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TyreSafe webinar supports increased part worn regulatory activity

A web-based seminar hosted by TyreSafe has prompted Trading Standards Officers around the country to increase their investigation of the illegal sale of potentially dangerous part worn tyres, the road safety organisation reports. The online event attracted more than 80 participants from around the UK, and TyreSafe chairman Stuart Jackson said that the organisation is “looking forward to helping… Trading Standards Officers around the country carry out local investigations and initiatives.” While the governmental Used Tyre Working Group data acknowledges that part worn tyre sales have increased in the UK to 4.4 million units, around 90 per cent of which are estimated to be sold without conforming to existing regulations, tackling this problem has proved strategically problematic.

5th March 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Sailun updates online order portal

Sailun Tyres has developed the services offered by its online order portal, with European customers now able to track containers and view order details. Each user can now access their own Sailun Order Dashboard, from which the new features can be accessed.

4th March 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyres & Accessories February 2013

In the February issue of Tyres & Accessories, as well as all the latest news, developments and product releases, we focus on Van Tyres and TPMS technologies. Subscribers can view their own virtual edition online by simply clicking more.

27th February 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook wins 2013 iF Design award

Hankook Tire has been awarded two iF Design Awards for its Ventus S1 evo2 Motion Graphic Brochure and Eco Motion Graphic Brochure animated product films. Both have both been awarded the 2013 iF Design Award in the ‘communication’ category. This marks the third time that Hankook has received the internationally recognised design award; the tyre maker also gained this distinction in 2009 and 2011.

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

Bond and a set of spanners – every woman’s dream?

Being ‘serviced’ by Daniel Craig is perhaps not everyone’s idea of a pleasant day, but it appears that quite a few female motorists wouldn’t mind having the James Bond star as their personal motor mechanic. This factoid emerged during a consumer survey Micheldever Tyre Services carried out for Valentine’s Day.

14th February 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

TIA names marketing, communications head

TIA has hired Donna Sage as its new director of marketing and communications, Tire Review reports. Sage, with more than 20 years of marketing experience in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors, will promote TIA's programs and events, handle public relations, manage TIA's online presence, and develop marketing materials.

12th February 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

New Danish distributor for Westlake passenger range

Under a new partnership agreement, T. Hansen Gruppen A/S will take on responsibility for distributing the Westlake passenger car tyre range in Denmark. The Danish tyre, automotive spare part, rim and camping equipment specialist is one of the country’s largest consumer market suppliers and sells its products through online portals, mail order and nearly ninety retail outlets. The company employs approximately 700 people.

8th February 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Orange tyre tread signals wear

With consumers putting off tyre changes later than ever, and with part worn sales soaring, a recent award-wining invention purports to be answer.

According to various online news sources, the Discolor Tyre works something like this: under normal tread lies a layer of coloured rubber, which is revealed when treadwear hits 1.6 mm. From here on in the dull black normally associated with tyre is replaced with a loud orange hue.

24th January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli revealing 2013 motorsport plans today

Having officially ‘kicked off’ its 2013 motorsport season, later today Pirelli will share its news regarding the upcoming year. At 11:30am local time (10:30am GMT) the Italian tyre maker will conduct a press conference at its Milan headquarters; the event will be streamed online via the company’s website and viewers will be given the chance to submit questions to the Pirelli team through the company’s Facebook page.

23rd January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti launches voluntary recall in North America

Some 1,700 Continental motorcycle tyres sold in North America are the subjects of a voluntary recall. Based upon market feedback it has received, the tyre maker says that under certain service conditions the size 180/60R16 M/C 74H ContiMotion may experience uneven wear, groove cracking and in some cases belt lift, which can lead to a loss of inflation pressure and a potential loss of control. These service conditions have been observed on the rear tyre of Honda Gold Wing 1800 motorcycles, particularly under conditions of overloading and/or under-inflation. Continental adds that has not received any reports about accidents resulting from this condition.

22nd January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-on launches Verus Pro hand-held diagnostic tool

Snap-on Diagnostics has introduced the new Snap-on Verus Pro hand-held diagnostic tool for workshop technicians. The company says the latest addition to its hand-held diagnostic range offers a complete solution for UK garages and bodyshops. The Verus Pro is fast, powerful and portable, providing access to required information sources, scanner, components test metre, scope readings and car-fix information. Snap-on Diagnostics says the range-topping device has been designed to allow the technician to manage the complete job from start to finish.

16th January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

DriveRight releases new Tyre Fitment Finder

DriveRight, an independent supplier of wheel and tyre fitment data, has added a tyre fitment finder to its expanding portfolio of marketing solutions for distributors and manufacturers of tyres. DriveRight’s database of 37,500 individual vehicle fitments can now be searched with a new function added to its TyreFit online tyre guide. The company suggests its use as a point of sale fitment look-up tool for sales staff.

9th January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

ATSE gains share of CBVC fleet

Burton-based independent fleet management company CBVC Vehicle Management has signed ATS Euromaster to support its tyre management proposition for customers. ATS Euromaster reportedly beat off competition from rival firms to win an initial 25 per cent share of CBVC’s fleet business. The new contract sees ATS Euromaster supplying and fitting tyres to a fleet comprised primarily of cars and vans.

4th January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre longevity commitment lands ATS Euromaster major deal

ATS Euromaster has secured what it calls a “significant new tyre agreement” with Derbyshire-based Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS). The agreement covers the supply and service of tyres for 100 per cent of the company’s 2,300-strong fleet of light commercials and heavy trucks. The contract is worth hundreds of thousands of pounds annually and Peter Findlay, general manager for Fleet Operations at CVS, says it will continue for “as long as ATS Euromaster performs as well as they have shown us they can.”

17th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Football and ‘Dancing’ – Conti outlines new sponsorships

Contestants in the popular ITV show Dancing On Ice display an impressive level of control on a slippery, cold surface, so the show is perhaps a logical sponsorship choice for winter tyre champion Continental. The tyre maker says it has signed up as headline sponsor for the latest series as part of a seven-figure deal that also includes ITV’s coverage of the England football team next year.

6th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors