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New Vans for Kwik-Fit Mobile Fleet

Kwik-Fit is renewing its fleet of 200 mobile vans. Twenty-one new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans have already joined the fleet and a further 27 vehicles will be ordered shortly. Eventually Sprinters will replace the entire current fleet of Renault Masters and Ford Transits.

As well as being equipped with the latest tyre changing technology, the new vehicles have undergone a corporate livery makeover. The newly liveried vans also promote the Kwik-Fit website – www.kwik-fit.com. The new vehicles are all also equipped with ‘third arms’ which mean ultra-low profile and run-flat tyres can be replaced at the location of driver choice.

18th August 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

New Brake Pad and Disk Catalogue

Honeywell Friction Materials has launched its new Bendix Jurid Brake Pad and Disk Catalogue to the European market. This new multilingual edition covers the full range of Bendix Jurid brake pads, brake disks and brake disk kits for the passenger car and light commercial vehicle sectors.

2nd August 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin: “Energy Tyres Best for Wear and Running Costs”

Michelin Energy tyres last longer and therefore cost less per mile, according to the French manufacturer. However independent French magazine Auto-Plus has now published comparison test results which Michelin says prove its assertions. The test results show that the Michelin Energy E3A tyres offered 20 per cent more life than the next best brand and 60 per cent more life than the most expensive tyre.

4th July 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Record Number of New ArvinMeritor Aftermarket Parts

2006 has seen ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Aftermarket embark on a major new parts development programme. During the first quarter of the year 55 exhaust and 30 catalytic converter references were added to an already market leading range, providing a further 100 model applications. With plans in place to accelerate the development programme, by year end the company aim to have added a total of 400 new references.

22nd June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup Set for 2007 Launch

The BARC/Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup for production specification cars has taken a major step closer to taking a prime slot on the 2007 UK racing calendar.
Dunlop Tyres and the British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) announced the launch of the BARC/Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup in January this year. Since then the BARC has been inundated with enquiries, illustrating the demand for a genuine stepping stone to the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.

9th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Renault Trucks and Continental Name World Cup Winner

Renault Trucks and Continental Tyres have announced the winner of their joint World Cup Prize Draw, which took place at this year’s CV show in Birmingham. The promotion, held on the Renault Trucks stand in conjunction with Continental Tyres, Official Sponsor of the 2006 FIFA World Cup™, attracted over 1500 entries.

31st May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Ken Keir and Marc Matthew join Automotive Skills’ Board

Automotive Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the retail motor industry, has welcomed Marc Matthew and Ken Keir as the newest members to their Board of Directors.

11th May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

New O•Z Wheel Based on F1 Design

In 2005 O•Z Racing celebrated successes with Fernando Alonso and Renault F1 in the constructors’ and drivers’ world championships. The start of the 2006 season has produced a strong opener to the year not only for Renault, but for O•Z Racing as well. The wheel manufacturer is once again the supplier to the World Champion team as well as to the Williams team, which also has a successful Formula One track record.

7th April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Wheel and Parts Plant for Bulgaria

In Sofia, Bulgaria’s Economy and Energy Minister Rumen Ovcharov and the Vice President of French company Montupet, Didier Crozet, are expected to sign the contract for the construction of an aluminium car parts manufacturing plant in the Industrial Park of Russe. The total investment will be 70 million Bulgarian Leva (35 million Euros) and 500 new jobs will be created in a three-year period.

6th April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Backs Greenfleet Drive Day at Silverstone

Michelin will actively support the GreenFleet drive-day event at Silverstone 11 April. The company says the event will demonstrate the value of its new Primacy HP tyres which are said to deliver “at least 25 per cent more miles than equivalent competitors’ products and the huge fuel saving benefits of its Energy low rolling resistance tyre range.”

30th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin May Not Leave F1 After All

SpeedTV.com has reported that McLaren boss, Ron Dennis, has hinted that Michelin’s announced withdrawal from F1 might not be definitive. Dennis said that the French company might change its position and continue into 2007 for what is supposed to be the last season of tyre competition. “Bridgestone has opened discussions with the teams and us as well. But I think there’s also some indication that it may change. We are not at this stage focusing on next year’s tyre supply. At the moment we’re very comfortable that Michelin have done a very good job.

“Of course we’re looking at two Ferraris on the front row on Bridgestone, and it’s a little confusing to see the pace of the other teams on Bridgestone, so we don’t know where we are. But I think Michelin has done a very good job, and we’d love them to continue, and I don’t think that is beyond the realms of possibility,” Dennis is reported to have said.

13th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Group Tyre Reorganises After Growth in Dealership Representation

Following a growing representation within franchised dealer networks, Group Tyre (UK) Ltd has announced plans to restructure its Car Dealership Department to further strengthen its operation. The appointments of James Marriott and John Welsh are seen as key elements of the restructure, which provide dedicated regional Training and Sales Development roles across the UK, including Northern Ireland.

23rd February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Punto Tops Western Sales Chart

For the first time in almost 10 years, Fiat’s Putno has topped the b-segment sales charts in western Europe and been named the most sold car in Western Europe. In January 2006 Fiat sold 37,977 Puntos ahead of Renault’s Clio (36,016) and Ford’s Fiesta 31,470. In the same month, Fiat Auto recorded over 100,000 vehicle sales in Europe, which represents a 17.9 per cent growth over January 2005. Fiat Auto’s European market share stands at 8.4 per cent, which represents a 1.1 per cent increase over the same month a year ago.

22nd February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Good Start to Year for European Vehicle Manufacturers

Figures for European vehicle production rose 8.6 per cent in January. Western Europe posted growth of 1.9 per cent, but production in Central Europe rose by a remarkable 42.4 per cent. There were contrasting performances during the month, with Fiat production up 31 per cent (from a low base) due mainly to the launch of the new Punto. VW production rose 8.6 per cent on the back of Audi, Passat and Golf Plus models. Mercedes output was flat, but Smart production fell 34 per cent. PSA production rose nearly five per cent, but Renault fell 6.4 per cent, despite strong sales of the new Clio.

21st February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Imported Car Sales On the Increase in Russia

Sales of cars imported into Russia more than doubled in the past year, as more of the country’s burgeoning middle class switch to non-domestic makes. The sale of cars imported into Russia is expected to continue to boom in Russia over the next few years, although the market share of used foreign models is expected to decline steadily.

The popularity the foreign makes, led by Hyundais, Chevrolets and Toyotas, is believed to have been a key factor behind the increase of foreign car sales to almost 600,000. Rising disposable incomes and zero import duty on car components, is also encouraging the large car producers to build assembly plants in Russia.

20th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors