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Snap-on launches Verus Pro hand-held diagnostic tool

Snap-on Diagnostics has introduced the new Snap-on Verus Pro hand-held diagnostic tool for workshop technicians. The company says the latest addition to its hand-held diagnostic range offers a complete solution for UK garages and bodyshops. The Verus Pro is fast, powerful and portable, providing access to required information sources, scanner, components test metre, scope readings and car-fix information. Snap-on Diagnostics says the range-topping device has been designed to allow the technician to manage the complete job from start to finish.

16th January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear and Swinton join forces to lower the cost of motoring

In a bid to lower the cost of motoring for UK drivers, Goodyear is offering cashback on car insurance when purchasing Goodyear tyres in conjunction with Swinton. From the start of 2013, every motorist that purchases Goodyear tyres will be entitled to £75 cash back when purchasing car insurance online through Swinton. Goodyear and Swinton are explained that they are working together to “enable motorists to continue buying premium products in a financially challenging environment.”

9th January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin commended at Prince Michael road safety event

Michelin’s contribution to raising awareness of road safety was recognised yesterday at a lunch held in London, to celebrate the company winning the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award. The tyre maker was presented with the award in May for its on-going commitment to road safety. The lunch is held annually to commend award winners and Michelin joins other frontrunners and government ministers at the event, which was hosted by HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO.

14th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

With you through every turn – Sailun launches new strapline

A new strapline will soon represent Sailun Tyres. The phrase the company will introduce is “with you through every turn”, a strapline developed following a series of North American research exercises involving consumers, dealers, distributors and competitors.

13th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Chancellor axes 3p fuel duty, ATS-E urges decrease

UK chancellor George Osborne has scrapped – or at least, postponed – the planned 3p rise in fuel duty in his Autumn Statement. With reports suggesting that UK mileage is holding reasonably steady, this represents a crumb of short-term comfort for businesses and motorists, though the Office for Budget Responsibility prediction of stagnant growth will keep the pressure on the UK economy. Though fuel price campaigner Quentin Willson welcomed the news, arguing “money that's spent on fuel duty is not spent on the wider economy”, it seems likely that campaigns to reduce fuel duty will also continue, since the chancellor will continue to be pressed to take gambles to help kick-start the UK economy. Tyre service specialist ATS Euromaster is amongst those calling for reductions in fuel duty, while PwC’s automotive expert also pointed out that the fuel duty rise is still due to happen on 1 September 2013.

5th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Corghi – tradition and innovation

Corghi’s Artiglio Master Code, released half a century after the company first introduced the automatic changer, remains the Italian manufacturer’s flagship light tyre changer. The Master Code utilises ‘leva la leva’, or leverless technology – which Corghi also pioneered a dozen years ago – and features automatic wheel dimension acquisition, enabling automatic tool positioning, and the Smart Corghi System demounting procedure; with these functions, opines the Nexion s.p.a company, the Master Code “rewrites the rule book for tyre changers.”

3rd December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Hunter and Pro-Align – getting the right balance

A key piece of equipment demonstrated at Pro-Align’s recent ‘Service Vision’ events held across the country was the newly-introduced Hunter Road Force ‘Touch’ balancer. This new unit includes unique features that allow it to measure road force variation and load force measurement, and Pro-Align believes it is set to transform wheel balancing. This potential was well demonstrated in September; despite being launched only a matter of weeks ago, the new system has already claimed its first international accolade – it was awarded the prestigious Innovation award at the Automechanika show in Germany.

30th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Hofmann Megaplan introduces new, low-priced leverless tyre changer

Tyre equipment specialist Hofmann Megaplan recently introduced a new ‘lever-less’ tyre changer, which the company claims is the best priced, premium quality leverless tyre changer ever produced. The megamount 700 ‘evo’ utilises the hugely popular ‘evolution’ leverless device that is employed as an optional upgrade on other megamount models from Hofmann Megaplan. In addition, Hofmann Megaplan says a 24-inch turntable, the inclusion of ‘megafit 2’ assist arm and hands-free ‘Power Out’ bead breaker ensure the new model is equipped to cope in any environment. Utilising the chassis from the ubiquitous megamount 702XL, the 700 achieves an attractive price tag by removing some of the luxury features associated with its bigger brother.

27th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Reifen China, RubberTech visitors reach 12,000

The sixth Reifen China show took place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre on 14-16 November, with two neighbouring halls housing RubberTech China 2012 simultaneously on an exhibition area of 11,500 square metres in total. Representing an increased number of nations, exhibitor stands included large displays near the entrance for leading Chinese manufacturers such as Double Coin, Shandong Linglong, Techking, Hangzhou Zhongce and Cooper Chengshan, while less familiar and almost brand new names mingled with visiting stands from India (Apollo) and Europe (Deldo, Interstate and Profil) in the rest of the hall. Joint organisers Messe Essen – responsible for Germany's market-leading Reifen show – and the China United Rubber Corporation welcomed visitors on the first day; the latter's general manager Ma Junhua said that Reifen China's "six years of previous success" was "inseparable" from the support of visitors and exhibitors. Overall, 112 exhibitors from 15 nations – newly including Poland and Russia – were present at Reifen China showing tyres, wheels and garage equipment.

23rd November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Corghi wins Italian Mechatronic award

The sixth annual Club Meccatronica Award has been awarded to Italian company Corghi SpA for its R.E.M.O. (Robotic Equipment for Measuring by Optics) clampless wheel aligner, the first ever wheel alignment system to utilise artificial vision and 3D wheel scanning technology to measure toe-in. The prize-giving ceremony was held on 8 November at Valli Theatre in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The prize was accepted on behalf of Corghi by company president Giulio Corghi.

22nd November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

IGA launches free websites for members

"The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has now launched its website building service to its members, helping to bring additional business into their workshops and an opportunity to market their garage to the modern consumer" said Stuart James, RMI IGA Director.

19th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Tructyre introduces Cam Systems’ CV tyre management system

Tructyre Fleet Management has introduced Cam Systems’ panintelligence fleet tyre management system following the completion of a two-month pilot. Using the new system the truck tyre service specialist introduced a dynamic, live data feed aligned to the organisation’s KPIs into its head office, improving functionality and visibility while saving administration time.

8th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Firestone boosting farming efficiency at EIMA

Firestone is presenting its latest agricultural tyre innovations at the EIMA 2012 agricultural fair in Bologna between 7-11 November. The brand says its 201sqm stand (Hall 36, A11) presents the three pillars of Firestone’s business approach to the agricultural industry: its tyre innovations, Agri Point, the Europewide network of agricultural tyre service professionals, and E-tools to “make the farmer’s life easier”, such as its new tyre pressure smart-phone application.

7th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-on offers component testing TechEd seminar

Snap-on Diagnostics has announced the ninth in its series of TechEd seminars – ‘Guide to Component Testing’. According to the company, the first eight of these seminars attracted “well over 30,000 paying attendees” during the past six years.

6th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Trelleborg launches 3 apps for farming professionals

Trelleborg is launching three apps aimed to help farming professionals and tyre specialists get the most out of their agricultural and forestry tyres. According to the company, Trelleborg’s new Tire Book and Tire iBrochure apps are specially designed for tyre and machinery dealers. In addition, there is the Trelleborg Load Calculator app, which is designed to calculate load per axle according to a tractor’s configuration. The latest version of this includes the ability to recommend the optimum pressure for the selected application.

6th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors