Online tyre retail group Colewood Automotive has hired Mark Widdows as its network director, tasked with increasing its online presence and broadening its tyre fitter network.
The European Commission has launched surprise checks at tyre manufacturers across several member states, investigating potential price fixing.
As sales of EVs grow in the lead up to the 2030 ban on new ICE cars, replacement tyres could help fill the gap left by diminishing oil sales for many dealers.
ATS Euromaster has promoted Gary Butterworth to the role of central operations manager.
Average overhead absorption has fallen to 55.5% in the UK, according to new data from REALtime Communications.
Tyres have topped the most common failure item for MOTs in the UK, according to an analysis of over 38 million cases.
ATS Euromaster has said its new Hull centre is rapidly attracting new fleet and business customers due to its plug-in and commercial vehicle expertise.
Aftersales teams at franchised dealers are failing to sell tyres to customers, even when they’re identified as illegal.
Apollo Tyres has appointed Shobhit Arora as its new country sales manager for the UK.
Franchised dealers can increase tyre sales as a result of the growing number of new electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) on sale.
ATS Euromaster has seen the requirement for its mobile tyre service increase rapidly over the last two years, which it attributes partly to an increase in consumers expecting goods and services to be delivered at their homes.
Technicians in the ATS Euromaster network of tyre and maintenance centres have undergone IMI accredited training to work on hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) safely.
Volvo Car UK is claiming an industry first in its launch of a free of charge repair service covering windscreen chips and tyre punctures.
Halfords has redoubled its focus on offering vehicle servicing and tyres with the £62 million acquisition of the National service centre network.
Colewood Automotive has appointed Chris Higgins as its new finance director to help develop new business relationships and support the growth of the company.
Over a quarter of in-market buyers would like to have the option to have their next vehicle fitted with winter or all-season tyres instead of summer tyres, What Car? research has found.
Groupe PSA has a launched a new tyre family that will be available through its retail network as part of its Eurorepar aftersales parts programme.
TrustFord is poised to expand its Ford Quick Lane tyre and service aftersales fast-fit centre network with the opening of a £400,000 facility in Gorton, Greater Manchester.
Bridgestone and ETB Autocentres have announced the launch of an all-inclusive monthly tyre subscription service called MOBOX.
Vauxhall dealers are welcoming customers from all car brands to their workshops as the brand launches a new online tyre buying service.
