Pirelli unveils Cinturato All Season SF3
Introducing the new Cinturato All Season SF3, a tyre Pirelli has “designed specifically for city drivers of medium and compact cars who need a safe solution all year round.” The SF3 arrives in April in sizes for 16- to 20-inch rim diameters, following on from the Cinturato All Season SF2 that debuted just three years ago.
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Stone Tyres installs TreadReader tyre scanner
Stone Tyres is using a TreadReader DriveOver tyre measurement system which is “driving up sales and ensuring maximum safety and value for its customers”, according to the company.
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NAPA partners with Valvoline in new oil range
Valvoline has been supplying Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the US-based parent company of NAPA, with Valvoline-branded and NAPA-formulated lubricants for more than 50 years, and is one of the largest suppliers to GPC. The UK partnership builds on this existing relationship and the two brands’ matching commitment to uncompromising quality and relentless innovation.
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Apec expand Braking range with 36 new part numbers
Apec has expanded its Apec Red and Apec Blue ranges this month with 36 new braking components. The Apec Red range extension consists of 9 brake discs, 1 brake pad set, 1 ABS ring, 2 caliper fitting kits, 1 brake drum and 18 brake hoses. Top applications include the front brake discs for the Toyota Aygo 2022> and the Nissan NT400 Cabstar 2014>.
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AAG to distribute UniClutch brand
Clutch Industries has reached an agreement with parts distributor Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) to distribute the UniClutch™ brand in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, France and Spain, set to revolutionise the upgrade clutch market for motor factors, installers, and end users alike.
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VF tyres join Maxam AgilXtra range
Maxam Tire has added VF sizes to its AgilXtra I3 range of agricultural implement flotation tyres. Commenting on the new VF560/60 R22.5 and VF600/55 R26.5 tyres, Greg Gilland, the tyre maker’s VP of global agriculture, says their introduction represents “another symbol of Maxam’s commitment to delivering business solutions to the global agricultural market and for the future of the industry.”
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Lloyd Ltd selects Bridgestone VX-Tractor
Bridgestone’s agricultural team has made one of its “biggest breakthroughs”, securing fitment of the VX-Tractor tyre to over 50 New Holland tractors across seven Lloyd Ltd agricultural branches in the north of England and Scotland. The Bridgestone tyre, which New Holland has already chosen as an original equipment option, is now fitted to New Holland tractors at Lloyd Ltd branches in Cumbria, Bishop Auckland, Newcastle, Dumfries and Kelso.
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Motoring clubs test 215/55 R17 tyres
For their 2024 summer tyre test, European motoring organisations ADAC, ÖAMTC and TCS have shined the spotlight on 215/55 R17, a dimension suitable for mid-size cars and smaller SUVs. The test team put 16 brands of tyre through their paces and was satisfied with overall results, even though some tyres showed “minor weaknesses”.
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Autogem reveals most compact, lightweight Gemini TPMS sensors
Autogem has introduced its most compact and lightweight TPMS sensor. Named Gemini “after the star sign which can talk to anyone,” according to Autogem, the Gemini can, appropriately, communicate with virtually all vehicle manufacturers, presenting a single solution for aftermarket replacement sensors. Smaller and lighter than Autogem’s previous sensors, the Gemini has a new single-sensor body and come pre-mounted with interchangeable valve stems.
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MAK presents Tesla-targeted Solar alloy wheel line
MAK has introduced the new Solar alloy wheel line designed for fitment on Tesla models. The Solar is ECE, NAD and TÜV/KBA approved with the same weight and technical characteristics of the original wheel and with a capacity designed to accommodate the extra load electric cars place on their wheels. The Solar features a “turbine” style design matched to the Tesla Model 3 in the 18” size and the Model Y, a 2023 European bestselling model, in the 19” size.
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Summer test – Auto Bild selects 20 finalists from 55 tyres
Size 205/55 R16 is the most frequently purchased tyre dimension in Europe, primarily due to its fitment on compact class vehicles. Recognising this, Auto Bild has selected this size for its comprehensive 2024 summer tyre test. The motoring publication is examining 55 tyres; it hasn’t finished testing but tells its readers that the preliminary round of braking tests in wet and dry conditions has delivered “noteworthy data” for each evaluated tyre.
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Nordic focus for Continental’s latest winter tyre
Continental has debuted a new soft compound winter tyre for those who drive in the frostier regions of Europe. This is the Continental VikingContact 8, and during its development the tyre maker focused on “safe driving characteristics in the harsh Nordic winters, increased comfort and lower rolling resistance.” This last quality is important, given the strong uptake of electric cars in Nordic markets. According to Continental, VikingContact 8 is “ideally suited to both conventionally and electrically powered cars, SUVs and hybrids.”
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Forvia Hella presents sustainable headlamp concept
Forvia Hella presented its sustainable headlamp concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Reducing the carbon footprint of a conventional headlamp by up to 70 per cent across its life cycle, the headlamp also weighs 60 per cent less, at 2kg, compared with the average headlamp’s 5kg. The concepts integrated into the concept include the use of fewer components, with the ability to replace individual parts of the headlamp, and the use of sustainable materials, such as bio-based plastics and recycled materials.
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HEVRA expands EV maintenance data support to Dacia, now covers 40 brands
HEVRA has added Dacia to its roster of supported electric vehicle brands, which now covers 40 different electric and hybrid vehicles. The vehicle repair and maintenance information said the addition of Dacia represents “a significant milestone…further enhancing its ability to provide vital information and support to automotive professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.” HEVRA’s database offers technicians the latest repair and maintenance information across a range of 361 models.
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Ring celebrates golden anniversary with new jumpstarter launch
Premium quality automotive lighting and auto electrics supplier, Ring, is starting its 50th birthday year off with a flurry of activities, the first of which is the launch of a brand new product for the market. While the RPPL1000 jumpstarter for 12V systems has only been on the market for six months, Ring has introduced the RPPL3000 to accommodate 12V and 24V systems, so that technicians can have an even greater range of options.
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