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Bridgestone launches “overhauled” POS materials

Bridgestone has announced an overhaul of its consumer focused point of sale material. The action comes following an “extensive review of all collateral”, Bridgestone said. The manufacturer has also formed an independent focus group of drivers, who Bridgestone says have “helped shape the new look and feel as well as content”. The new product posters and leaflets are designed to “position the product with the relevant audience” instantly, with “a plain English explanation of what the main features of the product are, closing with bullet points summarising the main benefits,” Bridgestone states

13th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Euro Car Parts continues rapid growth

Euro Car Parts opened 11 new branches, in the second quarter of 2012, continue on its rapid growth trajectory. Delivering on its promise to make Euro Car Parts (ECP) the biggest aftermarket supplier in Scotland, ECP opened two new branches in June alone – Edinburgh East and Perth. The doors also opened at new stores in Borehamwood and Telford during June, with these four branches combined, creating over 200 new jobs. The company opened 17 new branches between Jan – June 2012.

5th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Overall CV market stable in June

The UK van and truck market for June was stable, according to figures from the SMMT, down just 0.4 per cent.

At 22,287 registrations, the van sector was down 2.5 per cent for the month, year on year (-10.1 per cent for the year to date), but truck registrations remained strong and rose 14.7 per cent, with 3,577 registrations during June. Year to date, the truck market has risen 26.0 per cent.

5th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Gilbert extends Pirelli Mini Challenge lead

Henry Gilbert extended his lead in the Pirelli-backed MINI Challenge at Snetterton 300. The MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S race cars raced over two classes at the fourth round of the seven-round series: the John Cooper Works (JCW) class and the Club class. The JCW class was provided with slick and wet options: the 225/625-17 DH slick and 225/625-17 WS wet tyre. For the second time this season, Pirelli DH slicks and N3 wets were available to the Club class.

4th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Label information valuable, says SMMT

Hello tyre label, and welcome. As of this week, the roll out of the European tyre label begins in earnest as manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers count down the final four months before its compulsory implementation.

2nd July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Ban HGVs on Sundays, says IHE president

Richard Hayes, the incoming president of the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), has certainly started his term with a bang by calling for HGVs to be banned from UK motorways on Sundays and has written to Roads Minister Mike Penning, asking for the Department of Transport to investigate the possibility.

28th June 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

Bio-Fill an eco-friendly tyre filler solution

In applications where punctures are an issue, operators often rely upon polyurethane tyre fillers to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum. Yet with the introduction of Reach regulations and the growing significance attached to eco-friendly tyres, the need for a filler that is equally green is also increasing. German company PURinvent says it has the answer. During June’s Reifen show, Tyres & Accessories spoke with PURinvent managing director, Dr. Frauke Petry, about the firm’s patented Bio-Fill filler, a product she says fits the bill perfectly.

25th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon warns bikers against fitting the wrong tyre

Avon Tyres is stressing the importance to motorcyclists of fitting the appropriate tyres to their bikes this summer. Peter McNally, Avon Tyres’ technical product manager for motorcycle tyres, comments: “We see many people on sportsbikes today who ‘over-tyre’ their bikes on the road. This means they’re using machines with tyres that are effectively race tyres but using them on the road or on the occasional trackday.

19th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

May motorcycle market 'flat'

The latest new motorcycle and scooter figures show last month sales overall were down 1 per cent against May 2011. Under 50cc bike sales were down 7.6 per cent in May, while over 50cc motorcycle sales matched those of last year.

Sue Robinson, director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association which represents motorcycle and franchised car retailers across the UK commented "The motorcycle market remained flat in May, with 100 fewer motorcycles sold than in the same month in 2011.

18th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Consultation begins on fixed-penalty fine for careless driving

Careless drivers will be targeted under new proposals announced for consultation by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning. The proposals would make fixed penalty notices available for careless driving, giving the police greater flexibility in dealing with less serious careless driving offences and freeing them from resource intensive enforcement processes. The fixed penalty will also enable the police to offer educational training as an alternative to endorsement. Drivers would still be able to appeal any decision in court.

15th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Make friends with Rotary Lift

Rotary Lift are the forefront again, not only when it comes to lift technology but also now with customer comunications, keeping everyone 'in the know' when it comes to lift technolgy, vital technical information and business and market news.

15th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper introduces new WM-SA2 winter sizes

Cooper Tire has expanded its range of sizes for its latest high performance winter tyre, the WM-SA2, with the introduction of 15” to 18” H and V-rated fitments. The newest HP winter tyre is designed to offer increased performance on snow and slush with Cooper’s Tapered Alternating Groove technology and forward-facing shoulder grooves used to enhance braking ability. The tyre’s backward-facing centre groove works to improves traction.

12th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Delticom now offering Mickey Thompson 4×4 tyres

Delticom is now offering Mickey Thompson branded 4×4 tyres through its mytyres.co.uk consumer and professional yourtyres.co.uk websites.

11th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Top Safety Accreditation for Liftmaster Garage Equipment

Liftmaster is the latest company to join a scheme designed to help industry improve its safety record. The Hampshire based firm recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health and safety practise amongst UK contractors. Specialising in the sales of 2 post lifts, 4 post lifts, scissor lifts, tyre equipment, MOT and ATF Equipment, Liftmaster’s application for SAFEcontractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business.

5th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors