AGCO honours Trelleborg at China supplier day
Trelleborg describes its receipt of the ‘Best Contribution’ award at last month’s 2017 AGCO China Supplier Day held in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, as a “great honour.”
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Bridgestone continues rollout of Toolbox platform
Toolbox is the name Bridgestone Corporation has given to its latest-generation digital tyre assessment and asset tracking platform for bus and truck tyres. Available as both a desktop and mobile application, Toolbox is already available in Europe and several other global regions, including Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Russia and Latin America, and is scheduled for release in Japan next month. By the end of 2017, it will be deployed in more than 80 countries, and available in over 30 languages.
MRF Tyres adopts 42Gears retail tablet suit
MRF Tyres has selected 42Gears EMM Solution to provide secure access to MRF product application on the tablets in the exclusive stores. 42Gears solution allows MRF to remotely manage the MRF application and push app updates. Further, the digital signage solution enhances customer engagement by turning the Lenovo tabs into kiosks during idle time.
Hypersoft and Superhard options joining Pirelli’s F1 range in 2018
Changes such as those seen this year won’t be a hallmark of the Formula 1 tyre range Pirelli offers teams in 2018, however the tyre maker says this doesn’t mean it hasn’t been busy. In line with its aim of ensuring an average of two pit stops at most races, two extra compounds and sidewall colours will join the Pirelli Formula 1 tyre range in 2018. The line-up previewed by the tyre maker at last weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix also includes fresh constructions, compounds and working ranges.
New UK HQ for Scania
Scania GB Limited has confirmed development and construction of a new UK headquarters and support centre in Milton Keynes.
Wolfrace releases new Stuttgart wheel
The success of the Eurosport Stuttgart has presented Wolfrace and its engineering team with an interesting dilemma – how to go about reinventing one of their most popular wheels without spoiling or otherwise unduly changing its appearance. As far as dilemmas go it’s certainly a nice one to have, though not quite as nice as the solution Wolfrace has actually come up with, the Stuttgart Ultra Concave. According to the company, it’s perfect for “VW T5 and T6 owners seeking to make an automotive statement”.
Delphi closes nuTonomy acquisition
Delphi Automotive, which will soon to become Aptiv, has closed its acquisition of nuTonomy, a leading developer of autonomous driving (AD) software solutions.
The deal, which was first announced on 24 October, sees Delphi pay an upfront purchase price of US$400 million and earn-outs totalling approximately $50 million.
Automotive windshield market worth $23.24 billion by 2025
The automotive windshield market the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.28 per cent during the next 7 years to reach a value of $23.24 billion by 2025, up from an estimated $14.27 billion in 2017. The increasing use of solar reflective glass for windshields, growing vehicle production, and increasing use of windshield for latest display technologies are the key drivers for the Automotive Windshield Market, according to the report produced by MarketsAndMarkets.
Tesla electric Semi truck has 500 mile range
Tesla has unveiled its electric Semi truck which has a range of 500 miles with a full 36.3-tonne load. It does 0-60 mph in 20 seconds with a full load, a task that takes a diesel truck about a minute. Without a trailer, the Tesla Semi achieves 0-60 mph in five seconds, compared to 15 seconds in a comparable diesel truck.
Driverless cars on UK roads by 2021 says chancellor
Driverless cars could be on UK roads within four years under Government plans to invest in the sector. In his budget, chancellor Philip Hammond announced that driverless cars will be able to be tested without any human operator inside or outside the car, and without the legal constraints and rules that apply in many other EU nations, and much of the US.
Comline marketing portal launched
Comline Auto Parts (Comline) has officially launched its ‘My Comline’ marketing portal, which is exclusively available to Comline Factor partners across Europe. My Comline features an array of marketing options including customisable promotions, branded clothing and merchandise, promotional literature, banners, signage and display items.
McLaren teams with Pirelli to deliver winter package
McLaren, the British creator of luxury sports and super cars, has paired with tyre partner Pirelli to deliver a new winter wheel and tyre package for McLaren Sports Series models.
Michelin’s Goubert to take position at Dorna Sports
Nicolas Goubert, currently deputy director, technical director of the Michelin Racing Group and supervisor of Michelin’s MotoGP programme, will take up a new position at Dorna Sports next February. He has been appointed executive director of upcoming electric motorcycle championship, the FIM Moto-e World Cup.
Kawasaki extends Dunlop MXGP technical partnership
At the start of the 2012 FIM World Motocross Grand Prix (MXGP) Championship, Dunlop began working with Kawasaki Racing Team, developing its Geomax range of tyres around the needs of the team’s top-level riders. Now, 11 MXGP wins later, the relationship continues with the Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s signing of an extended Technical Partnership with Dunlop for the 2018, 2019 and 2020 MXGP seasons.
Apollo Tyres: Second Indian football sponsorship
Days after announcing its sponsorship of Chennai-based club Chennaiyin FC, Apollo Tyres has shared details of a new agreement with Minerva Punjab FC (MPFC). Under a five-year contract, the tyre maker will act as title sponsor to the Mohali-based club. MPFC plays in the Hero I-League, which along with the Indian Super League is one of two premier football leagues in the country.
