third plant in China, a $150 million facility to be located in Changchun in the northeast. Once operational in 2007, the plant will have an annual capacity of 3.15 million tyres. “We aim to become a leader in the Chinese market as well as one of the world’s top five tyremakers,” said Kumho Asiana Group chairman Park Sam-koo at the groundbreaking ceremony in Changchun.

19th May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Ken Keir and Marc Matthew join Automotive Skills’ Board

Automotive Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the retail motor industry, has welcomed Marc Matthew and Ken Keir as the newest members to their Board of Directors.

11th May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Unipart Promotes Nick Rayner

Aftermarket logistics specialist Nick Rayner is to head up Unipart Automotive as part of senior management changes at Unipart Automotive. Nick has been running Unipart Aftermarket Logistics for the past nine years, which handles the entire global Jaguar aftermarket parts supply chain as well as logistics for Unipart Automotive. In his new role, Nick will report directly to Unipart Group Chief Executive John Neill as Chris Etherington is leaving Unipart.

10th May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Free Michelin Pressure Gauges

Michelin is running a consumer promotion offering a free digital alloy pressure gauge worth £19.99 to anyone purchasing a pair of its Pilot Power tyres from 1 June. Dealers wishing to take part need to buy a minimum of five pairs of Pilot Power tyres and will get their name and contact details on Michelin’s website.

During July and August there will be supporting advertisements in the September issues of Fast Bikes and Superbike Magazine telling readers to visit the website for details of participating stockists.

10th May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors