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DriveRight joins TyreSafe

Independent wheel and tyre data provider DriveRight is the latest firm to sign up as a TyreSafe member. Although membership serves as official confirmation of DriveRight’s support, the company has been involved with TyreSafe for some time and supplies the data that goes into the safety association’s tyre pressure app. The app provides users with the correct tyre pressure for their car simply by entering their registration number and is, by the way, is available at the TyreSafe website or via the iTunes store.

26th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Wheel Solutions Ltd joins TyreSafe

Road safety organisation TyreSafe has recruited wheel and tyre supplier Wheel Solutions Ltd (WSL) as its latest member. The company specialises in caravan, trailer and agricultural products, while also supplying other sectors. WSL hasn’t wasted any time in adopting TyreSafe’s activities having developed a range of dual branded material to educate its customers, highlighting tyre safety messages. Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe, said: “It’s great news to welcome Wheel Solutions to TyreSafe as it has wealth of knowledge in some specialist sectors that will help us drive home the tyre safety message to a wider audience.

18th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho Tyres launches "Cash for Causes" community projects

Kumho Tyres has launched a summer campaign ‘Cash for Causes’, supported by the Korean brand’s UK dealers and a new website. The company says that it will donate £100,000 to deserving causes, charities, local groups and projects across the country via the network of ECSTA Performance Centre (EPC) independent retailers it supports in the UK through its national distributor Micheldever Tyre Services. So far, Kumho says that over 200 EPC dealers have signed up to take part in the ‘Cash for Causes’ campaign, each selecting two local community projects they feel deserve a donation. Nominated causes then go head to head in a public vote to see which one the community feels should receive the larger share.

17th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre labelling fronts new Cam website

Cam Systems newly developed website is designed specifically with tyre labelling in mind. The company wants to ensure customers are informed how to be totally operational and compliant in this area by November this year; the label will need to be present at point of sale on 1 November 2012 and Cam’s customers have been looking to the software provider to provide increased functionality to cover this requirement. In support of this, Cam says its own website (www.cam-systems.co.uk) has been designed to offer in-depth guidance and advice on the impending legislation.

11th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho supporting local community projects

Kumho Tyres has launched a summer campaign, 'Cash for Causes', in the UK. The company says it will donate £100,000 to deserving causes, charities, local groups and projects across the country, via the ECSTA Performance Centre network of independent retailers it supports through its national distributor, Micheldever Tyre Services.

10th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyremen launches UKTN tyre fitting service

Hull-based Tyremen reports that it recently launched the UK TyreNetwork (UKTN) to offer a fitting service throughout the UK for its internet customers. After choosing the tyres they need on the Tyremen website, the UKTN allows drivers wherever they are in the country to order and pay for the tyres they need and have them fitted at a garage of their choice.

5th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ opens 2012 Grid Girl competition

HiQ has launched a competition to find its 2012 Grid Girl. The winner will represent the brand and its partnership with Breast Cancer Care at the final round of Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship racing at Brands Hatch in October and act as its ambassador for ‘Pink October’; the yearly fundraising campaign for Breast Cancer Care. HiQ has targeted £100,000 as its fundraising milestone. Voting on the campaign will be stimulated through HiQ’s Facebook app, part of the brand’s vibrant social networking channels on Twitter and Facebook, where regular updates will also be posted. Nominations are open now, and a top 10 will be created after a period of voting, at which point a second phase of voting will begin, both online and through HiQ’s Facebook app.

28th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli fantasy game a ‘nice tie-in’ with National Motorsport Week

Pirelli has confirmed its support for National Motorsport Week 2012, which will take place between 30 June and 8 July. The week-long annual initiative, jointly promoted by the Motorsport Industry Association and the Motor Sports Association, is a celebration of motorsport book-ended by two of the country’s premier motorsport events: the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Santander British Formula One Grand Prix. National Motorsport Week features a wide range of initiatives and activities, ranging from novice taster events run by local motor clubs to factory visits and open days at many of the UK’s premier motorsport organisations.

27th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin online guide tackles the fundamentals of labelling

To help truck, bus and coach fleets get to grips with the new EC/1222/2009 regulation on tyre labelling, Michelin has launched a dedicated tyre labelling information module on its UK website. The tyre maker says the info given at http://www.michelinonline.co.uk/trucktyrelabelling/ explains everything fleet operators need to know about the legislation that comes into force on 1 November 2012, including why it is being introduced, what tyres it covers, an overview of the different rating criteria and what benefits it offers fleets. It also notes that the label is not the be all and end all when it comes to choosing the right tyre.

25th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ invests £30,000 in motorist safety guides

HiQ has launched its latest safety project for motorists: a bespoke new safety guide pack. The fast-fit network says it has invested £30,000 into the guides, which include a suite of information bulletins in one ‘handy’ pack. The network says the guides have been produced based on motorists’ feedback. It aims to cover drivers’ needs, explaining everything there is to know about keeping tyres and cars in the best possible condition comprehensively. Covering everything from the hazards associated with buying part worn tyres and winter driving tips to fuel efficiency and battery care, the guides simplify tyre and car care, as well as providing useful motoring reference material.

21st June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin launches UK, Ireland farm tyre website

Michelin has launched a specialist agricultural tyre website, on which farmers and contractors can access detailed tyre information. The website includes detailed technical information – recommended pressure settings and load ratings – for every size of tyre in Michelin’s extensive agricultural range.

19th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Updated ViaMichelin site launched

Using input drawn from users, Michelin has updated its ViaMichelin website. The French manufacturer reports that the new site – which is also available for mobile devices with the free ViaMichelin Mobile application – features completely reworked ergonomics that make it easier to use. Michelin describes the most important additions to the new version as being a map on the home page that is geo-positioned to the user’s last search, highly visible itinerary options, unique data-entry fields and, for users in France, the integration of traffic conditions when calculating travel time.

18th 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

Hankook, Michelin reps pedal for Transaid in Madagascar

A team of 25 challengers from across the UK transport and logistics industry, including participants from Hankook and Michelin, is preparing for the fundraising challenge of a lifetime, cycling more than 450km across Madagascar, in aid of international development charity Transaid. The group has set a target of raising £100,000, and is leaving for the island on Friday 15 June, with a day’s acclimatisation in the capital of Antananarivo on the Saturday before the main event begins in earnest on Sunday. Proceeds from the event will benefit vital Transaid initiatives across Africa.

13th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin publishes I-Spy Goodwood

Michelin has published a special-edition I-Spy Goodwood Festival of Speed book, celebrating its sponsorship of the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Supercar Paddock. The book will be available on the Michelin stand at the Festival from Thursday 28 June to Sunday 1 July, while stocks last. In common with I-Spy books from past and present, the new book includes interesting cars, places and people to spot at this year’s Festival. Michelin has also made 500 copies available for pre-purchase from the Michelin I-Spy website for £3.50.

31st May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors