Indonesian tyre maker PT Multistrada Arah Sarana Tbk has entered into a three and a half year partnership with globally renowned football club Manchester United. Neither Multistrada nor Manchester United have disclosed specific details of the deal beyond confirming that Multistrada is now the official tyre partner of Manchester United; no figures regarding the deal’s value have been released.
From 1 January 2013 the QH Brake Discs range of 2,000 standard, high carbon and black discs will be packaged as single parts, adding convenience and flexibility to this very popular product. Category manager Jon Haywood explains why the change of packing policy has been implemented:
Premier south east distributor of car parts SC Motor Factors Ltd, has accepted a significant investment from HgCapital. The investment will enable the company to accelerate plans to expand its current network. The company has strong links with The Parts Alliance, whose members include two other recipients of investment in order to expand their operations since August, CES (UK) and Allparts Automotive.
The Klarius Group has concluded an agreement with Irish auto parts distribution company, CD Group, to sell its Quinton Hazell Ireland operation. QH Ireland will continue to operate as a stand-alone entity within the CD Group of companies distributing QH and Klarius branded products to the Irish market. Customers can continue to deal with the people that they always have done at QH in Dublin and place orders through the normal channels.
Authorities say that Europe has taken a major step forward in vehicle safety from 1 November 2012 as a basket of new safety requirements for new types of motor vehicles comes into force.
Measures which become mandatory include safety belt reminders, safety requirements for electric vehicles, easier child seat anchorages (ISOFIX), better protection of passengers against the displacement of luggage in case of the accident and the fitment of a tyre pressure monitoring system. In addition, cars will be also equipped with gear shift indicators to help drivers save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions.
According to the Press Association, it has been confirmed that Ford is to close its factory in Southampton, where Transit vans are made, plus another plant in Dagenham. Reports say that 1,500 jobs will be lost in total, but it should be pointed out that Ford has yet to make any announcement concerning its plans and a meeting is being held with management and unions.
Noting the value of service plans in retaining a customer base, UK automotive business group The Parts Alliance says that the plans it offers through its national garage network of Alliance and Servicesure Autocentres allow independent garages to compete with franchise dealers, national network chains and car supermarkets. Helping to build customer retention and highlighting the high quality service and repair offered by the garages, The Parts Alliance espouses the benefits of monthly payments from the motorist to ensure a steady, guaranteed income for garages.
The Parts Alliance has announced that Motex Automotive Distribution Ltd has joined, becoming the latest member to join the Group. Formed in 1971, Motex Automotive Distribution has a turnover of £8m, employing more than 100 staff and distributes quality products from strategically located sites throughout Essex and East London.
Vehicle parts supplier group, The Parts Alliance, is working with data supplier Autodata to offer a wide range of vehicle data via its AlliCat system. The partners are said to be offering this uniquely through The Parts Alliance.
CES (UK) has opened a new branch in Manchester, beginning its planned expansion phase. Located in the south of the city, the new branch will serve customers across the south Manchester belt, linking in with their existing network. The area had previously been served by the company’s Northwich, Cheshire branch. Managing director Steve McCann says local garages will benefit from the company’s new area branch.
CES has published a new product guide to showcase its engine management components. The company says distributers need to stock a wider range of engine management parts as vehicle technology advances. CES says it has rapidly increased its range in recent years, stocking a wide range of sensors, turbos, fuel systems and diesel and petrol injectors.
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Automotive industry charity BEN, in conjunction with the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust is hosting the second of two annual car boot sales on Sunday 23 September 2012 at Heritage Motor Centre, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire.
The 'Boot 4 BEN' will not only have the usual car boot stalls but also will be joined by Auto-Jumble stalls that sell specialist automotive parts and spares, along with automotive collectables.
HiQ is urging motorists to make essential tyre checks ahead of going away this weekend. With the August Bank Holiday looming, is offering car care safety advice and tips.
First up its under inflation and condition: It is reported that British motorists spend almost £1 billion a year on fuel just from driving on under-inflated tyres. Under-inflation can also cause rapid and uneven tyre wear. The HiQ fast fit network has seen an increase in the amount of worn tyres failing to be replaced by motorists. With some 50 per cent of tyres they are seeing to replace being illegal they’ve raised concerns for people making long journeys on dangerous tyres this Bank Holiday.
Bristol-based caravan manufacturer Bailey has decided upon a 100 per cent Michelin fitment policy for its new Unicorn caravan range, which will be available in retailers from September 2012 onwards. The two tyres fitted as standard equipment to the caravans are the 185/65 R 14 Energy Saver+ and the 185 R 14 Agilis. In a press release announcing the supply arrangement, Michelin notes that “despite being more expensive than the previous brand, the company believes that a premium caravan should be fitted with a premium brand of tyres.”
First Line is exhibiting Borg & Beck in Moscow at Automechanika, Russia on 27-30 August this year. Dan Joyner, managing director of First Line said: “Last years show was a useful ‘toe-in-the-water’ exercise for us to test the reaction to our products in the market and we were very pleased with the warm reception we received.
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