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TyreSafe: 10 million illegal tyres on British roads

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Yesterday, 9 July 2015, TyreSafe held its annual industry briefing at the National Motorcycle Museum near Solihull. During the event TyreSafe announced the fun, shall we say “suggestive” theme for this year’s Tyre Safety Month and presented case studies of previous Tyre Safety Month activities alongside an update from Highways England’s Stuart Lovatt. However, as interesting as this was, the results of TyreSafe’s most recent tread depth survey, showing that there are potentially up to 10 million illegal and dangerous tyres on Britain’s roads – around 27 per cent of the whole market – really stood out.

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Cycle Tanzania raises £133,000 for Transaid

Thirty professionals from the transport and logistics industry battled stifling heat, rugged terrain and unforgiving altitudes to raise a staggering £133,000 for international development charity, Transaid – the largest sum ever raised for the organisation in a single challenge or event.

The cyclists pedalled an impressive 400km across Tanzania over five days in order to raise vital funds towards Transaid’s work developing safer and alternative transport systems, improving access to livelihoods and healthcare for people in Africa. Starting next to the famous Mount Kilimanjaro and ending at the beautiful Ngorongoro Crater, the participants faced steep inclines and overcame mental barriers, many pushing themselves further than they thought possible, for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

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BEN London to Paris cycle ride raises £25,000, with more to come

BEN, the automotive industry charity is extremely proud of their dedicated London to Paris 24 participants who cycled the 240 mile journey in less than 24 hours. So far, the team have raised over £25,500 for BEN with funds still coming in.

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Brake: paying the price for road safety inaction

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Brake, the road safety charity, is urging the government to show strong leadership in the face of the first calendar year increase in road casualties in 17 years. The charity believes the reintroduction of ambitious casualty reduction targets, axed in 2010, must be a key first step in an urgently needed fightback against road danger and it points out that people on foot and bike bore the brunt of the rise.

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BEN to participate in National Care Home Open Day

Automotive industry charity BEN will take part in the National Care Home Open Day on 19 June 2015. The idea behind the day is to encourage local people to visit care homes in their community and to work together to develop better relationships.

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Honour for SMMT’s Janet Wilkinson

SMMT’s communications manager, Janet Wilkinson, has been awarded an MBE for services to the Motor Industry and Charity in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2015. Wilkinson, who has spent virtually all her career at the SMMT, has been responsible for many of the activities and events the organisation runs to help promote the industry to media and other stakeholders. She has also mentored dozens of young people who have gone on to enjoy successful careers in the industry.

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‘Inspirational’ Kate raises money for BEN

BEN, the automotive industry charity is elated to announce that Kate Weaver, whose family has benefitted from BEN’s help, ran a 5km park run in under 40 minutes at Quarry Park in Shrewsbury only 18 months after being told that she might never walk again. So far, Weaver has raised over £800 with funds still coming in for BEN and Dr Gardner’s Charity for Nurses.

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Transaid charity riders set off on Cycle Tanzania challenge

30 professionals from the transport and logistics industry will raise more than £115,000 by cycling 400km across Tanzania. The challenge will support international development charity Transaid.

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First Stop to the rescue for First Responder volunteers

One of First Stop’s most valued garages has gone the extra mile for the local community, courtesy of a new emergency 4×4 vehicle worth £30,000. Risboro Garage, based in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire has donated a Honda CRV 4×4 for the Risborough Community First Responders (CFR) team following months of fundraising.

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Kidney scare inspires Parts Alliance manager to ride London to Paris 24H charity challenge

A desire to prove you can challenge your body to the extreme despite ongoing medical problems will see The Parts Alliance’s Andy Hurst ride from London to Paris in just 24 hours. Hurst, a Pricing and Management Information Manager at The Parts Alliance, will be raising money for BEN, the Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund.

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Yokohama to run US national rebate programme

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) will run its latest USA national rebate promotion between 22 and 25 May. Consumers purchasing a set of four select Yokohama tyres, including the Advan Sport A/S, and Geolandar G055 and H/T G056, will receive a $60 prepaid Visa card.

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Set sail to aid BEN

On Thursday 18th June 2015, join teams from Beadles Group, Hendy Group, HPI Check, JCT600, Ridgeway Mercedes-Benz Portsmouth and Volvo Group who will be sailing in the inaugural “Automotive Challenge Cup”. Team places are still available and for each entry Sunsail Events is donating £500 to the automotive industry charity, BEN.

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Pirelli a ‘top partner’ for Zanetti & Friends charity football match

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Pirelli has confirmed its participation as top partner in the ‘Zanetti & Friends’ charity football match scheduled to take place in Milan’s San Siro stadium on 4 May. The event will see current and recent players from local and international football clubs take the field, players who share a connection with the city of Milan and with Inter Milan’s ‘Il Capitano’, Javier Zanetti. In addition to serving as vice-president of F.C. Internazionale Milano, the former team captain is also founder of the PUPI Foundation, an organisation focused on helping children and teenagers. The PUPI Foundation has organised the Zanetti & Friends Match for Expo to highlight the issue of and support children’s nutrition.

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