New Dunlop SP346 and SP446 on-road winter truck tyres
Meeting legal requirements is only half the battle in winter conditions. Mobility, even after sudden snow falls or other winter weather, is essential for any transport company. That’s why both the new Dunlop SP346 steer and SP446 drive tyres carry the 3-Peak-Mountain-Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol as well as the M+S marking, meaning these on-road truck tyres are accredited winter products. As a result they meet the highest European requirements for truck winter tyres.
Continue ReadingAluminium content in cars to increase up to 30%
The aluminium content in cars is set to increase by up to 30 per cent over the next 10 years. Auto Body Sheet leads the growth with an expected increase of 110 per cent over the same period. The growth is largely attributed to aluminium’s role in reducing car weight thereby contributing to low emission mobility. The study, by consulting and research firm Ducker Worldwide and commissioned by European Aluminium, predicts that the aluminium content of cars produced in Europe could reach nearly 200 kg per vehicle by 2025, up from 150 kg today.
Continue ReadingStarco’s speciality wheels division supplies Rosenbauer airport fire trucks
Starco is supplying wheels designed to withstand high water tank loads and speeds of up to 140 km/h for the Panther range of airport fire trucks. The family-owned manufacturer, Rosenbauer has been a Starco customer since January 2015, and is represented through its high-end, speciality product in more than 100 countries.
Continue ReadingKnorr-Bremse ups ante by bidding for Haldex
Knorr-Bremse AG has made a takeover offer for all shares in Haldex. Knorr-Bremse is offering 110.00 Swedish krone per Haldex share, 10.0 per cent higher than ZF Friedrichshafen AG’s offer of 100.00 krone per Haldex share.
Continue ReadingGrouptyre distributed brands expanding 4×4 fitments as segment interest grows
With the number of new car registrations increasing and SUVs leading the way in new car sales, the desire for owning a 4x4/SUV has led to a surge in demand for tyres in this lucrative market, distributor Grouptyre confirms. SMMT figures for August 2016 bear this out – numbers seven to 10 on the bestselling new cars table are all crossover SUVs. With greater popularity, opportunity follows for tyre manufacturers, and the wholesaler states that its suppliers are continuing to develop product ranges to meet the demands of vehicle manufacturers and their expanding range of vehicles. All the evidence points to continuing growth for 4x4 tyre sales following on from 2015’s double-digit increases, as revealed in our March issue by market research specialists GfK Automotive.
Continue ReadingVee Tyre light truck tyres recalled in the US
Vee Tyre and Rubber is recalling certain Taiga M/T tyres in size LT225/75R16, according to NHTSA (the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). 21 tyres manufactured between 8 January 2015 and 1 March 2015 are covered in the recall.
Continue ReadingTitan launches 46-inch Goodyear-brand agricultural tyre
Titan has launched the Goodyear Optitrac LSW1400/30R46 agricultural tyre as part of the Goodyear range of “extreme floatation” tyres. Intended as an alternative to tracks or conventional dual configurations on large four-wheel drive tractors, the tyre offers “the best combination of floatation, traction and ride quality,” according to Titan.
Continue ReadingBFGoodrich launches truck tyres in MEA region
BFGoodrich Tires has launched its truck and bus tyres in the Middle East and Africa. The range includes highway, regional and on/off-road applications. According to the company, BFGoodrich will initially offer the Route Control tyre for regional and highway use and the Cross Control for on- and off-road use. The Route Control will be available in 14 sizes and the Cross Control will be available in five sizes. Both are mainly manufactured in Europe.
Continue ReadingMazda recalls 2.2 million cars
Japanese carmaker Mazda has said it is recalling 2.2 million cars worldwide because of a defect in their tailgates. The recall affects about 400,000 cars in Japan and 1.8 million sold on export markets.
Continue ReadingYokohama adding more products to expanding 4×4 range
Yokohama is expanding its range of 4x4 and SUV tyres with the addition of the brand new Geolandar A/T G015. Yokohama has been increasing its presence in the segment with new original equipment deals to go alongside its less aggressive Advan Sport V105 SUV tyre range, fitted by premium brands such as Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, and the Geolandar SUV G055, chosen by Chrysler for the latest edition of the Jeep Cherokee.
Continue ReadingRoadlink at Automechanika Frankfurt
Roadlink International will exhibit its full product range on stand 5.1 C78 under the SMMT Great Britain pavilion at Automechanika Frankfurt on 13-17 September 2016.
Continue ReadingBrake Engineering adds to caliper range
Brake Engineering has added six new brake calipers, as well as one pair of brake discs and one brake pad set to its extensive product range, reflecting its commitment to constantly develop its offering to meet customer requirements.
Continue ReadingDynastat launches new range of UK manufactured brake lathes
Dynastat, a UK provider of vehicle brake disc lathes, has launched a new range of UK manufactured brake lathes via its updated website dynastat.org. At the Automechanika show in Frankfurt (13-17 Sept 2017) they firm will debut its new Indy420 brake lathe range. This range is made in the UK, with 90 per cent being made in Gloucestershire
Continue ReadingLaunch UK releases next-generation diagnostic tool
Launch UK has launched the X431 PRO 3S diagnostic tool. Offering a full fault system diagnosis for a comprehensive list of American, Asian and European vehicle manufacturers, Launch says it is “one of the most reliable, all-encompassing diagnostic tools available.”
Continue ReadingKumho UK truck tyre sales up 160%
Volumes up, expanded team and new products in place It is now 18 months since Kumho returned to the UK truck tyre market so with truck tyre volumes up, an expanded team in place plus new products in the warehouse, the future looks bright. Indeed, according to the company, the dealers appointed so far are […]
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