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Tyre e-tail operation Tyre Shopper (www.tyre-shopper.co.uk), which is linked to National Tyres parent company Axle Group Holdings, has been recognised as one of the top 10 most popular websites in its category in the UK Online Performance Awards 2009. The UK Online Performance Awards from Experian Hitwise celebrate the most successful UK websites across 60 key industries, based on market share of UK visits received throughout 2009. Hitwise monitors the internet usage of over eight million online consumers in the UK to gather this information.
Autodata Limited has announced that it will once again be exhibiting at Automechanika in Frankfurt from 14 – 19 September. The company will be displaying its market leading technical information systems as well as launching Autodata Online 3, a leading edge online version of its technical information systems for workshops.
ViaMichelin, French tyremaker’s Michelin’s online mapping service, has launched a mobile application offering real-time UK traffic information, free of charge to iPhone owners. The announcement follows the launch of the Michelin guide iPhone app series. Optimised for iPhone 3G handsets but equally compatible with first generation iPhones, the app is simple to use and also enables users to access ViaMichelin maps directly from their handsets.
Bridgestone will remain the “Official Tire of the National Football League” in the US following a five-year extension of the marketing sponsorship deal between Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) and the National Football League (NFL) was agreed upon on July 15. Under the agreement, a continuation of a three-year deal that commenced in 2007, BATO will continue to work with the NFL brand through numerous exclusive promotional opportunities, including the title sponsorship of the Super Bowl halftime shows for Super Bowls XLV – XLIX.
North Eastern Tyre and Autocare (NETA) says its customers can save time and money by taking advantage of its new online service. Purchasing tyres and booking a fitting appointment at a NETA branch through the www.nete.co.uk website is as easy as purchasing a book or downloading music from an online retailer, the North East and Yorkshire based company notes, and the online system comes complete with built in updates that gives customers a reminder about when service or other work is due.
Cam Systems has appointed Kate Neill as pre-sales consultant to drive the launch of its new commercial tyre product suite. Reporting to Steve Daly, commercial director, her appointment is intended to enhance the organisation’s expertise and ensure client expectations are exceeded at all times.
UK wholesaler Kings Road Tyres told Tyres & Accessories its presence at Reifen was an opportunity “to sell the Kings Road Tyres brand” at its stand next to one of Hall 2’s entrances alongside other major European tyre distributors. Purchasing and marketing manager Tim Bader said the show offered a “great opportunity for promoting our private brand Kingstone into Europe”.
Online tyre retailer Delticom AG reports a “significant” increase in revenues and earnings during the first half of 2010, and while admitting it may have to face “headwind” from a weakening consumer climate and negative base effects in the upcoming quarters, the company’s management board says it is now confident of achieving a higher level of profitability than initially expected for the full year.
The 8th annual China International Tire Expo – CitExpo – will be held at Shanghai Everbright Convention and Exhibition Center this September 8-10. According to Wilko Fong, managing director of show operator Reliable International Exhibition Services, the number of registered exhibitors is expected to exceed last year’s CitExpo, with more than 300 exhibitors expected, covering 21,000 square meters of space over three halls.
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Toyo Tire USA Corp. has expanded its online fitment guide with the release of a mobile version for Android phones, reports Tire Review. The Tire Finder now works with Apple iPhones, iTouches and Google Android operating system handheld devices.
Bridgestone has introduced a new Bandag website highlighting its retread product portfolio for truck and bus fleets in Europe. According to the tyre maker, the www.bandag.eu site carries a ‘stronger message’ for end users, with more qualitative retread and product information, including the latest document downloads. The structure is built around Bandag’s Smart Choice marketing concept that provides an explanation as to why Bandag retreads are the most reliable, economical, natural and dependable retread choice on the tyre market.
Cam Systems has introduced its Cameo platform into AMS Tyres & Autocentre across all of its three sites in Paignton, Torquay and Newton Abbot. The Cameo system replaces AMS’ existing point of sale and business management system. The integration of the Cameo system into AMS will improve day to day operations and enable the company to become more time efficient, offering a higher quality of service to its customers. Cam Systems reports that Cameo currently has 2,000 users.
TireHunter.com, a subsidiary of Network Tire Inc., from Chalfont, Pennsylvania in the US, has launched a free service for tyre wholesalers, retailers and consumers. According to the company, TireHunter.com helps locate those “hard to find” tyres and can do so “whether it’s one tyre or a container.” Apart from the wide-ranging scale, what’s unique about this offering is the fact that the company will arrange to ship the tyres it finds directly to the customers’ location.
Giti Tire has won a contract with Shanghai Auto-Parts E-Procurement Co., Ltd., for the huge fleet of Shanghai buses and has begun the conversion process of supplying tyres. According to the tyremaker, the key product is the city bus tyre, the GT867. This fleet is a great shop window for Giti, as the city is hosting the World Expo 2010 with an expected 70 million visitors.
Shanghai Auto-Parts E-Procurement Co., Ltd. provides professional online purchasing service of vehicles and components for Shanghai city public transportation. It is a joint venture established in 2004, by Shanghai Ba-shi (Group) Co., Ltd. the biggest land transport company in Shanghai, and seven other companies including Shanghai Bus Taxi Co., Ltd.
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