Brands Archive
19 Jul 2017
Tractamotors wins Pirelli 4×4 Key Dealer of the Year
Tractamotors has won the Pirelli 4×4 Key Dealer of the Year award, which focusses on excellence in customer service. This is the second year Pirelli has provided this award to one of its exclusive 4×4 Key Dealer Club member tyre dealers. Each dealer nominated a depot and was then subjected to three independently run mystery shop
19 Jul 2017
New Discoverer Winter tyre from Cooper Tire Europe
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd. has launched its all-new Discoverer Winter tyre for mid-to-full-size SUVs. The Discoverer Winter has been specifically designed at Cooper’s European Technical Centre to meet the needs of SUV drivers during the coldest months of the year. Whilst four-wheel drive can help keep traction on slippery surfaces, it does
19 Jul 2017
Falken partners with Liverpool FC
Falken Tyre has entered into a multi-year collaboration with Liverpool Football Club as a global partner and official tyre partner. The partnership will see the two brands work together to create unique experiences for fans and customers alike while opening further growth opportunities in Falken’s key global markets. Utilising the world-class appeal of Liverpool FC,
19 Jul 2017
Continental Tyre options keep D&P Haulage happy
Hull warehousing, logistics and haulage operator, D&P Haulage, is one of the strongest growing transport operations in the north east. Started in 1984 brothers by David and Paul Charlton, the business runs in excess of 60 trucks and 50 trailers on a variety of storage and distribution contracts, using its own warehousing, along with ongoing
19 Jul 2017
Michelin the obvious choice for DAF dealer’s demonstrator
Customers putting TBF Thompson’s new DAF XF 510 demonstrator through its paces are experiencing the top-spec tractor’s on-road performance at its very best, thanks to Michelin. The County Antrim-based DAF dealer selected 315/70 R 22.5 steer and drive tyres from Michelin’s X Multi ‘regional’ range as a factory-fitted option for its latest demonstrator. TBF Thompson
19 Jul 2017
Davanti appoints PR and Media Manager
Davanti Tyre has appointed Holly Wood as its new PR and Media Manager as the next step in the company’s ongoing growth strategy. Holly brings a wealth of national and international public relations experience to Davanti having previously worked for various leading brands in the hospitality, construction and sports management market sectors. Her responsibilities include
19 Jul 2017
Giti Tire extends evo track day partnership
Giti Tire has extended its track day partnership with leading performance car publication evo into 2017, with the GT Radial SportActive tyre remaining the key focus for all attendees and readers. Throughout the year five track evenings will take place, with three at Rockingham Motor Speedway in May, August and September and two at Bedford
19 Jul 2017
Davanti Tyres now distributing into Latin America
Following significant sales growth across Europe, UK based Davanti Tyres have now progressed into the Latin American region after only four years since being formed. The Davanti range was developed to sit within the mid to premium tyre market sector at a competitive price level with longevity and safety at the forefront of the product’s
19 Jul 2017
Bridgestone’s safety work commended with two top awards
Bridgestone’s unwavering commitment to road safety has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at the TyreSafe Awards 2017. The company was at the double to collect the Innovation and use of Technology award for its DriveGuard tyre, along with the Outstanding Achievement Award at the end of the night. DriveGuard was commended for its ability to
19 Jul 2017
Yokohama nets second prestigious tyre safety award
For the second year in succession, premium tyre manufacturer Yokohama has been awarded TyreSafe’s prestigious Tyre Manufacturer Award in recognition of its efforts, achievements and innovative approach in promoting tyre safety in the UK. Having initially secured the award last year, Yokohama built on the success of its original campaign by utilising its partnership with
19 Jul 2017
Fleet managers advised of benefits of premium tyre policy
Car and light commercial vehicle (LCV) fleet managers working towards the ICFM’s Intermediate and Advanced Diploma Certificates are learning more about the fuel- and cost-saving benefits of a premium tyre policy with help from Michelin. Michelin became one of the first companies to join ICFM’s recently launched Corporate Investor Programme, and the organisation – which is