Andrew is an editor for WhatTyre, Tyrepress, and Tyres & Accessories magazine. He has more than a decade of experience in editing, writing, and journalism.
Sumitomo global brand Falken is recommending its Euroall AS200 all-season tyre to UK drivers reticent to invest in specialist winter products. While the manufacturer noted the widely accepted safety benefits full winter tyres can offer UK drivers, a recent Falken survey of 2,674 people suggested that motorists are reluctant to commit to the perceived high […]
Sentury Tire has produced the first Landsail-branded aircraft tyres. The new tyre can be fitted on Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800 and 737-900 models that have a maximum take-off speed of 362km/h. Sentury told Tyrepress at Brityrex 2014 that it would produce 10,000 aircraft tyres each year. The manufacturer passed the necessary civil aviation standards for this […]
Tyre industry professionals will be very familiar with the tyre label’s role in reducing the noise on European roads. Yet this consumer-facing rating means little to those in the car itself. Now, premium global audio and infotainment group Harman is expanding its HALOsonic suite of noise management solutions, co-developed with Lotus Engineering using patented Active Noise Control Technologies, to achieve an industry first.
Callum Byrne, an apprentice with Chapel Motor Repair who studies at Peterborough Regional College, won the SkillAuto competition at the recent Skills Show. Tackling a series of vehicle repair tasks, including a component change and subsequent full four wheel alignment check, Byrne successfully completed the wheel alignment check, using the latest Hunter HawkEye Elite TD […]
Bridgestone has announced a free day of testing for motocross riders to try out the brand’s latest X30 and X40 motocross tyres. Open to riders of all abilities, Bridgestone teases that a “legend of the sport” will also attend the event at Apex Motocross in Worcester on 19 February (10am to 3pm). The manufacturer says […]
Bridgestone is continuing its youthful “reinvigoration” of the Firestone brand through a musical retail promotion. The ‘Rock On Then Roll Out’ sales campaign runs until November 30, with more than £100,000 in iTunes vouchers and a chance to win a trip to The Brit Awards on the table. Firestone increased European activity has so far […]
Bridgestone secured “significant new fleet business” at the NEC’s Euro Bus Expo 2014, the company states. The tyre manufacturer said it had demonstrated its “flexible tyre service”, and “consistency of supply”, rather than talking solely about tyres. In showing such features as maintenance and support programmes, provision of retread products and simplicity of invoicing, Bridgestone’s fleet operations manager Matt Millington said that the Euro Bus Expo presence could mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the bus and coach team.
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has claimed victory after an obligation to check non-OEM replacement parts was removed from the latest EU legislation on the roadworthiness testing of vehicles (Directive 2014/45/EU), which entered into force in May 2014. A technical expert committee is currently discussing and drafting the implementing measures that will define the […]
Pirelli has launched the 42nd edition of its famous calendar today. Featuring 12 models selected and shot by Stephen Meisel, including Adriana Lima, Karen Elson and Candice Huffine, The Cal 2015 takes a more straightforwardly erotic approach after more conceptual recent editions. It has nevertheless achieved its fundamental purpose of getting the Italian tyre manufacturer’s…
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Giti Tire’s GT Radial brand is continuing to establish itself in the UK’s commercial vehicle market, and part of this process is its visibility at important trade shows. Having taken part in the CV Show in April, the brand was back at the Birmingham NEC to make its Euro Bus Expo debut, displaying recently launched […]
Marangoni and Tatneft Group have agreed to form a retreading joint venture in Russia. Based in Nizhnekamsk, Republic of Tatarstan, the joint venture to retread all steel truck tyres will operate as KaMaRetread LLC and is expected to commence operations in the first half of 2015. Trading house Kama, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tatneft, will own 65 per cent, while Marangoni SpA will own the remaining 35 per cent. Tatneft is the owner of Nizhnekamskshina, which recently reached the milestone of two million all-steel radial truck tyres produced by its Nizhnekamsk factory.
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County Tyres has announced the appointment of Phil Stanton in the newly created role of strategy director. Formerly Goodyear Dunlop UK & Ireland sales manager for farm tyres, Stanton joined the group on 1 November to work closely with managing director, Rob Freeman, in developing future strategy.
The Hofmann Power Weight brand will exhibit its coloured adhesive balance weights at the Essen Motor Show from 29 November-7 December 2014. The weights supplier’s stand will allow auto enthusiasts to purchase weights to suit their alloys at the show. Adhesive strip type 380 is available in red, blue, yellow, orange, white, black, chrome, anthracite […]
US journal Tire Review has reported that Bridgestone will move its nearly 1,000-person US headquarters to Nashville, following reports that the tyre-maker was looking for a new home in the country earlier this year. Citing a reported formal groundbreaking ceremony in local paper The Tennessean, Tire Review says a new office tower will house the HQ; constructed by Highwoods […]
Once again, the Mercedes team closed out the top two steps of the podium at Interlagos, using three stops – as did almost every driver – to dominate in the penultimate race of 2014. The only surprise was that Nico Rosberg ended Lewis Hamilton’s five GP winning streak to make the Briton finish at least second to ensure championship victory in Abu Dhabi’s controversial double-points grand prix. Both Mercedes drivers started on the soft tyre to make good their front row grid advantage, before seeing out the race comfortably on the medium P Zeros. Tyre supplier, Pirelli correctly predicted this as the fastest strategy for the 71 lap race, and a high degree of tyre wear meant that all but Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen, who finished seventh, stopped three times
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