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European Commission conducts further antitrust raids
The European Commission has confirmed it is carrying out “unannounced inspections” in connection with raids at the offices of a number of tyremakers earlier in the year. This round of raids, however, has only taken place at the premises of “a consultancy firm” in two member states, which suggests the case is beginning to focus its attention.
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Study warns of poor quality brake calipers
The automotive industry is being urged to check the quality of brake calipers entering the aftermarket, following an independent study by Brake Engineering. The firm commissioned an independent company to evaluate the quality and subsequent performance of calipers being sold into the independent automotive aftermarket.
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Solidarity and consistency: most mid-sized tyre retailers stand firm – positions 11 to 15
Continuing our 2024 UK tyre retail ranking, here we look at positions 11 - to 15 of the top 25. At the top of this section, the addition of one branch to Mr Tyre’s total means 11th-placed Mr Tyre is creeping up on the top 10 and is now just one centre away from tying for 10th place.
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Birla Carbon plants in Brazil, Hungary, and Egypt gain ISCC Plus Certification
Four Birla Carbon plants – Cubatão and Camaçari in Brazil, Tiszaújváros in Hungary, and Alexandria in Egypt, have secured the ISCC Plus certification.
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Linglong’s Serbia tyre factory certified by well-known OEMs
In recent months, Linglong Serbia tyre factory has been certified by car manufacturers including: Nissan, Volkswagen, Audi, Ford, Stellantis group, Hyundai and Kia as well as the truck manufacturer MAN and approved for the production of original equipment tyres – an essential prerequisite for the production of tyres specified for delivery to automobile manufacturers.
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Jiangsu General increases PCR tyre capacity at Thailand plant
Jiangsu General said the Thailand plant’s construction project (Phase II) has been modified. Specifically, the tyre manufacturer has increased the production capacity of semi-steel radial tyres at overseas bases and cancelled the plan to expand the production capacity of full-steel radial tyres.
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Delphi BluTech diagnostic tool adds Volvo to security gateway solution
Delphi has continued to develop its tool for technicians to access vehicle data with the integration of Volvo into its security gateway solution. The integration has been pushed out with the BluTech diagnostic tool’s latest software update, meaning it can now automatically obtain Volvo authorisation tokens. This allows technicians unrestricted access to diagnostic functions.
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Falken launches Ziex ZE320 performance tyre with sustainability focus
Falken has launched its latest tyre, the Ziex ZE320, which incorporates sustainable rice husk silica in its manufacture. It replaces the existing Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun tyre and the new model promises to be even better and more environmentally friendly, says the company. The first twelve sizes of the new tyre are due to arrive in Europe in early summer 2024, with a further 48 sizes set to be added by spring 2025.
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Schaeffler Repxpert hails ‘packed-out’ TechFest
Schaeffler Repxpert has delivered free LuK double clutch training sessions at the new GSF Car Parts TechFest show on Thursday, 13 June. “Schaeffler was one of only a handful of companies given the opportunity to provide a training session at GSF TechFest,” said Matthew Selby, sales and marketing director at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd, “and we couldn’t have been more pleased by the response.”
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moveero adds to European sales team
moveero has announced two new additions to its European sales team, with Hans-Christian Hauerslev joining as business development manager and Giuseppe Grazioli appointed sales account manager.
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Spanish automotive suppliers break 40-billion-euro milestone in 2023
The Spanish automotive supplier sector billed 41,529 million euros in Spain during 2023, a 10.3 per cent increase over 2022. This represents a milestone in the local industry, breaking the 40 billion euro barrier for the first time.
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Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 on sale in the USA
Yokohama Tire Corporation, the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd., reports that the Geolandar A/T4 G018, is now on sale in the US. Over 50 LT-metric sizes are expected to be available by year-end and “more than 130 euro-metric and LT-metric sizes ranging from 15- to 22-inch wheel diameters are planned for the line”.
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Neste, Borealis and Covestro partner to recycle tyres into auto parts
Neste, Borealis and Covestro have signed a project agreement to enable the recycling of used tyres into plastics for automotive applications. In order to “drive circularity in plastics value chains”, when no longer fit for use, the process sees tyre liquefied by means of chemical recycling and then processed into base chemicals and further into polycarbonates of high purity. Applications include parts from headlamps to radiator grilles.
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JK Tyre gains ISCC Plus Certification for its Chennai plant
JK Tyre & Industries reports that it has become the first tyremaker in India to receive the prestigious International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus for its Chennai plant. Achieving ISCC Plus certification requires compliance with numerous criteria, including the traceability of raw materials, adherence to environmental regulations, preservation of ecosystems, upholding labour and human rights, and promoting sustainable economic development. The final audit for this certification was conducted by the Indian counterpart of the certification body based in Kolkata.
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New car registrations – SMMT calls for ‘carrots, not just sticks’
The UK new car market marked its 22nd consecutive month of growth as registrations rose 1.7 per cent in May, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With 147,678 units reaching the road, it was the best May market performance since 2021, although it remains down some -19.6 per cent on 2019.
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