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Yamaha MT-09 riding on Battlax Hypersport S23
Bridgestone Corporation is supplying Battlax Hypersport S23 tyres as original equipment for the Yamaha MT-09 hyper naked. This latest generation MT-09 wears the Bridgestone tyres in 120/70ZR17M/C(58W) at the front and in the rear wheel size 180/55ZR17M/C(73W).
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Stuart Nicol Transport’s first driver showcases decades-long support for Michelin tyres
Stewart Peoples was the first truck driver employed by Lanarkshire logistics firm Stuart Nicol Transport. While the transport company is celebrating its 20th year in business, Peoples’ driving career stretches back more than 40 years, the majority of which have been spent rolling on Michelin’s commercial vehicle tyres. Fitted to his customised Scania S730, Peoples has proudly displayed Michelin branding on his vehicles and regularly painted his tyres with the manufacturer’s name, since he joined the company in 2004. Stuart Nicol Transport fits Michelin X Multi and X Works products on its more than 70 vehicles, with Michelin Remix retread tyres fitted to all of its 114 trailers.
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2 tyres in 1 – Metzeler launches Roadtec 02
A successor to the Metzeler Roadtec 01 has arrived, and Metzeler says this tyre “introduces a new technology that allows you to benefit from the behaviour of two different tyres in a single tyre.” The new Metzeler Roadtec 02 also features a larger footprint than its predecessor and generates less road noise.
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Bridgestone & Webfleet debut EV Services Platform
Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, the Bridgestone business focused on data-driven mobility solutions such as Webfleet, has debuted what it calls the “world’s first comprehensive EV Services Platform for fleets.” It describes this EV Services Platform as a “unique ecosystem that integrates solutions of industry leading mobility and energy providers into a single platform.”
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Michelin begins rollout of new two-wheeler range
By introducing a full new range of motorcycle tyres, in 2024 Michelin says it will “accomplish a major technical evolution.” It unveiled the first three of these products at the EICMA show in Italy last November. The new year gets underway with these products’ market debut.
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European, Indian connections benefitting Vredestein
The upper end of the agricultural tyre market is keenly contested, pressure from below is strong, and manufacturers must walk a tightrope between covering the cost of R&D investments and finding competitive price points. The Vredestein strategy is to split production between two locations, a practice that enables the brand to offer high end solutions while also catering to farmers and contractors who prioritise affordability.
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KTM, GasGas & Husqvarna select Dunlop Geomax MX34
Three prominent motocross manufacturers have selected the Dunlop Geomax MX34 to be the standard original equipment tyre on their factory edition bikes. KTM, GasGas and Husqvarna, which began supplying the Geomax MX33 last year, are now fitting Dunlop’s latest generation soft-mid tyre.
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TIA Agri now an Alliance distributor
TIA Agri has expanded its relationship with Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (YOHT) by adding UK supply of the Alliance brand to its existing distribution of the Galaxy line-up. Under the extended partnership, TIA Agri will distribute the full range of Alliance off-highway tyres.
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Point S highlighting brand value & quality in new campaign
Independent tyre retailer and car maintenance network Point S is launching a new, omnichannel communications campaign this year to emphasise “the quality and versatility” of its private label Point S tyre brand. Manufactured in Europe, the exclusive Point S tyre range covers passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks, and comes in three product lines – Point S Summer, Point S Winter, and Point S 4 Seasons. Leading the campaign will be video content promoting the range’s benefits.
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3 new Nokian Tyres Tractor King sizes
Nokian Tyres has added three new dimensions to its Tractor King line-up, a range it developed for forestry, earthmoving and road construction applications. The latest sizes are a 600/65R28 front axle fitment and 710/70R38 and 800/70R38 for the rear axle.
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Home diagnostics uncover thousands of TPMS issues
Yokohama UK has joined vehicle diagnostic specialist OBDeleven in calling for drivers to be more diligent when checking their tyres, especially during colder months. OBDeleven shares that motorists using its pocket-sized diagnostic tool uncovered over 50,000 TPMS issues during a three-month period of last year alone, a result indicating that systems installed in modern cars cannot always be relied on to display accurate readings.
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ISCC Plus certification for further Asahi Kasei products
Several products made by Asahi Kasei and a 75 per cent-owned subsidiary have acquired the widely recognised ISCC Plus sustainability certification. The list of newly certified products includes materials used in tyre production.
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Ecobat Battery upgrades product data
Ecobat Battery, the UK’s largest battery distributor, has worked with MAM Software to update its Autocat data. According to the company, the update “completely revitalises the application links and includes extensive OE and aftermarket cross references for both the…Lucas, and value orientated, Numax brands.” In addition to the revised data linkages, the data also includes product images “to provide an even greater level of accuracy during the specification process”.
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Delphi releases new Nissan, Renault and Fiat brake fitments
Delphi has released several new brake fitments for Nissan, Renault and Fiat vehicles. Specifically, brake drums and shoes, once a staple in automotive braking systems, are seeing a comeback in some vehicle segments and feature heavily in Delphi’s latest roll-out.
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Pirelli supplies bespoke P Zero, Scorpion tyres to Porsche Cayenne facelift
Pirelli has supplied tyres to every generation of the Porsche Cayenne since it was introduced in 2002, a partnership that is continuing with the latest facelift model. Pirelli is supplying the P Zero ultra-high performance summer tyre, the sports performance P Zero Corsa, and the Scorpion Winter 2 cold weather tyre in special bespoke versions. Pirelli will also offer the Scorpion Zero All Season in some markets. The tyres cover every size option on the new model, which features rim sizes between 20 and 22 inches.
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