Hercules Tire to highlight new products at SEMA
Hercules Tire will showcase its latest tyres at SEMA 2015 in Las Vegas. Located in Booth #43079, the company will feature new consumer lines, such as the ultra-high performance Hercules Raptis R-T5, new medium truck tyre offerings, and new sizes in popular existing Hercules products.
Continue ReadingMichelin Tire Care [strategy] launched
At the start of October in Paris Michelin launched Michelin Tire Care, a suite of connected software solutions designed to help hauliers get the most out of their tyres. The idea is that fleets get more performance (and therefore financial value) from their tyre purchases as they use the mobile/tablet-based software, and in doing so see the benefit of premium and especially Michelin truck tyre products. While software is clearly at the heart of this latest announcement, Tyres & Accessories considers whether we should be using the term “strategy” instead.
Continue ReadingConti testing Gordonind solid tyre press
Gordonind, the equipment manufacturer, has announced that its Mini Mobile Press for solid tyres is being tested by Continental in Europe. Writing in a statement, the company said: “Gordonind are delighted to announce that the prestigious Continental Commercial Specialty Tires (CST) are now testing the Mini Mobile Press In Europe”. The company explained that the tests are being carried out “with a view to improving and enhancing mobile solid tyre service”.
Continue ReadingGoodyear supplying 19- and 20-inch fitments on Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Goodyear has announced that it is supplying 19- and 20-inch OE tyres for the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. As you would imagine, smooth ride is an important part of this particular OE deal, so it is interesting to note that the associate OE fitments feature Goodyear’s SoundComfort Technology integrated into the tyres.
Continue ReadingHeuver Tyrewholesale showcases Aeolus, exclusive Barkley brand at Agritechnica 2015
Heuver Tyrewholesale will give particular attention to the Aeolus and Barkley brands at Agritechnica in Hannover (10-14 November). Aeolus exclusive to Heuver in certain European markets, while the Barkley brand is fully exclusive across the region. Heuver will be located in Hall 22 A14a.
Continue ReadingBrookes BSB victory for Milwaukee Yamaha helping to increase brand’s sales – ECP
Euro Car Parts states that sales of Milwaukee power tools have risen in concert with Josh Brookes’ back-to-back British Superbike Championship victories. The distributor’s CEO, Martin Gray, said that the Australian rider’s “performances have helped to increase awareness of the brand and we have seen a significant uplift in Milwaukee power tool sales.”
Continue ReadingMaxxis HP5 wins ‘Tyre of the Year’ in China ahead of UK launch
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 was named ‘Tyre of the Year’ at the 2015 Motor Trend magazine award ceremony in Shanghai in August. The new tyre is not available in the UK yet, but is expected to arrive on these shores in the first quarter of 2016 when it will be exclusively distributed by Stapleton’s. Maxxis reports that it made the decision to initially launch the HP5 tyre in China in May due to the size and therefore importance of the Chinese market.
Continue ReadingFirst DAF XF106 trucks arrive in Netherlands on xlite forged aluminium wheels
Leading Netherlands haulier, HN Post & Zonen has taken delivery of the country’s first DAF XF106 trucks to be fitted with Xlite and Xbrite+ forged aluminium wheels. The Euro 6 compliant pulling units – described as the benchmark for long-distance transport – have been developed for maximum transport efficiency to, with a new chassis and engine to reduce weight, minimise CO² emissions, lower fuel usage and ultimately maximise payload.
Continue ReadingMarangoni adds MT National 3 to Marix range
Marangoni Commercial Tyres has introduced the new super-single MT National 3 to its Marix range of hot retreaded truck tyres. The next generation product offers increased mileage performance and contained fuel consumption, the manufacturer says. The MT National 3 was created to meet the needs of users in the regional and long-distance transport segment, in normal conditions of tread use, and is suitable for trailers and semitrailers.
Continue ReadingDavanti to launch new SUV/van tyre, small passenger model
Davanti has announced the upcoming launch of two new tyres in January. The company – part of the Oak Tyres Group – says the new models are a result of increasing demand for Davanti from the market. The two tyres are the DX740, a commercial van tyre suitable for SUV applications, and the DX240, designed for smaller passenger car applications.
Continue ReadingBridgestone Battlax fitted as original equipment on Kawasaki ZX-10R
Bridgestone’s Battlax Racing Street RS10 tyre will be original equipment on Kawasaki’s 2016 model Ninja ZX-10R, the top-ranked model in the Superbike World Championship 2015.
Continue ReadingBridgestone extends Downton deal
Bridgestone has extended its “much valued” fleet agreement with one of the UK’s leading independent logistics firms - Downton. The new five year pence-per-kilometre (PPK) contract builds on the existing 10-year partnership with the UK’s largest privately owned third party logistics provider.
Continue ReadingWAI extends rotating electrics range
WAI has introduced eight new starter motors and seven new alternators, covering 50 vehicle applications. In total, there are more than 5,000 references in the WAI rotating electrics product range. Vehicle makes and models featured in the range extension include: Audi A3; Fiat 500, Doblo, Punto Evo; Ford Fiesta, B-MAX, Transit Connect, KA; Mazda 2, […]
Continue ReadingWorld’s fastest SUV fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres: video
Bentley’s new SUV, the Bentayga, is capable of 301kph, making it the fastest SUV in the world, and the brand has chosen Pirelli’s P Zero as the original equipment tyre tasked with transmitting its power to the road. The car’s launch is accompanied by a video showing the Bentayga reaching its top speed on 22” Pirelli P Zero tyres (285/40ZR22 110Y XL. Pirelli is also supplying other 20” and 21” sizes for the Bentayga. Each tyre homologated for the luxury SUV features the B marking, indicating to dealers and end-users that the tyre was made especially for Bentley. The video is available to watch within the full article below.
Continue ReadingRemus launches sports exhaust, Powerizer options for BMW M3, M4
Remus has launched a range of system options for BMW’s latest M3 and M4. The new sports exhaust systems feature fully shot-blasted surface finish, a more aggressive sound, and lightweight construction. The latter characteristic has been achieved by a reduction in wall thickness, though the manufacturer says strength is unaffected.
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