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Pirelli celebrates the Miami Grand Prix with a special Podium Cap
With Max Verstappen seemingly unstoppable, and already a two-time winner in Miami, Formula 1 exclusive tyre supplier Pirelli has found one way to bring some novelty to the podium at the Miami grand prix. Whichever three drivers take to the podium, they will wear a special edition of the Podium Cap Pirelli supplies to the top three finishers and the representative of the winning team. Pirelli says the turquoise cap is inspired by the waters that border the city’s beaches, featuring a stylised palm tree and the stars and stripes of the United States flag.
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Tyre News in Numbers – April 2024
Tyres & Accessories’ monthly ‘Tyres News in Numbers’ column boils down the latest tyre industry news to the most important statistics of the month. Below, we look at the big numbers from the April 2024 magazine.
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Remember This? – April 2024
Our monthly magazine column looks back at the biggest news events from the tyre industry five, 10, 15 and 20 years ago. This months edition looks back to April issues from 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019 for some of the biggest tyre industry news of those months. Click the month and year to access the digital edition of the relevant issue of the magazine from Tyres & Accessories’ expanding digital archive.
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Guangrao tyremakers to hold concurrent events during the ChinaGRTAE
Less than two weeks remain until the opening of the 2024 Guangrao Tyre Show (ChinaGRTAE 2024). Tyrepress China learned from the organisers that several local companies in Guangrao will hold concurrent activities during the exhibition.
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Apollo Tyres partners on EV tyre cut & chip test track
Apollo Tyres has announced a “significant partnership” with India’s National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX), one of the country’s leading providers of testing and validation services. The partners are establishing a test track for validating electric vehicle tyres and low rolling resistance tyres. According to Apollo Tyres, this dedicated testing facility for EV manufacturers is the first of its kind in India.
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Thailand factory supports most of Linglong’s profits in 2023
Linglong’s revenue in 2023 exceeded 20 billion yuan, and its net profit was close to 1.4 billion yuan. The tyre manufacturer produced 79.117 million tyres throughout the year, an increase of 20.4 per cent year-on-year. Among them, semi-steel tyres increased by 19.20 per cent, all-steel tyres increased by 30.79 per cent, and bias tyres decreased by 6.19 per cent.
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Sailun’s revenue in 2023 was close to 26 billion yuan
In 2023, Sailun’s revenue reached 25.978 billion yuan (approximately £2.865 billion; €3.348 billion), a year-on-year increase of 18.61 per cent. In the past three years, Sailun’s revenue has achieved steady growth, from 17.998 billion yuan (approximately £1.985 billion; €2.319 billion) in 2021 to 21.902 billion yuan (approximately £2.415 billion; €2.822 billion) in 2022, and then last year’s 25.978 billion yuan. The annual growth is about 4 billion yuan.
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European replacement tyre sales mostly down in Q1 2024
The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has published its members’ Q1 2024 replacement tyre sales figures, and the general trend remains towards lower sales volumes. “The general inflationary context continues to affect the demand in all tyre product lines,” comments Adam McCarthy, ETRMA secretary general.
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Read and download Tyres & Accessories Magazine April 2024 now
In the April 2024 issue of Tyres & Accessories Magazine, available now as an e-paper for subscribers to Tyrepress, Tyres & Accessories turns its attention to the SUV tyre and OTR tyre markets. As well as these special features, the issue features articles about Yokohama’s expansion strategy in Europe, a round up of some of the leading European tyre tests in the summer tyre season, and Kumho’s decision to build a tyre plant in Europe. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription. Tyre professionals can take advantage of the current Tyrepress Membership offer, helping to drive business online and stay informed with the industry’s leading magazine and websites.
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Falken to display extensive range at The Tire Cologne
From energy-efficient EV tyres to robust off-road rubber to inspiring UUHP and commercial vehicle treads - Falken is presenting the most extensive range to date for all seasons - including the new Ziex ZE320. Visitors to the Sumitomo Rubber Industries flagship tyre brand will see its latest innovative tyres, such as the UUHP tire Azenis RS820, approved for speeds of up to 300 km/h, at the almost 400 sqm exhibition stand (Hall 6.1/C010 to D019). The Falken Ziex ZE320, the successor to the Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun, is also presented here. Even without the Ecorun designation, the new tyre is still more environmentally friendly than its predecessor.
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Conti acquisition of Goodyear OTR ‘a complementary fit’ and analysts’ preferred ‘area for capital allocation’
Valuing Goodyear’s for-sale OTR tyre business at between $800 million and $1 billion, financial analysts have evaluated a hypothetical acquisition of the unit by Continental AG as “a complementary fit”. Writing in an investor’s note dated 23 April 2024, the Jefferies report endorsed the business case behind the scenario:
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Petlas set to debut Peaklander M/T tyre at Tire Cologne
Petlas Tire Corporation is welcoming visitors “to explore the latest advancements in tyre technology” at the Turkish tyremaker’s The Tire Cologne stand at Stand C18-D19, Hall 07.1 where the company is its two brands and “a wide range of products”. A highlight at this year’s event is the Tire Cologne debut of the new Peaklander M/T SUV pattern. Engineered for superior traction, durability, and resilience, the Peaklander M/T aims to “transform the off-road driving experience for enthusiasts across the globe”.
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The Tire Cologne aiming for a personalised trade fair experience
With the upcoming The Tire Cologne event just around the corner, organisers are gearing up for what promises to be an exceptional gathering in the tyre and wheel industry. Expectations are high even before the show gets under way in early June, with a significant increase in exhibitors compared to the 2022 event.
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Goodyear begins phase 2 of LIST partnership
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have commenced a second phase of their strategic collaboration. Goodyear says this next step in the two parties’ joint work will not only leverage previous achievements but will also “delve into new technological avenues.”
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Hamaton heads for The Tire Cologne
Hamaton is returning to The Tire Cologne trade show at the Koelnmesse exhibition centre between 4 and 6 June 2024. Hamaton will be showcasing its EU-Pro Truck 1.0 sensors, designed to fit into existing truck, bus or trailers’ tyre changing and maintenance procedures, alongside the company’s complete product range of TPMS diagnostic tools as well as “an extensive range of valves, workshop tools and TPMS consumables”.
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