Tyresure now distributing Pacific Sensors in Europe
The range of OE sensors offered by Tyresure Ltd now includes the Pacific TPMS line-up. Pacific Sensors Europe has appointed Tyresure its official distributor; Tyresure believes this new partnership will benefit customers tremendously, giving them both the best prices in the market and expert support from an experienced TPMS specialist.
Continue ReadingDavanti completes Idiada benchmarking tests: video
Having launched at Autopromotec in May 2015, the Oak Group’s Davanti Tyres private brand has grown quickly, with the appointments of Sean Maddocks to UK and Ireland sales director, and Andrew Billingham and Andy Kent as regional sales managers. In addition to growing the management team, the brand has undergone a series of benchmarking tests for its current passenger car tyres at the large Applus+ Idiada proving ground near Barcelona, which has grown in stature since 1994 to become what is widely thought of as Europe’s premier independent facility – an opinion backed by the comparatively large number of tyre manufacturers currently testing on site.
Continue ReadingKumho car tyre range supported by motorsport, OE
Supported by the manufacturer’s increased original equipment business and its motorsport activities, Kumho’s car tyre range has been reviewed well in the latest round of magazine testing, Its latest high performance product, the Ecsta HS51, was awarded the ‘Recommended’ rating by the highly-regarded German consumer magazine, ACE Lenkrad, for example.
Continue ReadingSD-International adds Alventi range to Pace, Zeta brands
SD International supplies car tyre ranges in its three European brands; Pace, Zeta and Toledo. For high performance fitments, the Pace PC10 and Zeta ZTR10 patterns incorporate a directional pattern and low profile for improved road handling, high speed responsiveness in all road conditions, and well-balanced noise, wet grip and ride comfort characteristics. Both ranges […]
Continue ReadingMichelin tyres OE on Boeing 777 long-haul models
Beginning in July 2016, Michelin will be the sole source tyre supplier for the main landing gear on the Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range), 777-200LR (Long Range) and the 777 Cargo final assembly line. This range of long-haul aircraft, which can transport 400 passengers on flights covering distances of up to 7370 nautical miles (13,650 kilometres), will be fitted with Michelin’s new-generation Near Zero Growth (NZG) technology radial tyre, the Air X.
Continue ReadingGrouptyre car tyre brands continue to expand ranges
In Landsail, Evergreen and Goodride, Grouptyre says it has three brands that offer “affordable quality” to the retailer. The former’s rise in the UK has been well documented; it is now achieving sales well into six figures and increasing its brand penetration with consecutive title sponsorships at the Performance Car Show. Supported by Grouptyre members’ investment, the latter two brands have achieved increasing prominence within the car tyre market too, and their latest products target the most popular segments in the UK market. As with Landsail, Grouptyre offers a wide range of dealer support packages, including competitive pricing, access to exclusive dealer promotions, point of sale material and merchandise, for both brands.
Continue ReadingStapleton’s exclusive car tyre range geared to retail partners’ needs
Stapleton’s has restated its commitment to the constant development of its passenger car tyre offering. “What we’re incessantly asking ourselves is ‘who exactly are we doing all this for?’” says Nigel O’Hara, Stapleton’s wholesale director. “And the answer is, that everything we do is for our retail partners first and foremost – and by extension […]
Continue ReadingFirenza‘s three SUV patterns
Singapore-based tyre brand Firenza offers three patterns for the growing SUV/4x4 sector in the UK and Europe. The Firenza AT-186 pattern includes a combination of large drainage slots complete with fine sipes to ensure a comfortable drive performance plus a high standard of off-road handling capabilities whilst special centre blocks and shoulder lugs significantly reduce noise frequency levels.
Continue ReadingEnjoy markets SUV selection
Enjoy Tyre reports that it offers UK and European customers a growing range of quality SUV/4x4 tyres from its two private brands – Routeway and Rotalla. The Routeway Suretrek RY88 SUV H/T pattern incorporates four directional grooves along with “solid steel sheet” construction, which is designed to improve handling in both wet and dry weather conditions. Also, Enjoy claims “ultra-low noise levels” and improved ride comfort have been achieved, while a large shoulder pattern design is said to “significantly increase braking levels and drainage capabilities”. The RY88 SUV H/T pattern is currently available in 25 sizes in 85, 80, 75, 70 and 65 series in T, H and V speed ratings in 15 up to 18 inch wheel diameters.
Continue ReadingBridgestone launches the DriveGuard aftermarket runflat
With its new DriveGuard car tyre, Bridgestone has produced a new touring product for the European market that makes the extended safety and mobility of runflat technology accessible and convenient enough to reach a broader range of drivers than ever before. Launched at a well-subscribed event in Monaco, Tyrepress finds the manufacturer rolling the dice on a newly end-user focused strategy. While the DriveGuard branding and concept of a runflat that can be fitted to any TPMS-enabled car were launched in North America two years ago, the manufacturer’s management representatives explained to T&A that the latest tyre has been developed with a newly European focus. But Bridgestone was also prepared to double down on what it considers to be a “game-changing” product. Considering the pre-existence of the runflat technologies contained within the tyre and the DriveGuard brand well before the European iteration’s launch in January’s Monaco-based event, Bridgestone laid its cards on the table when it stated that the new touring tyre would “revolutionise the tyre industry.” This sort of rhetorical gambit is rarely seen in the tyre industry, so Tyrepress was interested to learn how the company would back up these claims, and whether the tyre lives up to its billing.
Continue ReadingPace and Zeta SUV tyres aim for European influence
International contract tyre producer SD International is aiming to develop into being a leading supplier of SUV tyres within the UK and European market sectors through the firm’s private brands Pace and Zeta.
Continue ReadingBridgestone Americas recalls 35,000 tyres
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) is recalling certain FS561 replacement tyres, size 255/70 R22.5, manufactured 25 January 2015 and January 27, 2016 (DOT weeks 0515-0416) for use on trailers.
Continue ReadingContinental recalls 5 million US airbag systems
Continental Automotive Systems has reportedly admitted supplying “potentially defective air bag control units to 5 million vehicles used by Honda, Fiat Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, and three other manufacturers built over a five-year period worldwide”, according to a Reuters report. Continental Automotive told the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that electronic systems built between 2006 and 2010 could fail and air bags may not deploy in a crash or may deploy without warning.
Continue ReadingIGA to introduce Diagnostic Specialist Award
The Independent Garage Association’s (IGA) Diagnostic Specialist Award has been developed to showcase the diagnostic abilities of independent garages to consumers and fleets through a robust technical assessment. The accreditation will recognise the diagnostic capability of an independent garage and verify that they have the ability to communicate with the latest technology in cars. The brand will, by its very nature, signpost independents to fleet operators and consumers who own and operate new cars.
Continue ReadingAutodata confirms acquisition of Autodata Oy Nordic
Autodata has purchased Autodata Oy Nordic, an official distributor in Finland, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia for over 34 years. The acquisition comes a year after Autodata launched a completely new online product to provide workshops with technical information, instructions and diagnostics. Autodata Oy Nordic will take on the Autodata brand, but will retain their current offices based in Pälkäne.
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