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Kwik-Fit Fleet Launches ‘Intelligent’ Online Tyre Management

Kwik-Fit Fleet has launched a new web-based ‘intelligent’ tyre management authorisation and reporting system, which is being rolled out to Britain’s biggest fleet operators. About 50 companies managing more 1.3 million vehicles, including Britain’s largest fleet, Motability Operations which runs around 450,000 vehicles, and the country’s largest contract hire business, Lex which has a fleet of almost 270,000 vehicles, will benefit from the technology.

For the past decade Kwik-Fit Fleet’s tyre management programme has been utilised by some of Britain’s biggest outright purchase fleets and leasing companies to control their tyre maintenance spend. Details of all transactions are logged and information on tread depths of tyres removed, brands and size of tyres fitted, mileage of vehicle at time of replacement and the reason for tyre replacement are all captured by Kwik Fit on behalf of customers.

22nd June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

SmarTire Signs With John Deere

SmarTire Systems Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement to supply its SmartWave tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) to Deere&Company, maker of the well-known John Deere vehicles. “We’re very pleased to be working with Deere&Company, a leading global manufacturer of vehicles in the construction, mining and forestry sectors,” SmarTire CEO Dave Warkentin said.

“The off-road (OTR) market is a key part of our business strategy and we believe that our agreement to supply Deere&Company is a major step forward in our effort to penetrate the OEM segment of that market. We are excited that the engineering phase has been successfully completed and expect production to begin soon.”

15th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Reports Best Ever CV Show

Bridgestone UK is reporting that its stand at the CV Show this year was its busiest to date with over 500 visits from new and existing fleet customers and partners, and over 60 new leads obtained. The company has had a strong start to the year with a number of new fleet gains including DHL Tradeteam Primary, Dawson Rentals, Collease, Tuffnells Trailer Fleet and AAH Pharmaceuticals to name but a few. Bridgestone’s presence at this year’s show allowed new and existing fleet partners to view the company’s latest products and technologies.

Bridgestone presented its complete range of new generation tyres at this year’s show encompassing the R249 and R168, as well as their most recent addition to the family, the M749. The company also introduced its Tyre Inspection Module, a state-of-the-art tyre management software package which allows dealers to operate fast and efficient fleet checks, to monitor and report on tyre condition, and help raise tyre performance in fleets.

5th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

SmartWave TPMS Made Available for Retrofitting

In May the commercial vehicle systems group of Dana Corporation announced that it had begun to make its SmartWave tyre pressure monitoring system available for retrofit installation on a number of commercial vehicle models. The product of an agreement between Dana Corporation and SmarTire Systems, the SmartWave system was first fitted to new vehicles in February 2006.

“SmartWave TPMS is simple to install and will reduce two top operating expenses for fleets – fuel and tyres. Easily accessible tyre pressure data will provide fleets the opportunity to maximise both fuel economy and tyre life by maintaining proper tyre pressure,” said Jon Intagliata, product manager for Dana. “The SmartWave TPMS system can also communicate to off-board communications systems utilising the J1939 data link, allowing fleets to capture important real-time pressure and temperature data to provide proactive maintenance and help eliminate costly roadside tyre failures.”

4th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear to Supply Tyres for Updated Boeing 737 Line-Up

A six-year contract has been signed between the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Boeing Commercial Airplanes for the OE supply of aviation tyres for the Boeing Next-Generation 737 airliner range. The deal announced by the two companies on May 31 will see Goodyear supply flight leader and flight radial tyres for the Boeing 737 nose gear and flight leader tyres for the main gear.

Pierre Jambon, general manager for Goodyear’s global aviation tyre business, said, “This contract is significant, due to the importance of Boeing 737 aircraft in the world’s airline fleets. Because of Goodyear’s global footprint, this supply arrangement also allows us to expand our position with replacement tyres and tyre services.” He further added “our tyres must withstand the stress of repeated takeoffs and landings and the substantial speeds and loads of large aircraft. Thus, aircraft tyres are a showcase for Goodyear’s substantial technological capabilities.”

Goodyear aviation tyres are manufactured in the US, Thailand and Brazil. Currently the US tyremaker is the world’s largest supplier of tyres for commercial, military and general aviation aircraft.

1st June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Fleet Offers Air Conditioning Recharging Service

Kwik-Fit Fleet has expanded its range of services to company car and van drivers with the introduction of air conditioning recharging. Available at all of Kwik-Fit’s 670 High Street centres nationwide, the while-you-wait recharge costs £44.95 including VAT on any make or model of vehicle. The fixed price is up to 70 per cent cheaper than equivalent prices at some franchise dealers, according to the company’s research.

Air conditioning recharging has been piloted at 100 Kwik-Fit centres in London and the South East of England since summer last year. Now demand from customers has resulted in Britain’s largest independent fast-fit company rolling out the service UK-wide.

Vehicle manufacturers typically recommend an air conditioning recharge every two years as up to 20 per cent of refrigerant can permeate through vehicle hoses even without a leak, which will impact on the in-car temperature.

11th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Repair Shop Licensing Legislation Introduced In Texas

(Akron/Tire Review) A bill requiring all automotive repair shops to be registered has been introduced in both the Texas state Senate and House of Representatives. The companion bills introduced are Senate Bill 1120 (introduced by Sen. John Carona (R-16th)) and House Bill 2211 (by Rep. Jim Murphy (R-133rd)).

Both bills are currently in committee.

If passed, the legislation will create a specific state commission, with a paid executive director, and 12-member automobile service and repair advisory board that will include representatives of the auto repair industry and consumers. The board will regulate proposed amendments and changes to the shop licensing requirements required by this legislation.

13th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Launches New 315/60 R22.5 X Energy XF

Michelin has launched the first steer axle truck tyre in its range to feature InfiniCoil architecture, one of the key innovations of Michelin Durable Technologies. The 315/60 R 22.5 Michelin X Energy XF is available as original equipment in Europe and will be exhibited on Michelin’s stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show. With a load carrying capacity of 7.5 tonnes (the same as a 315/70 R 22.5), this new tyre responds to the demand from vehicle manufacturers seeking tyres that increase the steer axle’s load-carrying capacity.

2nd March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Marangoni Ringnet Expands in Eastern Europe

(Akron/Tire Review) The Marangoni Ringnet network is steadily expanding throughout the U.K., Iberian peninsula, Germany, Scandinavia, Benelux and central and eastern Europe, according to Marangoni Retreading Systems. Ringnet is Marangoni’s European network of retreaders and dealers of Marangoni Ringtreads. The network was officially launched in Italy at the Autopromotec exhibition in May 2005.

22nd February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

BFNAT Launches New Tyres in Chicago

(Akron/Tire Review) At the Chicago Auto Show this month, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) introduced the Bridgestone Turanza all-season tyre with “Serenity technology” and the Bridgestone Duravis heavy-duty light truck and commercial tyre.

9th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Appoints Phil Preece To Head Insurance-Related Business

Kwik-Fit Fleet has appointed Phil Preece to take charge of its relationships with vehicle insurance companies and bodyshops following the end-of-year retirement of Peter Melville. As business development manager for the insurance/bodyshop sector Mr Preece, who has been Kwik-Fit Fleet’s area sales manager for the Midlands for the past nine years, will be responsible for establishing new and developing already existing business relationships with all major motor insurers.

11th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

TRIB Makes Poster Available Free

(Akron/Tire Review) Truck fleets and independent truckers can now receive a free copy of the Tire Retread Information Bureau’s “Don’t Thump ‘Em, Pump ‘Em” poster.

The poster promotes the use of tire gauges as a way to keep truck tyres properly maintained. The 17.5×23-inch poster is printed in full colour on heavy paper and is suitable for framing, TRIB said.

5th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Supplies Western Power

Cooper Tires has been confirmed as the sole supplier of rubber for Western Power Distribution’s fleet of Ford Ranger 4×4 vehicles. The fleet of 80 vehicles will be fitted with Cooper Discoverer ST tyres, helping WPD to service its 2.5 million customers in South West England and Wales. The contract is Cooper’s first with a major UK utility company.

15th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Consultant Appointment For Infleet

Infleet have appointed Clive Powell as a senior consultant to assist in the company’s aggressive business plan growth. Powell, who until recently was a director of Goodyear Dunlop’s UK Commercial Tyre strategic business unit, will work with managing director Bill Hall and commercial director Chris Comport on several major development opportunities.

15th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

RAC: Fleet Tyres a Big Problem

Fleet drivers are risking breakdowns through ignorance about their vehicle and suffer from a lack of knowledge about the basic maintenance of modern tyres, according to research published this week Changing tyres on the roadside and the use of sealants are reportedly major reasons for patrol call outs.

6th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors