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Apollo Bringing Driving Challenge to Indian TV Screens

If you are reading this in India, the opportunity to be more than an “armchair rally driver” beckons. Apollo Tyres, in collaboration with the National Geographic Channel, is producing a seven episode driving adventure series in which motorists throughout the subcontinent have the chance to participate. The programme is titled “Apollo Flight of the Hawkz”, a name that takes its cues from the tyremaker’s Hawkz 4×4 tyre range. Indian nationals over the age of 18 that hold a valid driving licence can register their interest online at www.msnindia.com/natgeohawkz.

11th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Nokian Launches North American Market All-Season Tyre

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North American motorists on the hunt for all-season tyres now have a greater selection to choose from following the release of the eNTYRE from Nokian Tyres. The Finnish company describes its new tyre as a premium product designed specifically for the North American market following input from its dealers. When setting out to design the eNTYRE, Nokian reports adhering to the concept of providing drivers with a ‘green tyre’ that provided ultimate in safety, driving comfort and performance.

10th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Blackcircles Applauds Bridgestone Run-Flat Developments

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Online retailer Blackcircles.com says it believes Bridgestone’s recently announced developments in the field of run-flat tyres mark a step in the right direction for motorists. The Japanese tyre major introduced the new technology in its third generation of run-flat tyres, and Blackcircles.com managing director Mike Welch considers this “positive news and a step forward from Bridgestone.” The UK retailer also hopes the progress made will aid the run-flat in its journey towards wider acceptance.

21st October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Motorist Group Helping Quebec Winter Tyre Buyers

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(Tire Review) Quebec’s CAA wants to help motorists to make informed decisions on winter tyres as the season grows closer. The motorist group has developed an online reminder system for drivers, which includes winter tyre purchase pointers. “Being well informed is crucial,” said Sophie Gagnon, CAA-Quebec’s senior director of public and government relations. “This is a significant expense for drivers and a matter of safety. The reminder is designed so consumers can have a guide at their fingertips when they are making their choice. In fact, it covers the essential questions that have to be answered before the purchase.” The electronic version is available at CAA-Quebec, or in person at CAA-Quebec’s 12 service centres, 10 technical inspection centres, or nine outlets offering vehicle registration services. Quebec law requires vehicles to be equipped with winter tyres by 15 December.

20th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Safety Features Key to TPMS Acceptance – Survey

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Tyre pressure monitoring systems will be fitted standard on all new cars from 2012, and according to a study supported by Northern Ireland based remote tyre pressure monitoring systems manufacturer Schrader Electronics, the majority of UK motorists support the use of systems similar to those the company produces. Results indicate the level of public support for TPMS hinges upon how quickly and readily a system notifies drivers of tyre pressure irregularities.

16th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

TyreSafe Points Out Irresponsible Regions

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New research conducted by safety organisation TyreSafe shows that drivers in East Anglia and the North West are among the most likely to be involved in a tyre related car accident. Nearly one in four drivers in these regions have never checked the depth of their tyre tread. TyreSafe's research was conducted in August 2009 among 1552 motorists across the UK and found drivers in Wales were found to be the most responsible. Here, 40 per cent claimed to have checked their tyre tread depth within the last month, the maximum period recommended between checks. This was closely followed by drivers in Scotland where nearly four in ten drivers performed checks.

14th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Sumitomo Announces Next Generation Dunlop Run-Flat

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The development of a fourth generation run-flat tyre has been announced by Sumitomo Rubber Industries. The Japanese firm reports its proprietary ‘Thermal Control Technology’ has been utilised to produce the new run-flat, and it says this technology provides excellent ride comfort equivalent to or better than a standard tyre while maintaining its run-flat performance. Sumitomo reports that following a loss of tyre pressure, motorists using this fourth generation run-flat are able to travel 2.3 times further than with the previous generation tyre.

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12th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre Safety Month Gets Underway

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TyreSafe hopes lives will be saved and avoided in as it launches October's Tyre Safety Month. Throughout the month hundreds of garages across the country will be encouraging motorists to check the depth of their tyre tread by using a 20p coin, to ensure they stay safe and legal. "As we move into the wettest months of the year, adequate tyre tread depth is a critical element of road safety," explains Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. "There are still far too many accidents and fatalities occurring every day which could have been avoided if the driver had paid more attention to the condition of their tyres. The 'lifesaver in your pocket' campaign gives drivers an incredibly easy and simple way to check their tread depth which will help them stay safe and on the right side of the law."

During 2008, 34 motorists died on the UK's roads where an illegal, defective or under-inflated tyre was a contributory factor in the accident. At least 900 other motorists were also injured in accidents where tyre neglect played a part. Independent research commissioned by TyreSafe found that more than half of all drivers could not correctly identify the legal tread depth and a startling one in five drivers had never checked their tread depth. The AA reported that in 2008 nearly one in ten of every breakdown it attends, is for a tyre related call out.

30th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Honiton HiQ Celebrates £20,000 Refurbishment with Car Makeover

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Honiton HiQ recently gave away a £500 car makeover to customer John Woodland to celebrate the re-launch of the centre. Woodland won a new set of tyres, a car service and full MOT from HiQ in King Street, after he was picked at random to win the competition. HiQ Honiton was re-launched in June following an extensive £20,000 refurbishment and all of its customers were entered into the car makeover competition to commemorate the new-look surroundings. The King Street centre is now being described as Honiton’s ‘flagship facility for motorists.’

A pleased John Woodland said: “This is only the second time I have ever won anything in my entire life, so I am over the moon. I’m not sure how much four new tyres cost in today’s market, but they will certainly be gratefully received, along with the MOT and service. It is a brilliant prize to win, and my Toyota Yaris will be all the better for it!”

Centre manager Julian Hellyer said: “We are looking forward to welcoming Mr Woodland to our forecourt. Our staff will fit his car with high performance, Goodyear EfficientGrip tyres, before giving the vehicle a thorough service and MOT. We are always looking for ways to engage with or customers and this competition was successful in helping us to achieve this. The uptake was great, and we are sure that Mr Woodland will really feel the benefit from the car makeover.”

30th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Helps Motorist Fill-up Free in National Tyres Competition

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National Tyre and Autocare (NTA), in association with Bridgestone Tyres, recently awarded Margaret Beattie of New Elgin with free fuel for a year after she won first prize in a national competition. Margaret entered the competition at her local NTA depot, in New Elgin. Margaret’s name was chosen at random from the hundreds of entries received.

Andy Dingley, advertising and promotion manager for Bridgestone, commented: “Motorists are being put under pressure as the costs of running a car increase with fuel duty rising by 2p next month, along with the environmental concerns of motoring and the sheer volume of traffic on the nation’s roads, so it is no surprise that driving has lost some of its joy. We wanted to give something back to drivers at a much needed time.”

28th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Basks in Auto Express Test Win

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Continental is rather pleased to have Auto Express magazine declare its ContiPremiumContact 2 the winner in this year's summer tyre comparative test. In their summary, the Auto Express tyre testers stated "The Continental is the best all-round summer tyre you can buy." Twelve tyres in the popular 205/55 R 16 size, all fitted to an Audi A3, featured in the test.

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25th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Vauxhall MasterFit Offering Safety Incentives With Tyre Purchases

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Vauxhall MasterFit is not only offering to price match any local area tyre quote – customers making tyre purchases will also receive a free 25-point vehicle health check and a tyre pressure gauge. Commenting on the offer, David Elder from Vauxhall Aftersales noted: “Motorists don’t always think about taking their car back to their franchised retailer when looking for replacement parts such as tyres. We’re delighted therefore to introduce our tyre price promise campaign this autumn to demonstrate to our customers that we not only provide quality parts as you’d expect with a vehicle manufacturer, but also at an unbeatable price.

23rd September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

IAM Issues "Check Your Tyres" Warning

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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has advised motorists planning a long journey to take a thorough look at their tyres. According to the IAM, 10 per cent of cars on UK roads have at least one tyre with an illegal tread depth, which means reduced braking effectiveness, increased risk of collision and the risk of a fine and points on the driver's licence.

Stopping distances double on wet roads and the risk of a skid can be trebled if the tread depth is only at the legal minimum of 1.6 mm – and this risk increases seven-fold when the tread depth is less than 0.5 mm, says the IAM, adding: "if you have to brake hard on one of the 10 per cent of road surfaces with below average skid resistance, the skid risk rises by around 50 per cent."

18th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

"Check Your Tyres, Save [Fuel] Money" – TyreSafe

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Hauliers, fleet operators and private motorists are being reminded that not only can they stay safe on the road but they can also reduce the impact of the recent fuel duty rise by keeping their tyres correctly inflated. According to research carried out by a major tyre manufacturer and member of TyreSafe, driving on tyres which are just ten psi under the vehicle manufacturer's recommended pressure can increase fuel consumption by 2.5 per cent. By keeping tyres at their correct pressures, motorists can travel further on each tank of fuel, reduce their CO2 emissions and stay safer.

10th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

XPart Trebles Battery Range with New Applications

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Parts distribution specialist XPart, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Logistics Services UK Ltd, has increased its battery range 280 per cent, offering batteries for motorcycle, commercial vehicle, leisure and marine applications. The expansion of the “competitively priced range” will also include nearly 50 percent more car batteries, and will be available to order from all XPart wholesalers and AutoService centres, with same day delivery.

8th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

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