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Hankook Truck Master service key for Hicks Logistics

South Wales company Hicks Logistics settled on Hankook tyres as its preferred choice over ten years ago, using the Korean manufacturer’s AH22+ and DH05 tyres on its Scania, Volvo and Mercedes tractor units and the TH22 wide singles, and TH10 for the low loaders, on its trailers. Hankook's new Alphatread retread tyres are set to be tested on the fleet and Hankook expects to be able to deliver increased value for money as a result. Hankook’s service has also been key to the continued association with Hicks; the company has its own dedicated tyre fitter at the head office, and is able to manage its own tyres in the local area. However, when working throughout the UK Hankook Truck Masters are relied on to service the fleet.

16th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Further AMG OE for Conti

Continental’s ContiSportContact 5 P sports tyre has received further approvals from Mercedes AMG, and as such both the A-Class and C-Class will now be fitted with Continental's current top model. As with other products approved by Mercedes, they are marked with "MO" (Mercedes Original part) on the sidewall, alongside the size specification. The tyres are factory fitted and available from Mercedes car dealerships and specialist tyre dealerships. For the A-Class, AMG has approved a size 235/35 ZR 19 fitment, while size 235/35 ZR 19 and 255/30 ZR 19 tyres have been selected for the C-Class.

19th June 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Bilstein introduces B1, B3 and B4 range universal spare parts

Bilstein, the Ennepetal-based shock absorber, suspension and spring specialist, has added roughly 220 new part numbers to its B1, B3 and B4 universal spare parts product lines. The company added more than 70 applications to its Bilstein B1 range of accessories in the latter half of 2012; 90 parts numbers were added to the Bilstein B3; and an extra 50 new applications were also added to the Bilstein B4 range.

15th January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

McLaren Electronic Systems to power new Formula E races

McLaren Electronic Systems Limited has announced that it will provide the electric engine, transmission and electronics for cars that will participate in the FIA’s exciting new Formula E race series.

McLaren will be a key partner of Spark Racing Technology, which is led by Frédéric Vasseur and is dedicated to the creation and assembly of the electric cars participating in the FIA World Championship Formula E.

13th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Harvey first home winner of Cooper Tires British Formula 3 since ‘06

At 2012’s final meeting, Lincolnshire’s Jack Harvey became the first British winner of the Cooper Tires British Formula 3 Championship since Mike Conway in 2006. Harvey took two victories from pole at Donington Park’s season finale. The Carlin racing driver arrived at the Derby venue on the back foot after a disappointing weekend at Silverstone in early September, when he picked up three penalties. Entering the final rounds of the championship, Harvey trailed team-mate and erstwhile championship leader, Jazeman Jaafar, by six points.

4th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Banner: Correct battery choice ‘vital’

Sell premium quality batteries, they Cost less than a tank of fuel. That’s the view put forward by Banner, the battery maker, which suggests it is prudent to supply and fit the best battery you can: “Budget batteries are fine for older cars without any electrical consumers but there are less of those on the roads today.”

12th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ recognises Cornish customer service

HiQ has presented the owner of four fast fit centres in Cornwall with the network’s internal “excellence in customer service” award, an annual accolade presented at the HiQ’s annual franchise conference. Justin Roberton Ltd, owner of HiQ centres in Helston, Truro, Bodmin and St Austell, with wife and business partner Kim, received the award for delivering the highest levels in customer satisfaction at HiQ’s conference at Mercedes Benz World.

1st December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ reaches ‘century’ in ATA accreditation

HiQ reports having hit a memorable milestone with the ATA accreditation of its 100th fast fit technician. The tech that gave HiQ its ‘ton’ was Matt Robinson from HiQ Frome; he was congratulated for passing the qualification and accepted an award marking the milestone at HiQ’s national franchise conference in Surrey.

18th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama OE on two further Mercedes models

Mercedes-Benz has selected Yokohama tyres as original equipment for two additional models. The Japanese tyre maker’s C.drive2 AC02 MO tyres, which is based upon its export market C.drive2 high-performance comfort tyre, will be fitted in sizes 205/55R16 91H, 205/55R16 91V and 225/45R17 91V to Mercedes A- and B-class models. In addition to these two recent homologations, Yokohama already supplies original equipment tyres for a range of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including the G class, CL-class AMG, ML-class AMG, C class, C-class AMG, CLS class and SLK Class.

5th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Martin Tomczyk is maiden DTM champion on Hankook tyres

Martin Tomczyk is the new DTM champion. In Sunday’s penultimate season round at Valencia, the Audi driver wrapped up the title by finishing third and prior to the finale at Hockenheim, he is now beyond reach with an advantage of 13 points. His main rival Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz) only scored two points by finishing seventh and now has to defend his current second position in the drivers’ standings at Hockenheim. With his third race win of the season, Mattias Ekström (Audi) came within two points from the Canadian.

3rd October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Heidfeld Leaves Pirelli to Race for Sauber in Last 5 GPs

Nick Heidfeld has rejoined the ranks of racing Formula One drivers, replacing veteran Pedro De la Rosa at Sauber. Heidfeld has completed two full tests with Pirelli on the manufacturer’s new Formula One tyres after leaving the Mercedes GP team and had been thought to be continuing the testing process with the 2011 tyre supplier, but according to reports on the BBC’s website, he has “extricated himself from those commitments”. Sauber’s principal Peter Sauber has not commented on why De la Rosa left, or the signing of Heidfeld.

13th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Dinex Releases New Euro III Exhausts

Dinex reports that it has introduced a completely new Euro III program for Mercedes-Benz Econic and also updates for the MAN M2000L Euro II and Euro III systems. The company also says it has developed new heat shield 49811 for MAN TGA made from stainless steel.

2nd June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Blame it on the Tyres…

While Jenson Button’s tyre choice is receiving a measure of credit for the British driver’s victory in the Chinese Grand Prix, the round, black objects are being ostracised as the scapegraces of Michael Schumacher’s first Formula One comeback race. The 41-year old finished the Shanghai race in tenth position, a result the seven-time world champion would have previously considered mediocre or perhaps even agrestic. Nevertheless, Schumi and Mercedes GP team principal Ross Brawn are determined to address tyre and other issues so the renown driver can disport himself in the manner he is accustomed to during May’s Barcelona Grand Prix.

20th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho OE for Mercedes Sprinter

Kumho Tyres reports that late last year it began supplying its Radial 857 light commercial vehicle tyre in size 235/65 R16C 115/113R as original equipment for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (NCV3). The Radial 857 is Kumho’s latest tyre for vans and similar vehicles, and the manufacturer states it offers excellent handling properties, a strengthened casing and high mileage.

12th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Lorinser Adds to Mercedes Wheel Range

Sportservice Lorinser has developed a reputation for its Mercedes Benz turning accessories, and the German firm has presented its latest aluminium wheel for the three-pointed star marque. Lorinser says the new wheel, called the RS9, has been designed to meet the stylistic and technical requirements of the current Mercedes model range. The wheel is available in a ‘polished silver’ finish for in 18 to 21-inch sizes.

25th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors