Linglong brand valued at 30.563 billion yuan
On June 22 the 14th World Brand Summit sponsored by World Brand Lab published its China’s 500 Most Valuable Brands 2017 ranking. Shandong-based Linglong Tire came in at 119 on the list with the brand value reaching 30.563 billion yuan. It was Linglong’s 13th time on the list.
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With the signing of a contract, and possibly the clinking of glasses, Michelin sealed its acquisition of a 40 per cent stake in Robert Parker Wine Advocate and RobertParker.com, the world’s most widely read independent consumers’ guide to fine wine. The tyre maker views this equity investment as a measure that strengthens and broadens its “experience in the area of gourmet dining.”
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Continental acquires share in driverless mobility firm EasyMile
Technology company and tyre maker Continental has agreed to acquire a minority share participation in French autonomous driving company EasyMile SAS, a firm currently focusing on the development of driverless electric shuttles. In addition to the equity investment, the companies plan close cooperation in the fields of environmental sensors, braking systems and driving safety technologies. The transaction’s completion is subject to approval by the relevant antitrust authorities.
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50 years of testing at the Contidrom
When the Contidrom first opened in 1967, just eight Continental staff members wore employed at the test facility. Their activities centred on the site’s original 2.8-kilometre oval track, and all work, such as developing standards and providing comparable data, was performed entirely without aid of computers. The Contidrom has significantly expanded over the years, and now, as its 50th birthday draws near, Continental says the facility is “more important than ever” for the company.
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UK’s online automotive retail outstripping cosmetics and groceries
Automechanika Birmingham 2017 represented the perfect opportunity for the UK’s automotive aftermarket to gather as higher technology vehicles continue to push up turnover by 2.4 per cent in 2016. 800 such companies were present at the Birmingham NEC for this year’s show. The aftermarket accounted for £21.6 billion in turnover – a figure boosted by the presence of the more high tech vehicles on Britain’s road in addition to recent record months in new car registrations. Additionally the increasing demand for digital services has helped to boost the online side of the segment, and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which reported the latest figures, states that more car parts, accessories and services are bought online than cosmetics or groceries. Tyres, alongside lubricants and filters, are the most commonly replaced part, and help account for some of the growth in digital sales, though demand for digital devices, including telematics and tyre pressure sensors, has grown fastest. Overall, the SMMT states that the automotive sector makes a contribution to the UK economy of £12.5 billion.
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Giti expands regional mixed service portfolio with two new tyres
Giti has launched two new regional mixed service tyres: the GAM837 and the GAM851. Available in 295/80R22.5 and 315/70R22.5, the Giti GAM837 all-position sizes target the growing number of on/off road bulk haulage delivery vehicles, which later need aftermarket replacements. The GAM851 is a wide base steer and trailer design for rough terrain applications, such as construction sites. Initially available in 385/65R22.5 with a load index of 160 (158), further sizes will be released throughout 2017 and 2018. It supersedes the popular GT Radial GT876.
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Yokohama branding continues on new Nike home and away kits for Chelsea FC
While Premier League champions Chelsea FC will be wearing Nike Football kits for the first time in the club’s 112-year history, one thing that won’t change for the 2017-18 season is shirt sponsor Yokohama. The tyre manufacturer continues into its third season of the five-year deal, which will see the champions defend their title and mount a challenge in the European Champions’ League, increasing the reach of its global sponsorship.
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Heuver Tyrewholesale readying itself for warehouse completion
According to Bertus Heuver, the construction of a new warehouse facility at Heuver Tyrewholesale’s site in Hardenberg, the Netherlands is “making significant progress.” The director comments that the shape of the 16,000-square metre building is now clearly visible, and adds that the wholesaler has acquired three new forklift trucks in preparation for its completion in September.
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Linglong Serbia plant talks continue
On 23 June Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić’s inauguration ceremony was held in Belgrade. Wang Feng, chairman and president of Linglong Tire, was invited to attend the inauguration ceremony in a move that suggests communications relating to Linglong’s proposed investment in a European tyre manufacturing plant are still open.
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Bridgestone releases Sustainability Report 2016
In its Sustainability Report 2016, Bridgestone Corporation shares that last year its tyres’ rolling resistance was on average 13 per cent lower than in 2005. The company also achieved a 29 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions per net sales from operations and products’ after-use during this timeframe, as well as a 28.5 per cent reduction in water intake per unit and a 31 per cent improvement in resource productivity.
Continue ReadingA to Z Car and Taxi Parts & Accessories becomes latest A1 member
Nottingham based A to Z Car and Taxi Parts & Accessories has joined A1 Motor Stores. Opened in 2011, the retailer and factor supplies the garage and taxi retail and repair trade in the north of Nottingham, currently running two vans delivering a wide range of both hard parts and retail goods.
Continue ReadingChargemaster partnership to sponsor charging points at Cenex LCV2017
Chargemaster has become the exclusive charge point sponsor of the 10th annual Low Carbon Vehicle Event, Cenex LCV2017, at Millbrook, 6–7 September. The assurance that the electric vehicles (EVs) on-site for the event are appropriately powered, underlines Chargemaster’s position as the leader in EV charging.
Continue ReadingHella and ZF Form Strategic Partnership
Hella and ZF are entering into a strategic partnership. Both automotive suppliers will benefit from this cooperation on sensor technology, particularly for front camera systems, imaging and radar systems. ZF will further strengthen its portfolio as a systems supplier, which offers both modern assistance systems and autonomous driving functions and Hella will drive technological development and benefits from a broader market access with its leading technologies. The first joint development project in camera technology will start immediately, with the objective of a market launch in 2020.
Continue ReadingRicardo and FMC to cooperate on electric vehicle development
Ricardo has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Future Mobility Corporation to provide engineering support in the development of a family of state-of-the-art electric vehicles, aimed at offering affordable quality and performance to customers in Asia, North America and Europe.
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Davanti Tyres appoints Terramar on exclusive Middle East sales deal
Davanti Tyres has signed an exclusive sales deal across the Middle East with international trading house Terramar GmbH. The private brand of UK wholesaler Oak Tyres states that this continues its global expansion plans, building upon strong global sales since its launch in 2015. The deal joins distribution arrangements made in South Africa in late 2016. Terramar will sell Davanti Tyres exclusively across the Middle East from June 2017.
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