Bridgestone Motorsport has launched a new Bridgestone Motorsport consumer website: www.bridgestonemotorsport.com aimed at bringing motorsport fans across the globe regular news and information about Bridgestone’s involvement in all of its major motor racing activities, namely the FIA Formula One World Championship, the GP2 Series, MotoGP, IRL, Champ Car World Series, Formula Nippon and SUPER GT.
The Viking tyre range has been extended to include the new Protech II pattern, replacing the current Protech 500. Exclusively available from Viking International, the Protech II’s advanced asymmetric pattern is the perfect combination for wet and dry conditions.
The outer pattern consists of stiff shoulder blocks and two circumferential ribs to ensure lateral stability and precise steering, as well as optimised grip for excellent braking to give all round excellent dry performance. The inner pattern with its combination of numerous block edges and sipes provides superb grip and handling in wet weather conditions.
A generation of women are choosing cars before kids as material possessions overwhelm maternal instincts. Sales of cars to women are booming with the biggest increase reported among those aged 29 to 44 with disposable income – and without children. According to evecars.com, the British car trade will see almost 5 million car purchases by women this year – half the UK’s forecast total sales. The RAC Foundation has stated that women buy almost 50 per cent of new or used cars, but have a deciding influence on 80 per cent of purchases.
The Michelin Euro Assist service has enhanced its offer to commercial vehicle operators with a pledge to either get to the scene of the tyre-related breakdown in Europe in less than two hours, or reimburse the 70 euro service charge. This applies even if the repair technician arrives just one minute late.
Michelin Euro Assist handles nearly 20,000 tyre-related commercial vehicle breakdowns a year across Europe. The support of its 3,200 tyre-repair specialists means the average vehicle off-road time was just two hours and six minutes in 2005. A satisfaction survey conducted last year also revealed that 90 per cent of Michelin Euro Assist customers would recommend the service to other haulage companies.
Blackcircles has formed a new partnership with Europe’s most popular motorbike site, biketrader.co.uk. The new deal will see Bike Trader launch its own online tyre shop powered by the Blackcircles retail engine. Through the new shop bike owners will have access to a range of over 10,000 tyres, including Pirelli, Bridgestone and Metzeler, at some of the lowest prices in Europe.
Viking International, the largest tyre, exhaust and battery wholesaler in the UK, is pleased to report a record number of visitors using its Internet and web based services. Continuous development ensures that the online information and sales service is constantly updated, providing the latest Viking news, offers and information for its users. With 18 months of consecutive year-on-year growth, the website has surpassed all expectations. There are approximately 500 customers with access to the password protected trade area, with figures constantly growing.
Viking International has launched a website in order to provide more information about its new Millenium Tyre range following strong demand.
The website includes information about the tyre range, specifications and suitability of the UHP tyres for a vast range of cars. The site also provides dealer support with consumer incentives and POS support, and a unique password protected trade area where dealers can gain access to downloads and order POS materials direct.
Bridgestone Europe, together with Fujitsu Siemens Computers, will co-sponsor the press room of the 2006 Geneva motor show (2-12 March). As ‘Official Press Sponsor’, Bridgestone will feature its logos and messages on prominent wall displays, signage and documentation in the press room. In addition, Bridgestone-uniformed staff will be on hand to assist journalists visiting the event. Last year Goodyear sponsored the exhibition’s press centre.
Leading truck tyre dealer and service provider, Commercial Tyres has become one of the first ContiNetwork Partners to implement the ‘all-new’ version of Continental’s online tyre ordering system across its operations throughout the South East of England.
The system, branded ‘ContiOnlineContact’, has been available to dealers stocking Continental product for sometime now, however this latest version of the system has undergone a complete makeover, giving it an entirely new look and dramatically increased functionality. Oliver O’Reilly, product manager for ContiOnlineContact commented: “The emphasis for the system has shifted from being a dedicated ordering tool to a powerful and flexible online ordering and product information resource.”
Online tyre business, blackcircles.com, has launched a ‘virtual auction’ website. Designed as a way of bringing cut-price quality products to the masses, the company is aiming to use its reputable image to shine a light on the sometimes questionable world of Internet tyre auctioning. Whether or not the site is aiming to or, can realistically compete with, global giants like eBay is another question.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published its annual ‘Motor Industry of Great Britain’ for 2005. As usual, the 220-page report contains a wealth of information and statistics concerning the world automotive industry. If you want to know how many cars per 1,000 population there are in Bolivia, for example, then this is the publication for you. (The answer, by the way, is ‘three’.)
Israel’s Knesset has approved the first reading of new legislation designed to curb the amount of waste tyres and the spread of dengue fever. Israel produces two million waste tyres each year and, according to Environment Ministry data, doesn’t yet have any recycling plants.
Customers purchasing Millennium Tyres from the new ultra high performance range could win an exclusive, all-expenses-paid motorsport day out, courtesy of Viking International.
Thorite says its latest website is proving so popular that the company has introduced its first “web only” offer: This comprises a 2 hp compressor with a 6 litre compressed air tank, complete with a spray gun kit and pneumatic brad gun.
When Burton Albion held Manchester United to a draw at the new Pirelli Stadium, the team and its sponsors earned more than simply a third round replay. In addition to a replay with one of the world’s best-known teams, Burton will earn an estimated £500,000 from this single appearance. And this cash is expected to virtually wipe out the debts accumulated in the building of the Pirelli stadium, providing the opportunity for the club to safely increase its revenue.
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