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Eddie Fogarty has joined GB Tyres as national key account manager. Fogarty joins the existing PCR team and will work with colleagues and the senior management team within the business to “further develop and grow its share of the passenger car market.” That means heading up the Kenda tyre dealer programme in addition to “supporting passenger car tyre sales growth through the development of key accounts”.
Toyo’s Open Country ATIII SUV tyre has won a Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun Goods Award. Established in 1987, the award recognises products that have contributed to the automotive Car parts announced and released between April 2022 and June 2023 are eligible. In addition, sales volume, development ideas, relevance and social conditions are considered. The selection committee also referred to the results of surveys received from car parts retailers and maintenance outlets to provide their evaluation.
Pirelli signed an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Hevea-Tec, the largest independent processor of natural rubber in Brazil, for “around 21 million euros”. Following regulatory approval, the deal is expected to close by the end of 2023. Pirelli reports that the acquisition will not impact the 2023 net financial position target of around 2.35 billion euro.
Yokohama Europe has invited journalists from across the continent to attend the launch of the Advan Sport EV V108 at the renowned Nurburgring racetrack in Germany. Yokohama launched the Geolandar CV 4S G061 crossover-oriented tyre at the same time. Meanwhile, the event also incorporated a celebration of the 45th anniversary of Yokohama’s flagship Advan brand.
Automechanika Birmingham culminated in the prize of third-place for customer engagement for Maverick Diagnostics.
Varta ran a conference focusing on commercial vehicle (CV) battery technology at the iconic British Motor Museum on 14 June.
With the requirements of heavy-duty batteries changing to meet the modern needs of logistics, fleet and transport industries, Varta has developed a high-end range of enhanced flooded (EFB) and absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries, to deliver improved reliability, protection from vibration, and reduce total cost of ownership.
The European Parliament and Member States have come to an agreement relating to the Data Act. The Data Act is legislation designed to make a competitive data market, opening opportunities for data-driven innovation. The European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) welcomed the agreement.
Linglong Tire is partnering with Geely Automobile Research Institute in the establishment of a joint R&D centre called the Geely Engineering Center & Linglong Technology Center TIH Laboratory.
Yokohama is returning to the Silverstone Festival, where it is the official tyre partner for the fifth consecutive year, and is also making a record investment in information and attractions.
On 18 May, well-known German garage chain A.T.U Auto-Teile-Unger Handels GmbH & Co. KG (ATU) suffered a cyber attack that put some of its systems and servers out of action. That led the company to warn customers they would experience “various restrictions” and should expect longer waiting times.
The inaugural Tyrexpo Americas Show will be held 5-7 December 2023 at the Citibanamex Convention and Exhibition Center in Mexico City. Organisers Tarsus Group have announced that the show will stage a series of specific Tyre Trade Conferences including a Fleet Management Conference, amongst others.
Launch Tech UK’s Automechanika Birmingham stand was “a hive of activity”, according to the company, with popular influencers Baz Meredith, and Jimmy O’Riley of O’Rileys Autos on hand to talk to fellow technicians about Launch Tech’s diagnostic devices and workshop equipment.
The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) ‘Briefing Day’ is back following the pandemic-related hiatus. The 2023 event will be held on Wednesday 13 September 2023 at the Woodland Grange Hotel, Leamington Spa. The agenda features “high quality briefings on all the current market and regulatory trends from…expert presenters”.
Prometeon Tyre Group is exhibiting at the Road Transport Expo [RTX] 2023 at NAEC Stoneleigh from 28-30 June. Stand GR37a, Hall 2a will feature the improved Serie 02 range of tyres and the Prometeon team will also be demonstrating their Pro Service solutions and the company’s UK SuperTruck network.
There are many changes in our latest leading tyre manufacturers ranking. The 2023 table, which lists the world’s leading tyre companies according to their full-year 2022 financial results, particularly highlights the shifts that have taken place this year in the second half of the top 20. Meanwhile, the top nine tyremakers appear to be an increasingly stable group. Between places nine and 10, there is still a gap of some 1 billion euros, something that is clearly hard to overcome for newcomers. However, as insurmountable as it appears, the gap is obviously narrowing.
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