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Pirelli confirms continuation of 16.5-inch production

In response to marketplace concerns, Pirelli Tire North America has reassured its customers that the tyre maker doesn’t intend to cease production of 16.5-inch slick and rain motorcycle tyres. In a statement, the company’s Moto Road Racing manager Jeff Johnston said “Pirelli is committed to servicing the North America market now and in the future with 16.5-inch racing tyres. Our road racing distributors stock these slick and rain tyres in the latest constructions and compounds…as a worldwide leader in motorcycle road racing tyres sales and service, we maintain one of the broadest selections of performance products for both amateur and professional racing enthusiasts.”

13th August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ survey suggests some young drivers swerve services

HiQ says that the results of its latest car maintenance habits survey suggest that young motorists are putting themselves at risk by failing to take their cars in for annual services. The fast fit network cites not being able to afford the cost or ignorance of the concept of an annual service as the main reasons for this trend. 34 per cent of 500 drivers questioned opted against paying for a service, relying instead on their cars passing their MOTs in a penny saving measure. 57 per cent of those deciding against a service were drivers aged between 17 and 30, suggesting that the trend is rife amongst younger motorists.

7th August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Three new products and lots of interest at Gaither Tool

Visitors to Hall One at Reifen 2012 will have noticed periodic loud bangs emanating from the Gaither Europe stand, where the Netherlands based company was demonstrating its innovative Bead Bazooka product, a hand-held rapid air release tool for seating tubeless tyre beads. The company said it was rolling out a nine litre “XL” version of the product at Reifen and forthcoming European shows, having displayed the six litre model at SEMA. TÜV approved, the tool was also nominated for an innovation award.

2nd August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Titan International proposes £115 million all-share offer for Titan Europe

Titan International is proposing an all-share offer for Titan Europe valued at more than £115 million. The deal amounts to one Titan International common share per 11 Titan Europe ordinary shares. According to the convoluted language of the official statement disclosing the proposed offer, Titan International is after not less than 51 per cent of Titan Europe shares and 51 per cent of its voting rights. The company already holds 21.67 per cent.

26th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

10 million cars could have a murky past

HPI, the vehicle information expert, warns that there could be up to 10.4 million cars with a hidden history on the UK's roads. This follows news from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) that there has been a 9 per cent increase in cars in the UK to 31,362,716. With 1 in 3 cars hitting HPI's 'at risk' registers the SMMT figures suggest that the nearly new and second hand car market is a minefield for buyers.

26th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS-E implements breakdown halving Pirelli policy for Yorkshire firm

West Yorkshire’s Bedfords Transport says it has been able to halve tyre-related breakdowns since adopting a new tyre policy with ATS Euromaster in December 2011. The company signed a new deal with its existing tyre service provider to fit Pirelli new and remould tyres across its fleet of 84 trucks and 135 trailers. During the first seven months of the contract, Bedfords Transport has recorded an average of 3.4 roadside tyre failures per month, compared to 6.4 per month during the previous year. The company credits a “closer working relationship” with ATS-E for the significant impact on operational uptime the new deal has made.

25th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

IMI-accredited courses support ATS-E’s increased SMR focus

ATS Euromaster is placing a major emphasis on growing its service, maintenance and repair sector skills for cars and light commercial vehicle technicians. Partnering with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) – a professional association for individuals working in the automotive sector – ATS-E’s technical services team has designed a range of new courses in the sector. The IMI has fully accredited the new courses, which cover subjects such as car and van tyre fitment, air conditioning servicing, vehicle diagnostics, battery fitment, wheel alignment, scheduled maintenance servicing, brakes, steering, suspension and exhausts.

20th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Six fleets sign Bridgestone Truck Point contract extensions

Six companies have signed again with Bridgestone’s Truck Point network. Three companies from the UK – Downton Transport and C&H Hauliers from England, NR Evans from Wales and Yuill & Dodds from Scotland – have chosen to give Bridgestone their fleet servicing contracts, while Truck Point consolidated its position in the Republic of Ireland with two renewed contracts from National Truck Rentals in Dublin and Tops Oils in Cork.

28th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Hawkins to lead Titan Mining Services

Titan International has named Paul Hawkins the new head of its subsidiary Titan Mining Services. Hawkins, who previously served in OTR sales and production at Titan Tire Corporation, will report directly to Titan International CEO Maurice Taylor in his new role. “Paul understands the complete range of products and what needs to be done as Titan expands into this new venture,” commented Taylor upon announcing Hawkins’ appointment.

22nd June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Cornwall’s first Hawkeye Elite operator receives Pro-Align award

Cornwall’s first workshop to be equipped with a Hunter HawkEye Elite TD wheel alignment system is the latest site to be recognised as Pro-Align’s Alignment Centre of the Month. Xpress Tyres in Falmouth was given the May award, having installed the new equipment two months ago. The company says the Elite TD is being used up to 10 times a day. Pro-Align says this can be attributed to speculative alignment checks, which are being carried out on almost every car that passes through the workshop for any purpose.

19th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Cordiant to establish 200 own-brand tyre centres by 2015

JSC Cordiant – the tyre maker formerly known as Sibur-Russian Tyres – says it intends to launch a network of franchised tyre centres under the Cordiant name. The first three centres, in Novocheboksarsk, Orenburg, and Krasnodar opened in April/May and a further six projects are expected to get underway by the end of June. The company intends for thirty Cordiant centres to open by the end of this year and more than 200 by 2015. Cordiant says it is investing at least 250 million roubles (£4.8 million) in the project.

18th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster rewarded for van fleet service development

Birmingham-based ATS Euromaster has been presented with the Innovation Award for the second year in succession at the Van Fleet World Honours 2012. The company was commended by the publication for its “highly progressive approach” to van fleet servicing, reacting to a “constantly changing” market. The trophy was presented today at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club in London on Wednesday 16 May.

16th May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Truck Point hits record call out response times

Sometimes punctures are unpreventable. That is why Bridgestone UK is so pleased by its latest breakdown response times. According to the company, the figures show average call out response times of 48 minutes anywhere in the UK – day or night.

The network has more than 300 independent outlets and 1,000 service staff that are trained specifically on servicing truck tyres, reassuring customers that it can properly provide service cover across Europe.

8th May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

First-time buyers 'more price savvy' – survey

A recent survey by insurance comparison website Confused.com reveals that first-time buyers are becoming more savvy about the cost of cars; looking at the full cost of motoring rather than just the initial purchase price. Cars are one of the biggest expenses that people make in their life time. However, people are having to compromise on the cars they drive. Big engines and car modifications no longer the new driver's prerogative, due to the cost of insurance and overall rising cost of motoring.

1st May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone UK, Ireland retail networks brought “under one roof”

Bridgestone has detailed the new organisation of its retail network, bringing together its current UK and Ireland operations. As part of the company’s regionalisation strategy – essentially northern European operations being streamlined from the UK – the division is headed by Alex Watson, retail managing director UK and Ireland, who takes up responsibility for Kingsway Tyres Ltd, Fast Fit Tyres and also the First Stop network. He has been involved in Kingsway Tyres Ltd since 1996 and stayed with the company when it was bought by Bridgestone in 2004, becoming its managing director during the acquisition. There are 170 First Stop centres in the UK, and around 2,000 across Europe.

26th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors