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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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Efficiency & winter performance – Bridgestone introduces new van tyre
Bridgestone has announced the launch of its latest winter tyre for light commercial vehicles, the Duravis Van Winter Enliten. The range is available in 19 sizes for 15- to 17-inch rim diameters.
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Nokian Tyres Q1 2024 financial results
Nokian Tyres has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, showcasing a resilient performance despite several challenges. The company reported net sales of 236.6 million euros for the period spanning January to March 2024, largely unchanged from the 236.4 million euros in the same period last year. When adjusted for comparable currencies, net sales saw a modest increase of 1.4 per cent.
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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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Sailun bringing Road to Cologne 2024 tour to UK
For the Sailun Group, the weeks between now and the start of The Tire Cologne on 4 June 2024 will be occupied by its Road to Cologne 2024 event. Sailun will visit six key markets in the coming weeks to help its European dealer network get better acquainted with its range, including products boasting the latest EcoPoint3 technology.
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Autogem Under Pressure is back
Autogem Invicta Ltd has confirmed the return of its award-winning competition that aims to “celebrate TPMS excellence across the UK.” Under Pressure ’24 begins on 28 May and is open to all UK tyre technicians using Autogem’s patented i-Sensor technology. The competition promises to be “bigger and better than ever before.”
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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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Hella joins Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Hella has joined the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It is the latest automotive business to become a member of the 800-strong organisation. Hella said it decided to sign up formally because of its work raising awareness on how new technology is changing vehicles, and the wider industry. The SMMT is one of the largest trade bodies for the UK motor industry, representing the sector’s interests with Government and other regulatory authorities. One its most significant activities is its lobbying on behalf of the automotive industry.
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One year on from launch, the Dunlop Trailmax Raid offers maximum adaptability to on/off road riders
The Dunlop Trailmax Raid was launched a year ago, marking the first time the brand has offered a 50/50 on/off-road motorcycle tyre. Dunlop says the Trailmax Raid combines expertise and technology from the brand’s extensive adventure riding and touring range with that from its off-road sector. Launched in the Tuscan hills, the brand said the tyre underlined its commitment to developing a range that was able to suit the needs of every rider. The Trailmax Raid was introduced in a size kit that covers everything between mid-size Dual-Sport to crossovers as well as large displacement adventure touring bikes.
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Motorrad magazine test rates Dunlop RoadSmart IV ‘Very Good’
The Dunlop RoadSmart IV has been recognised by leading German magazine Motorrad as ‘Very Good’ in the publication’s latest motorcycle tyre test. The sports touring tyre was praised in particular for its feedback on country roads in the 06/2024 issue test, which tried out six tyres in sizes 120/70ZR17 (front) and 180/55ZR17 (rear) on a BMW R 1250 RS. The latest test follows similarly strong results in 2022 and 2023 tests. The same tyre won Motorrad’s 2022 touring tyre test in the same dimensions, while the tyre’s 19” front tyre long-distance touring specifications impressed last year.
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NFDA-NI hosts roundtable meeting to discuss future of automotive industry in Northern Ireland
On Wednesday 10 April, NFDA-NI members hosted a meeting for key figures within Northern Ireland (NI) including MLAs, MPs, various associations and chargepoint operators at a cross-party roundtable meeting at the Culloden Estate in Belfast.
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GS Yuasa welcomes Wayne Stevens as new managing director
Wayne Stevens has been named as managing director of GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK. The company says he brings with him a wealth of business and leadership experience across different market sectors and his background positions him as an ideal leader to drive GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK Ltd. forward in its continued pursuit for growth and innovation.
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Last call for nominations for first-ever Repxpert Awards
Time is running out for garages to nominate candidates for the first-ever Repxpert Awards, which will feature during Schaeffler’s brand new national Repxpert Conference. Garages have until Friday, 10 May to put forward potential candidates for the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ and the ‘Extra Mile’ awards.
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Hella rolls-out Tesla and BMW lights into aftermarket
Hella has unveiled a new range of OE quality Tesla and BMW light units for the automotive aftermarket. Inner and outer sections of Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y LED rear light are now available. For BMW’s 3 Series, Hella supplies both the standard LED headlight unit and the matrix headlight upgrade which facilitates adaptive functions, such as ‘cornering light’ and ‘BMW Selective Beam’.
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Motul joins Castle Combe Circuit as a circuit partner, event sponsor for 2024
High-performance engine oil and lubricants supplier Motul has been announced as a Circuit Partner & Event Sponsor of Wiltshire’s Castle Combe Circuit for the 2024 season. The news means that the circuit’s Media Centre is now dubbed the ‘Motul Media Centre’, and Motul becomes the title sponsor of the upcoming German Action Day car show, set to be held on Saturday, 17 August.
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