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Tyre Tools Online has Arrived

On 1 February Harvie/Prema will ‘go live’ with its new website (www.tyretools.co.uk). The company’s B2B online presence will provide a complete virtual catalogue initially covering the majority of Harvie/Prema’s product range and primarily concentrating on the fast moving consumer items. According to the company, the target market for this concept will be those customers that have a genuine desire to purchase products online which will be rewarded by an additional discount. This is an additional service and existing customers that continue to require direct service calls and account status will be maintained with a high level of customer care.

9th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Falken to Exhibit at Autosport/Aftermarket Show

In January 2006, Falken High Performance Tyres will again be present when the doors open at the Aftermarket Show. At the Falken stand in the main hall visitors will be able to examine the new FK452 premium tyre, and the T110. Falken Tyres UK website will also be on show allowing visitors access to the dealer locator system, enabling them to find their local Falken supplier.

Another highlight will be the attendance of the Falken Girls who will be signing copies of their very own Falken Calendars and Posters. The stand will also include a race car simulator, featuring the Gran Turismo 4 computer game. From here visitors will be able to drive the Falken Nissan Skyline GT-R around the famous 20.8 kilometre long Nurburgring track.

16th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop is Online for Enthusiasts

Dunlop has launched a new website for motorcycle and car enthusiasts. Injection.tv aims to support Dunlop’s ‘Drivers Know’ brand strategy and offers features such as driving simulation, screensavers, driving tips, as well as the latest ‘must-have’ accessories.

Jose D’Alessandro, director motorcycle tyres for Dunlop Europe, Middle East and Africa said: “The new Injection.tv online concept has been launched with the objective of providing our key audience of motorcycle and car enthusiasts with both excitement and the possibility to chill out. A proposition thus far absent from the world of online motoring.”

15th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Dubious Tyre Advice

Health24.com has done it again. Only two months after warning that driving on retreads is “a dangerous thing to do,” the South African news website has published an article giving motoring advice. On this occasion Health24.com warned drivers: “never skimp on tyres.” While this obviously makes perfect sense, this was followed by ‘advice’ that will no doubt infuriate the South African retreading business. “Don’t buy retreads, just don’t go there,” the article simply said.

11th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

B-Quik – Tyre retail service Thai style

International News

Here’s a question for you – which tyre retailer has 42 outlets in the capital and in November opened the 43rd on a Tesco hypermarket, making this the 10th centre on a Tesco forecourt?

The answer is B-Quik, of Thailand and the capital city is, of course, Bangkok. For many people in Europe, the first they heard of the name was during the period when the Ford Motor Company was going through its “showroom to scrapyard” phase and it bought Kwik-Fit in Europe and B-Quik in Thailand.

4th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear to Make F1 Comeback?

Goodyear is reportedly considering returning to the Formula One motorsport series. F1total.com reports that the American manufacturer is considering getting involved in the sport as a way of responding to the improved market performance that Michelin and Bridgestone have achieved through their involvement. The F1 website speculates that Goodyear could apply for the FIA contract as soon as the series reverts to using a single tyre supplier. Goodyear could also be competing with Kumho for a future F1 contract, the website states.

1st November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

“Impact Wrenches Can Be Health Hazard” – Report

Pneumatic impact wrenches such as those typically used for commercial wheel bolting could prove to be a health hazard if used for more than a few minutes a day, says a new assessment.

31st October 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Lexus Club Line Up in Watford

The grounds of STS Watford were graced with a line-up of high performance Lexus cars when it recently hosted a free tyre health check event with the expertise of it’s resident doctor, Tony ‘Dr’ Bones. STS Stapletons Tyres and Exhaust Centre, based on Lower High Street, Watford hosted a unique Geometry and Wheel Alignment Health Check Day for the Lexus Owners Club, where top geometry wheel alignment expert, Dr Bones performed stringent tyre safety checks on over 30 Lexus cars.

27th October 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Website Goes Live

The new Automotive Trade Show website has gone live at www.atshow.com. Visitors will be able to book entry tickets and plan their visit to the show. They will also be able to research exhibitors and details of their exhibits through the A-Z listings and product locator.

20th October 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Retreads – ‘A Dangerous Thing To Do’?

The South African retreading business obviously has some work to do judging by an article on health website, Health24.com. The article listed 21 supposedly hazardous activities under the subtitle “dangerous things no-one should ever do.” Among them were the usual suspects – leaving medication lying around within reach of toddlers; swimming in the sea when you have had too many; not keeping guns locked in a safe and unloaded.

Most would agree that these are all potentially dangerous activities. However, the list also included “driving with worn or retreaded tyres and not regularly checking your brakes.” Now, the industry would surely agree that driving on worn tyres is a bad idea and not checking your brakes is equally stupid, but running on retreads? What do you think about Health24’s comments and what can be done to improve public perceptions of retreaded tyres? E-mail info@77.237.250.82 to have your say.

13th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Capitalising on e-Commerce

Company News, UK News

Whether you like it or not, the world is turning more and more into a technological marketplace. And all aspects of business are being affected, including the tyre trade. Here Tyres & Accessories looks at two of the Internet’s best-known names, and asks how their businesses might affect yours.

According to the Office of National Statistics, by the end of 2004, 52 per cent of households in the UK had access to the Internet at home. And by the end of 2005, 99.6 per cent of the UK will have access to broadband if they want it. Furthermore, the Internet was the fastest growing retail sector last year, attracting one in four shoppers.

9th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

New Look GEA Website

The GEA has launched a new website. The association’s was keen to retain certain aspects of its existing site, whilst giving it a more up-to-date style.

Commenting on the website, Dave Garratt, chief executive of the GEA, said:
“The challenge was to update and add style to an extremely successful site without losing its effectiveness. Furthermore, with the aid of video, we have provided a virtual ‘shop window’, which raises the profile of both our members and our industry’s ‘Automotive Trade Show’.

The site continues to provide lists of members whose services cover every aspect and requirement in the automotive industry. News of individual members and the GEA will also be regularly updated.

26th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Drive Home Safely Campaign

Goodyear has teamed up with a number of motoring organisations to launch its ‘Drive Home Safely’ initiative. Together the group has arranged a dedicated website and road show to reduce motorists’ fears of coping with difficult driving situations.

Situations such as being followed, breaking down on the motorway alone at night, or having items stolen from their car are those being addressed by the campaign. In London during the first six months of 2005, there were almost 1,000 reported incidents of theft from, or damage to, vehicles according to the Metropolitan Police Service crime statistics.

The manufacturer intends the official website, www.drivehomesafely.co.uk, to act as a one-stop source of information for anyone affected by road security issues.

18th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

New Kayaba UK Website

Kayaba has revamped its website, giving it a fresh, user-friendly look. It is divided into two sections – one for mechanics and one for distributors – and the latter section features an online version of Kayaba’s 2005 shock absorber catalogue, plus company information, press releases and product information.

5th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

The Aftermarket Show Launches Website

The Aftermarket Show has launched a new website to provide visitors and exhibitors with further details about the industry event.

The website, www.theaftermarketshow.com offers information about the show’s exhibitors, conferences and seminars, and facilities at the event. The site will also allow visitors to pre-register in the forthcoming months leading up to the event.

3rd August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors