EU car sales rise by 10.1% in February, electric market share holds at 12%
In February, the EU experienced a surge in car sales, up by 10.1 per cent compared to last year, totalling 883,608 units. France and Italy led this growth with double digit increases (13 per cent and 12.8 per cent respectively), while Spain and Germany followed with solid single-digit growth (9.9 per cent and 5.4 per cent). Battery-electric cars maintained a stable market share of 12 per cent, with sales growing by 9 per cent to 106,187 units. Hybrid-electric cars saw a surge in sales by 24.7 per cent, totalling 255,511 units and capturing nearly 29 per cent of the market. Plug-in hybrid cars also experienced notable growth, now representing 7.3 per cent of the EU car sales.
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Ring introduces Ultraboost jumpstarters
Ring has introduced its most advanced jumpstarters to date with the Ultraboost range. These latest additions to its compact Lithium JumpStarter range have an exciting new feature, the Ultraboost button, which when pressed delivers enough power to start completely flat batteries, as low as 0.7 of a volt. The jumpstarters in this offering also have a unique design created and engineered by the team at Ring that sees the charging leads connect on the end, not out of the side like most others in the market, creating a seamless design. There are three models in this range, all differing in power and capabilities. The RJS030 is Ring’s most advanced jumpstarter, the Ultraboost 1500A is capable of jumpstarting vehicles with up to 6L petrol and 3L diesel engines, which means it’s suitable for most 12V cars, vans, SUVs and LCVs.
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TRW urges industry to prioritise quality to ensure braking safety
TRW is encouraging technicians and factors to prioritise quality when opting for braking parts, to ensure safety standards are upheld. Highlighting the significance of brake maintenance, DVSA data from 2023 reveals that brake-related issues accounted for 17 percent of MOT failures, making it the third biggest reason for MOT failure, emphasising the critical role of quality braking components in vehicle safety. With MOT tests mandated annually for cars three years post-registration, ensuring the integrity of braking systems is paramount.
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Pirelli supplies bespoke P Zero Elect to Hyundai Ioniq 5 N performance electric car
Pirelli is supplying a specially developed version of its P Zero tyre for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, the manufacturer’s first high-performance electric car. Developed to meet the additional dynamic requirements of the sporty EV in a two-year collaboration, Pirelli and Hyundai tested the tuned P Zero on the demanding Nürburgring circuit to prove its performance in extreme driving conditions. The P Zero also offers performance, reliability, and comfort for everyday driving.
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Vesconite Bearings trialled on tractor tyre equipment
Custom-made wear-resistant low-friction Vesconite bearings and wear pads are being trialled on a Beiss tyre stripper machine. The trial, conducted in Bultfontein, South Africa, at a company that specialises in tractor-tyre stripping and replacement, aims to prove the efficiency and durability of Vesconite in tractor tyre maintenance.
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Dunlop Grandtrek AT5 tyres OE on new Toyota Lexus NX ‘Overtrail’
In mid-March 2024, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. began supplying 235/60R18 103H Dunlop Grandtrek AT tyres as original equipment on the new Lexus NX Overtrail, which launched in February.
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Sumitomo Rubber invests in Viaduct
Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) has developed its Sensing Core smart tyre technology to include a wheel security function which is set to reach production vehicles this year. Sensing Core is a flexible, sensor-less analysis and monitoring system with many different applications, including tyre pressure and wear, uneven loads and hazardous road conditions.
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Sumitomo Rubber develops wheel security system
Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) has developed its Sensing Core smart tyre technology to include a wheel security function which is set to reach production vehicles this year. Sensing Core is a flexible, sensor-less analysis and monitoring system with many different applications, including tyre pressure and wear, uneven loads and hazardous road conditions.
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5 new ContiRoad sizes
Continental has broadened the ContiRoad sport touring tyre range with sizes bikes between 125cc and 300cc, and will introduce five new dimensions by the end of Q2 2024. The newcomers are 17-inch front tyres in sizes 100/80 and 110/70, and as 17-inch rear tyres in three sizes: 130/70 and 140 /70 and 150/60.
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Davanti brand boasts “some of the most researched” SUV tyres out there
Recent analysis from Transport & Environment found that SUV sales in the UK have increased consistently over the last few years. Indeed, in 2023 60 per cent of new car registrations were SUVs, but what does that mean for the tyre industry? The shift in car manufacturing and consumer trends means there is an increase in demand for 4×4 and SUV tyres, which offer motorists reliability and safety, as well as the performance to tackle difficult terrains.
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New Dębica Presto budget SUV tyre
At the start of March, Goodyear launched the Dębica Presto in Europe. The Dębica Presto is aimed at “modern SUVs” and is said to offer “excellent wet grip and efficiency”. The first new SKUs have been available since January. A total of 22 new sizes will be on the market by August 2024.
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Yokohama tyres OE on new Toyota Yaris Cross
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is supplying its BluEarth-XT AE61 tyres as original equipment (OE) to Toyota Motor Corporation for use on the new Yaris Cross compact SUV , which was launched in Thailand in October 2023 and will be available in international markets, but not Japan. The Yaris Cross is being fitted with 215/60R17 96H and 215/55R18 95V size tyres.
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General Tire: Tyres for SUVs and 4x4s
General Tire, Continental tyre brand with American heritage, is arguably best known for high-performance SUV and all-terrain tyres. Alongside its prominent off-road range, General Tire also offers a wide range of road tyres including the Grabber GT Plus and Grabber AT3.
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Sportauto evaluates sporty 215/40R18 tyres
After subjecting its Hyundai i20 N loan car to all manner of testing, the Sportauto team have finally turned their attention to the tyres. As a crowning finale to its activities with this pocket rocket, the German performance car magazine fitted five brands of size 215/40R18 summer tyre to evaluate how each product influences the Hyundai’s performance and safety characteristics. For good measure, the test team also worked with an all-season tyre, but did not include it in the final results.
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Continental dominates 2024 tyre tests
Who likes tyre tests? Continental does, and with good reason. Continental products have won seven of the nine European passenger vehicle tyre tests that we’ve encountered in recent weeks and achieved a none too shabby second place in the eighth. As for the ninth test, no Continental tyre took part, giving other brands a chance to get acquainted with the podium.
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