Michelin USA recalls classic tyres for a second time
In the USA, Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain XVS and TRX tyres, provided as replacement tyres for a previous recall in 2022 (specifically what NTDSA refers to as recall 22T023). The problem? The DOT symbol is missing from the tyre sidewalls. Of course, the problem is one of information. Tyres within a DOT symbol “may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash”, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Just 46 TRX and XVS tyres are affected in sizes 240/55 VR 415 94W, 240/55 VR 390 89W and 185/80R15 93V.
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Kumho Tyre UK supporting Tyre Safety Month
Kumho Tyre UK has voiced its support for the TyreSafe Tyre Safety Month 2024 campaign. The road safety charity’s efforts to promote awareness amongst motorists of the importance of tyre safety through this year’s ‘Caught in the ACT’ campaign are aligned with those of Kumho.
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Accuride files Chapter 11
In the USA, Accuride Corporation and “certain of its U.S. and Canadian affiliates” has filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition and commenced proceedings in Canada under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. Restructuring is expected to be completed in 90-100 days. “All plants continue to operate”, according to the wheelmaker. Accuride’s Mexican, European, and Asian subsidiaries are not included in the filings.
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Apollo Tyres optimises North West Cluster leadership
Apollo Tyres Ltd has made two management changes in order to “optimise” the team that leads its North West Cluster within Europe. Fabian Ezendam has been appointed new International Key Account Manager with immediate effect, responsible for overseeing some of the company’s largest international accounts, including Global Automotive Investment Holdings, LKQ and the Automotive Group.
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Hamaton releases Q4 2024 TPMS update
The final quarterly Hamaton and ATEQ TPMS diagnostic tools update for 2024 is now out, with this latest update featuring sensor coverage updates for Hamaton Hybrid 3.5, NFC, and Lite sensors in Europe and Eurasia, and U-Pro sensors in the USA and Australia. The Q4 update also includes software updates to improve the UI display on the ATEQ VT Truck 2.0 and adjusts the BLE scan flow on the ATEQ VT67.
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Back-to-back cycle challenges raise £225,000 for Transaid
The transport and logistics industry has successfully fielded two strong teams of riders to complete Transaid cycle challenges both in the UK and Kenya, raising more than £225,000 towards the international development organisation’s projects in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Delphi Academy to host Top Garage and Top Technician finals
Delphi is once again set to host the final of the 2024 Top Garage and Top Technician competitions. This year, more than 400 workshops and 1,000 technicians from across the UK applied, showcasing the depth of talent and passion within the industry. The UKs best garages and brightest technicians will gather at Delphis recently expanded training Academy in Warwick on October 26th, where they will compete in the final rounds of the national competition.
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Michelin sales drop, guidance down, results supported by replacement car tyre demand
Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin has reported that group sales fell to 20.171 billion euros in the first nine months of 2024, down 4.6 per cent compared with the same period in 2023. Within that group figure, Michelin’s Specialty tyre business was hit hardest, with sales down 9.1 per cent in the period to 4.882 billion euros (2023: 5.368 billion euros). At the other end of the spectrum, the Automotive segment – car tyre sales – was least affected by the overall decrease in turnover, with nine-month sales down 2.4 per cent to 10.356 billion euros (2023: 10.611 billion euros).
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A retro look with more light output – the lighting solution for classic cars
OSRAM has been in the automotive sector for more than 110 years, meaning the company has been operating throughout generations of classic cars. This gives the lighting giant a unique and helpful perspective of today’s classics.
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Vaculug invests in Pure Electric
Vaculug Ventures reports that it is investing in e-scooter maker Pure Electric at “a pre-money valuation of £37.5 million”. Pure Electric is reportedly “on a mission to revolutionize urban mobility by reducing pollution and congestion with its award-winning e-scooters”. With a partnership with McLaren and patented technology, Pure Electric purportedly holds a premium position in the fast-growing market.
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ATD up for sale as large US tyre wholesaler enters bankruptcy proceedings
American Tire Distributors, Inc. (ATD) has filed Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in parallel with entering a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with lenders representing approximately 90 per cent its outstanding obligations. At the same time, the firm reported that it is “contemplat[ing] transitioning ownership of the company through a competitive sale process”.
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North America launch for ‘extreme’ Pirelli Scorpion A/T tyre
The latest addition to the Pirelli Scorpion line-up takes the range’s legacy “to the next level” by “pushing the Scorpion family to its extreme.” With these bold remarks, Pirelli has launched the Scorpion XTM, an all-terrain tyre designed to meet the demands of electric, plug-in hybrid, and combustion engine trucks and off-road vehicles. The range debuts in North America, with Pirelli not yet indicating if or when it will offer the tyre in European markets.
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ER Bike – Cemb reinvents the K22
Cemb has introduced a new balancer for motorcycle wheels, the ER Bike. The garage equipment specialist tells us that this modern evolution of its well-known K22 combines precision and reliability in one package. Designed with ergonomic features and cutting-edge technology, the ER Bike is one of the few solutions on the market for dynamic balancing of bike wheels.
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Motorcycle wheel balancing – static or dynamic?
One of the most common causes of vibrations during motorcycle riding is wheel imbalance. Garage equipment manufacturer Cemb S.p.A. shares its expert view on the subject here. The company has also introduced a new evolution of the well-known K22 digital balancing machine.
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Xingda wins 2024 Pirelli Supplier Award
At the Pirelli Supplier Day 2024, held in Milan, Italy, Xingda, the metal reinforcements manufacturer from China, won a Supplier Award in Excellence. This is the third time that Xingda has won a Pirelli prize for suppliers.
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