As the motorcycling season gets under way and increased numbers of riders take to the roads, TyreSafe and the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) are calling on experienced bikers to help promote tyre safety among motorcyclists

With increasing numbers of motorcyclists taking to the road this spring, TyreSafe and the IAM are advising experienced bikers and biking enthusiasts to help raise awareness of the importance of riding on safe tyres. During April’s Bike Tyre Safety Month, TyreSafe is reaching out to motorcyclists of all levels, including enthusiasts, with a reminder that correct tyre maintenance helps keep bikers safe on the road, and may ultimately save their life. As the improved weather conditions attract thousands of bikers to rallies and race meetings around the country, TyreSafe advises checking the pressure, tread depth and condition of tyres before setting off on long journeys.

Heat Management specialist Zircotec is to support historic race series.

Heat management specialist Zircotec is supporting the 2009 Historic Road Sports Championship, a race series run by the Historic Sports Car Club (HSCC) for classic production sports cars. Zircotec’s technology helps provide modern comfort, performance, reliability and durability, plus a long-lasting period look, for any classic vehicle, making the company ideally placed to work with the Historic Sports Car Club and its 2009 race series.

Allison sales near 50,000 in 2008 with new releases and increasingly popular hybrid systems

Shanghai – Allison Transmission, the premier global supplier of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, continues to expand its established position as a leading supplier to the global bus and coach market. Almost 50,000 Allison transmissions were sold into the global bus market in 2008 – with over 14,000 being fitted to city buses alone.  In line with increasing environmental awareness, more than 1,800 GM-Allison two mode hybrid systems are now in operation globally, making the company a leading supplier of this growing technology.

Keeping on top of tread depth and tyre pressure at track days helps bikers stay safe on track and on the ride home

As many bikers prepare to take part in tracks days at race circuits around the country, TyreSafe is promoting the safe use of tyres at the track in a drive to improve rider safety. Dangers often encountered by motorcyclists who ride their bikes at track days include riding home with tyre tread worn below the legal minimum and neglecting to increase their tyre pressure to the recommended level after a day at the track. In order to avoid putting themselves at risk of an accident, TyreSafe is encouraging bikers to actively factor correct tyre maintenance into their day as they head off to the track.

Four years after the demise of MG Rover, XPart continues to provide ongoing parts and servicing opportunities for the UK’s one million MG Rover cars

Parts distribution specialist XPart continues to ensure the ongoing supply of MG Rover parts four years after the closure of the MG Rover factory, offering parts and servicing opportunities to the trade. By working closely with new owners of the MG Rover brand, the Nanjing Automobile Corporation (NAC), XPart has achieved a smooth supply of parts manufactured from the original MG Rover tooling at the NAC MG factory in Nanjing, China, and has also maintained supply agreements with original MG Rover parts suppliers, allowing its nationwide network of MG Rover wholesalers and AutoService centres to offer high quality parts and servicing to the UK’s one million MG Rover owners.

Safety organisation TyreSafe is advising motorcyclists to stay aware of potholes in the road in order to avoid accidents caused by sudden loss of control

Motorcyclists are being urged to be particularly vigilant of potholes this spring as the country’s road surfaces suffer following one of the harshest winters on record. With AA Insurance reporting a 300 percent increase in accident claims due to pothole damage in February 2009, TyreSafe is advising motorcyclists to keep a close watch on the condition of the road as many gear up for long trips over the Easter bank holiday.

New attractively priced system sets standard for performance, packaging, durability and high-volume production

First ever automotive application entering production this year

Paris, France – A new multimode electronically-scanning radar (ESR) has been developed by Delphi Corporation (PINKSHEETS: DPHIQ). Using proven solid state technology with no moving parts, the ESR provides class-leading performance, packaging and durability at a price that will help make radar-based convenience and safety systems affordable in the volume automotive market.

As thousands of riders take to the roads for their first ride of the spring, TyreSafe and the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCI) advise motorcycling newcomers to boost their knowledge of tyre safety

New rider proficiency and safety are top of the agenda as TyreSafe and the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCI) encourage motorcycling newcomers to learn more about tyre safety this spring. Lighter evenings, warmer weather and the long Easter weekend will see riding surge by almost one quarter* in April compared to March’s total.

TyreSafe has appointed Stuart Jackson, managing director of Vredestein UK, as its new chairman

Tyre safety group TyreSafe has announced that Stuart Jackson, managing director of Vredestein UK, has become chairman of the organisation. He recently replaced former chairman Rob Beddis as the public face of TyreSafe and will continue Beddis’s good work in raising awareness among motorists of the importance of tyres in road safety.

User-friendly catalogue includes more than 260 new part numbers and many additional applications

WARWICK, UK — Delphi Corp. is launching its new European Steering and Suspension catalogue, with more than 2,990 part numbers for European and Asian applications. The addition of more than 260 new references to its already comprehensive offer for sale allows Delphi to be the leading provider of steering and suspension parts, representing 96% European parc coverage.  Delphi is also at the forefront in offering many “First to Market” parts for vehicles such as BMW, Peugeot, Alfa Romeo, Audi/VW/Skoda, Fiat, Opel/Vauxhall, Hyundai, Kia, Honda, and Lexus.