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Bridgestone demonstrates flexible approach at Euro Bus Expo 2014

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.

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18th November 2014 by

EU removes ‘discriminatory’ aftermarket phrase from roadworthiness legislation

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 […]

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18th November 2014 by
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Pirelli launches 2015 Cal, invites you to #TheCalExperience

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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18th November 2014 by
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GT Radial makes debut Euro Bus Expo appearance

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 […]

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  4. GT Radial adds 19.5” GSR225 Combi Road tyres, upgrades 22.5” load index for Euro 6
13th November 2014 by
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Marangoni, Tatneft to establish Russia retreading JV

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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12th November 2014 by
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Phil Stanton becomes County Tyres’ first strategy director

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.

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12th November 2014 by

Hofmann Power Weight to exhibit at Essen Motor Show

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 […]

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11th November 2014 by

Bridgestone US HQ to move to Nashville, TN – reports

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 […]

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11th November 2014 by

3-stop strategies prove fastest as Rosberg pushes Hamilton to title-decider

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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10th November 2014 by
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Blackcircles and Dmack agree exclusive UK supply partnership

British tyre brand Dmack has agreed an exclusive UK supply partnership with Blackcircles.com for its passenger car tyre range. The online tyre retailer will offer Dmack PCR products to its customers and retail partners from January 2015. The deal has been in the making for a few months; having participated in 49 World Rally Championship events since it burst onto the international stage, winning accreditation in September 2010, Dmack has developed passenger car and commercial vehicle ranges for global markets. Manufactured by Shandong Yongtai, with British moulds and R&D, managing director Dick Cormack told Tyres & Accessories in April that the brand would compete as an aspirational mid-range brand, and would seek “the right partners” to achieve this. In Blackcircles – themselves in a period of business expansion – Dmack’s management believes they have found the right partner in their home territory.

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10th November 2014 by

Pirelli provides medium, soft F1 P Zeros in Brazil

Interlagos, in the heart of Sao Paulo, is the second-shortest lap of the year after Monaco. Formula One tyre supplier Pirelli will provide medium and soft compound P Zero tyres to combat the challenges of its series of twists, turns and elevation changes. Long-range weather forecasts predict wet weather for at least part of the […]

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7th November 2014 by
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Dmack rounds corner on 50th event at Wales Rally GB

The short history of the Dmack brand reaches a significant landmark next week at Wales Rally GB. The concluding chapter of the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship marks the brand’s 50th WRC event, and Dmack has announced a powerful line-up to take on its home round of the global series. Dmack will field Estonians Ott…

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7th November 2014 by

First Line releases Steering & Suspension catalogue

The First Line Group (FLG) has launched the latest version of its steering & suspension catalogue. The 7g edition covers applications for both car and light commercial vehicles. FLG calls the 1,551-page publication “more than just a catalogue,” with a buyers guide and thousands of part numbers for hundreds of applications included. A leading steering […]

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Government, tyre industry unite to reduce tyre-related casualties

The UK tyre industry and various government agencies will forge a closer working relationship following a meeting hosted by PACTs at the House of Commons on 5 November. Both parties are jointly committing to increase efforts to reduce further the number of tyre related casualties which occur each year on the UK’s roads. Those attending…

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Renault Trucks signs Goodyear Kmax, Fuelmax truck tyre OE deal

Renault Trucks has signed an original equipment deal for Goodyear’s Kmax and Fuelmax tyres. The tyres will be fitted to the latest Renault commercial vehicles, comprising the Renault Trucks Long Distance range and the Renault Trucks Distribution range, both of which feature the latest low-emission Euro 6 engines. The manufacturer recently won a lucrative deal […]

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6th November 2014 /1 Comment/by

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