Car Tyres
New Renault Masters are first in fleet for Micheldever
Leading independent tyre wholesaler, Micheldever Tyre and Auto Services has taken delivery of 15 new Renault Master vans through Renault Trucks Midlands.
Skidding on wet roads is motorists’ biggest fear
A consumer poll has indicated that half of all drivers in the UK put skidding on wet roads as their worst nightmare and with the huge increase in rainfall in the past few weeks across the country the concern is very real.
Motorsport heated tyre technology for road cars and bikes
Anyone familiar with motorsport knows about ‘scrubbing’ tyres, the process of running them for a couple of laps to get heat in, then leaving them to cool and cure.
Tips on how to keep your car running this Winter
Almost 7,000 cars breakdown every day in the UK, a number which increases as winter takes hold. When cold weather hits, cars take longer to warm up, oil takes longer to circulate, and the car battery may not have its full charge.
Mercedes-Benz joins TyreSafe
Mercedes-Benz has become the latest vehicle manufacturer group to join tyre safety organisation, TyreSafe. The company will run a series of tyre safety initiatives across its retailer network and fleet customers, highlighting the important role that tyres play in road safety, which will include a cold weather tyre programme for this winter.
We’d risk blow out to go out, say students
Kwik-Fit has raised concerns after its research highlighted a worrying road safety trend amongst Britain’s 300,000 car owning students – some 25% of the total student population.
Winter tyre advice for caravanners from Protyre
Tyres are the only part of a car or trailer caravan in contact with the road surface. In spite of this, there is strong evidence that drivers are delaying replacing tyres which is leading to a larger number of vehicles and potentially caravans, on the road with defective or badly worn tyres.
Car owners prepared to make upgrades
With second hand car values soaring motorists have worked out that there’s rarely been a better time to make improvements to their car. That’s according to recent research from Kwik-Fit.
TyreSafe receives Prince Michael International Road Safety Award
TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, has been awarded a prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in recognition of its achievements in raising awareness about the dangers associated with driving on defective and worn tyres.
Lamborghini at 2010 Pirelli calendar worldwide premiere
Lamborghini and Pirelli, once again in partnership: the House of the Raging Bull’s super sportscars were among the luxury vehicles chosen by the tyre manufacturer for the new 2010 Pirelli calendar presentation, which took place last night in London.
Ford targets younger drivers during Road Safety Week
Ford is underlining its commitment to road safety by highlighting how young drivers should maintain their cars.
The dangers of buying part-worn tyres
As further evidence emerges that motorists are delaying the replacement of worn or defective tyres, drivers who are looking to save money may be tempted to purchase part-worn or second-hand tyres.
Cooper Tire launches UHP 4x4/SUV tyre
Cooper Tire’s first ever premium UHP 4x4/SUV tyre, the Cooper Zeon 4XS, has been designed and built by British engineers.
UK motorists driving with dangerous tyres
Michelin’s 2009 Fill Up With Air campaign results have shown that an alarming 36 per cent of drivers in the UK are driving with dangerous or very dangerously under-inflated tyres.
Cooper Tire backs Toyota Dakar Rally squad
Cooper Tire Europe will compete in next year’s Dakar Rally after sealing an agreement with Dakar veteran, Spaniard Xavier Foj.
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