Continental simplifying truck portfolio with Eco 5
Following on from the initial unveiling of its fifth generation Eco truck tyre line in April, Continental has confirmed that the new Conti Eco HS5 steer and Conti Eco HD5 drive tyres will soon replace the existing long-distance-focused Conti EcoPlus tyre and the Conti EcoRegional tyre for mixed distribution fleets in the UK market.
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Al Volante tests all-season tyres
Some people criticised the recent ADAC all-season tyre test for not featuring newer models such as the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6, Continental AllSeasonContact 2, and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3. This exclusion was due to the clubs lengthy lead times. In contrast, Auto Bild Sportscars included at least two of these tyres in its spring 2024 comparative evaluation of all-season tyres. Additionally, Italian magazine Al Volante recently published an all-season tyre test featuring all three newcomers, with the freshest of the trio snatching victory.
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Linglong introduces LXL Traction & LXF Master series
Linglong Specialty Tires has debuted two new tyres, the LXL Traction and LXF Master. LXL Traction is intended for loader and dozer applications and features an optimised pattern that ensures excellent all-terrain grip and a non-directional design for simplified installation. LXF Master is a sand tyre series designed for sandy and soft terrains, featuring staggered tread blocks that offer high mobility and heavy load capabilities at low inflation pressures.
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The Future of Tyres: Innovations in Airless and Smart Tyres
Tyres are often overlooked despite playing a vital role in keeping us safe during daily commutes and road trips. However, technology is transforming these rubber rings into advanced components that promote sustainability and revolutionise our driving experience. Like every other niche in the automotive space, the tyre industry is looking to the future. These advances also contribute to many professions that require driving. For instance, delivery drivers in bustling cities like London depend on reliable tyres to navigate the urban landscape efficiently. Many people are now exploring delivery driver jobs with their own cars in London on job aggregators like Jooble. These roles not only provide a source of income but also offer the flexibility to balance work with other commitments.
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Petlas launches new product website
A new Petlas product website is now live. Petlas says its upgraded online presence provides users with a “significantly enhanced mobile experience,” ensuring faster access and a more intuitive interface. The site functions as an online catalogue, offering distributors, business partners, and customers quick and easy access to detailed information about Petlas tyres.
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Wheel Solutions & Sumec collaborate on caravan wheel technology with Flow Form
Wheel Solutions has announced a significant advancement in caravan wheel technology with the development of new alloy wheels using Flow Form Technology. This innovation combines traditional low-pressure die-cast aluminium wheel elements with the strength of forged wheels.
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CasingManager app strengthens ContiLifeCycle offer
Continental has upgraded its casing management service with the introduction of the CasingManager app (CMA) and is piloting it in Germany ahead of a Europe-wide rollout. This app enables retailers to register casings swiftly and facilitates the digital management of the collection process, rendering manual recording methods and incorrect entries obsolete. The app also automates the collection of casings by the designated service provider.
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Delta4x4 equips new Ford Bronco with General Tire off-road tyres
Off-road tuner delta4x4 has chosen General Tires off-road tyres for its enhanced version of the new Ford Bronco. Fitting the General Tire Grabber X3 in size 35 x 12.5 R20 increases the ground clearance by an additional 45mm, while wheel covers expand the vehicles width by approximately 100mm. The tyres are mounted on delta4x4 rims.
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i247 Group tells fleets not to base tyre policy on unit price alone
Fleet tyre choice should be based on real world data, not just unit price, with the potential to make substantial savings on maintenance budgets, according to i247 Group, the outsourced fleet management provider. The Poole-based company, which maintains over a million vehicles on UK roads, says that fleets can make significant cost savings with a tyre policy based on the right tyre for their vehicle and operating behaviour (including load, start-stop and how they drive). In one recent tyre spend analysis, i247 Group found savings in excess of £1million.
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FAG releases Mini Countryman and Paceman wheel set
An FAG bearing kit for the Mini Countryman and Mini Paceman, manufactured as original equipment (OE) by Schaeffler, is now available to the UK and Irish aftermarket. Kit No. 713 6497 70 covers the rear axle for all-wheel drive versions of the Countryman and Paceman produced by Mini from August 2010 onwards.
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New Formula E world champion to be crowned at the Hankook London E-Prix
Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship concludes this weekend (19 to 21 July) with a final event in the UK. The final two races of the season at the Hankook London E-Prix will determine the new Formula E world champion. Leading the standings going into the final round is New Zealander Nick Cassidy of the Jaguar TCS Racing team, who currently has 167 points. Close behind are fellow New Zealander Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) and German driver Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche), both with 155 points. Fourth-placed António Félix da Costa (TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team) has also been performing strongly, winning four of the last five races. Seven drivers remain in the running to win the championship at the end of the weekend.
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Short stubble can lead to tyre failure – Continental
Moving towards min till systems that require cereal crops to be cut lower than in traditional plough systems can increase the risk of tyre stubble damage, according to Continental agricultural tyre specialist Tom Godwin, who says:
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JLR fitting range with FSC-certified Pirelli tyres
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive (JLR) is partnering with Pirelli to pioneer the use of FSC-certified natural rubber tyres across its range of luxury vehicles. This initiative marks a significant industry milestone, as JLR becomes the first car manufacturer to adopt FSC-certified tyres at scale, commencing with the new Range Rover Electric. The collaboration will result in the supply of over 250,000 FSC-certified tyres annually.
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See clearly with Invisible Glass
With statistics showing that people are 30 times more likely to be killed or seriously injured on the roads in rain than in snow, car care specialist, Invisible Glass, is urging drivers to look at how to prevent these accidents by ensuring their windscreens are clear.
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