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Bridgestone Survey Reveals Cost of Under-Inflated Tyres

Europeans’ concern about the spiralling cost of fuel is being exacerbated by the state of motorists’ tyres according to research conducted by Bridgestone. According to the manufacturer, four billion litres – worth approximately £4.6 billion – of fuel are being wasted every year due to the under-inflated tyres of four in every five motorists. This inadequate tyre care does not just affect motorists’ wallets; the wasted fuel equates to 9.3 million tonnes of unnecessary CO2 emissions, and therefore increases the harm to the environment caused by motoring. The findings come from safety checks carried out on 52,400 cars in 15 E.U countries in 2009.

21st April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Delticom Reports 50% Online Revenue Increase in 1Q 2010

Delticom AG has published preliminary figures for the first quarter of 2010, which provide further evidence for the increased influence of the Internet on the tyre business. According to a preliminary results statement published 20 April, Delticom achieved first quarter 2010 revenues of 74 million euros (£64.5 million; $99.44 million), up 45 per cent compared with the 51.0 million euros reported in the same period in 2009. However, e-commerce revenues for the first quarter great faster still, totalling 70 million euros (£61 million; $94.08 million), up 50 per cent from 46.7 million euros in the first quarter of last year.

21st April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

British Businesses "Wasting Fuel" – Survey

According to a recent survey, British businesses are squandering millions of litres of petrol because employees don’t drive company vehicles efficiently. Poor driving technique, inaccurate fuel gauges and bad record keeping are all contributing to companies being unaware of the real consequences of their fuel usage, the survey adds.

The research by leading telematics expert Trimble MRM found recent hikes in petrol and diesel prices is the biggest challenge facing fleet managers today. The drive to make business more fuel efficient is forcing fleet managers to take a long hard look at their vehicles and driver behaviour.

20th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Online Retail Potential Greater than Thought: Delticom

According to Delticom, the number of potential online tyre purchasers is much higher than many experts previously thought. The online retailer has drawn this conclusion from the results of its “Reifen Online 2010” survey of 1,001 German motorists, which was conducted by renowned survey organisation forsa. The forsa survey revealed as many as a third of all German drivers can envision purchasing tyres online; for motorists between 18 and 30 years of age, this figure rises to 42 per cent.

16th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin & Pirelli Top US OE Tyre Study

Results of the latest J.D. Power and Associates survey into OE tyre satisfaction levels in the US place Michelin and Pirelli on top in terms of positive consumer response. In the survey of 29,818 new-vehicle owners who purchased a 2008 or 2009 model-year vehicle, Michelin was ranked highest in the luxury, passenger car and truck/utility segments of the 2010 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study, with strong results for tyre wearability recorded in the passenger car and luxury segments and for ride in the truck/utility segment. Pirelli came out on top in the performance sport segment and performed particularly well in the tyre appearance and tyre ride factors.

13th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Motorcyclists to PM: Get on Your Bike – Cause You’re Not Getting on Ours

Latest polls indicate Gordon Brown is more than six points ahead – in the vote for Britain’s least desirable pillion passenger, that is. According to a survey carried out by Bridgestone, the current UK Prime Minister is the person motorcycle riders would least want sitting behind them. A total of 33.8 per cent of the more than 1,000 motorcycle riders Bridgestone approached voted for Mr. Brown, pushing Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson into second place. Clarkson, a man seemingly capable of polarising the opinions of an entire nation, is a pillion passenger no-no for 27.4 per cent of respondents. Third-place getter Katie Price raised no eyebrows by making an appearance in this rogues’ gallery of the motorcycling world – 17.8 per cent of those polled by Bridgestone would not share a seat the celebrity formerly known as Jordan.

9th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Cam Systems Launches CAMWiki as Extension of 20:20 Customer Charter

The latest application taken on as part of Cam Systems’ software and support service, the 20:20 Customer Charter, is to be launched in April. CAMWiki will be available to customers who have signed up for Cam’s 32 Bit Cameo implementation and will give access to existing and new product information, general news, benefit commentaries, user documentation and ”how-to” guides as well as “Flash Traffic” service updates and product sheet downloads.

31st March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

NTDA: Part Worn Tyre Sales Increase

Sales of “potentially lethal” part worn tyres are on the increase, according to a National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) survey. The report follows earlier research conducted by TyreSafe, tyre industry’s safety body, which said part worn tyres "pose a significant safety hazard to drivers and other road users." The consensus remains that there are around 2 million part worn tyres sold in the UK passenger car replacement tyre market each year.

The 2010 survey reveals that most NTDA members are reporting an increase in the sales of part worn tyres in their area (65%), with the remaining 35 per cent describing the market as 'static'. Only 6 per cent of respondents said that there were no part worn dealers in their vicinity, while 71 per cent said that there were between one and 10 dealers in their area.

29th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyresafe: More Cars Likely to Run on Part Worns

One in 10 drivers is more likely to buy part worn tyres compared with 12 months ago, according to new research conducted by TyreSafe. In response to the findings the tyre safety group warned that not only are part worn tyres false economy, but they could pose a significant safety hazard to drivers and other road users and “the number of tyre related deaths and accidents on the UK’s roads could be set to rise.” In 2008, illegal, under-inflated or defective tyres contributed to the deaths of 34 drivers and the injuries of more than 900 other motorists.

TyreSafe’s research found that as many as one in six drivers had bought part worn tyres for their car at some point. It also found that younger drivers are much more likely to compared with older drivers. One in five drivers aged between 18-34 said they were more likely to buy part worn tyres compared with 12 months ago, whereas only one in twenty drivers aged over 55 said they were more likely to buy part worns.

23rd March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Fast-Fit Accreditation Added to ATA Scheme

According to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), recent survey results indicate that more than 80 per cent of the population do not know how to tell a good vehicle technician from a bad one. To help UK motorists gain consumer confidence in the automotive repair industry, the institute has administered an Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) scheme since June 2005. The ATA tests the current competence of individuals working in the retail motor industry, and following a pilot programme, the IMI has announced that two levels applicable to technicians working in the fast fit sector have now been added to scheme.

23rd March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Survey Shows More UK Dealers Recommend Bridgestone 4×4 Tyres

Research conducted by Encircle Marketing between April 2009 and February 2010 has revealed dealers recommend Bridgestone 4×4 tyres almost twice as often as the next most recommended brand. The survey showed that Bridgestone’s 4×4 tyres are recommended 18 per cent of the time, far ahead of the nearest competitor at 10.4 per cent. Dealer recommendation – widely accepted to be a key factor influencing customer purchase choice – was also found to be stronger for premium brands, with a 60 per cent recommendation rate versus budget brands.

19th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Canada Looking at Truck Tyre Fuel Efficiency Labels

Natural Resources Canada is surveying Canadian truck fleets about their tyre habits, reports Tire Review, and the result may result in fuel efficiency labelling of truck tyres in that country. The government department is conducting an online study until March 31, and the Canadian Trucking Alliance has publicly asked truck fleets to cooperate.

18th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Are Automotive Battery Manufacturers Facing Overcapacity?

The share of electrified powertrains is expected to increase significantly in all major automotive markets as a result of marked decreases in the cost of batteries over the next decade. Yet the desire to capitalise on this growing market may lead to problems in the years ahead: According to Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, planned investments in battery production will result in significant overcapacity occurring between 2014 and 2017, especially in the US and in Japan. As a consequence, experts at the strategy consultancy believe only six to eight global battery manufacturers will survive the next five to seven years. This is the conclusion the company drew from its “Powertrain 2020 – Li-ion batteries – The next bubble ahead?" market survey.

10th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Motor Codes: 45% of Motorists Feel Ripped Off by Their Garage

According to the findings of a study commissioned by Motor Codes, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders subsidiary established to act as the self regulatory body for the automotive sector, more than an estimated 14 million motorists feel short changed by their local service and repair garages. A sample survey of 1,194 UK motorists shows some 45 per cent of drivers have experienced this ripped off feeling, Motor Codes reports. Those living in the East of England have saw most cause for complaint, with a third claiming to be short changed, compared with just 17 per cent of Northern Ireland motorists. A quarter of motorists considered themselves between £51 and £150 out of pocket, and five per cent felt their wallets to be at least ₤300 lighter following an encounter with their local garage. In total, Motor Codes estimates that some ₤2.4 billion in motorists’ money is being lost in this way.

12th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ Opens £2 million Tyre Centre in Leeds

HiQ franchisee North Eastern Tyre & Exhausts opened a new £2 million fast fit centre in Leeds at the end of 2009. HiQ representatives called the one-acre development “the best of its kind in Europe.” Stocking 20,000 tyres, featuring 12 bays and boasting some of the most modern vehicle diagnostic equipment in the country, the HiQ centre in Gelderd Road aims to alter age-old perceptions of fast fit centres and remove the fear associated with visiting them. The new site will create eight jobs.

1st February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors