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Superior Industries names site for new plant

As of 2015, Super Industries International will expand its portfolio of Chihuahua-made wheels. The North American aluminium wheel manufacturer announced on 16 April that its new manufacturing facility in Mexico will be erected in the city of Chihuahua. Superior Industries says it and the state of Chihuahua have “agreed in principle to a series of incentives that reflect a continued partnership between Superior and the state.” Superior already operates three manufacturing facilities in the city.

17th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli signs Russian retail MoU

According to a forecast published by IHS Global Insight in April, Russia’s premium car segment is expected to grow 5.2 per cent this year and 8.5 per cent in 2014. Pirelli focuses its strategy on this segment and therefore views Russia as a key market. Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Russian oil and gas company Rosneft, the Italian tyre maker will soon begin construction work on its first flagship ‘PZero Platinum’ tyre shop within the country.

16th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

'Trust My Garage' selects PR firm

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has appointed Bridge PR & Media Services to position Trust My Garage as a household name and brand for all UK motorists seeking a trustworthy independent garage. The partnership will see an increase in awareness of Trust My Garage to all consumers through a campaign that will use traditional and digital PR.

Trust My Garage has been set up to be a truly independent scheme for independent garages. Members of Trust My Garage are true professionals, complying with a strict code of practice.

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

KKR confirms Alliance Tire Group purchase

Kohlberg Kravis Robert (commonly known as KKR) has confirmed reports that it is acquiring a controlling stake in Alliance Tire Group (ATG) from an affiliate of Warburg Pincus. KKR also confirmed that Yogesh Mahansaria, founder of ATG, will continue to maintain an ownership stake in the company and partner with KKR to continue to grow the business. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed and so details of current shareholdings and therefore the balance of power are not yet clear. As usual, the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory and third-party consents.

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

Al Dobowi celebrates 20 years distributing Westlake brand

The Al Dobowi Group has been distributing Chinese manufacturer Hangzhou Zhongce’s Westlake tyre brand in certain key markets for 20. The Group’s chairman, Surender Kandhari marked the occasion by presenting Ge Gourong, CEO of Hangzhou Zhongce, with a commemorative gold dagger. The gift, a symbol of strength, is designed to reflect the 20 years of partnership and “years of future growth together”, Al Dobowi states.

11th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Rolls-Royce celebrates Sir Henry Royce’s life

At the end of March, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated 150 years since the birth of one of the company’s founders, Sir Frederick Henry Royce, OBE. The company detailed how, born into humble beginnings on 27 March, 1863, Royce was the youngest of five children. From his earliest successes in the early electrical industry, which he joined in 1884 aged just 21, Royce is said to have uncompromisingly pursued his basic principle of establishing the best design, using the finest materials available, worked by the highest levels of craftsmanship. In his own words: “Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best that exists and make it better. When it does not exist, design it.”

9th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

A presence in Europe part of Blackcircles’ growth plan

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In addition to announcing a 30 per cent rise in sales last year, Blackcircles.com appears set to expand across the Channel in the near future. Company founder and managing director Mike Welch states the online retailer aims to grow market share both in the UK and internationally and claims that Blackcircles.com is now in talks with parties in Central Europe; if all goes to plan, an announcement regarding a partnership or acquisition will be made before the end of this year.

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

Falken supporting grass roots motorsport in northwest England

Sumitomo Rubber Industries high performance tyre brand Falken is to supply its ZIEX ZE912 tyre to two grass roots motorsport series in the northwest of England, after agreeing to a new sponsorship and support scheme. Drivers in the Association of North Western Car Clubs (ANWCC) K11 Micra Challenge and the Under 17 Motor AutoSOLO Championship for Standard Cars will have access to free and subsidised tyres to qualifying competitors and others involved with the championship respectively.

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

Fire stations to host driving tests

Plans to offer practical driving tests from fire stations were given the green light by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond. Driving tests will be available from the Salford fire station in Greater Manchester every Tuesday and Thursday from 16 April. A number of other fire stations in the Manchester area could also offer tests in the future. All tests will be conducted by DSA examiners.

15th March 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Brake and Autoglass team up on road safety TV campaign

Brake, the road safety charity, is partnering with Autoglass to launch a new national campaign promoting road safety. The free Bosch wipers initiative urges drivers to consider the road safety implications of poor visibility and raises awareness of the essential role windscreen wipers play in allowing drivers to maintain good visibility.

15th March 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Saracakis Group to distribute Infinity in southeast Europe

Infinity Tyres Europe has announced a new distribution partnership covering Greece and several other southern European markets with the Athens-based Saracakis Group. The deal covers PCR, TBR, OTR and agricultural product lines. Saracakis has almost 100 years’ experience in the automotive business and today supports long-standing distribution agreements with Honda, Mitsubishi, Volvo and Komatsu amongst many other world-class brands.

7th March 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Schrader partnering with Fuller Brothers in OTR TPMS distribution

Schrader is partnering with Fuller Brothers, the manufacturer of the Tire Life tyre and rim protection product, in order to distribute Schrader’s complete Off-The-Road (OTR) range. The partnership was formally announced at the 2013 Tire Industry Association OTR Conference held from 20-23 February 2013 in Puerto Rico.

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

Survey shows improvement in franchised dealer/manufacturer relationships

Franchised vehicle dealers believe there has been an overall improvement in the day to day relationship with their manufacturer. Sales incentive programmes and improved profitability boosted partnerships, according to the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Dealer Attitude Survey Winter 2012/2013 results.

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

Toyo becomes BRSCC Porsche Championship title sponsor

Toyo’s Proxes R888 will be the control tyre for the Toyo Tires BRSCC Porsche Championship. The partnership deal includes title sponsorship for the 2013 season, which will see Boxsters and classic 924s battling for supremacy on the UK’s finest circuits. Toyo says that the skills of the participating drivers will make for some close racing, and the emphasis will be placed on preparing talents for future motorsport series while keeping costs manageable.

1st March 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti partnering with BMW to automate motorway driving

Automotive supplier Continental has already conducted trials with a ‘driverless car’ in the US, and now the firm will further its work in this field through a research partnership with the BMW Group. Under this arrangement, the two German companies will pool their development capacities to define the long-term prerequisites for introducing highly automated driving on European motorways.

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