Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport tyres OE on new Kawasaki Ninja
Bridgestone Corporation will supply Battlax Hypersport S23 tyres as original equipment for the new Ninja 1100SX made by Kawasaki Motors, Ltd.
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All-season a growth segment for the van tyre market – GfK data
Figures from the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and the Brussels-based European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) show that the market for new vans is relatively buoyant in 2024. In the UK, light commercial vehicle registrations have consistently trended upwards, with October figures registering a 3.5 per cent year-on-year increase versus 2023 over the first 10 months of the year – a figure that increases to 4.7 per cent if we remove the marginal Pickup and 4x4 categories, which are the only light commercial segments to contract in this period. This growth in new vans on UK roads has been steadier than in 2021, when pent-up demand after the pandemic played a role before 2022 saw the market fall back within touching distance of the nadir of pandemic sales. The healthy outlook in 2024 is to some extent undermined by both the stalling electrification of the UK van parc (see textbox for more) and more rapid growth achieved in some continental European markets.
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Kumho strengthens van, truck tyre ranges for UK
With an extensive range of tyres designed to enhance performance and reliability across various driving conditions, Kumho Tyre UK tells Tyres & Accessories that the brand is “making significant strides in the commercial vehicle sectors.” Its PorTran range has been tailored for commercial vans operating in a variety of conditions, while the brand is enhancing its stock position in heavier commercial truck tyres.
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Time to benefit from the flexibility of an all-season van tyre – Davanti
Davanti Tyres launched the Vantoura 4-Seasons in the middle of 2022, subsequently extending the range of its first dedicated on-road, all-season product as it increased in popularity. The all-season van tyre segment is growing in the UK, with businesses looking to harness the benefits of reduced downtime and improved efficiency. For fleet managers operating in the highly competitive last-mile delivery sector, Davanti says 2025 could be the year to capitalise on the benefits of an all-season tyre. The UK-owned brand says the tyre has become “a popular and safe choice for light commercial vehicle users,” explaining the benefits to van operators of fitting an all-season tyre.
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GT Radial Maxmiler range tailored to suit growing UK van tyre market – Micheldever Tyre Services
Giti Tire’s GT Radial brand continues to develop its Maxmiler van tyre range, according to exclusive distributor Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS). It adds that new additions are due to arrive in 2025 to “ensure the range remains relevant and future-proof.” Tyres & Accessories asked MTS about how it is currently viewing the UK van tyre market, and for its tips on best practice for keeping light commercials moving.
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Q3 new HGV registrations fall by 6%
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations fell by -6.0 per cent in the third quarter, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The decline was in comparison with Q3 last year, when uptake surged above pre-pandemic levels to fulfil pent-up demand. Demand in Q3 2024 remained robust, at 26.7 per cent above the same quarter in 2019.
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GSF Car Parts encourages garages to prepare for winter
UK motor factor GSF Car Parts has launched its winter edition of Garage Essentials, the popular garage equipment catalogue. It has also confirmed that the publication will now be published quarterly, ensuring that independent garages receive the latest offers on relevant seasonal products.
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Vans need to be at centre of government’s reported ZEV Mandate rethink – FleetCheck
Vans need to be at the centre of the reported government rethink on the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, FleetCheck is insisting. The Financial Times says that transport secretary Louise Haigh is in “listening” mode when it comes to ideas that would help manufacturers reach their targets, after Nissan became the latest manufacturer to protest against their feasibility.
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Pirelli launches new custom-touring, motocross motorcycle tyres for 2025
Pirelli is extending its Diablo and Scorpion motorcycle tyre ranges in 2025 with a new custom-touring tyre and a successor to the Italian brand’s “most successful” Motocross World Championship product. The Diablo Powercruiser is Pirellis sporty interpretation of the custom-touring tyre for sport Cruisers and Baggers; the Scorpion MX32 Mid Soft will offer 2025 competitors in the FIM Motocross World Championship new rubber to follow an exceptionally successful predecessor.
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62,000+ Metzeler/Pirelli two-wheel tyres recalled
On 20 November 2024, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, detailed the worldwide scale of the previously-reported recall of certain Pirelli-manufactured Metzeler-brand “Tourance Next” and “Tourance Next II” as well as Pirelli-branded “Scorpion Trail II” tyres. In short, 62,526 units are said to be affected worldwide, which is considerably more than it first appeared at the point of the initial North American recall of some 3,100 tyres.
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Metzeler Tourance Next and Tourance Next 2 tyres recalled in Europe
What began as a recall of 3100 Pirelli and Metzeler-branded tyres in the USA, has been expanded to Europe. Indeed, according to the Metzeler GB website, “a voluntary recall campaign for certain sizes of Tourance Next and Tourance Next 2 has been initiated.”
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Sustainability in the usage phase: details of Michelin’s whole life tyre strategy
Picking up on our earlier first-look relating to Michelins whole-life sustainability strategy and previewing the extended and more in-depth take we exclusively provide in our forthcoming Trends & Facts premium supplement, here are some further details Tyres & Accessories gleaned during a recent visit to the French tyre majors headquarters. The wider context is necessary to understand why Michelin cares so much about both tyre wear and whole-life performance. And that was something that Gary Guthrie, SVP Automotive Global Brands Business Line at Michelin made the focal point of his presentation at the company’s global headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand, France:
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New role & responsibilities – Interview with incoming Yokohama TWS President Elio Bartoli
From next week, Elio Bartoli will take on the role of President at Yokohama TWS. He spoke with our Italian sister publication PneusNews.it at the EMIA 2024 agricultural machinery show in Bologna earlier this month about this upcoming remit, the products displayed at the company’s Trelleborg- and Mitas-branded show stands, and much more.
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Goodyear recalls batch of Eagle F1 SuperSport tyres
Hardly a mass recall, but worth noting nonetheless. Goodyear is recalling 46 Eagle F1 SuperSport tyres in the dimensions 295/30 ZR22 (103Y) and 315/30 ZR22 (107Y). The tyres, produced by Goodyear in Luxembourg between 18 and 24 March 2024, can be identified by the DOT numbers 1L1K8 JB1R/1224 and 1L1HA JC1R/1224.
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Six-wheel Ford Ranger conversion rides on Continental
Ulterio Motiv, a newly launched sister company of South African armouring firm, SVI Engineering, has launched its most affordable product to date a six-wheel conversion of the Ford Ranger. Founded in 2022, Ulterio Motiv focuses on delivering “exceptional and thrilling products tailored specifically for buyers with distinctive requirements.”
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