Lanxess presenting new tyre industry solutions at TTE
Next month the Lanxess Rhein Chemie Additives business unit will present a variety of solutions for tyre makers the Tire Technology Expo in Hannover, Germany. These solutions, which will be featured on the company’s stand (hall 2, stand 224), include the Rhenodiv range of eco-friendly tyre release agents, Rhenomark tyre marking paints, Rhenoshape tyre curing bladders and Rhenogran aramid fibre masterbatches.
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TecAlliance offers parts identification apps
TecAlliance growing suite of products now includes parts identification apps. TecAlliance’s Shaun Greasley explained: “With the growing reliance on smart phone technology, parts manufacturers see the importance and the subsequent opportunity, to provide their customers with the information they require when and where they need it.
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Yokohama to launch motorsport, UHP, 4×4 tyres at Autosport International
Yokohama will launch three new high performance tyres for motorsport, road and off-road applications at Autosport International next week. The NEC, Birmingham show is also an important one for the company not only as Europe’s largest indoor pre-season motorsport event, but as the start of its centenary year celebrations. The road-legal race tyre, Advan A052 will make its UK debut; Yokohama’s new tyre for sports, tuned and performance car drivers, Advan Fleva V701 will also be on display; and finally the new Geolandar A/T G015 for SUV and high performance off-road vehicles will also be revealed.
Continue ReadingTesloop and Goodyear planning digital tyre future
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has signed a technology agreement with California-based Tesloop Inc. to model tyre performance based on data generated by the city-to-city mobility service. Tesloop operates a fleet of semi-autonomous Tesla vehicles, providing a shared passenger transportation service for distances between 50 and 300 miles.
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Dunlop introduces new BTCC tyre size, naming format
Dunlop, official tyre partner to the MSA British Touring Car Championship, predicts a “significant increase in grip and traction” following the introduction of larger tyre sizes and new constructions for the 2017 season.
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Autogem growing, moving to new premises, introducing new products in 2017
2016 was an eventful year for workshop consumables supplier Autogem. The company entered a new chapter back in September 2005 when it was taken over by managing partners and brothers Prashant and Adit Chopra. Operations were relocated to North London and the very disparate parts and consumables supplies line has improved considerably by focusing on its strengths. During the last decade or so, in addition to its wider automotive supply business, TPMS has emerged as something of a strength at Autogem. Indeed, it is this focus that has seen the company repeatedly nominated for Tyre Industry Awards. Tyres & Accessories met with managing director Prashant Chopra and discussed the company’s growth, new warehouse and headquarters, new products and more.
Continue ReadingHeuver adds wider fitments to Barkley agricultural tyre range
Last year, Heuver Tyrewholesale announced its intention to place greater emphasis upon the agricultural tyre segment, and backed this statement up with the rollout of the Barkley brand, a range the wholesaler holds distribution rights to throughout all of Europe, including the UK. In response to customer demand, Heuver Tyrewholesale has now expanded the Barkley range through the addition of a new, wider BLA01+ tractor tyre sizes.
Continue ReadingNokian Tyres utilising “unique stud technology” on latest winter range
The next generation of Nokian Hakkapeliitta studded winter tyres will come to market in time for winter 2017-18. Nokian writes that these new flagship products, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 car tyre and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV ranges, feature new stud technology.
Continue ReadingAutoliv and Volvo agree driverless car software joint venture
Autoliv, Inc. and Volvo Cars have signed a final agreement regarding the formation of a 50:50 joint venture to develop software for autonomous driving and driver assistance systems, based on the letter of intent announced during autumn 2016.
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Eldan expands Italian tyre recycling plant
Eldan Recycling A/S reports that it successfully expanded an Eldan tyre recycling plant located at the premises of Italian customer GATIM. The original Eldan tyre recycling plant was supplied in 2001.
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Design award for Goodyear Eagle-360
It’s already been named one of Time magazine’s Best Inventions of the Year 2016, and now the Goodyear Eagle-360 has gained a further accolade from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies – the spherical concept tyre has gained a 2016 Good Design award in the Transportation category.
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Rema Tip Top offers free diagnostic tool with sensor package
NTDA Tyre and Aftermarket Equipment Supplier of the Year winners, Rema Tip Top offers a range of TPMS starter kit solutions, tool kits, diagnostic tools and programmable sensors for the automotive aftermarket. Recently, Rema Tip Top, teamed up with Hamaton to offer a TPMS sensor package with free H46 or H36 ATEQ diagnostic tool when you purchase 22 or 16 EU PRO sensors respectively.
Continue ReadingEuropean car registrations rebound in November
In November 2016 EU passenger car registration rebounded following the slowdown observed in October. New registrations for the month totalled 1,148,618 units (up 5.8 per cent), according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).
Continue ReadingFirestone tyres OE on Subaru Impreza in America
Bridgestone Americas has announced that its Firestone FT140 tyre has been selected as original equipment on the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza.
Continue ReadingDayton launches new on/off-road tyres
Dayton is expanding its range of truck tyres with the launch of on/off-road tyres: Dayton D800M steer and D800D drive for mixed on- and off-road service. Made in Europe and subjected to Bridgestone quality controls, Dayton on/off-road tyres are designed to give truck operators the same “essential performance at the best price” as the Dayton on-road truck tyre line-up introduced in 2015.
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