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Yokohama Rubber, RAOT hold 6th joint seminar event for natural rubber farmers in Thailand
Yokohama held a seminar alongside the Surat Thani branch of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) in December 2023 to help Thai natural rubber farmers improve the quality and productivity of their natural rubber. 70 farm households in the Surat Thani area participated in the event. Each participating household received a complimentary 250kg of fertiliser developed with RAOT’s specialist knowledge. The seminar is the sixth held by Yokohama Rubber and RAOT since 2020.
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About:Energy launches ‘Formula Student: Drive to Recharge’
About:Energy, a leading innovator in battery development software, is launching ‘Formula Student: Drive to Recharge’, a new initiative to help address the UKs battery skills gap and support the development of 1,500 battery engineers by 2030. As part of the initiative, About:Energy has sponsored five Formula Student teams in the UK, including those from Imperial College London and University of Birmingham, providing each with cutting-edge simulation tools and education resources to enhance battery pack design, driving engineering innovation in battery development in motorsports and the wider industry.
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Michelin XMCL telehandler tyre ‘passes test of time’ for Yorkshire farmer
A Yorkshire farmer has praised the Michelin XMCL tyres fitted to its Claas Scorpion telehandler, after it recorded more than 7,000 hours in operation. T Grange & Son said the Scorpion is still operating on the same original equipment 460/70 R24 tyres on which it arrived at Hasling Hall Farm, Otley, in 2011. Part of Michelin’s popular Compact Line range, the XMCL offers high wear resistance thanks to a robust rubber compound.
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Goodyear “in advanced discussions” on Avon motorsport tyre asset sale
Following the news that Avon’s ex-motorsport head has formed the Nova Motorsport tyre brand, Goodyear has confirmed to Tyres & Accessories that its Cooper Europe operation is “in advanced discussions” relating to the sale of certain Avon motorsport tyre assets.
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Yokohama to expand car tyre production capacity in Philippines
Yokohama will expand the production capacity of Yokohama Tire Philippines, Inc. (YTPI), by 1,800 tyres per day with an investment of 8.4 billion yen (around £45 million). As a result, the annual production capacity for the plant will reach nearly 12 million – YTPI states the daily capacity will be 32,500. The capacity increases will also be joined by an expanded size lineup at the top end of its size range. 21 and 22-inch tyres, sizes associated with performance cars and SUVs, will be added to the 13-20 inch range already produced at YTPI. Established in April 1996, YTPI manufactures Yokohama tyres primarily for export to the global market.
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Isenhouer Brothers Racing joins Team Yokohama roster on Geolandar tyres at King of the Hammers
Yokohama Tire has added Isenhouer Brothers Racing to its line-up for the annual King of the Hammers race. They will join veteran Team Yokohama members, including Wayne and Kristen Matlock, Levi Shirley, Apdaly Lopez, and Jonathan and Jordan Brenthel, competing on Yokohama Geolandar off-road tyres. The Isenhouer Brothers will compete in the Spec TT class, while Shirley heads up the 4400 class. Both will be on purpose-built Geolandar MT-R 40X13.50R18 tyres. “We are pumped to put these new 40-inch Geolandars to the test, not only on the racetrack but also get out there in the rocks and to do some 4x4 adventuring this year,” Isenhouer said.
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Delphi supports independent factor growth
Autovaux Car Parts (Autovaux), an independent supplier of automotive parts and accessories, is set to open a fourth branch. The expansion into West Yorkshire represents a significant milestone for the family-run business, which has rapidly evolved from humble beginnings in 2000. With existing branches in Dewsbury, Leeds, and Castleford, the latest addition will cater to increasing demands. Attributing success to consistent reinvestment into the business and strategic collaborations, Autovaux managing director, Paul Starling, highlights the pivotal role played by Delphi, the first tier-one supplier to extend a direct account to Autovaux.
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Garage Hive presents panel at 1TEC Auto Hub Connect
Garage Hive has taken part in the 1TEC Auto Hub Connect event on 19 January at The Belfry Hotel in Sutton Coldfield. Bringing together industry leaders to discuss the latest trends and innovations, Garage Hive director Alex Lindley was a guest panellist for the ‘Community Connections’ session, alongside Tina Drayson of CCM and Nathan Taylor of Walsall Wood Tyre & Service, chaired by renowned TV presenter Mark Durden-Smith. The session explained how independent garage businesses can leverage tools, including data, social media, and marketing, to strengthen operations and boost customer reach.
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Point S expands French dealer network with 49-branch Etape Auto acquisition
Point S has expanded its national reach in France to nearly 1,000 branches. The tyre dealer and car maintenance network has added the 49 sites belonging to the Etape Auto network, reports the French trade magazine Le Journal de Pneumatique.
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Point S signs international service agreement with TotalEnergies Lubrifiants
Tyre dealer and car maintenance network Point S has signed an international service agreement with TotalEnergies Lubrifiants. a leading global manufacturer of lubricants. The company will supply its portfolio of high-performance automotive products, including its range of Quartz engine oils, to the Point S global network of independent dealers and repair centres. The agreement is designed to enhance the international growth of both companies. The Point S network consists of 6,185 points of sale across 51 countries on five continents, while TotalEnergies Lubrifiants is present in 160 countries, including 42 production sites.
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Colmec acquires Finnish Bandag retreader Pentep Oy
Colmec Group has acquired Bandag retreader Pentep Oy, one of Finland’s biggest independent retreaders. The company has built a strong customer base of tyre service operations and end-users since it was established in 1992. ”To be a part of Colmec will strengthen Pentep and secure that we can grow and take the next step in the Finnish market, this will positively gain both new and existing customers, but also our employees,” says Teppo Vekka CEO at Pentep.
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NFDA Outlook Survey highlights need for more Government support
From 3 to 10 January 2024, the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) surveyed its members to seek dealer opinions and their outlook for 2024. The survey received 50 responses from various franchised dealership groups across the UK, representing a total of 279 sites.
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Indefinite strike threatens supply of TMD Friction brake products
Pay strikes intensified at TMD Frictions Hartlepool factory, according to Unite, the UK’s leading union, on 23 February. Around 150 workers began strike action over pay earlier this month. That number has since increased to over 180 as more workers join the union. The workers have now moved to continuous indefinite strike action, risking brake product shortages for TMD’s partners, which include Rolls Royce, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Bentley and McLaren.
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SPC Rubber forms new tyre brand Nova Motorsport, appoints ex-Avon motorsport head
UK compounder SPC Rubber Group has formed a new tyre brand targeting the global motorsport market. Nova Motorsport founder and SPC Rubber managing director Paul Hallas said the company will focus “solely on low-volume racing and specialist tyres,” looking forward to announcing its first products and international partnerships in 2024. With a website and social media channels already in place, Nova will take its public bow at Retromobile – The Classic Car Show in Paris (31 January to 4 February 2024, Hall 1, Stand M-002). Nova has also recruited strong segment experience in its leadership team, including former Avon Motorsport head Paul Coates. Nova launches shortly after Goodyear’s closure of the Cooper Tire manufacturing facility in Melksham, the historical home of Avon and its motorsport operations. Nova is headquartered in Wiltshire, the same UK county as Melksham. “Nova”, as will already be apparent to those in the tyre industry, is Avon in reverse, perhaps a nod to a UK brand with a long motorsport heritage, whose future is being reconfigured under its new owner.
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Nokian Tyres’ ‘Electric Fit’ symbol missing – at least for now
More and more tyre manufacturers are adding individual EV logos to their product sidewalls, regardless of their decision to develop specialist tyres for the burgeoning market or make tyres they consider compatible with the needs of electric cars. Goodyear recently presented a corresponding label, products from Continental are “EV Compatible”, Pirelli tyres contain “Elect”, and “E+”. can be found on relevant Yokohama tyres. While Nokian Tyres introduced a so-called “Electric Fit” symbol, intended to indicate its tyres’ suitability for electric vehicles, last summer, the marking remains absent from its most recent products’ sidewalls. Surprisingly, even the suppliers very latest products, the Powerproof 1 and Wetproof 1 summer car tyres, the “Electric Fit” designation cannot be seen on the sidewall or anywhere else. With Nokian Tyres claiming that all of its consumer tyres are suitable for electric vehicles, Tyrepress sister website Reifenpresse asked what this was all about.
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