Marangoni invests in extruder for OTR production
With the installation and commissioning of a new, state-of-the-art production machine at its Rovereto site in Italy, Marangoni is looking forward to significantly enhancing the “quality and efficiency of the retreading process.” This investment in an Omega OTR 49 extruder, developed by Marangoni subsidiary TRM (Tyre Retreading Machinery), represents “another milestone” in the retreading specialist’s “commitment to excellence” and the “continuous improvement” of its retreaded tyre production.
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Goodyear continues ETRC title sponsorship
Goodyear has confirmed the extension of its title sponsorship and exclusive tyre supplier role for the FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) for the 2025–2027 seasons. The series official moniker thus remains the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship.
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Elite Garages opens Fareham site
With the opening of a new centre in Fareham, Elite Garages has opened its 18th location. Elite Garages Fareham is located on 282 West Street, Fareham, and like the 17 sites that came before it, offers MOTs, tyres, servicing and mechanical repairs.
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Michelin: The work at the heart of the Brembo cooperation is ‘breakthrough’ technology
T&A asks Serge Lafon, President of the Business Line Automotive Original Equipment at Michelin about access and commercialisation of the technology The news that Michelin and Brembo are cooperating on smart tyre and braking technology, which already points to a 4-metre improvement in stopping performance is quite a headline-grabbing in itself. But how is that […]
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Turkish competition authority investigating 17 tyre firms
As Tyrepress.com shared yesterday, the Republic of Türkiye’s Competition Authority (Rekabet Kurumu) has begun an investigation into companies active in the field of tyre production and distribution within the automotive sector. Rekabet Kurumu reported today that after completing a preliminary investigation focused on allegations of violations against Turkish competition law, it is now examining the activities of 17 companies.
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Delphi strengthens LCV braking range
Delphi is expanding its light commercial vehicle (LCV) braking range, rolling out first-to-market brake pads and discs for many of the latest workhorses to hit UK roads.
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“Fully committed” to spin-off – Olaf Schick leaving Continental
Olaf Schick will part ways with Continental earlier than planned. A committee within the company’s Supervisory Board has agreed to the Chief Financial Officer’s request to step down on 30 September 2025. Schick will also relinquish the role of Executive Board member for Finance, Integrity and Law. He intends to return to Mercedes-Benz Group and will join its board of management on 1 October 2025.
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Continental to spin-off Automotive group sector
Following a detailed evaluation, the Executive Board of Continental AG has decided to spin off its Automotive group sector business. Subject to the approval of the company’s Supervisory Board in March 2025, shareholders will vote upon the spin-off at the Continental Annual Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled for 25 April 2025. The spin-off will then likely take place by the end of 2025, with preparations for it completed by the end of the third quarter.
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Bridgestone expands solar capabilities at China PCR tyre plant
In addition to increasing production capacity at its Wuxi passenger car tyre plant in China, Bridgestone Corporation has completed the second phase of its project to equip the Bridgestone (Wuxi) Tyre Co., Ltd. facility for generating solar power. Bridgestone has installed further rooftop panels which, since going operational in mid-November 2024, have increased the plant’s solar panel capacity to 13.029 megawatts (MW).
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Webfleet expands emissions reporting tool with Scope 2 addition
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management platform, has enhanced its CO₂ reporting tool by incorporating indirect emissions (Scope 2) alongside direct emissions (Scope 1). The tool now offers fleet operators more detailed options to track and report emissions using distance- and fuel-based calculation methods. Certified by verification body TÜV Rheinland, the CO₂ reporting tool enables consistent emissions tracking across vehicle types.
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Clarios Connected Services launches idle reduction solution
Advanced battery technology firm and Brookfield Business Partners subsidiary Clarios has announced the launch of its new Connected Services business unit, which has secured its first commercial agreement with a European fleet operator. The agreement covers a solution designed to reduce idle times in heavy-duty vehicles, delivering both economic advantages and a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions.
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Yokohama Tyres sponsors popular Santa Dash for Milton Keynes hospice
Yokohama Tyres will sponsor the Willen Hospice Santa Dash in Milton Keynes on Sunday 15 December. The 2km run (or walk) around Willen North Lake, a tradition for many families in the city, begins at 10:30, with arrivals from 10:00. Yokohama will participate with a team of three Santas, as well as handing out goody bags and displaying an Advan-branded Honda Civic Type R. Willen Hospice must raise £8.7 million annually to provide free services to support people in the local community during often difficult times.
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Show debut for JK Tyre’s latest OTR products
The bauma CONEXPO India exhibition began in Delhi NCR today, and JK Tyre & Industries has used the event as a platform for launching its latest off-the-road tyres. The new offerings include, 17.5-25 VEM 63 L5 for wheel loaders, 16.00-25 VEM 99D E3 for wide body dump trucks, 12.00-24 VEM Smooth L5S for load haul dumpers, 300-15 Jet Lift for forklift trucks and 10/75-15.3 MPT117 for self-loading concrete mixers. Anuj Kathuria, President of JK Tyre’s India business and Debasis Khuntia, Head of OTR, were on-site to unveil the products.
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SRI streamlining tyre plant operations with Rockwell Automation
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) has selected Rockwell Automation, Inc. to support the company’s digital transformation efforts, beginning with the installation of a Rockwell manufacturing execution system (MES) platform at its largest domestic plant, the Shirakawa City facility in Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture. The factory will begin operations using the new platform in the second half of 2025.
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Vredestein extends summer tyre mileage by up to 30% with new Ultrac+
Apollo Tyres will launch the new Vredestein Ultrac+ summer tyre in January 2025, with a dramatic improvement in longevity over the outgoing Ultrac. Apollo says the new tyre delivers an increase in mileage of “up to 30 per cent” and a 3 per cent improvement in rolling resistance while maintaining its predecessor’s highly rated comfort and competitive wet and dry handling capabilities. The new Vredestein Ultrac+ range will extend to 70 different sizes between 15 and 20 inches, targeting a wide selection of family and compact cars.
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