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Is e-Commerce Growing in Popularity?

10 years after the “dot-com” boom and bust, e-commerce technology is increasingly moving into the mainstream. Government statistics compiled at the end of 2004 show that 69 per cent of UK firms are now using broadband and that 30 per cent of micro businesses are trading online.

Furthermore when these numbers were calculated, the proportion of smaller businesses with websites went up 16 per cent compared with the previous year, bringing the total to 73 per cent. In the same period the number of businesses that saw the benefits of e-technology rose from 8 per cent to 53 per cent.

With this in mind Tyres & Accessories would like ask its readers what they think. How much of your business is handled using e-commerce technology? Click here to state your views.

31st August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Opens Nominations for Highway Hero Award

(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear is now taking nominations for its annual Goodyear North America Highway Hero honour. Nominations opened during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, 21 – 27 August.“What better way to celebrate America’s truck drivers than to nominate one for the trucking industry’s most prestigious award for heroism?” said Steve McClellan, Goodyear vice president for commercial tyre systems. “There are many who deserve to be nominated as stewards of our highways.”

Last year, nominations were made for drivers who risked their lives in an automobile accident or traffic stop. One driver, McClellan said, died trying to save others. Several others were injured. “We are thankful for these courageous truck drivers who travel our highways,” he said. “In the 22 years of the Goodyear Highway Hero program, we have heard about hundreds of truck drivers who placed themselves in harm’s way to save someone else, and we believe it is important that they be recognized and celebrated publicly.”

Nomination forms and program details can be obtained by calling the Highway Hero Hotline at 330-796-8183 or online at www.goodyear.com/truck/whatsnew/heros.html

19th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Retreading Special: Recycling Now Available Online

Ever asked what proportion of used tyres are actually recovered? Ever wondered how important the so-called green angle is when it comes to selling retreads? Look no further than Tyres & Accessories recently published Retreading Special: Recycling supplement, which contains the answers to these questions and many more.

Retreading Special: Recycling, the second in our successful series of bilingual supplements, can now be downloaded from the T&A web site. Magazine subscribers can download the complete document as a PDF file by clicking more.

19th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

New Kayaba UK Website

Kayaba has revamped its website, giving it a fresh, user-friendly look. It is divided into two sections – one for mechanics and one for distributors – and the latter section features an online version of Kayaba’s 2005 shock absorber catalogue, plus company information, press releases and product information.

5th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

SEMA Online Show Registration Open

(Akron/Tire Review) Online registration is now open for the 2005 SEMA Show. Online registration can be accessed from www.semashow.com, where online tools such as the “My Show Planner” have been upgraded to make planning and navigation of the show more convenient. SEMA reminded visitors that it is a trade-only show, so it has increased screening procedures and heightened qualifications to ensure the exclusivity and professionalism of the event. The show is due to run from 1-4 November at the Las Vegas convention centre.

14th June 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Still Time for Fulda Challenge Applications

Have you ever considered tackling a 48 kilometre mountain bike ride and a half-marathon in Arctic temperatures? Could you climb a 30m-high ice wall, endure 30 kilometres of cross-country skiing, and navigate a team of huskies through alpine woodland in temperatures as low as –45 degrees celcius? Men and women from around the UK are prepared to give it a go as they apply to be part of the 2006 Fulda Challenge team.

31st May 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

1,500 Already Onboard for 2005 SEMA Show

(Akron/Tire Review) SEMA has reported that some 1,500 companies have already registered as exhibitors for the 2005 SEMA Show, which runs from 1 – 4 November in Las Vegas. For the second consecutive year, exhibit space registrations have been handled online through SEMA’s show coordinator ConvExx Show Management. Space is still available, and details can be found at www.semashow.com.

6th May 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

New Tyre Recycling Report

Research and Markets Ltd (Dublin) has published a new report on the subject of tyre recycling. The report provides an overview of the tyre recycling business summarising current practices and the factors that have contributed to its growth. There are around 1 billion tyres produced each year across the globe. It is estimated that for every tyre sold another joins the waste stream. There are some simple options such as retreading or shipping to countries with less stringent tread requirements, but this does not solve the problem.

The new report focuses on the EU but cites US based research. The report’s author, Dr Schulman has incorporated statistics from the EU markets, which illustrate changes in the industry since the inception of the European Tyre Recycling Association a decade ago. The report can be ordered online at www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16740 for 136 euros.

5th May 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Seeks UK’s Ultimate Biker

Dunlop is launching a search for Britain’s Ultimate Biker; a top motorcyclist capable of mastering a range of disciplines, displaying peak physical endurance and psychological readiness.

19th April 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Coker to Offer Michelin Lifestyle Products

(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin Lifestyle Ltd. has signed a licensing deal with Coker Tire Co. for the development and marketing of Michelin-branded products, including garage accessories, apparel, personal accessories, high-end memorabilia and collectibles.

According to Michelin Lifestyle, Coker will offer these products through Coker Tire’s North American catalogue operations and online store at www.coker.com.

14th April 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster Wins £1 Million Contract

ATS Euromaster has made a tyre management service contract worth approximately £1 million with Days Contract Hire. The 8000 strong fleet of cars and LCVs will be supported by ATS Euromaster’s “Euromaster Car” online authorisation system, and a mobile fitting service.

“We considered various types of tyre fast fit companies and decided to go with ATS Euromaster because they offered a competitive price and because their tyre expenditure would be managed more efficiently from headquarters in Aston, through their central invoicing system,” commented Aled Williams, general manager at Days Contract Hire.

1st April 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin’s Commercial JV in India

Michelin-Apollo Tyres (MATL) has entered a joint venture with Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland, India’s two biggest commercial vehicle makers, in a bid to sell radial tyres.

The $85 million venture, to manufacture truck and bus radial tyres will commence by June 2006, reports BS Online, adding that the Pune plant will reach a capacity of 350,000 units by 2009-10.

31st March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

CV and AT Show Registration

The CV and Automotive Trade Show guides and fast track passes are arriving this week for pre-registered visitors, reports the SMMT. The show organisers are encouraging those who wish to register to do so by 30 March and visitors will get a free show guide and fast-track entry pass.

“Register this week, online,” says Bob Sockl of Crystal Communications, which markets the show on behalf of the SMMT and CV Show partnership. “But if you can’t, don’t worry, you’ll still be most welcome and will still get to see Europe’s biggest and most successful automotive, CV and road transport show.”

22nd March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Ferrari Upsets Bridgestone?

Bridgestone is unhappy with Ferrari, according to speculation in the Italian media and online news sources. In the run up to the Malaysian Grand Prix, and a potential Bahrain debut of the team’s new F2005 car, Bridgestone had asked for either Michael Schumacher or Rubens Barrichello to return to Europe. Instead of assisting the supplier with the development of the car’s new custom built tyre, Michael Schumacher took a holiday in South Malaysia, while Rubens Barichello went home to Brazil, the Home of F1 news site reported. Luca Badoer and Marc Gene are reported to have participated in the testing on the lead drivers’ behalf.

16th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Off-road Specialist Opens Web Shop

Mayerosch, a German off-road tyre specialist, has launched a new English language online shop, following on from the success a similar German website. The company, which also exports tyres all over the world, “from Andorra to Mongolia” has its sights set on international business. Customers can find the new site at www.offroadtyres.com.

22nd February 2005/by Tyrepress Editors