Radial innovation reaches bicycle tyres
Schwalbe, the renowned bicycle tyre brand from German manufacturer Ralf Bohle GmbH, has introduced a groundbreaking development in mountain bike tyres with the launch of three new models: Albert, Shredda, and Magic Mary. These tyres are being touted as the first radial bicycle tyres, a significant advancement in casing construction that the company believes represents a major innovation in the cycling world.
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Bridgestone to highlight fleet solutions at IAA Transportation 2024
Bridgestone will return to IAA Transportation in Hannover, Germany, from 17 to 22 September 2024, where it will showcase its advancements in fleet management solutions. The event will serve as a platform for Bridgestone to demonstrate technologies it has specifically designed to enhance the efficiency, productivity, safety, and sustainability of commercial fleets.
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Global ‘green’ tyre market to surge past $85.79 billion milestone by 2035, sustainable materials market also growing fast
With consumers increasingly opting for eco-friendly products, and with tyres made with sustainable materials and energy-efficient production methods – known as green tyres – fitting the bill, already-good sales levels are set to rocket in the next few years. Specifically, the so-called “green” tyre market is projected to generate annual revenue of US$85.79 billion by 2033, up from $33.68 billion in 2023, reflecting a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8 per cent from 2023 to 2033. The annual green tyre market value reached $31.13 billion in 2022, with a CAGR of 8.2 per cent from 2018 to 2022. So the latest figures are projecting significant ongoing growth.
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More than 500 homologations for Pirelli Elect
Pirelli has reached a significant milestone, achieving over 500 homologations for its Elect tyres since introducing this EV-specific designation in 2019. Designed to enhance the performance characteristics of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, Pirelli considers the Elect range a testament to its “leadership in the EV segment.” These tyres are now supplied as original equipment or homologated as factory fitments on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) from seven out of ten premium and prestige car manufacturers.
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Best & most powerful – Linglong Tire presents latest winter tyre
In the brief time since its launch, the Linglong Grip Master Winter range has grown to 70 sizes, with dimensions available for 14- to 20-inch rim diameters, cross-sections of 35 to 75 and tread widths of 165 to 315 mm in the speed ranges T, H, V and W. Furthermore, Linglong Tire intends to introduce an additional 30 sizes next year.
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Goodyear adapts tyre technology for EV demands
Goodyear is responding to the increasing electrification of the vehicle market by refining its tyre technologies to meet the specific needs of electric vehicles (EVs). The tyre maker has enhanced its current line-up, including the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, UltraGrip Performance 3, and Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, to cater to both EVs and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
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Speedline Truck showing wheels at IAA 2024
Speedline Truck is again exhibiting at IAA in Hanover from 17-22 September 2024. Specifically, Speedline Truck will be presenting its range of aluminium wheels in dimensions from 17.5 to 22.5-inch for tractor units, coaches, city buses and trailers in Hall 24, Stand D50.
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Chris Harris debuts as Maxxis brand ambassador
During a PalmerSport event held this morning at the Bedford Autodrome, Stapleton’s introduced new brand ambassador Chris Harris to an enthusiastic audience of key Maxxis dealers. PalmerSport also provided Harris with an environment to work his driving magic while interacting with key Maxxis dealers, who also had the opportunity to demonstrate their own abilities on the track.
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Strong competition, Vredestein victory – Auto Express tests summer tyres
For its 2024 summer tyre test, Auto Express focused on the popular 225/45 R17 size, a dimension it hasn’t looked at for three years. This year’s test features eight tyres, including new models from Michelin, Goodyear, Continental, and Bridgestone. Reigning 225/45 R17 champion Hankook also returns, along with Falken, Pirelli and Vredestein. Auto Express put all eight brands through their paces at Goodyear’s proving ground in Montpellier, France.
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RH Claydon distributing full CST 4×4 range
After securing a supply agreement with Maxxis (UK), RH Claydon has become the exclusive UK distributor of the CST branded range of AT, MT and Extreme 4x4 tyres. News of this distribution arrangement is accompanied by the debut of several additions to the CST 4x4 range, the Sahara AT318, Sahara A/T II and Sahara M/T II.
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Kumho to supply OE tyres for new Volkswagen Multivan
Kumho Tire is supplying ECSTA HS52 tyres as original equipment (OE) for the new generation Volkswagen Multivan. The ECSTA HS52 product will be provided in 235/55 R17 and 235/50 R18 sizes, according to the Korean tyremaker.
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Hankook: SmartFlex AL51 and DL51 tyres designed for regional and long-distance
As the logistics and transport industry becomes increasingly more competitive and challenging, Hankook is taking on the challenge with its expanded tyre portfolio for regional and long-haul vehicles with the addition of two new truck tyres suitable for both long-distance and regional transport. The Hankook SmartFlex AL51 for the steering axle and an all-position tyre and the new Hankook SmartFlex DL51 for the drive axle are specifically designed to meet these hybrid distance requirements.
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Bridgestone exclusive tyre supplier for new Lamborghini Temerario
Bridgestone reports that it has custom-engineered three tyre fitments for Lamborghini’s latest Hybrid High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV). Specifically, Bridgestone has delivered bespoke Potenza Sport and Potenza Race tyres for the Temerario’s summer and track fitments, and a custom-developed Blizzak LM005 tyre for its winter fitment to answer all drivers’ needs. All three tyres were developed using Bridgestone’s proprietary Virtual Tyre Development technology for additional benefits in terms of sustainability and efficiency.
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Giti AdvanZtech EV ready strategy an “electrifying offer”
Whether your vehicle is fed from the pump or a socket, there’s a Giti tyre for you – and that’s the message that Giti Tire is promoting with its new Giti AdvanZtech EV ready tyres strategy, which currently incorporates both the GitiSportS2 and GitiSynergyH2 tyre lines.
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Local debut for Hankook Dynapro HPX
It has been more than two years since we gained our first glimpse of the new Hankook Dynapro HPX for SUVs and 4x4 vehicles. Hankook Tire & Technology shares that the tyre is now available in the UK and Europe; as of June 2024, it offers Dynapro HPX in “all standard tyre sizes from 16 to 19 inches.”
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