Researchers use food waste as carbon black replacement in tyres
Researchers at The Ohio State University have discovered that food waste can partially replace carbon black in tyres. According to their tests, rubber made with the new fillers exceeds industrial standards for performance.
Continue ReadingConti Hybrid drive axle tyre available as hot-retreaded ContiRe tyre
Continental has made its versatile Hybrid HD3 commercial vehicle tyre available as a ContiRe hot retread in sizes 295/80R22.5, 315/70R22.5, and 315/80R22.5. The retread has the same rubber compounds as the new tyre in both the tread and the sidewall, and retains the new tyre’s low weight, optimised rolling resistance and high ride comfort.
Continue ReadingRoadlink International offers three-year warranty on AL-KO shock absorbers
Roadlink International is now offering a three-year warranty on its wide range of AL-KO shock absorbers providing both trust and quality as it continues to support customers in all areas of business.
Continue ReadingRenault and partners, including Michelin, introduce fuel-saving concept truck
Renault Trucks has introduced Urban Lab 2 - its distribution concept vehicle - at this year’s Pollutec at Lyon’s Eurexpo exhibition centre until December 2 2016. Developed with six partners under the collaborative Efficient Distribution Truck (EDIT) project, the vehicle combines innovative technology in aerodynamics, hybridisation of the engine, tyres and vehicle-infrastructure communication to achieve potential fuel savings of up to 13 per cent. Having partnered Renault on its Optifuel Lab 1 and 2 projects, Michelin is developing energy-saving tyres.
Continue ReadingPirelli renews GT racing range
Pirelli has renewed its range of products for GT racing at the Blancpain GT Series’ official test and media days at Paul Ricard, France. The main category of the Blancpain GT Series, with Pirelli as a long-term partner, is GT3, in which 15 brands are represented with 28 different models of car. The new slick tyre for the 2017 Blancpain GT Series, which takes in both sprint and endurance races, is called the P Zero DHD. Its new front and rear construction makes the tyre more suitable for the current field of GT3 cars, including a new profile, an optimised contact patch, and a new front size: 325/680-18 (previously 315/680-18).
Continue ReadingMesnac and Rockwell partner in “smart” tyre manufacturing cooperation
On 22 February Mesnac signed a strategic agreement with Rockwell Automation in Beijing. Yu Mingjin, vice president of Mesnac, and Bob Buttermore, managing director of Rockwell Automation Greater China, signed the agreement on behalf of the two respective companies.
Continue ReadingProduct, education and community
Although the overall UK market for motorcycle tyres was largely flat in 2016, James Dimmock says Michelin had a fantastic year – and is looking to continue this into 2017. The enthusiasm relayed by the two-wheel marketing manager for the UK, Ireland, the Nordic countries and Russia stems from the introduction of several key products, Michelin’s rider education programmes and its upcoming second season as MotoGP tyre supplier.
Continue ReadingSport auto: Two tyre tests in one, and two victors
German car magazines love a tyre test, and sport auto is the latest to publish its findings on a batch of the current summer products. Using a Toyota GT86 as test vehicle, the performance-oriented sister publication to auto motor und sport evaluated seven size 225/40 R18Y UHP tyres together with three road legal semi-slicks. In consideration of their different focus, the trio were separated from the seven UHP products in the final results table.
Continue ReadingIntelliGrip Urban: Goodyear’s smart tyre concept for future transport solutions
Goodyear is confident that on-demand transportation has a bright future, and at this year’s Geneva Motor Show it has presented its concept of what tyres for autonomous electric urban ride-sharing vehicles may look like.
Continue ReadingMWSD expands Scottish business with Drummond Distribution partnership
Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) is targeting improved delivery timescales in Scotland with a new logistics partnership. Drummond Distribution will offer the company’s Scottish customers next-day delivery on its most popular commercial vehicle wheel sizes. Covering Chevron Steel as well as Xlite and new Xbrite+ forged aluminium wheels, the service will cover over 90 per cent of orders received before 4pm. More uncommon sizes and specifications will be supplied via MWSD’s warehouse in Manchester with delivery within two-three days.
Continue ReadingRoadlink International updates online catalogue
Roadlink International has made a series of updates to its increasingly popular online catalogue, available at www.roadlink-international.com. The company’s extensive range of products can be easily accessed through the online catalogue including: Brake calipers, discs, drums, pads, shoes, linings, shock absorbers including the European leading brand AL-KO, OE truck and trailer components, as well as many more OE-quality products.
Continue ReadingMotor oil variety ‘getting really dangerous’ for car drivers – Liqui Moly
The growing variety of motor oils holds dangers for car drivers, warns Liqui Moly. Car manufacturers demand more and more new oils and the variety of oil types is growing. Liqui Moly is launching two types of the latest oil generation on the market in the form of Top Tec 6100 and Top Tec 6200. Oliver Kuhn, deputy head of the Liqui Moly oil laboratory, explains the advantages of the particularly low viscosity oils and warns of dangers for car drivers and garages.
Continue ReadingLiqui Moly introduces motor oils for BMWs and VWs
Ever more efficient motors require ever more efficient motor oils. Thats why German oil and additive specialist Liqui Moly is now launching two motor oils on the market, which fulfill the latest BMW and Volkswagen requirements: Top Tec 6100 and Top Tec 6200. They represent a generational leap in motor oil technology.
Continue ReadingBrake Engineering adds 10 calipers to range
Brake Engineering has added 10 new brake calipers to its ever-expanding range, all offering excellent European vehicle coverage. The braking specialist introduces new-to-range products into its range regularly to ensure its vehicle coverage continues to grow and customer demand is consistently met.
Continue ReadingSummer 2017 European launch for Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
The Yokohama BluEarth RV-02 tyre range, which is currently sold in Japan and Asia, is coming to Europe this summer. Beginning in the warmer months, the RV-02 will be gradually rolled out across the region, with 35 size from 245/35R20 95W XL to 195/65R15 91H available. The tyres have been given an EU tyre label rating of ‘A’ for wet grip and ‘C’ for rolling resistance.
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