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Federal Tires Goes to Hollywood…Almost

Federal Tires are now on display at Warner Bros. Movie World Australia after the Taiwan-based tyremaker entered a year long sponsorship deal with the park’s Hollywood Stunt Driver attraction. According to the company, the partnership has “opened up a whole new chapter for Federal Tires taking a more stellar role to please automotive enthusiasts when it comes to vehicular theatrics.”

The attraction is said to feature: “An insane and crazy stunt show incorporating a unique combination of thrill and danger with a world-class team of drivers performing their cutting-edge driving skills and riding SS657, taking the stunt show to the next level…All of this creates a strong emotional connection ensuring audiences are engaged, transformed and inspired with tire’s comprehensive.”

26th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Queen Handy with a Spanner, Automotive Technician Accreditation Survey Concludes

“If your car breaks down and an official motorcade drives by, who would you hope had come to your rescue?” That was the somewhat implausible question posed by The Institute of the Motor Industry in a recent survey of 2000 consumers concerning the Automotive Technician Accreditation scheme; but not to be outdone, the Great British Public got behind its monarch, delivering an equally implausible scenario in which the Queen took a look under their hoods. Perhaps drawing on her experience as a fully-qualified World War Two mechanic, HRH Elizabeth II (16 per cent) was considered most likely to undertake basic car repairs, followed by Conservative Party leader David “Dave” Cameron (13 per cent). Predictably, Gordon Brown gained 9 per cent of the vote (a sorry prediction for 2010’s General Election, if fought on the rather unlikely issue of car reparation) while eminently disposable pop culture guru Simon Cowell got 11 per cent.

25th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Cheryl Cole the UK’s Dream Passenger for Bridgestone Surveyed

Cheryl Cole has already proved herself adept at miming vacuous pop songs, judging televised karaoke, climbing mountains, putting up with a widely despised husband and generally being a National Sweetheart (not to mention allegedly being a bit handy in a scrap), but who would have thought the tiny-framed totty would also be named the UK’s ideal driving companion? In a recent survey by Bridgestone, one in three motorists cited her as their favourite celebrity to share a ride with.

12th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Former Kwik-Fit Employee Fined for “Stupid” Theft

Wolverhampton’s Express & Star newspaper has brought us news on one former Kwik Fit sales manager’s criminal activities. Deepak Uppal, who used to be employed at the fast fit chain’s West Bromwich branch, has pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation following his arrest for tyre theft.

11th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

No Place for Tyres on Guy Fawkes Bonfires

When the young ‘uns come with open hand requesting a “penny for the guy” today, you’d better make certain the little urchins aren’t going to use their pocketfuls of loose change to acquire old tyres. The Sentinel newspaper reports that, in Tyres & Accessories’ hometown of Stoke-on-Trent, fifteen illegal bonfires – many containing the black circular objects – have been dismantled ahead of this evening’s Guy Fawkes Night celebrations. About 45 tonnes of debris has been cleared this week, including tyres and sofas, and firefighters will be on the prowl throughout this evening to offer “safety advice” if they find any illegal bonfires ablaze.

5th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Police Call For Backup to Tackle Flat Tyre

We trust the police to keep us safe and hardly raise an eyebrow when they put their lives on the line, but when a flat tyre threatens it seems the long arm of the law must remain at arm’s length. After finding the left side front tyre flaccid while parked on a stretch of double yellow line road in Surbiton, two police officers were obliged to ignore the weighty metal jack and firm spare wheel lying a tantalising few feet away in the patrol vehicle’s boot and instead wait two hours until a breakdown van arrived.

3rd November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Firestone Ag Plant Employees Win Big

A group of 10 workers at Bridgestone America’s Firestone agricultural tyre plant in Des Moines are a bit happier today. The group cashed in on a winning ticket in the Iowa Powerball lottery last week, taking in a total of US$1 million.

15th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre Soled African Trainers Proving Popular in Europe

Bless the AFP for bringing us news of an Ethiopian shoemaker who’d like to give Nike a run for its money with the footwear she produces from recycled tyres and traditional woven fabric. Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, the news service reports, sees her eco-friendly "SoleRebels" shoes as Africa’s answer to the ‘just do it’ brand, and in her Addis Ababa (or should that be Adidas Ababa?) workshop 40 cobblers can be found at work on the product, turning out up to 200 pairs of shoes per day – solely for export.

12th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

National Tyres Gives Customer A Leg-Up

Surely a contender for the most unusual repair was reported on the Sunday Mercury website, when Pete Fletcher turned up at a tyre depot, looking for help to fix his artificial leg, which was coming off. Pete’s artificial leg is held in place by suction and the special suction sleeve at the top of the cast had worn – and tiny holes were allowing air to get in. In desperation, Pete turned to the National Tyre depot at Cannock, Staffs for help.

8th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Dog Deflates Police Tyres

'Dog bites man' might not be a newsworthy story, but how about 'dog bites tyres'?

1st September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyres to be Used in Construction of “Rubbish” Church

We’ve been praying for this to happen…a church north of Glasgow has decided to build its new place of worship out of old tyres and other waste products. Colston Milton Parish Church will find out on August 28 whether its new building project has obtained Glasgow City Council approval, and should the blessing for it to proceed be given, construction should start next summer.

27th August 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

The Fastest Kettle In The World

The Press Association reports that a second attempt to break a century-old world land speed record for steam-powered vehicles is being made by a British team.

20th August 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre Deflating Judge Quits Administrative Post

The power of Washington is a force to be reckoned with. The judge who allegedly deflated the tyre on a vehicle belonging to Charles County courtroom cleaner Jean Washington (as reported by T&A August 13) has resigned as chief administrator of the Circuit Court. A letter submitted by the Hon. Robert Nalley to Maryland Court […]

14th August 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Ask for Dave

He’s the subject of a Michelangelo masterpiece and has had a television channel named after him. His appellation even appears on t-shirts. Yes, the unpretentious Dave is a name never far from the pointy end of our tongues – especially in the motor trade. According to research conducted by contracthireandleasing.com, Dave is the trade’s most popular name. So next time your car needs a new set of tyres or a tune-up, or if you take advantage of the scrappage scheme to snap up a bargain, chances are you’ll be using a four-letter word to address the person serving you.

12th August 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Gains Presidential Support in Viral Video

International News, News, UK News

Tyre change by Presidential decree… the man in America’s top job pauses from world affairs to discuss a topic of true importance. Of course, it’s just a bit of fun from Kwik-Fit, but the viral film of President Obama does deliver a message worth listening to. The viral video, titled “Obama calls for tyre change”, was produced by advertising agency DDB London.

29th July 2009/by Chris