Enduring sustainability: Michelin shares whole life performance and electric vehicle tyre strategy
Driven by the company’s corporate belief that mobility is a human right and essential for flourishing and freedom, Michelin is committed to decarbonising mobility and – of course – tyres play a key role in that. During a recent visit to Michelin’s Clermont-Ferrand headquarters and Ladoux research and development facility in France, Michelin executives articulated how that grand vision relates to the tyres and vehicles of today as well as the technology of tomorrow.
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Valeo provides clutch support to garages as traffic levels rise
Rising traffic levels continue to put extra strain on vehicle clutch systems, so Valeo is making sure garages have easy access to its Self Adjusting Technology (SAT) clutch and has also introduced its new High Efficiency Clutch (HEC) kit to assure long-lasting repairs.
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Rain, snow or shine – Auto Bild Sportscars tests 10 winter tyres
In its latest test, Auto Bild Sportscars fits ten brands of winter tyre in the size 235/35 R19 on a BMW M135i to assess their performance across a range of conditions. Testers Henning Klipp and Dierk Möller encountered significant progress in winter tyre technology, particularly in snow and ice performance, but their testing but also highlighted ongoing challenges for some brands of winter tyre in wet and dry conditions.
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Nexen tyres OE for Dodge Charger & Challenger
Another original equipment approval for Nexen Tire, this time in North America. Both the petrol and electric versions of the all-new Dodge Charger and Challenger muscle cars will wear all-season Nexen NFera AU7 tyres. Announcing the arrangement, Nexen Tire’s Global CEO, Travis King said: “Supplying OE tyres for such iconic vehicles in American automotive history is a remarkable achievement. We will continue to enhance our brand value by expanding OE tyre supply for premium vehicles through ongoing R&D and quality improvement efforts.”
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BMW M5 receives Hankook tyres
Hankook Tire & Technology shares that it is supplying ultra ultra-high-performance tyres to the new BMW M5. The performance saloon is available with the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z in the front axle size HL 285/40 ZR20 (111Y) XL and rear axle fitment 295/35 ZR21 (110Y) XL. BMW M has also homologated a winter fitment, the Hankook iON i*cept.
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Cost vs conscience: Mitas squares up against price-driven rivals
We want a fair and just world, so long as the price tag isn’t too high. We hope and long for a decent income but purchase goods made with low-cost labour. And more sustainability would be very nice indeed, provided it doesn’t make anything more expensive. These paradoxes are endemic in our world, including within the agricultural sector, something that tyre maker Mitas is well aware of. The brand is tackling such inconsistencies in an effort to increase its presence in the aftermarket, as Elio Bartoli told us when we visited the Mitas tyre plant in Otrokovice, Czechia last week.
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Conti OE on new Lynk & Co 02
On 11 October Lynk & Co unveiled its first electric vehicle for the European market, the Lynk & Co 02. The debut marks the first global launch of a new model for Lynk & Co. And what’s more the new car came out on Continental tyres.
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Trelleborg to unveil agricultural rubber track at EIMA 2024
Trelleborg Tires will introduce its first agriculture rubber track, the ART1000, at the EIMA 2024 exhibition, which will take place in Bologna, Italy from 6 to 10 November. Alongside this launch, Trelleborg will showcase a wide range of products and services designed to meet the evolving needs of modern farming.
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The range of European winter tyre rules impacts TPMS considerations too – Hamaton
Winter tyre laws vary across European nations, but essentially countries that get more snow and ice have stricter rules than those with warmer climates. It is always best to check local rules because, for example, there are instances where winter tyre usage is linked to speed limits. In other cases, snow chains may be required. […]
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Auto Express examines 7 tyres for 2024 winter test
Winter tyres may account for less than one per cent of the UK tyre retail market, but that hasn’t stopped Auto Express from putting seven models to the test in the run-up to the colder part of the year. For its 2024 winter tyre test, the publication focused on the popular 205/55 R16 size, evaluating the Continental WinterContact TS 870, Falken Eurowinter HS02, Goodride Snowmaster S608, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, Hankook i’cept RS3, Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 and Vredestein Wintrac.
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Red lamps, cybersecurity, labelling and the online tyre business headline 2024 NTDA conference
The themes of the 2024 Tyre Industry Conference were first outlined by NTDA chief executive Stefan Hay, who framed the current moment for the tyre trade as a time of flux. This period of change is characterised by opportunities to achieve strides forward in areas such as digitalisation, training, roadside safety and sustainability, but also significant threats to the sector, like cyberattacks and the difficulty in recruiting younger people to tyre industry roles. Hay said that the need for highly skilled workers has intensified, due to an ageing workforce, declining interest in engineering jobs, and increased demand for hybrid and remote working from the younger generation. Ultimately, it may be that progression in the evolution of the tyre industry may be realised by embracing perceived threats, Hay suggested.
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Audi A3 allstreet fitted with Falken tyres
The Audi A3 allstreet, the characterful crossover model from the Audi A3 family, is fitted with Azenis FK510A AO (Audi Original) tyres. In Ingolstadt, where the Audi is produced, tyres have been supplied in 205/55R17 95W XL, 225/45R18 95W XL and 225/49R19 93W XL sizes since April 2024.
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Sustainably clever packaging from Liqui Moly
Lubricants from Liqui Moly can help to save fuel and thus contribute to CO2 reductions. The company has now also made its packaging more environmentally friendly. The bag-in-box packaging system was premiered at Automechanika. Compared to conventional 20-litre plastic canisters, there is significantly less plastic waste and the additional variant also fits into the Liqui Moly oil cabinet.
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Light up your countertop with Osram
To further assist factors and technicians to maximise space and sales, lighting specialist, Osram, has introduced a new countertop display unit (CDU) for its Night Breaker 220 range.
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Denso adds to thermal management range
Thermal management is among Denso’s product specialisms, which is why it is the preferred supplier to many vehicle manufacturers globally, with approximately 40 per cent of the vehicle parc relying on Denso as OE fitment.
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