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TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, has reaffirmed its commitment to improving road safety by pledging its support for the UN’s decade of Action for Road Safety.

Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches its Tyre Industry India Report 2011 covering one of the emerging markets in India with strong growth prospects . It is a part of Netscribes’ Automobile Series reports.

Latest news from inaugural Indian tyre exhibition

MRF Limited, India’s largest tyre company, released the MRF ZSLK series tyres across the country today.

With motoring organisations predicting that this Easter break will be one of the busiest on the roads for several years, drivers are being reminded to check their tyre pressures before setting off to avoid any roadside misery and additional expense.

As April’s bike tyre safety month continues, TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, is highlighting the high price that motorcyclists continue to pay for not looking after their tyres properly.

TyreSafe has issued an update to its popular caravan tyre safety leaflet giving revised axle load and tyre inflation pressure tables for caravan owners.

Motorcyclists who fail to check their tyres after leaving their bikes in storage over winter could pay a heavy price. That’s the stark warning from TyreSafe as April’s bike tyre safety month gets underway.

New research from the company behind the MyVoucherCodes money saving Smartphone application has revealed that two fifths of Britons are currently driving with illegal tyres;with the majority blaming the ‘expense’ of new tyres as the main reason.

AIR-serv, one of the world’s leading suppliers of ancillary forecourt equipment, has joined TyreSafe following the group’s first ever industry roadshow.

Infinity Tyres has become the latest tyre manufacturer to demonstrate its commitment to tyre safety by becoming TyreSafe’s newest member.

Tyre retailers and bike dealerships are being urged to take part in April’s Bike Tyre Safety Month and help keep riders safe and legal on the roads this spring.

TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, is calling for the public to enter its online competition and be in with a chance to win £50 of iTunes vouchers by taking part in the name game.

As local authorities set about repairing the UK’s pothole damaged roads with an extra £100m of government investment, motorists are being urged not to take ‘potluck’ with their wheel alignment.

Avon Tyres is now celebrating 100 years in the motorcycle tyre manufacturing business. This UK based company has been developing and designing motorcycle tyres since 1911 and are market leaders in their industry in the UK.

World Price rises in rubber, oil and steel (wire) are forcing up the price of tyres to record heights.

An increasing number of van and other light commercial vehicle operators in the UK are at risk of causing a tyre related accident as they are failing to look after the condition of their tyres properly.

Drivers are being advised by TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, that they can minimise the damaging effects of driving over potholes by making sure their tyres are correctly inflated.

Yokohama HPT Ltd. has extended its commitment to tyre safety by becoming a full member of tyre industry safety body TyreSafe.

Motorists feeling the pinch from the New Year fuel price rise could cut their fuel bills and increase their safety on the road by making sure their tyres are correctly inflated.

Action Tyres, Gold Coast is running its 35th year as a highly-respected, independent business in Southport’s locality.

Following a statement in the House of Commons yesterday by Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, TyreSafe, has expressed its disbelief over the Government’s ignorance about the extra safety benefits of winter weather tyres

Following a report in this week’s Auto Express magazine, TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, is concerned and disappointed at reported additional premiums being charged by some insurers for drivers fitting winter tyres.

In response to its findings that almost half of all drivers will be at risk this winter due to lack of preparation, Continental Tyres is providing top tips on how to drive safely in the winter months on its social micro site, www.Conti-Central.co.uk

Emergency service professionals share their experiences and explain why they’re supporting tyre safety month

Midlands based franchise HiQ Easy Tyres & Autocentres, has added a significant new revenue stream to two of its outlets following its investment in advanced wheel alignment systems from Pro-Align.

Moorabbin JAXQuickfit franchisee, Cameron McConville has taken time out, from running his busy tyre retail business to finish an impressive third in Australian motorsport’s ‘Great Race,’ the SuperCheap Auto Bathurst 1000.

iPhone users in the UK can now be sure of inflating their car tyres to the correct pressure following the launch of the free TyreSafe iPhone app.

October’s tyre safety month is underway and 7 year-old ‘mechanics’ Kyanne and Finlay are urging drivers to take the 20p test in order to stay safe and legal.

Four vehicle brands within Fiat Group Automobiles UK have announced their support for the UK’s leading tyre safety campaign group, TyreSafe, taking the number of vehicle manufacturer members within the organisation to ten.

The number of drivers successfully prosecuted by courts in England and Wales for driving on defective tyres has risen by 14 percent to more than 4,300 convictions.

Pro-Align, one of the UK’s leading wheel alignment equipment specialists, has added to its range of conventional sensors, helping garages to make wheel alignment measurements even quicker than before.

Wheel alignment equipment supplier Pro-Align, has become the latest company to join the tyre industry’s safety awareness group TyreSafe.

Anvelopeweb.ro has launched The Advanced Tyre Sizes Calculator a software that takes the current tyre size provided by the user and generates a complete list of alternative sizes, together with pricing and stock information for each replacement size.

What are the trends in the German tire replacement market? A new analysis give the answers concering the price segments.

Garages and tyre dealers can now register to receive free campaign materials for October's tyre safety month

Jim Rickard, managing director, Michelin Tyre PLC, has been presented with a lifetime achievement award by the Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) in recognition of his exceptional services to the tyre industry.

As National Motorcycle Week kicks off riders are being warned of the dangers that continuous upright riding on fast straight routes can do to their bikes’ tyres.

Tyre retailers and garages have received an overwhelming plea for their support in helping to eradicate illegal tyre collection and disposal activities which cost the environment, society and legitimate businesses significant sums every year.

As the main summer holiday season approaches, holidaymakers should carry out essential checks on their vehicle’s tyres before setting off to ensure their safe arrival.

Bharatbook added a new report on "Spain Aftermarket - Tyres Data Report to 2014" which Discover quantitative trends affecting Spain tyre aftermarket.

The tyre industry’s Responsible Recycler Scheme (RRS) has been further boosted through the support of TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation.

With one of the sunniest starts to the year since records began in 1929, caravan owners should pay particular attention to the condition of their tyres before heading off on holiday this year.

Aarkstore announce a new report "Automotive Aftermarket in Belgium - Product Analysis to 2014" through its vast collection of market reserach report.

Singapore-based online tyre retailer Tyrepac in partnership with Singapore map provider

Garages and tyre dealers are being warned that they could face significant fines or custodial sentences if they fail to recycle their used tyres correctly.

A selection of free point of sale materials is now available to help tyre dealers and garages explain to customers why they are charged a recycling fee for the disposal of tyres removed from their vehicle.

The high levels of risk associated with buying part worn tyres has been revealed by Birmingham City Council after its trading standards officers found that nine out of ten being sold in the city failed to meet the minimum legal standards.

To coincide with the 10th annual National Camping and Caravanning Week (29th May – 4th June), TyreSafe has launched a new section on its website dedicated to caravan tyre safety.

The speaker line-up for this year’s Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) forum day on Friday 9th July has been finalised and will include a wide range of discussions from some of the industry’s leading organisations.