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GitiWinterW2 delivers double-digit improvements over previous winter tyre

Giti Tire has launched its new winter tyre on the European aftermarket. The GitiWinterW2 delivers improved dry dynamics, wet braking and aquaplaning resistance, the manufacturer states, while snow and ice grip and traction are maintained from the first edition. The tyre is available initially in 13 car and SUV sizes, including the 10 most popular in the European market, for rims between 15 and 19-inches. Giti adds that extra sizes will be introduced in 2022. The tyre targets a wide range of vehicles, from small and medium cars such as the VW Polo or VW Golf up to premium limousines such as the Mercedes C Class. CUV and SUV sizes are designed to be fitted on popular models like the Nissan Qashqai and VW Tiguan.

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  3. Conserving costs, maximising business: Apollo Tyres’ response to the coronavirus pandemic
  4. Giti launches GitiSportS2 UHP tyre
27th August 2021 by
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Dealers test latest GT Radial tyres in first Mira Ride and Drive for two years

80 guests became the first European customers to test drive the new GT Radial SportActive 2 and FE2 at GT Radial’s first Mira Drive and Ride event for almost two years. Potential new dealers, supported by select GT Radial Performance Centre (GTPC) owners, got back on track under Covid secure conditions over two days, during which GT Radial’s exclusive UK distributor over the last decade, Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS), presented the brand’s product portfolio. All attendees were invited to experience high speed circuits in the new BMW 5 Series of Giti Tire’s country manager – UK, Brian McDermott who put his own car on the redline.

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  1. GT Radial presents 3-year development programme at European dealer event
  2. Giti, Micheldever complete GT Radial Performance Centre roadshow programme
  3. Giti welcomes 15 new GT Radial Performance Centres to network at Mira event
  4. GT Radial takes over Horiba Mira circuits for customer Ride and Drive Day
27th August 2021 by
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Hankook and W Series enter second half of the season with Formula 1

Hankook, the exclusive tyre partner of the all-woman W Series since its inaugural 2019 season, will travel to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium to commence the second half of this year’s series. Featuring on the support programme for Formula 1, with which it shares the bill on eight grand prix weekends, the W Series runs on Hankook high-end Ventus Race tyre.

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  1. Hankook ready as W Series returns in 2021
  2. Hankook looks forward to Formula Renault Eurocup 2nd half
  3. Hankook throws its hat into the Formula 1 ring
  4. Hankook Ventus Race in action in three European series
26th August 2021 by
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Motofix adds further four-wheel alignment with Pro-Align

One of the UK’s leading independent vehicle repair groups, Motofix has extended its four-wheel alignment capabilities with a new Hunter wheel aligner, supplied and installed by UK distributor Pro-Align. The Towcester firm recently completed the latest installation at one of Motofix’s repair facilities in Northampton, allowing customers to access premium four-wheel alignment.

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  1. Hunter commercial vehicle alignment system gains Mercedes-Benz OEM approval
  2. Pro-Align to create workshop space to demo products at Automechanika Birmingham
  3. Pro-Align launches two-day aftersales commitment
  4. Hunter touchless alignment system arrives in UK
25th August 2021 by
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First continuous pyrolysis plant for end-of-life tyres ‘supports’ TRA ‘vision’

Carlton Forest Renewables (formerly known as IRR Waste 2 Energy) has become a member of the Tyre Recovery Association (TRA). The company’s Worksop based continuous pyrolysis plant – the first of its kind in the UK – is due to become fully operational in the fourth quarter of 2021. The company said that it pledges its support to the TRA as they work towards a shared goal for the responsible recovery of used tyres.

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  1. Carlton Forest offers ‘visionary’ new tyre recycling technology
  2. ‘No discussion at Federation level’ of UK EPR scheme for used tyres: TRA
  3. Carlton Forest Group appoints Scott Robson financial director
  4. Why now is the time to support tyre recovery stabilisation
25th August 2021 /1 Comment/by

Landsail ‘thrilled’ with Leicester City official tyre partnership

Landsail Tyres has begun the second year of its partnership with Premier League side Leicester City. The team started strongly with the Foxes lifting the first silverware of the domestic season, the Community Shield as the 2020/21 FA Cup winners beat Premier League champions Manchester City at Wembley. As official tyre partner of the Foxes, this season is the first since Landsail signed to be played in front of capacity crowds.

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  1. Landsail named official tyre partner of Leicester City
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  3. Leicester FC’s Premier League triumph saluted in latest Toyo video
  4. Toyo Tires produces Leicester City Football supporter video
24th August 2021 by
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Safe-Run pays VMI damages after China appeal court IP judgement

Leading tyre building machinery manufacturer VMI Holland B.V. has issued a firm rebuke to Safe-Run Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd after the latter issued a press release on 31 July claiming victory in the companies’ ongoing legal dispute. Contrary to Safe-Run’s view, VMI said the Jiangsu High People’s Court of China’s ruling represented “a major defeat for Safe-Run and almost total vindication of VMI’s position.” VMI first announced it had won “a significant lawsuit” against Safe-Run relating to its intellectual property in February 2021. Subsequently, the Netherlands-based firm said the appeal court finalised its judgement that Safe-Run were infringing on VMI’s two key patents relating to tyre building machines. Safe-Run was ordered to stop infringements immediately and pay VMI damages totalling RMB 2.46 million (around 320,000 euros). VMI notes that these payments are “very high [compared] to the average damage awards of around RMB 100,000 in similar cases in China.” Safe-Run’s statement is not currently available.

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  1. IP & patent infringement: VMI wins ‘significant lawsuit’ against Safe-Run
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  3. Major VMI patents upheld in China
  4. Safe-Run equipping Linglong’s Serbia tyre plant
24th August 2021 by

First Line Ltd adds 40 new aftermarket products

Automotive aftermarket supplier First Line Ltd has introduced 40 new-to-range products across its Steering and Suspension, Cooling, Cables, and Braking categories. The company said the new additions represent the company’s commitment to update its key product ranges regularly, increasing the speed with which it brings new parts to the aftermarket.

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  1. First Line introduces new water pump
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19th August 2021 by
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Davanti, Sterling Automotive to unveil Vantoura 4-Seasons tyre at CV Show

Davanti Tyres and automotive design house Sterling Automotive Design will mark their Commercial Vehicle Show debut on its return this year (Stand 5D95, Birmingham NEC, 31 August – 2 September) with the unveiling of Davanti’s new all-season van tyre. The Vantoura 4-Seasons will join Davanti’s Protoura Sport, which has sizes suitable for van conversions, the DX440 van tyre, and Terratoura A/T tyre for commercial pickups. It is the first time Davanti will exhibit its entire commercial vehicle tyre range together.

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  1. Davanti unveils wave of new product, partnership news at first conference
  2. All-season tyre growth, especially for premium brands – GfK
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  4. Nexen unveils all-season van tyre
18th August 2021 by
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Zelos extends championship lead with dominant double at Knockhill

Davanti Tyres-backed Dan Zelos has stretched his lead in the Mini Challenge 2021 season with a double victory. At Scotland’s Knockhill Circuit, Zelos was fired up and looking to avenge last week’s outing at Oulton Park – where he was denied a deserved triumph following a red flag stoppage.

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  1. Davanti-supported driver Zelos to race in Mini Challenge eSeries
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17th August 2021 by

Bicester garage Grip Tyres joins First Stop network

One of Bicester’s oldest and most popular tyre centres has become the latest independent garage to join the First Stop network. The Victoria Road garage is benefitting from new signage, marketing and social media support, and a broader range of premium tyres already in place. It has also added an MOT station and the latest vehicle diagnostic equipment, worth thousands of pounds. Grip Tyres has provided tyre services to the town’s motorists for around 27 years. First Stop said its popularity in the community was a compelling factor behind the network’s initial approach.

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17th August 2021 by

13 new GT Radial 4Seasons sizes improve all-season tyre market coverages

Giti Tire’s all-season tyre range has been boosted by 13 new sizes of the GT Radial 4Seasons tyre. Launched in May 2018 at Tire Cologne, the passenger car portfolio has increased by eight sizes to stand at 28, and now covers 26 of the 30 of the most in-demand sizes in Europe. The manufacturer has added five new SUV-marked tyres, bringing the SUV derivative up to a total of eight size options. The GT Radial 4Seasons range now includes 13 of the top 20 SUV size combinations in Europe, which equates to 70 per cent of market demand.

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  4. Giti Tire appoints European PCR, light truck senior product marketing manager
17th August 2021 by

Goodyear Ventures adds EV charging company to portfolio

Goodyear’s venture capital arm, Goodyear Ventures, has added AmpUp to its investment portfolio. The electric vehicle (EV) charging firm operates an advanced charging network and software solutions with operations across North America. AmpUp aims to make charging accessible and seamless for every EV driver. Goodyear Ventures focuses on future of mobility investments and partnerships with seed-to-growth-stage startups in emerging technologies.

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  1. Tesloop and Goodyear planning digital tyre future
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16th August 2021 by

Hankook-shod Team Razoon KTM X-Bow R competes at Slovakiaring in Histo Cup

Team Razoon made its mark on Hankook race tyres as the Histo Cup got underway with the Ravenol Endurance Sunset Race on Friday. 25 teams competed for an hour in temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius and high humidity on the 5.922km Slovakiaring. The race finished with all three of the Austrian team’s KTM X-Bow Rs on the podium in its first one-two-three result in a Histo Cup endurance race. Michael Bräutigam and his partner, team director Dominik Olbert, drove their Hankook-branded car with car number 819 into second place.

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16th August 2021 by
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Yokohama-backed Chelsea FC secure more major silverware

Yokohama has congratulated Chelsea on its victory over Villareal on penalties in the European Super Cup. The tyre manufacturer has backed Chelsea since 2015, commencing with a multiyear shirt partnership worth around £40 million per season. Since the end of the initial deal, Yokohama has continued its relationship with the London club, becoming its official tyre partner in 2020. Since Yokohama launched its relationship with Chelsea, the club has also won two Premier League titles, the European Champions League, the Europa League, and the FA Cup, giving both the club and Yokohama major worldwide exposure.

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  4. Yokohama supporting Chelsea FC pre-season match
16th August 2021 by

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