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Autoelectro brings more new-to-range motor, alternator units to market
Autoelectro has released five new references – three starter motors and two alternators – into its already market-leading range, for specific Toyota, Vauxhall, Renault, Porsche and BMW applications.
Continue ReadingTrelleborg supports US Forklift Safety Day
Trelleborg Wheel Systems supported National Forklift Safety Day, held on 13 June 13 2017. Jimmy McDonnell, director of OEM sales North America for Trelleborg Wheel Systems industrial and construction tyres, said:
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STARCO taking its solid tyres to the world
After six years of manufacturing solid tyres in Sri Lanka, STARCO is looking forward to expanding its distribution of these products globally. Tyres & Accessories recently spoke to Richard Todd, the company’s chief executive officer; he shared that establishing relationships with distributors in Asia and the Middle East was currently a priority for STARCO.
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Nokian launching E-Truck all-season tyre range
The new E-Truck range from Nokian Tyres will come to market this autumn and be available in “the most common European truck and bus tyre sizes,” the tyre maker reports. Steer, drive and trailer fitments will be offered, and a line of retreading materials, Nokian E-tread, will complement the E-Truck range.
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New Continental TractorMaster size
Continental Commercial Specialty Tyres (CST) has expanded its terminal tyre portfolio with the addition of a new TractorMaster size. The company’s Petaling Jaya industrial tyre factory in Malaysia began producing the TractorMaster in size 280/75 R 22.5 in April.
Continue Reading![Autoelectro’s reversible alternator: how StARS works](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Nick-Hood.jpg)
Autoelectro’s reversible alternator: how StARS works
For more than three decades, Autoelectro has proved its credentials as a remanufacturing pioneer, offering a premium quality range of starter motors and alternators to the UK and European aftermarket. Over that time, the Bradford-based company has amassed a level of knowledge and experience that has allowed its team of experts to produce and supply an award-winning range of rotating electrical components.
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Four-star award for Trico in wiper blade test
Trico has expressed delight with the results of consumer weekly, Auto Express’ recent ‘Best wiper blades: 2017’ group test, in which its Exact Fit range was rated four stars out of five. Auto Express tested nine sets of wiper blades and key benchmarks were: a clean wipe that did not leave smears, quietest designs on a dry screen, good clear instructions which are essential for simple fitting, and the price.
Continue ReadingFirst flying car goes on sale
The world’s first commercial road and air legal flying car has gone on sale, but with a hefty price tag. Dutch manufacturer PAL-V has revealed details of the PAL-V Liberty, a concept that first debuted in 2012. It costs around £425,000, more expensive than 26 Ford Fiestas. The price of the flying car includes flight instruction sessions, power heating and other personalisation options.
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New ranges, patterns and sizes from Rotalla and Routeway at Autopromotec 2017
Enjoy Tyre returned once again to this years Autopromotec Show in Bologna, Italy celebrating 10 years of distribution of their Rotalla PCR private brand and five years with the firm’s Routeway PCR and TBR private brands. In line with all European and global exhibitions, Rotalla and Routeways main priority was to showcase both brands and also to look towards further expanding Enjoys existing European distribution partnerships. The main theme for development in 2017 is to introduce new developments and new sizes and patterns across their entire product portfolio.
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Mitas tyres exploring frozen Lake Baikal
Mitas in partnership with Russian agricultural equipment company, Rostselmash, organized an initiative aimed at raising awareness of the unique ecosystem of Lake Baikal in Russia. In March 2017, in collaboration with National Geographic Magazine, a photo and video session was held at the frozen Baikal Lake. The extreme conditions of -25 °C demanded top of the range equipment such as Versatile 2375 tractor with a double mounting of Mitas 520/85R42 AC85 tyres.
Continue ReadingToyo’s Malaysia plant makes 10 millionth tyre
Toyo Tire and Rubber has announced that tyre production volume at its subsidiary in Malaysia has exceeded 10 million units. The plant was established in 2013 and is one of the production hubs supporting Toyo’s global tyre supply structure, which covers Europe, Japan and North America in addition to Southeast Asia.
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Falken OE on Nissan Rogue Sport
Falken tyres are being supplied as original equipment to the Nissan Rogue Sport in North America, reports Sumitomo Rubber Industries. The Falken Sincera SN250A A/S is being shipped in size 215/60R17 96H for fitment on the compact crossover SUV. Nissan Motor Corporation’s flagship SUV, the Rogue, is also fitted with Falken tyres as factory standard.
Continue ReadingExtra UK distributing Pirelli cycling tyres in the UK and Ireland
Cycling products distributor Extra UK has announced it will act as the exclusive distributor of Pirelli’s new PZero Velo tyre range in the UK and Ireland. Pirelli recently announced its return to the cycling tyre market with three versions of its PZero tyres: silver for road racing, red for time trial and blue for four-season use. The new tyre range was announced in May.
Continue Reading![Michelin moves away from lugged treads with RoadBib tractor tyre](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/roadbib-1-069o-sml.jpg)
Michelin moves away from lugged treads with RoadBib tractor tyre
The latest addition to the Michelin agricultural tyre range is the RoadBib. The new tyre was specifically developed for contractors using 200+HP tractors; Michelin claims the RoadBib is the “first solution on the market” for this tractor category, and therefore the tyre “defines a brand-new segment of the market.” The RoadBib was presented for the first time at the European Drivers Championship 2017 and will be available as of the first quarter of 2018 in the front wheel size 600/70R30 and rear wheel size 710/70R42.
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MCN sports touring tyre test: Another win for Metzeler Roadtec 01
Metzeler reports with pride that its Roadtec 01 has been voted the Best Sports Touring Tyre by Motorcycle News for the second consecutive year. The publication evaluated eight sports touring tyres at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, and published the results of this test in its 7 June 2017 issue.
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