Thailand now supplies more than a quarter of European truck tyre imports – Astutus Research
The rapid growth of a manufacturing base largely across Asia has seen a swift evolution in the source of truck tyre imports in the European Union and UK. A new analysis conducted by leading tyre market analyst Astutus Research for Tyres & Accessories shows that Thailand has soared into a leading position in this segment, accounting for 26.3 per cent of truck tyre imports in 2023. Turkey (20.6 per cent) and more recently Vietnam (15.0 per cent) have also overtaken the previously dominant China (14.5 per cent) as leading sources of truck tyres in Europe (defined as the EU27 plus UK).
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Vredeveld Group sees efficiency, sustainability benefits of Conti’s Digital Tire Monitoring
Netherlands based company Vredeveld Group, a leader in international logistics, uses the ContiConnect digital tyre monitoring system to benefit the family-owned company’s modern fleet in a number of different ways. Continuous tyre monitoring has helped it improve fleet efficiency, with fuel consumption and carbon emissions reduced substantially. Like many logistics companies, the forward-thinking Vredeveld Group is paying particularly close attention to these credentials. “We have very ambitious goals for the future,” says Mischa Vredeveld, the company’s general manager. “Our mission is to cut CO2 emissions significantly. ContiConnect plays a key role here and gives us the tools we need to achieve these CO2 reductions.”
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Conti updates TireTech app, expanding functionality for TBR tyres
Continental has rolled out an update for its TireTech App advice tool for fleet managers, drivers, retailers and workshops to achieve the best possible tyre performance and the greatest possible fleet efficiency. In the cost-driven day-to-day tyre business, this technical tool covers both correct tyre fitment and optimised pressure control. Now Conti has added extra functions to the app too.
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New 2024 Hamaton TPMS catalogue
Hamaton has released an updated TPMS product catalogue for 2024. Available in English, German, French and Spanish, it features “the latest developments in TPMS sensor and diagnostic tool technology.
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New version of ContiConnect Lite App: ‘gateway into digital tyre management’
Continental is extending the reach of its digital tyre management system with the latest version of its ContiConnect Lite app. Integrating tyres into the vehicle network via sensor technology and data transfer, the tyre manufacturer and technology solutions provider is using ContiConnect Lite to create a bridge between tyre sensors and professional tyre management. Continental is also extending the sensorisation of its commercial tyre products; since the end of 2023 it has been supplying its latest-generation of tyre sensors within all models in its Conti Urban city bus tyre range.
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UK van sales continue to grow in February
UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) grew by 2.2 per cent in February to 17,934 units, marking 14 months of consecutive growth, according to the latest figures from the SMMT While February is traditionally a lower volume month, as many operators delay procurement until March for the new numberplate, the increase represents the best February performance since 1998.
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New car sales – best February for 20 years
The UK new car market has recorded its best February performance for two decades as registrations rose 14.0 per cent to 84,886 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It was the 19th month of consecutive growth, which has primarily been driven by fleets investing in the latest vehicles. Indeed, fleets and businesses were responsible for the entirety of February’s increase, with registrations up 25.2 per cent and 15.5 per cent respectively. Private uptake continued to struggle, with a -2.6 per cent decline to record a 33.7 per cent market share. February is traditionally volatile as the lowest volume month of the year, with buyers often electing to wait until March and the new number plate.
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Prinx Chengshan debuts OTR mining tyre range
In addition to manufacturing truck and passenger vehicle tyres – the former sold in the UK under the Fortune brand name and the latter as Fortune and Prinx tyres – Prinx Chengshan is staking its claim in the off-highway segment. So far, the company has restricted its activities in this area to China, where it has introduced OTR tyres for wide-body mining vehicles, smooth tyres for underground applications, and on-road mining crane tyres. It recently added to this portfolio with two further tyres for wide-body mining vehicles, the ET06 and ET07 in size 16.00R25.
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Hankook debuts ISCC certified iON tyre
Together with two other South Korean firms, Hankook Tire & Technology has developed the country’s first tyre using cord fibre sourced from chemically recycled PET. The tyre maker partnered with SK chemicals and Hyosung Advanced Materials to develop Hankook iON tyres containing “circular recycled PET fibre tyre cords.” The resulting product is the first tyre to wear the ISCC Plus certification logo.
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Mitas introduces Speedway, its ‘most advanced tyre to date’
Mitas is set to launch its new Speedway tyre, designed specifically for intense speedway racing, just in time for 2024 heats. The tyre was developed and tested in conjunction with professional racers in Europe, Australia and the USA and meets the highest regulation standards set by the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM).
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LCA shows significant advantages for Marangoni Ringtread
Supported by the University of Trento’s Department of Industrial Engineering, Marangoni recently conducted a lifecycle assessment (LCA) of one of its pre-cure retreaded truck tyre products, the Ringtread Blackline WSS 300 M. It compared this with a new tyre intended for the same application. Marangoni and the department tested both tyres in size 385/65R22.5.
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Goodyear tyres for VW Passat Variant
Volkswagen is launching the latest versions of its Passat estate, which is known as the Variant in most markets, and has selected a range of Goodyear summer, all-season and winter tyres as original equipment. A Goodyear tyre is available for all applicable sizes on the new model.
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Pirelli F1 tyres are FSC certified, demonstrating boosted sustainability
Pirelli’s 2024 Formula 1 tyre range has become the first to be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), with all the P Zero and Cinturato tyres carrying the FSC logo on the sidewall. The marking certifies that all the natural rubber used in the tyre complies with stringent environmental and social criteria required by the global non-governmental organisation for sustainable forestry. The new certification was announced on 10 October when Pirelli renewed its agreement as the Global Tyre Partner of Formula 1 until at least 2027. Pirelli said the new FSC certified tyres were introduced after an intense development programme that began in 2022. It adds that the tyres are improved in terms of reliability and performance. On average the tyres in the Pirelli F1 range contain natural rubber equating to 15 per cent of the tyre’s weight.
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Bridgestone highlights four original equipment trends to watch in 2024 and beyond
Bridgestone has revealed four tyre trends to look out for as the automotive industry evolves with the rise of electric vehicles. The tyre manufacturer is a major tyre supplier for many of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers, holding a significant share of the OE market. It is designing and supplying more fitments for EVs than ever before. In the European OE market, Bridgestone’s team has shared four major trends it believes will have the biggest impact on an evolving automotive industry throughout 2024 and beyond.
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New Clarke JS1224LIN Lithium-Ion Jump Starter
Want to make sure you’re covered in emergency situations? Don’t want to get stranded with a flat battery? Always want to make sure you can charge your phone to keep in contact? Then look no further than one of Machine Mart’s Clarke jump starters, including the new Clarke JS1224LIN 12V/24V Lithium-Ion Jump Start.
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