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Social network tyre business usage over 50%

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More than 50 per cent of businesses in the tyre industry use social networks like Facebook and Twitter for business purposes, according to a poll conducted amongst trade visitors to Tyrepress.com. A full report on social network use in the tyre business has been published in the October edition of Tyres & Accessories for the past two years, and in this relatively short period of time we have seen growing competitiveness amongst the big-name manufacturers in particular.

6th December 2012/by Andrew

Primewell website leads renewed marketing campaign

GiTi Tire brand, Primewell has launched a fully-integrated marketing campaign designed to attract new customers and support key dealers, led by a new website. Primewell-tyres.co.uk features a key dealer locator, a tyre search facility by both size and registration plate, a more navigable product search facility and full sections on tyre labelling and news for both passenger car and van markets.

6th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli launches e-learning for dealer training

Pirelli has launched an online version of Pirelli Tyre Campus, which is aimed at helping its dealers “become better tyre consultants for their customers”. Through e-learning, Pirelli says it will provide a step-by-step educational process where users can access a series of videos, interactive sessions and engaging tests about the manufacturer and its products.

4th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

GfK: UK tyre market down, but improving

However depressed the market feels to suppliers and despite the legitimate complaints of tough times from the retail sector, the overall UK tyre replacement sales situation in terms of unit sales is actually getting marginally better. According to the latest passenger car tyre sell-out sales data for the first nine months of 2012, compiled by leading international market research firm GfK, things are far from rosy, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

30th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Zafco opens extended head office facility

Zafco, the United Arab Emirates-based importer & exporter of tyres, batteries and automotive lubricants, has inaugurated its new office extension in Dubai. The opening of the facility, located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), was marked by a celebration on 22 November. Senior officials from Jafza, shipping firm DP World, Dubai Customs and several banks joined Zafco’s staff at the event. Zafco described the inauguration as a “new milestone in the company’s journey of ‘Growing Together’ with its business partners.”

27th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyres & Accessories October 2012

In our October edition Tyres & Accessories looked at Tyre Wholesaling and the latest developments in Online Branding and E-Commerce in particular detail. This is now available to view online in our e-paper format. Subscribers can simply click more to browse this edition, which also includes all our regular news and analysis.

26th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental upgrades Innoware online price analysis software

In 2011 Continental engaged with Innoware, a software and web applications firm, to develop a bespoke online competitor-analysis pricing tool. The aim was to automate reporting across the UK, mainland Europe and South Africa. According to the company, pre-set reports and complex calculations are created in seconds for all key retail outlets, providing views at local, regional, and country level.

23rd November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Tata interested in Aston Martin – AM Online report

Writing on the website AM Online (Automotive Management), Jeremy Bennett reports that Indian manufacturer Tata is showing an interest in Aston Martin. The article quotes a Birmingham Post source that Tata is “one of several potential buyers for Gaydon-based Aston Martin, alongside the likes of Toyota and Mahindra & Mahindra.”

19th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

IGA launches free websites for members

"The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has now launched its website building service to its members, helping to bring additional business into their workshops and an opportunity to market their garage to the modern consumer" said Stuart James, RMI IGA Director.

19th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

"Growing support for breathalyser tests in UK"

Online motoring resource Motortrades.co.uk have revealed increasing support for the UK to replicate France by introducing compulsory self-breathalyser tests, a new survey has revealed.
Earlier this year, our mainland neighbours made it compulsory for every driver to carry a minimum of two personal breathalyser kits in their cars – even if they never consume alcohol. The theory behind the move is that if a driver has consumed alcohol, they can make sure they are not over the legal limit before starting the engine. Those who are discovered not carrying the kits with them while driving face a small fine. French officials hope that the 4,000 road deaths of last year will be reduced to below 3,000 this.

15th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

TYM International opts for Cameo

TYM International is signing up to Cameo from CAM Systems to go live at the beginning of January 2013. The purchase of the Cameo suite is intended to enable the Norfolk-based tyre wholesaler to meet customer requirements by delivering transactional efficiencies through real-time reporting and management views as well as streamlining its processes to reduce its reliance on paper, thereby saving costs.

14th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Cork Rent-A-Van renews fleet contract with Bridgestone

Bridgestone has renewed its contract with Ireland-based company Cork Rent-A-Van, which specialises in rental leasing and contract hire. The newly signed deal will build upon a long-running, six-year relationship. It will involve Bridgestone supplying a range of new and retread tyres over the next 12 months to cater for Cork Rent-A-Van’s fleet of 300 vans and trucks.

14th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Delticom AG publishes 9-monthly report 2012

Online tyre dealer Delticom has published its 9-monthly report for 2012. In a troubled market environment the company recognised revenues of €280.4 million in 9M 12, a fall of -5.8 per cent year-on year.

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) decreased in the reporting period by 37.9 per cent to €17.5 million (9M 11: €28.2 million), primarily due to higher fix costs. This translates into an EBIT margin (EBIT in percent of revenues) of 6.2 per cent (9M 11: 9.5 per cent). Third quarter EBIT saw a decline of 55.0 per cent, from prior-year's €9.5 million to €4.3 million. The quarterly EBIT margin was 4.9 per cent (Q3 11: 9.5 per cent).

8th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop launches Truckforce Twitter feed

Goodyear Dunlop’s truck tyre service and breakdown network, TruckForce has launched a Twitter feed, coinciding with the full introduction of EU tyre labelling legislation. Goodyear Dunlop said the feed will initially focus on providing information relating to commercial vehicle tyre labels, while also including relevant industry and Goodyear Dunlop news and advice on topics such as winter driving and improving fuel efficiency.

8th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Nationwide Accident Repairs launches website

Nationwide has launched a new website, www.nationwiderepairs.co.uk, covering information on its Repair Centres, Mobile Repairs, Motorglass, Fast Fit + and Accident Management services. The site includes an online estimating system for light vehicle damage, which allows visitors to upload pictures of their damage. Nationwide also retained one of the old site’s features; progress tracking on vehicles repaired in one of its 63 Repair Centres.

7th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors