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Brexit, Covid and shipping cost increases point to tyre price hikes in 2021 After months of mounting pressure on UK ports, the automotive industry is bearing visible signs of strain. Specifically, Honda UK halted production at its Swindon factory in December 2020 because it couldn’t get the right parts in time to continue production. But the ramifications don’t end there. General UK tyre supply is likely to be impacted too. And the result of the Brexit and Covid market pressures as well as shipping cost increases are likely to result in tyre industry price hikes during 2021. The post Brexit, Covid and shipping cost increases point to tyre price hikes in 2021 appeared first on Tyrepress.
Using technology to create efficiencies in mobile tyre service One of the most pronounced effects of the pandemic on the tyre retail business has been the uptick in online and mobile tyre business. RubberHub, a Software-as-a-Solution (SaaS) project originating in Canada, launched its beta product in 2019 and went fully goes fully live this month (February 2020), with followers and test users already hailing from around Canada, the USA and the UK. Tyres & Accessories found out more from RubberHub Inc. president and founder, David Mulensteen. The post Using technology to create efficiencies in mobile tyre service appeared first on Tyrepress.
Lockdown prompts surge in workshops switching to online garage management Independent garages across the UK are valuing the benefits of a web-based Garage Management System more than ever before, say workshop management specialists TechMan. Remote access to business data from any device, has long been enjoyed by workshops using TechMan but never has productivity been more essential for busy garages than during the ongoing pandemic. The post Lockdown prompts surge in workshops switching to online garage management appeared first on Tyrepress.
Prepare your car for all road conditions as forecasters warn weather will become severe
With Christoph the latest in what is likely to be a string of storms this winter, TyreSafe is urging motorists to check their tyres to reduce the risk of an incident while out on the road. While snow is forecast for some parts of the country, it is unlikely to remain on the ground for […] The post Prepare your car for all road conditions as forecasters warn weather will become severe first appeared on TyreSafe.
KTM 890 Duke to wear ContiRoad tyres Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM and Continental Motorcycle Tires have announced a new cooperation for the new year: Upon its launch in 2021, the KTM 890 Duke will come equipped with ContiRoad tyres as standard equipment. The post KTM 890 Duke to wear ContiRoad tyres appeared first on Tyrepress.
Guayule ‘milestone’ – Bridgestone & NRGene assemble new genome The dream of securing natural rubber supplies in the vicinity of production facilities and reducing dependency upon hevea rubber plantations has preoccupied Bridgestone Corporation for the past decade. Early in 2018 it announced a collaboration with genomic big data company NRGene to advance the commercialisation of guayule, and today Bridgestone shared the results of this four-year project. The combined effort has resulted in the partners successfully assembling a specific guayule genome. The post Guayule ‘milestone’ – Bridgestone & NRGene assemble new genome appeared first on Tyrepress.
India: Tyre makers’ operating profits to exceed pre-corona levels According to S&P Global’s CRISIL Ratings, the tyre industry will be one of the few sectors in India where operating profits surpass pre-crisis levels. Examining its rating of the country’s six leading tyre manufacturers, CRISIL forecasts that their operating profit will grow by six to eight per cent in the 2021 fiscal year (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021), with favourable input prices and higher realisations helping to offset a four to six per cent decline in volumes. The post India: Tyre makers’ operating profits to exceed pre-corona levels appeared first on Tyrepress.
Vietnam Rubber Group to expand tyre and tube production Vietnam Rubber Group says it achieved its revenue and profit targets for 2020, reporting profit of VNĐ5 trillion (roughly US$200 million) on sales of VNĐ25.477 trillion ($1 billion), according to the Vietnam News Agency. As a result of these figures, the company reports that its goals include restructuring and increased investment in the rubber sector with possible mergers that would help close the rubber tyre and tube products value chain. The post Vietnam Rubber Group to expand tyre and tube production appeared first on Tyrepress.
Hankook supplying OE tyres to Audi RS Q8 Hankook Tire is delivering original equipment tyres for the Audi RS Q8. The 600 hp SUV will thus roll off the production line fitted with the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV in 295/40 ZR22 112Y XL AO. To ensure safe driving in the colder months, Audi customers can additionally order the Hankook Winter i*cept evo 2 in sizes 275/40 R22 107V XL AO or 295/35 R23 108W XL AO. The post Hankook supplying OE tyres to Audi RS Q8 appeared first on Tyrepress.
Vietnam-based tyremakers could be “cleared” by US anti-dumping investigation Vietnamese officials have interpreted the US Department of Commerce (DOC) anti-dumping investigation preliminary conclusions as “very positive” for Vietnam-produced car tyres. There was even hope that cooperative Vietnam-based tyre manufacturers Local newspapers read this mean Vietnamese tyre factories had been “cleared” by the investigation. The post Vietnam-based tyremakers could be “cleared” by US anti-dumping investigation appeared first on Tyrepress.
VRA elects new chair and deputy chair Philip Nothard has been elected as the new chair of the Vehicle Remarketing Association, succeeding Sam Watkins, who has held the role for the last two years. With a 30 year career in the used car sector, he is currently insight and strategy director at Cox Automotive, and has also held key positions at Cap HPI as well as other senior roles across the automotive sector. The post VRA elects new chair and deputy chair appeared first on Tyrepress.
Research reveals existing drainage systems effective in capturing tyre and road wear particles BTMA welcomes the publication of the initial results of research by Highways England to assess the risk of pollution from microplastics in road run-off, including tyre and road wear particles (TRWP). Highways England commissioned a comprehensive review of the current… The post Research reveals existing drainage systems effective in capturing tyre and road wear particles appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
Whatever the weather tyres could be a life saver this winter
With winter finally upon us and the promise of Artic conditions on the way, TyreSafe is urging drivers to check their tyres are in roadworthy condition. Whether it’s snow, wintery showers, persistent rain or a mixture of them all that will be the dominant weather condition, adequate tread depth is going to be a primary […] The post Whatever the weather tyres could be a life saver this winter first appeared on TyreSafe.
Publication heralds new alignment of tyre-related guidance from government and industry The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association is launching a comprehensive update of its widely-respected Guide to tyre management for heavy commercial vehicles. The revised edition is the fruit of close collaboration between experts from tyre manufacturers and the DVSA. It also… The post Publication heralds new alignment of tyre-related guidance from government and industry appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
BTMA welcomes the adoption of enforcement powers for the tyre labelling regulation The Department for Transport (DfT) has adopted legislation creating powers to enforce the labelling regulation from 1st January with civil sanctions. The industry has long argued that criminal sanctions are an inappropriate response and have strongly defended the case for… The post BTMA welcomes the adoption of enforcement powers for the tyre labelling regulation appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
Amended regulation endorses equality of retreads with new tyres The recently published tyre age ban confirms that the Department for Transport has equal confidence in the safety of retreaded tyres as new ones. Government has published the draft amendment to the Construction & Use Regulations to introduce the tyre… The post Amended regulation endorses equality of retreads with new tyres appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
Tyre Safety Month 2020 – Are Your Tyres Ready For ACTion?
Check, Check then Check again to stay Tyre Safe
With the fallout of the COVID pandemic widening, motorists are being urged to check, check then check again to ensure their vehicle remains tyre safe. Of course, that means checking the tyres themselves but motorists should also be certain their MoT is valid. Not only that, if money is tight and they’re considering buying part worns, have they checked the options to buy new tyres instead and are they are aware of the potential dangers and false economy buying used tyres represents? The post Check, Check then Check again to stay Tyre Safe first appeared on TyreSafe.
TyreSafe Award winners 2020 announced
TyreSafe has announced the full list of TyreSafe Awards winners 2020. In this unprecedented year, it has been impossible to arrange a Gala Awards ceremony. Instead, TyreSafe has been announcing winners of its Awards via social media and video presentation by its Chair and Chair of Judges, Stuart Jackson during the final week of Tyre […] The post TyreSafe Award winners 2020 announced first appeared on TyreSafe.
Don’t get out of your depth with Judge Tread
A leading road safety charity is reminding drivers to check their tyre tread regularly using advice provided in a brand-new film-based production from TyreFlix, called Judge Tread. TyreSafe is the UK’s only charity dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of tyre safety and regular tyre maintenance checks. Its annual campaign is focussing on encouraging […] The post Don’t get out of your depth with Judge Tread first appeared on TyreSafe.
Done in 60 Seconds – Are your tyres ready for ACTion?
As part of its annual Tyre Safety Month campaign, TyreSafe is reminding drivers a simple 60-second check of their vehicle’s tyres can reduce the risk of an incident on the roads. On average, 159 people are reported1 killed or are seriously injured each year as a result of incidents caused by tyre-related defects, which compares […] The post Done in 60 Seconds – Are your tyres ready for ACTion? first appeared on TyreSafe.
The Good, the Bad and the Underinflated
With over 50% of tyres driven on Britain’s roads being below the vehicle manufacturers’ recommendation, TyreSafe is urging drivers to get into the habit of carrying out regular checks this Tyre Safety Month. Correct air pressure is essential to ensure safety on the road. If the tyres are under- or over- inflated they have less […] The post The Good, the Bad and the Underinflated first appeared on TyreSafe.
UK health experts find no compelling evidence of risk from tyre and road wear particles An independent advisory committee to the UK Department of Health has found no compelling evidence that exposure to tyre and road wear particles poses a health risk at current UK concentrations. Based on a review of present scientific knowledge, the… The post UK health experts find no compelling evidence of risk from tyre and road wear particles appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
Are your tyres ready for ACTion? The curtain raises on Tyre Safety Month 2020
TyreSafe is asking Britain’s motorists Are your tyres ready for ACTion? as the curtain raises on the October-long Tyre Safety Month campaign. Every year 170 motorists on average are reported killed or seriously injured due to incidents caused by tyre-related defects, significantly more than the 1481 attributed to driver distractaction by mobile phone use. However, […] The post Are your tyres ready for ACTion? The curtain raises on Tyre Safety Month 2020 first appeared on TyreSafe.
Ready for ACTion? Tyre Safety Month materials available to supporters
Tyre Safety Month materials are now available to supporters wishing to join in the October-long campaign. View campaign resources Tyre Safety Month aims to raise awareness of the importance of tyre maintenance and contribute to the reduction in number of tyre-related incidents on Britain’s roads. Launched at the online premiere of the TyreSafe Briefing, this […] The post Ready for ACTion? Tyre Safety Month materials available to supporters first appeared on TyreSafe.
BTMA welcomes ban on tyres over ten years of age on heavy commercials Karl Naylor, BTMA Chair, said: “The BTMA welcomes government’s decision on tyre ageing: clarity was needed after years of uncertainty. The proposed measures strike a pragmatic balance between differing views and reflect the critical nature of front axle fitments. We… The post BTMA welcomes ban on tyres over ten years of age on heavy commercials appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
Economic Recovery Roundtables BTMA has made proposals to save millions of tonnes of CO2 to the government’s recently-convened post-Coronavirus Green Recovery roundtable. Widespread use of low-rolling resistance tyres and improved consumer information about the condition and inflation of their tyres are key opportunities… The post Economic Recovery Roundtables appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
Tyre type approval BTMA welcomes recent government proposals to strengthen enforcement of the legal minimum performance requirements for tyres. In its response to a recent consultation, BTMA has encouraged government to adopt a wider palette of civil sanctions to improve effectiveness. These include… The post Tyre type approval appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
5/6/21: New tyre labelling regulation published The updated tyre labelling regulation aims to improve customer information and reduce the environmental impact of mobility through the increased purchase of better-performing tyres. BTMA welcomes this initiative but is concerned that the delayed availability of the new product database… The post 5/6/21: New tyre labelling regulation published appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).