Almost three quarters of motorway incidents related to tyre failure could be prevented if drivers carry out simple checks, according Highways England and tyre company Bridgestone. More than 30 people were killed or seriously injured in motorway accidents in 2016 due to illegal or faulty tyres but an 18-month study says commuters, commercial drivers and … [Read more...]
Tradelines 25 October
An update on the Aston Martin development and support to grow business in the Vale of Glamorgan will be given next week. It will be part of a breakfast networking event to promote business in the Vale and will take place next tuesday 31 October between 8 and 10am at the International Centre of Aerospace Training. As a result of securing a new contract … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 October
Welsh Conservative plans for a ‘Green Card’ entitling all 16-24 year olds to free bus travel could get the go ahead, after the Welsh Government announced a consultation on concessionary bus fares. The announcement follows a Conservative policy launch and Shadow Economy Secretary Russell George wants the Labour administration to demonstrate its commitment … [Read more...]
Bridgestone pick up top awards
Bridgestone’s unwavering commitment to road safety has been honoured with two accolades at the TyreSafe Awards 2017. The company was facing a 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 keep … [Read more...]
Motoring safety has turned the corner for families
Family motoring safety has just turned the corner. In a significant move for tens of thousands of parents, Bridgestone has extended its acclaimed run-flat tyre range to most popular saloons and hatchbacks as well as small and medium-sized MPVs as replacement units. The latest Bridgestone DriveGuard range of tyres now covers 70% of models in 19 sizes … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 April
Just 100 limited edition Jeep Renegade Tough Mudder vehicles will go on sale from this weekend across the UK. To celebrate Jeep’s fourth year sponsoring the UK Tough Mudder series, it has released just 100 of the special limited edition vehicles costing £27,795 and the Tough Mudder version is a 4x4 Auto 2.0 Multijet 140hp – available in orange and … [Read more...]
