Russia’s Tatneft reports the successful completion of an environmental inspection at its Nizhnekamsk truck tyre factory. According to the results of the inspection audit conducted by Republican Certification Methodology Center "TestTatarstan" (OS IMS TatSert, Kazan), the plant’s environmental management system was recognised to be in compliance with the requirements of GOST R ISO 140012007.
It’s 13 feet in diameter, weighs almost five and a half tonnes and can be seen in Las Vegas….we are of course talking about the latest and largest member of Goodyear’s OTR tyre family, its 63-inch mining tyre. This giant has made its debut at this week’s MINExpo 2012 show in the US, and will be on display at Goodyear’s stand there until 26 September.
Over 70 per cent of motorists are still completely unaware of the impending tyre labelling legislation and the fuel efficiency benefits associated with it. The figure comes from a survey of 3,000 UK motorists conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by tyre Chemical supplier Lanxess. It also shows that almost all UK motorists (99%) vastly underestimate the impact tyres have on their fuel bills, and that over half still prioritise upfront cost when buying their tyres. Less than 20% take fuel consumption and long term costs into consideration.
In response to customer demand, Northamptonshire-based commercial tyre supplier East Midlands Tyres Services (EMTS) is introducing Cameo from Cam Systems to provide fleets with in-depth reporting facilities that will enable them to spot trends and driver behaviour that may need speedy addressing to ensure best practice.
The Association of British Drivers (ABD) has criticised the call by some Liberal Democrats to impose a 20-mph speed limit in all residential areas, effectively replacing the 30 limit by 20.
There is no evidence that this will have any benefit in reducing injuries and deaths from road traffic accidents, while it will impose very substantial costs to both implement this change and in on-going costs imposed on drivers because of the increased travel times that would result. Indeed compliance will be exceedingly questionable, with enforcement also difficult, and is likely to bring the law into disrepute.
TyreSafe is carrying out an investigation into part worn tyres available in the UK alongside Auto Express magazine, and the organisation has recently uncovered the story of a driver from Tyne and Wear, who suffered paralysing injuries as a result of his car losing grip when running on recently-purchased part-worns. Keith Johnston, is now permanently paralysed from the top of his chest down, only able to move his arms and neck. He told TyreSafe that he hopes his story will urge other drivers to think twice about which tyres they choose.
Roderick A. Palmore, executive vice president, general counsel, chief compliance and risk management officer, and secretary for food multinational General Mills, Inc., has been elected to Goodyear Tire & Rubber’s Board of Directors.
Halfords Autocentres has signed a deal with Cam Systems to implement its customer-facing tyre labelling programme across its 260 plus centres. Cam says its system will enable the network to address the EU legislation efficiently, while communicating a high quality, interactive image to motorists. The MIDaS based platform will allow the retailer to print out all the legal tyre label credentials on customer invoice documentation and deliver an option to present the tyre’s labelling characteristics – particularly to deal with the legislation’s “pre offer” stipulations – at point of sale and via the internet.
Empty pockets? Strapped for cash? Being short of a bob or two can make life unpleasant, but it is never a reason to risk the safety of yourself and others. TyreSafe, the UK campaign group dedicated to exactly what its name suggests, says that hard-up motorists who opt for part worn tyres are doing exactly that.
The Tyre Industry Federation (TIF), the trade body representing the tyre manufacturers, importers, distributors and retreaders in the UK has published a new factbook. TIF’s latest publication gives an overview of the tyre industry from manufacture to recycling and from road safety to lifecycle impact complete with some of the most detailed official statistics agreed by a British association.
Snap-on Tools has announced the appointment of Lisa Law as its new UK franchise manager. In her new role Law will be responsible for growing and improving the quality of the Snap-on network of franchisees in the UK. She will also be responsible for regulatory and compliance issues with regard to the existing successful Snap-on Tools business format, which has seen them as previous winners of the BFA Franchisor of the Year Award sponsored by The Daily Express and HSBC Bank.
Bridgestone Corporation has a new chief executive officer. On 11 January the company’s Board of Directors approved a number of senior personnel changes, including the appointment of Masaaki Tsuya to the role of CEO. Incumbent chairman of the Board, CEO and president Shoshi Arakawa will continue in the position of chairman of the Board, a role Bridgestone says has been “newly redefined”. The tyre maker has not named a successor to Arakawa as president.
The IAM is calling for the government to pilot an 80 mph speed limit on a controlled and managed motorway to assess its practicality and safety, and road users’ reaction to it. In September the government announced that the motorway speed limit could be raised to 80 mph. According to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), on uncongested motorways more than half of car drivers exceed the 70 mph speed limit, around a fifth exceed 80 mph and it is rare for the police to prosecute drivers travelling between 70 and 80mph.
Porsche has fitted the latest version of its 911 model with Pirelli’s P Zero ultra-high-performance (UHP) tyres. Two different compounds of P Zero were specially developed for the new Porsche 911 Carrera which has its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week in sizes 245/35 ZR20 front and 295/30 ZR20 rear.
In anticipation of the introduction of the EU’s tyre labelling legislation in 2012, Cam Systems has announced that it will introduce Cameo V24 in September 2011; the system will allow customers to access the software upgrade within their support contract entitlement in time to plan their legal compliance. Cam says the system has been designed to allow its customers “to present a professional, high quality image to motorists, providing retailers with the opportunity to up-sell to higher margin brands”.
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