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Sinochem Holdings, which through its subsidiaries plays a major role in Pirelli, Aeolus Tyre and Prometeon Tyre Group, has a new president. The appointment of Jiao Jian was confirmed at an enlarged executive meeting on 31 March 2023 by the leaders of the organisation department within the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee.
Will Stevens is the inaugural winner of the Goodyear Wingfoot award, an accolade the tyre maker introduced to “recognise sustained performance and endurance” in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Goodyear is the exclusive tyre partner to the intensely competitive LMP2 category, and all drivers from the class are eligible for the award.
Galaxy LDSR 500, an all-steel radial L5 tyre for wheel loaders and dozers, is now available in 23.5R25. Introducing this addition to the range, Yokohama Off-Highway Tires says the tubeless tyre is developed for off-road construction and surface mining operations and comes with a non-directional pattern and an extra deep tread. In conjunction with a cut-resistant compound and sidewall protector, the Galaxy LDSR 500 “provides superior strength and endurance plus excellent stability during its long, reliable and productive service life.”
Avon Tyres entered the Goodyear fold in 2021 and was integrated into the wider group of brands over the following year. Its new owner considers Avon “one of the motorcycle industry’s longest-established tyre brands” and now plans a “fresh focus” for the British marque with a “reinvigorated approach.” At the same time, Goodyear says the Avon brand will remain a key part of its portfolio in the passenger vehicle segment.
On 29 March, Scandinavian Enviro Systems and Antin Infrastructure Partners announced the formation of a joint venture. Michelin is supporting this JV, which it expects will “create the world’s first large-scale tyre recycling group.”
Lamborghini has chosen Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres for its new Revuelto. In this mixed-fitment homologation, three bespoke options are available for the front wheels, which are powered by a trio of electric motors, and three for the V12 engine-driven rear wheels.
In a stock exchange release published this morning, Nokian Tyres plc confirms it has completed the sale of its operations in Russia to vertically integrated oil and gas company PJSC Tatneft after finishing local registration formalities. The Finnish company has “now ended all its operations in Russia,” but this doesn’t mean that the Nokian name will immediately disappear from this market.
On 27 March, Michelin presented the 2023 restaurant selection of the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland at the Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire. It named 20 restaurants that are newly awarded One Michelin Star; two restaurants that receive Two Michelin Stars and four restaurants that receive a Michelin Green Star.
The World Solar Challenge 2023 will take place in October and, following the biennial event’s cancellation two years ago, Bridgestone Corporation returns as title sponsor. Bridgestone views its sponsorship as one that aligns with the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Eight further sizes have joined the GRI agricultural and construction tyre portfolios, with new dimensions available in the Green XLR Earth 70, Green XLR 85 and Green XLR 70 tractor radial and XPT+ Skid Steer construction ranges.
Sponsors tend to come and go in the fast-moving world of motorsport, making Kumho’s relationship with the BMW Racing Drivers Club one of the longest of its type in UK club history – the opening race of the season at Brands Hatch on 8 April will mark its 26th year.
When it came to selecting a charity to work with in 2023 and beyond, GB Tyres had a few essential requirements in mind. The West Midlands-based supplier, who since its establishment in 2013 has become one of the fastest growing importers and exporters of vehicle tyres in Europe, sought a charity with roots in the local area whose work genuinely supports people in need of support, an organisation that is pro-active and enthusiastic about forming local partnerships.
Sometimes a tyre test resembles a day with the mean kids at school, with a low-priced budget tyre invited to hang out – only to be later mocked as vastly inferior to its peers. But not the latest comparative evaluation from European motoring associations ACE, ARBÖ and GTÜ – while everybody doesn’t win a prize, all present are commended for one characteristic or another.
As of today, Thomas J. Higgins is “Responsible for Global Tire Industry Projects” at Bridgestone Corporation. He takes on this role in addition to his positions as the company’s global chief business strategic officer, vice chair of the Board at Bridgestone Americas and Supervisory Board chair at Bridgestone EMIA.
Apollo Tyres has shared details about the recently-launched Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV, Europe’s first dedicated all-season tyre for electric vehicles. Specifically, the manufacturer sheds light on tyre development using its state-of-the-art virtual prototyping and simulation platform and how this helped to “dramatically reduce time-to-market as well as the product’s environmental impact and development costs.”
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