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Maha UK supports partners at Autosport International 2025
16th January 2025Maha UK kicked off 2025 by supporting technical partners, University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Morgan Challenge, at Autosport International. University of Wales Trinity St David chose to install Maha UK’s MSR 500 4WD and MSR 400 chassis dynamometers during the development of its SA1 Waterfront Campus and Innovation Quarter. Students enrolled on motorsport, mechanical and electrical engineering have access to a bespoke race workshop equipped with the aforementioned dynamometers, one for cars and another for motorbikes, as well as dedicated race bays, a vehicle setup floor and spring testers.
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Final EC decision shows how anti-Chinese-produced truck tyre tariffs are working…or does it?
17th January 2025While publishing the details of its final decision relating to import tariffs on Chinese-produced truck tyres, the European Commission (EC) also revealed some fascinating details relating to how the market has changed in light of previous investigations. The official documents also give insight into the degree to which some firms in the supply chain of Chinese tyremakers are connected to state ownership and how the EC defines brand segmentation. And finally, the reveal how the EC tiers the different brand segments.
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Final EC decision shows how anti-Chinese-produced truck tyre tariffs are working…or does it?
While publishing the details of its final decision relating to import tariffs on Chinese-produced truck tyres, the European Commission (EC) also revealed some fascinating details relating to how the market has changed in light of previous investigations. The official documents also give insight into the degree to which some firms in the supply chain of Chinese tyremakers are connected to state ownership and how the EC defines brand segmentation. And finally, the reveal how the EC tiers the diffe
Continue ReadingEU extends Chinese truck tyre tariffs
The European Commission has published its final decision on extending the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on truck and bus tyres produced in China. The new tariffs amount to figures between €21.12 and a maximum of €78.90 per tyre, effective immediately following the 16 January publication of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/58 and
Continue ReadingHankook exclusive World Rally Championship tyre supplier
Hankook will exclusively supply rallying tyres for all three classes, WRC1, WRC2 and WRC3, for three years, beginning with the 2025 season of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). The WRC, one of the world's top motorsports competitions, alongside Formula 1, is renowned for its extreme rallies across diverse terrains worldwide. In the 2025 season, three car brands - Hyundai, Toyota and Ford - will compete across four continents, Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia, for the championship tit
Continue ReadingMichelin launches Primacy 5
Michelin has launched the Primacy 5, the latest in its popular and acclaimed range of passenger car tyres for the everyday motorist. The tyre manufacturer says the Primacy 5 improves on the 4+ in terms of lifespan, rolling resistance, comfort, and noise, while also maintaining the high safety and performance levels of the predecessor. Calling this “an amazing feat,” Michelin emph
Continue ReadingSumitomo: We’ll triple Dunlop brand tyre sales via Micheldever
Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ (SRI) purchase of the Dunlop tyre brand has huge implications for the European tyre markets and beyond. Within that, the SRI-owned Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS) tyre wholesale operation finds itself at the centre of ambitious plans to triple sales volumes in the UK.
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