Kumho supplies OE tyres for Renault Grand Koleos in Korea
On 16 December 2024, Kumho Tire announced it will supply new original equipment (OE) tyres for Renault Koreas Grand Koleos mid-sized SUV. Kumho will supply its Kruzen HP71 tyres in two sizes – 235/50 R19 and 245/45 R20.
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Yokohama tyres for Nissan Patrol
Yokohama Rubber reports another regional original equipment tyre supply deal, this time for the Nissan Patrol, which is available from launch in the Middle East region with Yokohama Geolandar X-CV tyres as standard. The large 4x4 wears the Geolandar X-CV in size 275/60R20 115H.
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Guizhou Tyre begins 63” tyre production
In December, Guizhou Tyre produced its first 63-inch tyres. By doing so, it entered a market contested by several of China’s largest tyre makers, including Zhongce Rubber, Sailun Group, Linglong Tire, Triangle Tyre and Aeolus. The manufacturer believes these giant tyres offer “new opportunities and challenges in both domestic and international markets.”
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Yokohama tyres for Stelato S9
Better known for its mobile phones, Huawei has entered the car making business through a joint venture with Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group). The partners presented their first jointly developed electric car, the Stelato S9, in August 2024. Yokohama Rubber reports that it is supplying Yokohama Advan Sport EV tyres as an original equipment fitment for the S9 in size 245/45R20 103V.
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Prinx Chengshan recall only related to USA
Following the news that Prinx Chengshan is recalling >500,000 tyres in North America, company representatives confirmed to Tyres & Accessories that the recall only relates to the USA and is not related to Europe or the European markets.
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Hadley Group fleet switches to Michelin tyres
Building system and cold-rolled steel manufacturer Hadley Group has said the decision to switch to Michelin rubber, replacing a competitor brand across its truck and trailer fleet, has proved “invaluable”. The Smethwick-headquartered business, said the combination of Michelin X Multi tyres and data analysis from Michelin Connected Fleet, had delivered “actionable insights”, which helped it “identify and remedy low tyre-pressures”. This, combined with the arrival of new vehicles into the fleet, delivered a 13 per cent reduction in fuel consumption from October 2023 to October 2024.
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We take allegations very seriously – MAN on Linglong OE supply stop
MAN Truck & Bus has confirmed to Tyrepress.com that it stopped all delivery call-offs to Linglong Tire at the end of November, emphasising that “we take the allegations that human rights violations have occurred in this context very seriously.” Linglong first announced its original equipment tyre supply to MAN more than two years ago.
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OESAA closes after 11 years
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) will cease operations at the end of 2024. OESAA created waves when it launched in 2013, highlighting disparities in parts quality in the aftermarket. Over time, the organisation evolved to support independent workshop owners and technicians – both in the garage and in the training arena. More recently, it has worked to inspire the next generation of automotive experts.
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Tyres & Accessories launches new long-term analysis publication, Trends & Facts
Tyre Industry Publications, the publisher of the market-leading monthly magazine for tyre and wheel professionals, Tyres & Accessories, has produced a new special publication examining some of the long-term trends from the tyre business in detail. Trends & Facts takes a long-term view of topics such as the online tyre business, dynamics in the passenger car and light truck tyre segments, and the state of tyre manufacturing in Russia to take the temperature of the wider tyre sector in 2024. It is the perfect complement to Tyres & Accessories’ blend of industry stories and market analysis. Available as a standalone publication for instant download, the magazine is offered as a membership benefit to all existing and new subscribers to Tyres & Accessories (print and digital) or Tyrepress (digital only) - see our subscription shop to find out how to become a member today.
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Nokian Tyres & Continental – 9 decades of winter tyres
The winter tyre is 90 years old in 2024. Nokian Tyres brought the Kelirengas, its first product with a winter-specific tread pattern, to market in 1934. This was also the year that Continental threw its hat into the winter tyre ring with a tyre called the Gelände.
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Tyre News in Numbers December 2024
Tyres & Accessories’ monthly News in Numbers column identifies the most important statistics of the month, giving you a quick snapshot of some major industry stories. Below, we look at the numbers, big and small, that made the news in the December 2024 magazine. Click the embedded links to read more on each article... €44 billion: The extent of the European tyre industry’s contribution to the regional economy last year, according to a report prepared for the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA)...
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Tyres & Accessories December 2024 issue out now in print and online
The December 2024 issue of Tyres & Accessories is available now for Tyrepress subscribers to read online or download. In this issue we present the latest analysis, partnerships and product news from the fleet tyre segment, with a particular focus on light commercial vehicles, and tyre manufacturing and raw materials. Also featuring the latest news and analysis from the international tyre business, this issue includes an analysis of the latest report from one of the UKs largest retail chains, Halfords. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription. Tyre professionals can take advantage of the current Tyrepress Membership offer, helping to drive business online and stay informed with the industry’s leading magazine and websites.
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Promising future – Tianli’s growth goals in Europe
Tianli is the ZC Rubber brand dedicated to agricultural and OTR tyres. During November’s EIMA 2024 show in Italy, our sister publication PneusNews.it spoke with Mark Turner, European Agriculture Tyre Sales Director, who shared the latest developments and presented the updated Tianli range for the European market.
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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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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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