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Conti to launch A-graded ContiEcoPlus HT3 trailer tyre at CV Show

Following last year’s roll out of its third generation coach and bus tyre range, Continental will turn its attention to goods vehicles at the CV Show 2014. Conti plans to showcase the first two products from its goods vehicles range: the ContiEcoPlus and the Conti Hybrid. The manufacturer has begun a new naming system for its TBR tyres, with the nomenclature designed to describe more clearly the application the product is intended for.

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  1. Rebranding for General Truck Tyre Range in North America
  2. CV Show first public outing for Conti Hybrid
  3. Giti Fleet SMART TPMS launched at CV Show 2019
  4. How tyre telematics maximise fleet efficiency: Conti
26th February 2014 by
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Giti Tire appoints European PCR, light truck senior product marketing manager

Giti Tire has announced the appointment of former Bridgestone employee Fabio Pecci-Boriani to the newly created position of senior product marketing manager across its European operation. Pecci-Boriani has a brief to develop the manufacturer’s Passenger Car and Light Truck tyre portfolios throughout Europe. Formerly pricing manager at Volvo, Pecci-Boriani will report directly to Richard Lyons,…

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  1. GT Radial wins European original equipment deal
  2. GT Radial launches Champiro FE1 in Tuscany
  3. Giti Tire names new D-A-CH sales and marketing director
  4. New GT Radial Savero SUV targets growing compact, medium sized market
26th February 2014 by
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GT Radial extends REE Tread range with drive tyre fitments

Two years after bringing its first hot cure retread tyre to the UK market with the GTR990 regional trailer pattern in size 385/65R22.5, GT Radial will launch a further two products as part of its REE Tread programme. The GDR690 regional commercial vehicle drive pattern will be available in 295/80 and 315/80 sizes, and will be produced, like the super single product, by a major retread producer in the south east of England. As with the previous tyre, it will be manufactured using only GT Radial casings. Tyrepress discussed the extension to the retread range with sales and marketing director Truck and Bus Tony McHugh and marketing director – Europe Commercial Tires, Peter Foulkes at Giti Tire (UK)’s new headquarters in Cheshire, near Manchester.

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  1. New GT Radial retread tyre launch confirmed for CV Show 2014
  2. Large stand drives ‘record visitors’ to Giti at CV Show
  3. Giti Tire will unveil 20 Giti commercial vehicle tyres at CV Show 2017
  4. Giti releases details of 6 Giti-branded tyres on CV Show 2017 stand
25th February 2014 by
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Falken engineers employ Japan’s Earth Simulator in making of new Ecorun PCR tyre

A new energy efficient passenger car tyre has been developed using the world’s highest energy synchrotron radiation facility and ‘Earth Simulator’ supercomputer. Sumitomo Rubber Industries has employed techniques not traditionally used in the tyre industry to develop what it calls a new “4D Nano Design process” to create the Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun. The manufacturer claims that the technology has allowed it to perform more detailed simulations and analyses, which have in turn allowed it to reduce rolling resistance and braking distances over its predecessor. The tyre is Falken’s first to receive an A-grade for wet grip on the EU tyre label.

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  1. New Falken tyres, technologies introduce brand’s next generation in Europe
  2. Hankook wins BMW SUV fitment
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  4. Goodyear ending Sumitomo alliance due to “anti-competitive” behaviour
24th February 2014 by

Former Marangoni, Toyo manager appointed Dmack sales director

Dmack has appointed Greg Graham as its new sales director, tasked with building on the brand’s establishment in motorsport, epitomised by its supply to the FIA World Rally Championship, to generate interest in the road-going passenger car tyre range. Graham has moved to Dmack after working for eight years as Marangoni’s sales & marketing manager […]

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  1. Toyo Tires Launch New Motorsport Tyre: Proxes R1R
  2. Toyo supporting BAMA race series
  3. Dmack signs Tänak and Ketomaa for WRC2 team
  4. Dmack targeting ‘correct’ dealers to deliver mid-range PCR strategy
24th February 2014 by
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Bridgestone launches Blizzak LM001 compact to mid-sized car winter tyre

Bridgestone has launched its new Blizzack LM001 winter tyre for small to mid-sized cars in an event at its Swedish Proving Ground in Vidsel, less than 100km from the Arctic Circle. Following on from the introduction of its Blizzack LM-32 winter tyre for higher performance cars in August 2013, the tyre is designed to improve snow and wet performance, as well as in longevity.

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  1. Bridgestone launches winter version of DriveGuard
  2. Bridgestone launches Blizzak LM005 winter tyre with A-grade wet grip
  3. Groundbreaking takes place for Bridgestone’s factory in Russia
  4. An influx of imports is making the car tyre market even more competitive
21st February 2014 by

Valeo to exhibit at CV Show

Valeo has signed up to exhibit at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2014 and will use the event to highlight its hugely expanded commercial vehicle parts programme. The Valeo stand will be specially arranged so that parts distributors, fleet operators and end users see first hand the multi-specialisms Valeo has in CV parts and also the high quality manufacturing and support that is available from the company.

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  4. Toyo Waives Inter-Company Debt
21st February 2014 by

FTA calls for budget fuel duty cut

In its pre-Budget submission to the Chancellor the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has urged Chancellor to go further than freezing fuel duty and to cut it by three pence per litre. FTA has asked George Osborne who will deliver the 2014 Budget statement on 19 March, to maintain its commitment and consider the economic benefits […]

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  4. FTA warns chancellor over fuel duty
21st February 2014 by

ATS Euromaster to feature van fleet performance tips at CV Show

ATS Euromaster will distribute advice booklets for light commercial vehicle fleets from its Commercial Vehicle Show stand, held at Birmingham’s NEC in late-April. The company will promote five decades of van expertise, offering tyre and fleet maintenance policy advice, in addition to its electronic FleetSure inspection tool and Service Value Calculator, which can be used […]

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21st February 2014 by

Maxxis support for off-road event

Maxxis International is to sponsor the 2014 edition of the Welsh X-Trem off-road challenge, following on from its support for the 2013 event. The event will take place on 8-9 March across the 2,500 acre Walter’s Arena near Glyn Neath and organisers say they have spent many hours ensuring vehicles and their tyres will not […]

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21st February 2014 by

Kenda increases US sport sponsorship

Kenda has extended its US sport sponsorship with the addition of the Ohio State University’s Buckeyes v Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball game to its roster, which includes an association with Taiwan-descended Jeremy Lin’s Houston Rockets. The university and its basketball team are based in Columbus, Ohio, the city in which Kenda’s North American operation is […]

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  1. NBA star Jeremy Lin visits Houston Rockets sponsor Kenda
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  3. BKT hires agency to coordinate Monster Jam involvement
  4. Yokohama Tire Corporation reinstates LA Clippers sponsorship, with charity donation
21st February 2014 by

ATD pays up to $365 million for Terry’s Tire Town

ATD has announced it will pay $345 million, with the possibility of another $20 million depending on certain provisions, in a deal to acquire Terry’s Tire Town, US publication Tire Review reports. The deal comes fewer than three weeks after closing a deal to buy Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. The deal gives ATD 11 […]

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21st February 2014 by

Dunlop to evaluate new tyre options at Australian Moto2 test

Dunlop will test nine separate specifications of rear tyre at Australia’s Phillip Island circuit as it seeks to avoid similar problems to those that caused the Moto2 and Bridgestone-supplied MotoGP races to be shortened in October 2013. The circuit was resurfaced in 2013, and its abrasiveness caused the organisers of the Australian grand prix to […]

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21st February 2014 by

BEN offers support to automotive flood victims

UK automotive industry charity BEN has extended its support for colleagues in the business. As the devastation caused as a result of the extraordinary series of weather storms in the UK continues, BEN said it recognises the likelihood that members of the automotive community are extremely likely to be amongst those being challenged by the experience.

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21st February 2014 by

Polish, Croat, UK Starco facilities supplying wheels to Husqvarna in Poland

Swedish manufacturer Husqvarna’s decision to move its manufacturing operations to Poland led to specialist tyre and wheel supplier Starco’s Polish operation assuming responsibility for the supply of complete wheel assemblies and aftermarket spare parts for Husqvarna lawn tractors.

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20th February 2014 by

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