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Evergreen aims to deliver ‘exceptional ride quality for SUV drivers’
As SUVs become kings of the road, demand for larger tyres that deliver on-road comfort and handling growing with them. That’s why Evergreen’s Dyna range includes two SUV tyres which zero in on what really matters to the new breed of motorist dominating the highways.
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Landsail offers tyres for “all styles” of SUV drivers
Landsail’s SUV tyre range has been created with options to suit all driving styles, according to the company. For drivers of premium SUVs or sport versions there’s Landsail’s newest addition, the LS588 SUV. This Ultra High Performance tyre has low-profile fitments up to 24 inches. What sets it apart is a 3D block which helps the tread wear dynamically to preserve grip for longer.
Continue ReadingPetlas to launch new all-season car tyre pattern
In a bit to expand its car, 4x4, SUV and light truck tyre range, Turkish tyre manufacturer Petlas has announced that it is launching a new passenger vehicle pattern.
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Davanti markets its SUV tyres as premium alternatives
SUVs made up 28 per cent of all European passenger car sales last year, according to automotive market research organisation JATO Dynamics. As research elsewhere in the feature also shows, their phenomenal rise in popularity has created an enormous demand for SUV-specific tyres in larger sizes which still deliver ride comfort, minimal noise and control without sacrificing lifespan.
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Six Pirelli tyres for Lamborghini Urus SUV
A month after Pirelli revealed it is making OE tyres to Lamborghini’s first SUV (the Urus) the tyre manufacturer is giving further detail of the six tyres it is supplying. For such an extreme car, which can go from 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds and from 0-200km/h in 12.8 seconds, with a maximum speed of 305km/h, Pirelli could clearly not develop just a single tyre. Depending on the style and driving mode selected, Pirelli has provided Urus drivers with three families of product: P Zero for lovers of performance, P Zero Corsa for those seeking on-track adrenaline, and Scorpion for those who favour more adventurous driving, off-road as well.
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Supertracker launches Shoot & Go number plate recognition system
Southampton based Supertracker, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of wheel alignment equipment, has launched Shoot & Go, an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system designed to obtain technical Wheel Alignment data. Now available to order on the STR600 and STR120B aligners, Shoot & Go uses a digital camera installed in front of the lift, ramp or pit, to detect the number plate of the vehicle in service.
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Omni United launches Radar Dimax Classic
Omni United has launched the Dimax Classic under its expanding Radar Tyres flagship brand. The Dimax Classic is a sport touring tyre specially developed for classic and vintage cars. The tyre is currently available in four sizes and six SKUs with rim diameters ranging from 12” to 15” sizes, designed for many popular classic and vintage vehicles.
Continue ReadingMaximum 125 job losses at Sensata Northern Ireland
A maximum of 125 jobs will be cut at Sensata’s factory in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. Company representatives clarified their plans in response to earlier reports suggesting as many as 275 jobs were at risk. The latest information is that, while 275 employees have been told that their positions are “at risk”, the number of job losses will be capped at 125. A company spokesperson confirmed this in a statement in answer to Tyres & Accessories questions on the matter:
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Sir Bill Cash MP opens £1 million investment at Klarius
Sir Bill Cash, MP for Stone officially cut the ribbon on a giant machine tool as part of an investment of over £1 million by the car parts manufacturing company Klarius.
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Keep tidy with Clarke tool chests, cabinets
Machine Mart says that its professional quality, heavy duty, lockable Clarke tool chests and cabinets are ideal for use in an automotive workshop and are perfect for keeping tools secure and tidy.
Continue Reading![Cooper showcasing 4×4 tyres on 6×6 vehicle in Geneva](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Discoverer-AT3-Sport-detail.jpg)
Cooper showcasing 4×4 tyres on 6×6 vehicle in Geneva
Cooper Tire Europe is showing its SUV and 4x4 product range at this year’s Geneva Motor Show (8-18 March), exhibiting alongside bespoke 4x4 design firm the Chelsea Truck Company at stand 1141.
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Cooper’s high performance SUV tyres designed to meet fast-growing demand
Cooper Tire sees SUV tyre sector as “unequivocally the fastest-growing in the automotive landscape”, with company representatives pointing out that it therefore represents “a compelling aftersales opportunity for tyre makers”. Motorists in the UK have rushed from their conventional estates and saloons into the ever-growing range of SUVs that have flooded the market over the last 20 years.
Continue ReadingTyre distributor invests in sensor start-up
Dealer Tire, a US replacement tyres and parts distributor for automotive dealerships, has announced it is the leading investor in financing Duke University startup Tyrata, a tyre sensor and data management company.
Continue Reading275 jobs ‘at risk’ at Sensata Northern Ireland TPMS sensor plant
As many as 275 jobs at Sensata Technologies (formerly known as Schrader International before the TPMS sensor business was bought by Sensata) are at risk after it was announced that 125 are being axed at the factory in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland.
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ADAC tyre test: Premium brands make way for mid-range in smaller size
When one German publication releases a tyre test, you can be sure that more will follow. Within the past week we’ve reported test results from Auto Bild, Gute Fahrt and Autozeitung, and now it’s our pleasure to summarise the findings of the summer tyre test presented by motoring organisation ADAC.
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