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GT Radial exhibiting 11 new truck and bus tyres at IAA Hannover 2014
GT Radial will be displaying 18 tyres at IAA Hannover 2014, of which 11 make their show debut including the recently launched GSW226 winter steer axle and GTL925 low platform trailer pattern tyres. The GSW226 is the brand’s first specific ‘winter’ marked tyre, and carries the three peak mountain snow flake (3PMSF) symbol denoting all season capabilities and exceptional performance in severe winter conditions including snowy, icy and wet roads.
Continue ReadingAutoparts introduces new lubricant
Autoparts UK has added a new product to its range of Ultratec lubricants after unveiling its new ‘R-Tec F1 0W-30’ oil. The fully-synthetic oil is suitable for a range of petrol and diesel passenger car applications and brings exceptionally low temperature properties to the modern engine. This allows motorists to benefit from improved performance, increased fuel efficiency, even greater engine protection and an improved flow rate.
Continue ReadingFederal-Mogul showing brake pad developments at Automechanika
Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation is presenting some its latest brake pad developments at Automechanika in Frankfurt, Germany from the 16 to 20 September in hall 3.0, stand D.51. According to the company details about Federal-Mogul Motorparts strategies and its products – including Ferodo’s zero copper Eco-Friction brake pads will be shared along with information relating to the company’s recent acquisition of Honeywell’s Friction Material business.
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Apollo to promote expanded industrial tyre range in grand European tour
Apollo will introduce its full range of industrial tyres to end users and tyre specialists in Europe with a six-month tour of the continent. Apollo Vredestein specialists will visit eight countries to introduce Apollo branded industrial tyres to as many users and dealers as possible. The company will use a specially designed Volkswagen Crafter, with dual Manchester United branding, to display almost all types, sizes and profiles of tyre during the promotional tour.
Continue Reading![Kings Road Tyres to launch Aeolus Valued Partner incentive at Brityrex](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Brityrex_logo_14.jpg)
Kings Road Tyres to launch Aeolus Valued Partner incentive at Brityrex
Kings Road Tyres was appointed as the exclusive distributor of Aeolus passenger car tyres at the beginning of 2014, and the company has announced the launch of this venture as a focal point of its Brityrex International 2014 activity, presented on its own stand. Primarily known as a distributor of commercial and agricultural tyres, KRT plans to get behind its new PCR product range with a package for retailers, called the Aeolus Valued Partner scheme. KRT says it will offer exclusive and innovative benefits, including an Aeolus-themed merchandising package, to fit out a reception area.
Continue ReadingKRT adds Maxam to extensive industrial tyre offer
One of the UK’s foremost industrial tyre dealers, Kings Road Tyres has recently taken on distributorship of the Maxam brand for pneumatic applications including skid steer loaders, ground support equipment, access lifts, telescopic handlers and wheeled excavators. Key Maxam patterns covering a wide range of equipment are the MS801, MS802, MS906 and MS908, available ex-stock from KRT regional centres around the UK.
Continue ReadingEuropean new car sales continue YOY growth – JATO Dynamics
JATO Dynamics’ latest report suggests that the European new car market is showing no sign of slowing down. July sales are up 5.4 per cent year-on-year, with the majority of Europe’s bigger markets in positive growth for the month. The five largest markets have all grown year-to-date.
Continue Reading![Toyo Open Country W/T Audi’s choice for all-season SUV performance](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/TOYO_OPEN_COUNTRY_W-T.jpg)
Toyo Open Country W/T Audi’s choice for all-season SUV performance
Toyo’s Open Country W/T tyre is Audi’s choice as OEM fitment on its flagship Q7 model, a fact that Toyo says proves its quality. The Japanese manufacturer designed the model as a highway winter tyre for SUVs, but says its compound and tread design also make it a capable all-rounder suitable for UK driving conditions during most of the year.
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PCL to demonstrate Nexus nitrogen inflation at Brityrex
PCL says its Nexus nitrogen generation and tyre inflation solution will be taking centre stage at this year Brityex on Stand 63. The company’s innovative new system provides cost-effective nitrogen delivery hand in hand with PCLs world-renowned digital inflation technology, giving a guaranteed inflation accuracy of ± 0.5%. The idea is that customers can benefit from superfast nitrogen inflation from their existing air supply, without needing to buy, store and handle expensive nitrogen bottles.
Continue ReadingDunlop is official tyre of AMG Driving Academy
Dunlop is the official tyre partner of the AMG Driving Academy for the 2014/2015 season. The partnership with the AMG Driving Academy is the next step of an ongoing cooperation between Mercedes-AMG and Dunlop, with both companies delivering high performance products to the market.
Continue Reading![Bridgestone Dueler OE on Lexus NX](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/lexus-nx_med.jpg)
Bridgestone Dueler OE on Lexus NX
Bridgestone has confirmed that its Dueler H/L 33 tyres are being fitted as original equipment on the Lexus NX. According to the manufacturer, the tyres are “engineered with low rolling resistance [and] will play a key role in the vehicle’s ability to deliver impressive handling, stability and fuel efficiency.” The latest news comes as part of a continued strategy of targeting SUV OE, according to the official announcement.
Continue ReadingWheelwright offers Tålig alloy wheels
Wheelwright has added exclusive distribution of Tålig brand wheels to its portfolio. This addition to the 2014/15 winter wheel programme is said to offer a simple, robust solution for use in colder months (October – March). The Tålig’s apt nomenclature is derived from its quintessentially Scandinavian traits (Tålig is Swedish for “durable”), and gives a particular nod to the robustness necessary in winter conditions, for which it is destined.
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Gaither Europe to unveil new Bazooka Big Booster at Automechanika
Netherlands based Gaither Europe will exhibit its new 38-litre bead booster at this year’s Automechanika Show in Frankfurt (Hall 8 D04). Known as the Bazooka Big Booster, the model extends the Bead Bazooka range’s capabilities to even larger tyres, including the agricultural market.
Continue ReadingROS UK Limited introduces pallet racking upright repair system to UK
UK warehouse managers are now able to benefit from an innovative hydraulic racking repair system that has taken Europe by storm without the need to unload a single product in most cases. Rack repair expert ROS UK is rolling out its supremely innovative service, which is the only one of its kind in the world, throughout the British Isles this month following huge success overseas.
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New Carlisle farm implement tyres
Carlisle Transportation Products has released two new heavy duty farm implement tyres intended for fitment on hay rake machines. Both are size 16x6.50-8 tubed fitments; the 6-ply version bears the product code 6A02351 and has a 280 kilogrammes (615lbs) load capacity with a load index of 64, while the 10-ply 6A02361 has a load capacity of 515 kilogrammes (1,140lbs) and load index of 85. Both are A6 speed rated, which means they can be driven at speeds of up to 20mph (30km/h).
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