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Pension legislation equals significant savings for Goodyear

Goodyear Tire & Rubber has expressed its approval of the legislation approved by the United States Congress and signed by Barack Obama on 6 July, not least because it should save the company some US$375 million over the next five years. The savings are related to pensions – a sensitive topic for many Goodyear employees following the significant changes made to the tyre maker’s pension plan in recent years, yet the company states the legislation will offset historically low interest rates and enable companies to invest in business growth and creating jobs.

9th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Comment: Labelling Chaos?

Editorial/Comment

I don’t want to be overdramatic, but the first round of tyre label unveiling that took place during last month’s Reifen 2012 (see page 46 in the forthcoming July issue for complete coverage of this event) was certainly telling. What we saw was a wide range of different approaches to disseminating this information. What we heard was an even wider range of explanations for all of this. But in the end it was as much about what the various manufacturers didn’t say as it was about what they did say.

3rd July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

ITMA welcomes Aeolus as latest member

Aeolus Tyres has signed up as a member of the Imported Tyre Manufacturers’ Association. The Chinese manufacturer is the fourth tyre maker to join ITMA this year – Shandong Linglong and Nexen Tire were named as members in February and news of Triangle Tyre’s membership was given at the end of April.

2nd July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

LeasePlan ready for tyre labelling

As a key partner of the technology leaders in the tyre industry, LeasePlan Corporation N.V. has announced its readiness to comply with the latest EU legislation regarding tyre labelling. As people must surely be aware by now, the new labels will rate fuel-efficiency, wet grip performance, and the exterior rolling noise of tyres.

28th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

July 1st is B-day in France

Green Flag Breakdown Service wish to remind motorists that as of July 1st France is taking a new approach in battling drink driving by legally requiring every driver, including visitors from the UK and elsewhere, to carry a single-use breathalyser kit.

28th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Al-Dobowi launches Eternity brand

Al Dobowi Group present its new Eternity brand during the recent Reifen 2012 show in Essen. Aimed squarely at the European market Eternity is described as “a new tyre brand for a new generation” and will feature both passenger car and truck and bus lines.

28th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin’s microchip RFID/TPMS tyre first of its kind

Product News, UK News

In something of a coup for the UK, Michelin chose London as the venue for the global launch of its latest RFID/TPMS truck tyre technology on 19 June. The UK truck tyre business, which has previously been referred to as something of a model for other mature European markets, was selected because it is an area where the French tyre manufacturer is dominant in the truck and especially bus segments. This fact also provided Michelin with a clear opportunity to implement its technology on a large fleet and thereby also demonstrate the performance of its technology to fleets and the market as a whole. Tyres & Accessories visited West Ham Bus Garage in East London to attend the launch of technology and see it in action.

25th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Halfords to use Cam Systems tyre labelling system

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.

25th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin online guide tackles the fundamentals of labelling

To help truck, bus and coach fleets get to grips with the new EC/1222/2009 regulation on tyre labelling, Michelin has launched a dedicated tyre labelling information module on its UK website. The tyre maker says the info given at http://www.michelinonline.co.uk/trucktyrelabelling/ explains everything fleet operators need to know about the legislation that comes into force on 1 November 2012, including why it is being introduced, what tyres it covers, an overview of the different rating criteria and what benefits it offers fleets. It also notes that the label is not the be all and end all when it comes to choosing the right tyre.

25th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis previews label finding solution

During the recent Reifen 2012 show in Essen Maxxis shared details of how the company is preparing for the rolling out of tyre labelling in Europe, including the launch of its own label finder software.

21st June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Cam launching new Online Tyre Catalogue system

Cam Systems has announced plans to launch a new Online Tyre Catalogue (OTC) to provide the UK tyre industry with a central data hub to address the needs of EU legislation. OEMs and Importers will be able to upload their product data updates into the OTC from 1 July 2012.

15th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Consultation begins on fixed-penalty fine for careless driving

Careless drivers will be targeted under new proposals announced for consultation by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning. The proposals would make fixed penalty notices available for careless driving, giving the police greater flexibility in dealing with less serious careless driving offences and freeing them from resource intensive enforcement processes. The fixed penalty will also enable the police to offer educational training as an alternative to endorsement. Drivers would still be able to appeal any decision in court.

15th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

19,000 attended Reifen 2012

The 27th Reifen show in Essen was the best yet with 19,000 trade visitors in attendance, according to show organisers Messe Essen. While the company announced that it had the largest number of exhibitors in the event’s history and the strongest international participation before the show, increased footfall was confirmed at the end of the event. Talk of tyre labelling and the new products linked to this legislation dominated the trade fair.

13th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Dolan replaces Tye as Goodyear Dunlop retail director UK

Farrell Dolan has replaced Peter Tye as retail director UK at Goodyear Dunlop. Dolan, who has over 20 years’ experience in the automotive industry, and more than six with Goodyear Dunlop, will be responsible for the business’ retail operations across its HiQ franchise brand and network of retail partners. Former retail director Tye resigned from the company to pursue other opportunities, according to Goodyear Dunlop. Commenting on Tye’s departure George Rietbergen, Goodyear Dunlop UK & Ireland general manager, says: “Peter made a great contribution to our retail business and he leaves with our best wishes. Together with Farrell and the team, we are now focused on the exciting future ahead for our retail division.”

13th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Micheldever instigates removed tyre drilling policy

Micheldever Tyre Services has formalised a policy of drilling removed tyres with a view to preventing used tyres entering illegal or dangerous secondary markets. According to Mark Harley, retail operations director, at Micheldever Tyre Services: “Tyres removed from vehicles are usually taken off for a reason…they may have hidden damage which is only likely to be revealed when the car is driven down the road. The reality is that they pose a real road safety danger, are not fit for purpose and in fact offer very poor value for money”. According to a recent Auto Express survey, arranged in conjunction with TyreSafe, the cost per millimetre of part worn versus new tyres was almost double.

11th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors