Titan launches VPO technology
Titan International and the recently acquired Carlstar Group have introduced Variable Pressure Operation (VPO) Technology, a flat-proof technology that, according to Titan, offers a versatile solution as an alternative to tweel wheels and other airless polyurethane spoke wheel options, by providing the ability to effectively operate machinery at various inflation pressures – even down to zero psi. The tyre maker is presenting VPO for the first time at Equip Exposition, which is taking place in Louisville, USA between 15 and 18 October.
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Falken 17-19” tyres for Audi A3 allstreet
The Audi A3 allstreet is the crossover of the family, offering an extra three centimetres ground clearance than the Sportback. Series-standard 17-inch wheels are housed in the widened wheel arches, making them one dimension larger than on the A3 Sportback. Wheels in 18- and 19-inch diameter are available as an option. Falken Tyre Europe is supplying several tyre models as original equipment.
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Toyo supplying OE tyres for Mazda CX-80
Toyo Tires is an original equipment supplier for the Mazda CX-80. As such, the company reports that it will supply Toyo Proxes Sport tyres to the crossover SUV in size 235/50 R20. The tyre maker has not reported specific details of the arrangement, such as where Mazda will sell vehicles fitted with Toyo tyres.
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Auto Bild Allrad tests 10 all-season tyres for SUVs
All-season tyres are becoming increasingly popular, especially among drivers of four-wheel drive vehicles who seek a reliable, weather-independent solution for their everyday journeys. But not every all-season tyre lives up to its promises. Auto Bild Allrad has tested ten tyre models in size 245/45 R18 to determine how they perform under various conditions, including snow, wet roads, and dry surfaces.
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Zeus partners with Apollo Tyres
Zeus – which operates in freight management – has equipped Apollo Tyres with Zeus Command AI. The Zeus logistics management solution is designed to help Apollo streamline its European operations. Indeed, as a result of the work with Zeus, Apollo Tyres Ltd is expected to reduce its European transport costs by 1.8 million euros per year. Zeus Command AI is also designed to bring Apollo Tyres “operational productivity increases of up to 25 per cent”.
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First Stop reveals new simplified Advantage Package to support, incentivise tyre dealers
First Stop has launched a newly simplified dealer support proposition. The Bridgestone group’s retail network has refreshed its approach around the Autoprocure platform, its one-stop-shop for tyres. First Stop’s new Advantage Package, free for garages to join, gives dealers access to superior rates with different premium suppliers across tyres, parts and other services alongside lucrative incentives. Bridgestone Retail is also finalising an exclusive offering incorporating ETB Wholesale, seeking to create a mutually beneficial consolidation of its distribution strengths.
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First Stop promotes Brenden Marais to retail north network and procurement manager
First Stop has promoted Brenden Marais to Retail North Network and Procurement Manager. The promotion follows a two-and-a-half year spell as national franchise manager.
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Continental adds aftermarket features to LODC simulation tool
The latest upgrade to the Continental LODC simulation tool will provide aftermarket users with a product that more closely meets their requirements. In addition to simulating the impact of VECTO, a feature carried over from the previous incarnation, the new version broadens its scope to cover additional factors that play a major role for the aftermarket, such as lowering operating costs and reducing fuel consumption. These precise simulations thus aid fleet customers optimise their tyre strategies and in turn achieve substantial savings.
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Enduring sustainability: Michelin shares whole life performance and electric vehicle tyre strategy
Driven by the company’s corporate belief that mobility is a human right and essential for flourishing and freedom, Michelin is committed to decarbonising mobility and – of course – tyres play a key role in that. During a recent visit to Michelin’s Clermont-Ferrand headquarters and Ladoux research and development facility in France, Michelin executives articulated how that grand vision relates to the tyres and vehicles of today as well as the technology of tomorrow.
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Valeo provides clutch support to garages as traffic levels rise
Rising traffic levels continue to put extra strain on vehicle clutch systems, so Valeo is making sure garages have easy access to its Self Adjusting Technology (SAT) clutch and has also introduced its new High Efficiency Clutch (HEC) kit to assure long-lasting repairs.
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Kumho Tyre UK hosts day of five-a-side tournament and F1 thrills at Spurs’ Stadium
Kumho Tyre UK recently hosted its annual five-a-side football tournament at the renowned Tottenham Hotspur FC (Spurs) training ground, with the event attracting over 40 of Kumhos key customers and partners, offering a unique blend of networking and exciting competitions.
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Sailun Group anticipates major rise in profit
In a stock exchange submission dated 11 October 2024, Sailun Group Co., Ltd. shares its estimation that net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company for the first three quarters of 2024 will range between RMB 32.10 billion and RMB 32.80 billion (£3.47 billion and £3.55 billion), a year-on-year increase of 58.52 per cent to 61.98 per cent compared with the same period of last year.
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Redundancies for BBS Autotechnik workforce
Approximately 220 employees of wheel maker BBS Autotechnik in Germany received their redundancy notices in the post yesterday. The redundancies apply to all workers save for a team of 16 who will continue to work to wind up the firm. Insolvency administrator Dr Dirk Pehl previously announced that needed to make all but a few employees redundant, but notifications couldnt be sent out until various agreements between the employer and the BBS works council were approved and notification of large-scale redundancies submitted to Germany’s state employment agency (Agentur für Arbeit).
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Rain, snow or shine – Auto Bild Sportscars tests 10 winter tyres
In its latest test, Auto Bild Sportscars fits ten brands of winter tyre in the size 235/35 R19 on a BMW M135i to assess their performance across a range of conditions. Testers Henning Klipp and Dierk Möller encountered significant progress in winter tyre technology, particularly in snow and ice performance, but their testing but also highlighted ongoing challenges for some brands of winter tyre in wet and dry conditions.
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Hankook Tire joins GDSO
Effective July 2024, Hankook Tire & Technology is a full member of the Global Data Service Organisation for Tyres and Automotive Components (GDSO). The association welcomes the Korean tyre maker as a “strong partner that is committed to digitalisation and sustainability in the sector.
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