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NTDA survey: Labels trumped by price concerns

Almost a year after point of sale tyre labelling became mandatory in Europe, the NTDA has revealed that it plans to release the details of a survey into attitudes towards labelling at the association’s annual dinner in October.

Almost 12 months since the labelling of tyres at the point of sale became mandatory across the EU and the UK, the NTDA wondered what effect, if any, it has had on the way tyres are sold – have customers become better informed and more knowledgeable? Are they aware of the introduction of the label? Do they appreciate the information on it? And how important is this relative to price?

2nd September 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

UK diesel prices 4th highest in the world

The weekly e-bulletin from the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation quotes a worldwide cost survey commissioned by This is Money from Looking4Parking.com which says that British motorists are being hit with the world's fourth most expensive diesel prices.

2nd September 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Motorists ignore dashboard warnings, says research

Research conducted among 625 motorists from vehicle remarketing company, British Car Auctions (BCA), reveals that 23 per cent of motorists have ignored red warning lights on their dashboard, choosing to continue driving before addressing the problem rather than stopping as soon as safe to do so. And whilst over half said they would stop immediately and call for assistance a small minority (5.5 per cent) said they would deal with it when they had time with some hoping it might just go off of its own accord! When it comes to amber advisory warnings, 36 per cent of motorists who responded to the BCA research said they had ignored amber advisory dashboard warnings and did not respond to them with any urgency. Over half (59 per cent) of those polled would continue on to their destination if an advisory light appeared and then address the problem. The research does not reveal how many – if any – of the warning lights were related to TPMS and runflat tyres.

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

‘Man-Pram’ features 20-inch tyres

Vehicle manufacturer Škoda has ‘Clarksoned’ a baby’s pram with 20-inch alloys and all-terrain tyres, plus other features not typically found in the Mothercare catalogue. The pram was given the works to mark the launch of Škoda's fastest ever car – the latest generation Octavia vRS.

26th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre safety month materials now available

As October’s tyre safety month is fast approaching, road safety professionals are invited to sign up now for free campaign materials that can help them run local activities and initiatives.

24th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

3,852 tyre-related motorway incidents in 2013 Q2: IAM

The Institute of Advanced Motorists has issued a tyre maintenance warning to UK drivers after a total of 3,852 tyre-related incidents were reported on England's motorways between April and the end of June 2013. This average of 1,284 per month is a result of motorists often putting off tyre repairs to save on costs, IAM says, though it is actually cheaper to replace worn or damaged tyres where necessary, rather than waiting to face a burst tyre and having to be towed off the motorway.

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

Over three-quarters of European tyre population under-inflated: Bridgestone

Data from Bridgestone’s Safety Campaign 2012 has revealed that 78.3 per cent of tyres on the 28,700 cars inspected across Europe throughout the year were under-inflated to varying degrees. Additionally, 25.6 per cent of the tyre population was found to be worn below 1.6mm. The company completes a survey during its safety check workshops across Europe each year, and the latest data shows an increase in the number of tyres found to be under-inflated.

4th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre makers top in employment surveys

Michelin and Goodyear have ranked highly is separate workplace surveys carried out in the US.

18th June 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Giti Tire targeting 10% of German TBR market with sales restructuring

Having made a considerable impression in the UK segment, Giti Tire has designs on increasing to 10 per cent its share of the German truck and bus tyre market. The manufacturer has recently restructured its sales operation in the country, making several new appointments and seeking to strengthen the position of GT Radial. Richard Lyons, managing director – Europe, said: “While the truck and bus operation has performed well in recent years there has been key senior staff appointments in the German office, and it was felt the sales force needed to be more closely aligned to their vision for the business.

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

Michelin introduces wiper blade line-up

Michelin has launched its new Stealth and Rainforce ranges of windscreen wiper blades, which together offer replacement fitments for approximately 95 per cent of the cars on UK roads.

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

Selfish driving and using mobile phone while driving top the poll of pet peeves

Research from vehicle remarketing specialist, British Car Auctions (BCA), suggests motorists will welcome news of new powers for police to tackle bad driving. In a survey of 800 motorists, BCA found that 'selfish driving' is the thing motorists hate most about other drivers, with 70 per cent citing this as one of their top three frustrations. 57 per cent of those polled were concerned about other motorists using a mobile phone while driving, while over a third (34 per cent) said motorists texting while driving was a major frustration.

14th June 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Despite no legal markings, Cumbria council declares part-worns ‘safe’

Cumbria County Council has declared the purchase of part-worn tyres “safe” on its patch following visits to part-worn tyre traders in the region by officers from Cumbria Trading Standards and the Police. The council says officers carried out 22 visits to premises in Cumbria between February and May in response to a TyreSafe survey that showed 98 per cent of examined tyres did not meet current legal requirements.

13th June 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Dealers: Car buyers rate emissions as important

Dealers are reporting a rise in the number of consumers asking them for CO2 information as part of the used car buying process, according to the latest survey from vehicle information expert, HPI. However, HPI's new research confirms that cost is the driver behind consumer interest in CO2 data and savvy dealers, who are meeting the needs of their customers by providing this information, are securing more deals.

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

New drink-drive campaign launched

Two thirds of UK drivers would be devastated if they lost their car according to figures published as Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond launched a new THINK! drink-drive campaign to raise awareness of the consequences of a conviction. The survey of nearly 20,000 adults, commissioned by the AA and conducted by Populus, also shows that:

6th June 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

GfK: Central Malaysia PCR sales 1.2 million units in 1Q 2013

International News, News

Increased affluence and the rise of car ownership is creating demand for passenger car tyres in Malaysia’s booming central region. The latest GfK retail audit report shows that sales of passenger car tyres in the high traffic states of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor have been rising consecutively in the last two years, with the first quarter of this year reporting a surge of 14.6 per cent over the same period in 2012.

13th May 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors