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New Michelin Child Seats

Michelin has launched its new Cockpit baby seat and Navigator booster seat for children aged from six months to ten years. The new Cockpit seat and Navigator booster meet the standards of the proposed 2008 EuroNCAP tests where the crash test speed has been raised to 70kph, new UK regulations and the new ECE/R44 homologation requirements. Michelin is confident that its Cockpit and Navigator child seats represent the best child safety protection in the world. The RRP of the Cockpit is £199.99 and the Navigator is £139.99.

28th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

New Website for Avon

Avon has launched a new website, www.avonmotorcycle.com, designed to provide riders with all the information they need to make an informed tyre purchase. The backbone of the site is a comprehensive and easy-to-use fitment guide, which confirms correct tyre sizes and lists approved Avon fitments. Once armed with these options, it’s simply a matter of typing in a postcode to locate Avon’s nearest UK dealer.

27th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Mike Wise Returns to Kwik-Fit Fleet

Kwik-Fit Fleet will have a new man at the wheel from 4 December 2006 when Mike Wise returns to the company to replace Nigel Davies, who is to become chief executive of London-based Pirtek Europe, the number one provider of hydraulic solutions. Mr Davies, who has spent almost 14 years with Britain’s largest independent fast-fit company, said he was sad to be leaving the company but the new job was an “opportunity I could not refuse.”

21st November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook Tyres Stolen

1400 tyres have been stolen from a container belonging to Hankook Tyre UK Ltd. The company reports that a container carrying 165/65R 14T K702 and 185/65R 14T K702 tyres was hijacked on the A45 en route to its Daventry headquarters late on the 15 November. Hankook Tyre UK Ltd has asked that anybody approached with the aforementioned products should contact them directly, if they are not from a reliable source.

16th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

NGK Promotion Continues Next Year

The BoxClever independent garage trade promotion by NGK Spark Plugs (UK) has proved so successful that it will continue into 2007, says the company. Brian Childs, NGK’s Deputy MD Sales & Marketing, said that the NGK clothing range has continued to prove popular, as have the colour TVs and DVD recorders. He said: “There is no limit to the amount of BoxClever claims that garages can make; all they need is the correct quantity of box tops to qualify for their free gifts. Further additions to the BoxClever Collection will be announced early in 2007.

15th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Aftermarket Show Improves Talkshop Concept

The TalkShop Seminar programme that made its debut at the Aftermarket Show last January will return again in 2007, in an enhanced format, designed to make it the centre of UK aftermarket trade event. This year’s programme will feature industry figures literally “talking shop” in a studio-style set-up, the focal point of which will be one of this year’s British Touring car Championship contenders.

15th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Supports Children in Need

Bridgestone UK has donated a set of tyres for a charity auction in aid of Children in Need. The rubber contributed to a total of more than £12,000 towards this year’s appeal after they were sold under the hammer by BBC Worldwide Magazines Production department.

10th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Terry Cuttell Joins B.I.T.S.

Tyre wholesaler B.I.T.S. has signalled its expansion intentions by signing up industry specialist Terry Cuttell as Group Business Development Manager (Motor Dealer Division). Working alongside Darren Duguid – B.I.T.S. UK Sales Manager (Motor Dealer Division) – he will be based at a new office in Burton-on-Trent, which is totally dedicated to dealership relations. B.I.T.S. already has a substantial presence within dealer groups and the appointment of Terry Cuttell, with his strong links to manufacturers and wholesale tyre service providers, will further accelerate this, says the company.

8th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Inaugural Lassa UK Race Day

UK tyre dealers gave a clear ‘thumbs up’ when Lassa held its inaugural UK Race Day recently. The day, which was held at Prestwood Hall in Leicestershire, was split into 3 sections – race track, rally and off-road. All the vehicles used had been pre-fitted with Lassa tyres, giving dealers a first-hand opportunity to test the Lassa range. In addition, the afternoon rain not only tested the tyres but also tested the skills of the drivers and instructors alike. In fact the senior instructor from the driving school went as far as saying: “Lassa tyres have done really well – they represent an excellent value-for-money tyre.”

3rd November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Putting Charity First

A First Stop tyre dealership and service centre has smashed the £25,000 milestone in its fundraising efforts for charities and worthwhile causes. Harpenden-based Pan Autos reached the target at a recent golf day for loyal customers, suppliers and friends, which added another £2,000 to money raised at 11 previous annual events since 1995. Proceeds from the golf day support a different charity each year. The benefactor on this occasion is the North London Hospice, which supports terminally ill patients in the boroughs of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey.

2nd November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Sava ATV Tyres and Area Distributorships Available

Bike Tyrestore has announced that Sava’s range of ATV tyres will be available in the new year and that it is now sole UK trade distributor. Bike Tyrestore joint managing director, Peter Smith, told Tyres & Accessories the company would like to make contact with ATV tyre specialists, with a view to setting up area distributorships for this product range. “This may be of particular interest to farm tyre specialists and anyone else for whom ATV tyres are a major part of their business,” he explained adding: “We’ll be showing this new range at Expo in January (14 to 16 January, Stoneleigh-Park Exhibition Centre).” Quad magazine is expected to publish the first UK test soon. Further information is available from David Nolan on 0800 281 413

30th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Good Garage Scheme Launches Second Phase

The Good Garage Scheme has launched the second phase of its marketing campaign to attract older car owners and female drivers to the scheme. Throughout November and December a programme of leaflet drops, editorial coverage and radio and vehicle advertising is aiming to further raise the awareness of the Good Garage Scheme and its portal – www.goodgaragescheme.com – to millions of motorists throughout the North East Region, the first region on the scheme. There are now 810 Good Garage Scheme members in the UK. The latest marketing campaign is seen as a prelude to taking the scheme to a National level in March 2007.

30th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Sapphire Launches Retailer Connect Service

Sapphire Energy Recovery recently launched a new customer service at its Regional Collector Forum in Staffordshire. “Retailer Connect” enables customers calling into Sapphire’s customer service department to be instantly connected to one of Sapphire’s Regional Collectors for their own area.

26th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Plimsoll names Tyre Manufacturers & Distributors Industry winners

The UK’s most successful tyre manufacturers & distributors companies have been named as part of a special study by industry analysts Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. These outstanding companies have been grouped into five different areas of financial success.

24th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Re-Designed Pirelli Website Goes Live

Pirelli Tyres UK Ltd went live this week with its new website www.pirelli.co.uk This newly-designed site, whilst introducing bold and breathtaking graphics, provides easier access to user-friendly tyre information.

19th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors