Larger capacity, increased comfort in the cabin, plentiful boot space and multi-terrain capabilities are just some of the reasons why motorists are continuing to choose SUVs when purchasing a new vehicle.

Kumho Tyre has been appointed exclusive tyre partner of Champions League contestant Bayer 04 Leverkusen, as well as its sleeve partner in the German Football Association cup competition, the DFB-Pokal.

Hamaton's latest TPMS sensor generation, the EU-Pro Hybrid 3.5 possesses a technologically advanced feature. The Multiprotocol-App contains preprogrammed protocols for many popular German vehicles, including BMW, Mercedes and Smart. Sensors come ready to install - additional programming isn't necessary. Therefore, garages can dramatically reduce the time it takes to fit sensors, which will be hugely beneficial during busy tyre changeover seasons.

Waste, recycling, sustainability, energy from waste, resource recovery. Today there is an unparalleled focus on waste, an urgency to reduce it and greater global recognition of its impact. The challenges are being picked up by the UK waste sector and innovations will be discussed and showcased at the forthcoming RWM show taking place at the NEC on 11th and 12th September.

The Parts Alliance has added a new range of Bendix brake callipers. The range will be available from all of the trading group’s local brands throughout the UK branch network.

​One of the many highlights of Kumho Tyre’s partnership agreement with leading Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur, is the annual five-a-side tournament that the Club lays on for Kumho’s UK customers; a money-can’t buy experience that is eagerly anticipated by all concerned. The competition is contested by eight teams, each of which is coached and managed by a Spurs Legend, and takes place at the Club’s world-class Hotspur Way Training Centre.

With environmental consciousness front of mind across the transport industry and society as a whole, commercial fleet operators work hard to reduce fuel consumption, to meet strict legal requirements and help lower overall driving costs. When it comes to tyres, one of the most effective ways operators can lessen environmental impact is by choosing retreads for their fleets. Tyre retreading extends the useful lifetime of a tyre and is a more economical alternative to buying completely new tyres. By reusing the casing, energy and raw materials are saved, and the number of old tyres in circulation is reduced. As one of the world’s leading tyre manufacturers, Continental has a wealth of experience in retreading and casing management. As part of its ContiLifeCycle programme, it offers high-quality retreads under the ContiRe name.

Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed Checkpoint as its latest member, enabling the wheel safety specialist to keep up to date with the latest developments and legislation in the industry.

18 women from 13 different countries lined up in the inaugural season of the W Series in 2019. They had all come through a tough selection procedure with over 50 applicants. The calendar featured six races, all of which featured on the support programme for the DTM. Jamie Chadwick’s victory in the season-opener in Hockenheim showed that she would be the woman to beat. Beitske Visser emerged as her closest rival. The Dutch driver won one race and produced consistently strong performances to keep the title race alive until the finale at Brands Hatch. However, she was ultimately unable to stop Chadwick from claiming the title.

There is no doubt that in the past few years the flexible concept of mobile tyre servicing has evolved into an increasing business opportunity for enterprising tyre retailers and garage service providers throughout most European countries.