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Point S adds bespoke ADAS course to UK training programme
Point S Tyre & Autocare has delivered its first IMI Level 2 Award in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Calibration (610/1338/9) training session. Exclusive to Point S members, the first session of the new course was delivered to technicians from within the network at the Hella Training Academy in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Providing delegates with knowledge of the operating principles, components, and service requirements for ADAS, Point S will continue to offer its members the course in 2024.
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Synthos, OMV sign sustainable raw materials MoU
Synthetic rubber producer Synthos has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OMV, an Austrian multinational integrated oil, gas, and petrochemicals company. Under the MOU, the two firms will cooperate on the long-term supply of sustainable raw materials, with a focus on sustainable butadiene for synthetic rubber used in tyre manufacturing.
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ATS Euromaster launches new radio ‘winter car care’ ad campaign
ATS Euromaster has launched a new radio advertising campaign that focuses on the consequences of not turning to a professional to meet both fleet and personal car care needs this winter. This is ATS Euromaster’s first ad campaign since 2017.
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Turkey-based investor acquires wheel maker BBS
An investor has been found for insolvent wheel manufacturer BBS Automotive GmbH. The insolvency administrator handling the case reports that a firm called ISHManagementServices GmbH is planning to extensively invest in the Schiltach, Germany-based business. ISH is backed by İş Global Teknik İnşaat A.S., a family-owned holding group from Turkey.
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Hyundai & Kia present integrated ‘snow chain’ tyre
Hyundai Motor and Kia have been busy of late. In addition to announcing their new Universal Wheel Drive System, the vehicle makers say they’ve developed a new snow chain-integrated tyre technology that eliminates the need to fit a vehicle with snow chains. The technology uses shape memory alloy modules located inside the wheel and tyre that protrude to act as a ‘snow chain’ when an electrical signal is received.
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Kumho Tire debuts new logo
When Kumho Tire recently shared news about its tyre made from 80 per cent sustainable materials, we couldn’t help but notice that the accompanying artwork featured a different company logo than the one in use since Doublestar acquired the company. The tyre maker says this new logo is “designed to represent modernity, strength and commitment to the future,” but it also places further distance between the brand and former parent company the Kumho Asiana Group.
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Vulkan Group acquires Euromaster’s remaining business in Denmark
After plans to sell its entire network in Demark to NDI Group fell through earlier this year, Euromaster Group sold nine of its branches to Super Dæk Service. Under a separate agreement, the Michelin-owned company is transferring its remaining activities and employees to Vulkan Group ApS. It expects to finalise the deal on 1 January 2024.
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Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Award for Michelin
Michelin North America is the proud recipient of a Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Award 2023. The tyre maker was one of five companies honoured in the Construction Industries category, and Michelin comments that the award demonstrates its “excellence in meeting customer commitments.”
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Pirelli confirmed on S&P Dow Jones Indices
Following the annual review of its indices, S&P Global has confirmed Pirelli on the Dow Jones World Index and Europe Sustainability Index. This confirmation follows the announcement in November that Pirelli had obtained the highest scores in the Auto Components and Automotive sectors as part of the S&P Global 2023 Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
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Nokian Tyres signs sustainability-linked credit facility
Nokian Tyres plc has today signed a syndicated revolving credit facility of 200 million euros with a group of five banks, which will replace a total of 175 million euros of existing credit facilities. The company will use the three-year facility, which has two one-year extension options, as a back-up for general corporate purposes.
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New Kumho concept tyre uses 80% sustainable materials
Kumho Tire has developed a tyre made from 80 per cent sustainable materials. The manufacturer said the tyre, which replaces petrochemicals with sustainably sourced and recycled materials, represents a step towards its goal to develop products made entirely of sustainable materials by 2045.
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Pirelli presents 50th edition of The Cal
There’s absolutely nothing tyre-related to see, but that doesn’t faze Pirelli. With less fanfare than we expected from the 50th edition and the concept’s 60th anniversary, Pirelli has launched its latest Calendar. It presented this creation – also known as The Cal – to the world at an event held in London on 30 November.
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German prosecutors investigate Continental subsidiary
Instead of rectifying quality issues affecting hoses produced at the ContiTech plant in Korbach, Germany, someone allegedly chose to address the problem by systematically manipulating test results. Continental uncovered this potential fraud during an internal investigation, and authorities are now on the case.
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Strong demand for Alcoa Dura-Bright wheels – Groundbreaking for Hungary plant expansion
On Tuesday, Alcoa Wheels Europe broke ground on a plant expansion in Hungary that will meet growing demand for Alcoa Dura-Bright wheels. The start of work at the Howmet-Köfém LLC site follows the recent celebration of Alcoa’s 75th anniversary.
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Goodyear’s Kramer gains prestigious NASCAR award
NASCAR has honoured Goodyear’s Rich Kramer with the Bill France Award of Excellence in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the motorsport series as chief executive and president of Goodyear. Jim France, chairman and chief executive officer of NASCAR, presented Kramer with the accolade during the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Awards on 30 November.
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