Apollo Tyres unveils heavy-duty regional truck tyres
Apollo Tyres has expanded its range of tyres for regional transport applications with the introduction of two new heavy-duty products: the EnduRace RD HD drive tyre and the EnduRace RT HD+ trailer tyre. These tyres have been engineered to deliver high mileage durability and superior grip, meeting the demands of year-round long-distance haulage.
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Workauto launches product to help automotive businesses run more efficiently
Workauto is a new Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to optimise workflows for automotive businesses. Built in collaboration with UK-based automotive company Torque GT, it is designed to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and enhance customer experience.
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Maverick Diagnostics takes Autocom ICON tool to automotive aftermarket
Maverick Diagnostics has launched the Autocom ICON diagnostic tool. Developed in Sweden, the Autocom ICON harnesses over 30 years of diagnostic expertise to offer reliability and efficiency in vehicle servicing. The ICON is designed to support an extensive array of systems, covering more than 40,000 systems for passenger vehicles and 18,500 systems for trucks.
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Maxion shows first forged aluminium wheels, updates on Turkish joint-venture
Maxion Wheels, purportedly the world’s largest wheel manufacturer, introduced a line of “lightweight, corrosion-resistant forged aluminium” truck wheels at IAA Transportation 2024.
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Accuride debuts new wheel ranges at IAA 2024
Accuride Corporation reports has presented a “newly redesigned product portfolio” at the IAA Transportation show. Specifically, Accuride is launching a newly designed range of flow-formed steel wheels and forged aluminium wheels which offer “TPMS compatibility and improved durability”.
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Pirelli & Multi Design expand, update motorsport-inspired fitness range
More than a year had passed since the fateful day that Matteo first encountered the Ciclotte bike, but his thoughts were frequently occupied by the device’s tyre shape and a design “characterised by elements derived from motorsport.” Little did he know of the sleepless nights that would soon torment him – not only had Pirelli and Multi Design updated the Ciclotte, but they had extended their collaboration by debuting a line of Pirelli Ciclotte Dumbbells.
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Goodyear debuts latest generation of sustainability-focused truck tyres
A new range of Goodyear truck tyres has arrived, and the manufacturer tells us that the Goodyear EQMAX and EQMAX Ultra offer several key benefits thanks to a design and development focus upon sustainable material usage, fuel efficiency, and versatility that has resulted in tyres well-suited to a wide range of applications, from long-haul to inter-regional routes. Goodyear is presenting the newcomers at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany next week.
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Goodyear TPMS Connect – providing tyre data to fleet managers
Tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are now mandatory in new commercial vehicles sold across Europe, and Goodyear is rolling out a fleet tool that accommodates updated EU rules covering TPMS. Vehicle manufacturers often fit systems that only supply tyre data directly to the driver; Goodyear TPMS Connect extends the visibility of this data to fleet managers.
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Goodyear unveils enhanced Goodyear CheckPoint tyre management solution
A series of enhancements aimed at improving service levels for transport fleets and dealers are now part of the Goodyear CheckPoint tyre management solution. Goodyear has designed the latest upgrades to optimise tyre and vehicle maintenance, minimise downtime, and enhance overall fleet performance, and will showcase these advances at next week’s IAA Transportation show in Germany.
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Comparative test – the best 235/55 R18 SUV tyre
It has been a little parky outside these last few days, but another sign of winter’s approach is the publication of comparative tests for specialised cold weather tyres. German motoring magazines Auto Straßenverkehr and auto, motor und sport (ams) have jointly evaluated ten winter SUV tyres in size 235/55 R18. The results of the two tests differ slightly as Auto Straßenverkehr looked at purchase price while ams did not, but this factor didn’t affect the final table ranking.
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Battle of the Scorpions: AutoBild compares the performance of Pirelli’s SUV tyres
As a kind of search for the best SUV tyre solution, AutoBild Allrad pitted seven models from the same manufacturer – in this case Pirelli – against each other. The test specifically compared 255/55 R19 products on dry and wet roads, including their respective aquaplaning safety as a separate sub-discipline, as well as in winter conditions, off-road use or in terms of their environmental properties. “There is no one tyre that can do everything,” was the final conclusion.
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Aeolus expands giant tyre production capacity again
Aeolus recently decided to increase the production capacity of giant tyres again. The tyre manufacturer said it will invest about 1.464 billion yuan (about £160 million; €180 million) to add 20,000 giant engineering radial tyre production capacity. Through the new project, the tyre manufacturer is trying to “further optimise the product structure, seize the high-end market, and increase market share.”
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Continental to offer automated, continuous truck tyre tread depth measurement
Continental reports that it is offering automated continuous tread depth measurements for commercial vehicle tyres for the first time. This is made possible by a new generation of sensors and AI-based algorithms that automate tread depth checks and provide up-to-date data on upcoming services and tyre changes.
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Connected tyre market to reach $179 million in 2029
Worldwide sales of connected tyres will top 91,000 units for the first time in 2024, achieving a value of $23.23 million, according to research by Smithers. Across the next five years, value is expected increase rapidly at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50.5 per cent driving value to $179.51 million in 2029, at constant prices. During the same period, volume is expected to climb to 871,000 units.
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Snap-on TSS showcasing new & award-winning products at Automechanika
Snap-on Total Shop Solutions (TSS) is presenting a range of its industry-leading automotive repair products at this year’s Automechanika, taking place from 10 to 14 September in Frankfurt, Germany. The event offers Snap-on TSS the chance to demonstrate its latest innovations to a global audience, showcasing how its products enhance productivity and efficiency for automotive repair businesses.
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