Trelleborg agricultural Road Show continues in Italy
The second European stop of the Trelleborg 2016 Road Show for agricultural tyres begins today at the Nova Agricoltura exhibition in Italy. As was the case when the company kicked off its tour in Germany last month, Trelleborg will use the event in Bologna to showcase the selecting the optimal tyre inflation pressure for specific farming operations, as recommended using the Trelleborg Load Calculator (TLC).
Continue ReadingRed Dot award for Hankook DynaSYNC
Hankook Tire has commented on the naming of its DynaSYNC concept tyre as a Red Dot Design Award 2016 winner. Company chairman and chief executive officer Seung Hwa Suh describes the Red Dot recognition as a “great honour” for Hankook. “Receiving the award solidifies Hankook Tire’s commitment and determination to lead future driving through progressive innovation and creative design. Hankook Tire will continue to contribute to advancement in driving with aspiration for innovative technology.”
Continue Reading70 years of radial tyres
Tyres & Accessories has just turned 70, and this is a milestone we share with something very important to us – the radial tyre. Invented by Michelin in 1946, the radial arguably represents the most important revolution in black, rubbery ring development since the introduction of the pneumatic tyre more than half a century earlier.
Continue ReadingRengasCenter becomes Magna Tyres distributor in Finland
Magna Tyres Group reports that RengasCenter, the Finnish tyre wholesaler, has been appointed as Magna Tyres distributor in Finland. The cooperation has been set up together with Ham-Re Oy, importer for Magna Tyres in Finland.
Continue ReadingWiper blade specialist to celebrate centenary at Automechanika Frankfurt
Trico will celebrate its centenary during Automechanika Frankfurt 2016. The original equipment manufacturer of wiper blades and systems will hold its event on Wednesday 14 September in Bornheim. The company will provide tapas and bubbly in the comfort of a private loft.
Continue ReadingSigmavision’s TreadReader wins TyreSafe Innovation and Technology Award
TyreSafe’s Innovation and Technology Award, sponsored by Michelin Tyre, has been awarded to Sigmavision. The award recognises the innovative use of technology within the tyre industry, and TyreSafe’s positive contribution to raising awareness of tyre safety issues. Chairman of TyreSafe, Stuart Jackson said the Sigmavision TreadReader shows “versatility [and] capability for adoption across a comprehensive span of applications.”
Continue ReadingOmni expanding mud terrain range
Omni United is expanding its Renegade R7 M/T range. An additional nine sizes have been added to the existing range, taking the total to 23 outline white letter sizes. This range is designed to fit most SUVs and light trucks and is suitable for vehicles with lift-kits.
Continue ReadingAlloyGator offers branded apparel
AlloyGator is offering branded apparel to workshops ordering multiple sets of award-winning wheel protectors. The move comes as AlloyGator is seeking to further strengthen its network of fitting centres and trade partners around the UK.
Continue ReadingConti celebrates 200 millionth tyre pressure monitoring sensor
The production of the 200 millionth tyre pressure sensor took place at the start of July. Continental´s locations in France (Toulouse), Korea (Icheon) and Mexico (Guadalajara) supply a large number of automobile manufacturers in Europe, Asia and America.
Continue ReadingMichelin-equipped Bombardier CS100 enters service
All C Series jets produced by Bombardier are to be exclusively fitted with Michelin Air X aircraft tyres as standard, and the first of new this series, the CS100, took to the air on its maiden commercial flight this week. The flight from Zurich to Paris was made with launch operator Swiss on 15 July.
Continue ReadingMembat posts tyre test video
Barcelona-based tyre brand Membat has released a video of a benchmark test performed for it in April. Membat arranged for TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH to carry out the test not only to elevate awareness of its products, but also to gain a clearer idea of its brand position amongst the ‘B segment’ competition.
Continue ReadingTÜV Süd: Semi-slick tyres have “no place” on public roads
Semi-slick tyres are unsuitable for road use, state the team behind a comparative test published by Swiss magazine Auto Illustrierte. An evaluation between standard, ultra-high performance and semi-slick tyres conducted at the Goodyear proving ground in Mireval, France showed the racing tyres take much longer to stop on wet road surfaces than their more conventional counterparts. Specialists from TÜV Süd supported the Auto Illustrierte testing and evaluated the results as a neutral partner.
Continue ReadingLarger stand, product launches part of Gaither Europe’s Automechanika plan
Gaither Europe has shared details about its planned presence at Automechanika 2016. The Netherlands-based company will exhibit at the Frankfurt show on a twin level, 125 square metre site, and from this stand – which is significantly larger than its presence at the previous Automechanika – will display a wide selection of its range, including several new products that will be unveiled during the course of the fair.
Continue ReadingMazda chooses Yokohama tyres for America, China market models
Two tyres from the Yokohama Geolandar range have been selected as original equipment fitments for Mazda SUVs sold in certain global markets. The Geolandar H/T G056 will be available as an original equipment tyre on the CX-9 crossover when it goes on sale in North America this spring, and buyers will be able to receive the Geolandar in size P255/60R18 107H or 255/60R18 108H. In China, Yokohama Rubber will ship its Geolandar G91 to Mazda for fitment on the new CX-4. The crossover SUV will receive the Yokohama tyre in size 225/55R19 99V.
Continue ReadingBrake Engineering’s Original Aftermarket initiative, one year on
Brake Engineering is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Original Aftermarket initiative stating it has already changed perceptions in the automotive industry.
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