News in Brief

The Exact Fit wiper blade range made by Trico scooped the A1 Retail Product of the Year award at the buying group’s convention and awards at the Crowne Plaza Newcastle Stephenson Quarter. The original equipment manufacturer and supplier previously won Retail Product of the Year and Retail Supplier of the Year in 2017 and 2018 respectively. Senior brand and product manager Sam Robinson and UK and Ireland technical sales representative Andy Taylor accepted the award.

Leading tyre manufacturer Falken will be unveiling the successor to its popular SN832 at Equip Auto in Paris on October 15, 2019. With an emphasis on all-round efficiency, the new Sincera SN110 Ecorun will be the centrepiece of the tyre manufacturer’s display alongside its expanding range of car, light commercial, truck and bus tyres. Thanks to clever aerodynamics and a new construction technique, the SN110 will offer you better fuel economy and a longer tyre life,

Absolute Alignment, the UK’S leading supplier of wheel alignment equipment, has introduced a new drive-over tyre profiler which instantly assesses tyre wear as vehicles enter the workshop. Customers receive a professional printout regarding the condition of their tyres, which also indicates whether a full wheel alignment is required on the vehicle.