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Falken Tyre Europe to present widest ever product range at Reifen 2014

Sumitomo tyre brand Falken’s European team will present its largest and most diverse range of road tyres ever, highlighting its recent innovations in product development technology. Highlights from the range – encompassing car, SUV and commercial vehicle tyres – will include the first public presentation of both the new Azenis FK453 Run-Flat tyre and energy efficient Sincera SN832 EcoRun tyre, launched at Ascari in spring 2014.

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2nd May 2014 by

Maxxis to launch Energtra MEco3, present European growth strategy

Maxxis will launch its highly anticipated Energtra MEco3 at Messe Essen’s Reifen 2014. The new passenger car tyre comes with an enhanced contact patch for improved handling and wet performance. Maxxis has described its “steely determination to maximise every opportunity that presents itself” at Reifen 2014. The manufacturer’s senior management and research and development teams will be present in order to make the most of having access to so many new and existing customers in one place over the course of the four-day event.

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  4. Gaither Europe to unveil new Bazooka Big Booster at Automechanika
2nd May 2014 /1 Comment/by
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Vacu-Lug’s Alan Setchfield retires after 48-year career with retreader

After almost half a century with Vacu-Lug, Alan Setchfield is retiring. Having begun his career as a yard boy in Grantham’s already long established tyre remoulding plant on 2 May 1966, aged 17, Setchfield can look back on a 48-year career, rising through the company. “I’ve enjoyed the journey and made many friends along the way,” he said, “But don’t worry, there’s plenty of tread left on this tyre for many miles to come!”

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2nd May 2014 by
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Dunlop continues Isle of Man TT with Official Tyre Partner status

Dunlop will be the ‘Official Tyre Partner’ of the 2014 Isle of Man TT races, having signed a new multi-year deal. The tyre brand has competed in all but two years of the championship since its first in 1907. John McGuinness and Joey Dunlop are among the many riders to have shod their bikes with Dunlop tyres, and the manufacturer has claimed more TT wins than any other tyre brand.

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  1. Dunlop, Honda pit Isle of Man TT legend against double BTCC champion: video
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Parts Alliance member takes on 100th employee in 30th year

Lancashire based member of The Parts Alliance BBC Superfactors has celebrated 30 years in business by taking on its 100th employee. The company has grown from selling brake pads and brake shoes to providing a full range of parts and accessories to a customer base 600 to 700 strong.

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Yokohama Tire Corporation reinstates LA Clippers sponsorship, with charity donation

Yokohama Tire Corporation has reinstated its sponsorship of National Basketball Association franchise Los Angeles Clippers, having agreed that half of the 2014 NBA playoff sponsorship funds will be earmarked for charitable donations. YTC had suspended its sponsorship following racist remarks allegedly made by owner Donald Sterling, who was subsequently banned from the NBA for life.

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1st May 2014 by
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Kumho signs 3-year Micheldever contract

Further to the Heads of Agreement signed last October, Kumho Tyre (UK) and Micheldever Tyre Services have announced their agreement to a new three-year contract with immediate effect. The contract confirms that MTS will continue to support and grow the existing Kumho Ecsta Performance Centre (EPC) network of independent retailers. In turn, Kumho will build and serve a complementary network of EPCs via its new warehouse facility in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. Both networks will operate on a common platform based on the long-standing approach.

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  1. Kumho, Micheldever to renew distribution agreement
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1st May 2014 by

Cooper Tire Europe motorsport season to begin with British F3 at Rockingham

Cooper Tire Europe will begin its 2014 motorsport activities over the May bank holiday weekend, as the Cooper Tires British Formula 3 Championship begins at Rockingham Motor Speedway. The single-seater series has produced more graduates to Formula One than any other series.

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Ryder retains Bridgestone service with five year contract

Bridgestone has renewed its largest fleet contract for a further five years. Announced at the CV Show, the deal with Ryder, the UK’s leading provider of commercial vehicle rental, contract hire and maintenance solutions, represents a multi-million pound deal covering more than 24,500 trucks and trailers. Bridgestone’s 24-hour tyre management service network Truck Point was cited as a major factor behind Ryder’s decision to opt for the brand.

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30th April 2014 by

Giti appoints retail network development manager to expand GTPC UK programme

Giti Tire has appointed Lorna Craig as its retail network development manager. The position has been created with a brief to develop further the GT Radial Performance Centre (GTPC) programme in the UK. Craig, formerly a brand manager with GT Radial distributor Micheldever, will work in partnership with the wholesaler to achieve this goal.

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29th April 2014 by
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Michelin previews new trailer tyre at CV Show

Michelin returned to Birmingham’s CV Show today with a global preview of the new X Multi T super single in size 385/65R22.5. Designed for a range of commercial vehicle applications with M+S markings, the tyre is labelled B-B-69dB), with longevity increased by around 10 per cent according to the manufacturer.

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  1. Michelin expands ‘most fuel efficient’ commercial vehicle tyre range
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  4. Giti releases details of 6 Giti-branded tyres on CV Show 2017 stand
29th April 2014 by
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14-year-old drifter on top after BDC’s opening round

Team Aerokit Nexen’s 14-year-old debutant Jack Shanahan has claimed victory in the super-pro class of the Maxxis Tyres British Drift Championship’s opening round at Lydden Hill. Shanahan became the youngest ever competitor in the BDC, and his victory was registered against 90 other drivers representing 40 teams. Video from the event is available below, and on Team Aerokit’s social media channels.

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28th April 2014 by
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‘Good company. Always’ ad campaign from Maxxis

Maxxis International has launched a new advertising campaign that focuses on the people who trust its tyres to deliver on the world’s roads, racetracks and off-road courses. The new ‘Good company. Always.’ campaign will run in trade, motorsport and consumer media throughout 2014, highlighting the benefits of using the manufacturer’s tyres through the people that use them for personal and professional transport.

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28th April 2014 by

Car makers lobby to delay emission test upgrade

The European car industry is lobbying to delay the introduction of a tough new emissions testing regime designed to combat fears that carmakers are playing the system to boost their efficiency ratings. European cars are as much as 30 per cent less efficient than their manufacturers claim, according to the International Council on Clean Transportation, as carmakers take advantage of an archaic testing system that they want to keep in place for at least seven years.

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28th April 2014 by

Maxxis adds to design team

Maxxis International has announced the appointment of Neil Catchpole as its new graphic designer. He is expected to help strengthen Maxxis’ brand profile through print and digital design material, as well as help increase brand awareness on its social media platforms by producing artwork that defines and promotes Maxxis.

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28th April 2014 by

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