German test institute certifies Vredestein VF Flotation Optimall’s -25% soil pressure
Independent German test institute DLG has approved the soil preservation and fuel saving characteristics of Apollo Tyres’ new Vredestein VF Flotation Optimall tyre in size VF 750/60R30.5. During the field tests, the Vredestein VF Flotation Optimall achieved a ground pressure that was 25 per cent lower than the other VF competitor tyres tested. It also featured the largest contact surface in its class. Compared to the budget VF tyres in the test, the Vredestein tyre achieved no less than 50 per cent less soil pressure.
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Goodyear Kmax S, D Gen-2 17.5 -19.5” range debuts at Solutrans 2023
Goodyear will launch the new Kmax S (steer) and D (drive) Gen-2 17.5” and 19,5” commercial vehicle tyres at French commercial vehicle trade show Solutrans 2023 (21-25 November, Lyon; Hall 5, Location A031). Goodyear has enhanced the fuel efficiency of its second-generation Kmax range. The manufacturer says the enhancements to its product range respond to evolving market demands like emission reduction and electrification, as well as reducing costs. The Gen-2 steer and drive Kmax tyres will be available from the beginning of 2024.
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Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 victorious in multiple Nordic winter tyre tests
Goodyear’s new Nordic friction – or non-studded – winter tyre, the UltraGrip Ice 3 has gained several podium positions in the 2023 winter tyre testing season. The tyre won two Finnish tests from magazines Moottori and Tekniikan Maailma, and claimed second place in the tests conducted by Swedish magazines Vi Bilägare and Teknikens Värld. The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 incorporates a range of the manufacturer’s latest winter tyre technologies, including Ice Grip technology, Ice Handling+ technology, and Snow Braking technology.
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Hella Gutmann Solutions receives CLEPA Innovation Award 2023 for Automatic Diagnostics function
Hella Gutmann Solutions has received the Top Innovator 2023 Award in the Digital category of the CLEPA (European Association of Automotive Suppliers) Innovation Awards 2023. The awards were judged by an international jury of around 30 experts from science, industry and research centres. They were convinced by the groundbreaking development of the Automatic Diagnostics function recently implemented in the mega macs diagnostic software. The awards were announced on 18 October in Brussels.
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Apollo will showcase new EnduRace RA 2 and EnduMile LHT tyres at Solutrans
Apollo Tyres will showcase its new EnduRace RA 2 and EnduMile LHT tyres at France’s leading heavy and light commercial vehicle show, Solutrans (Lyon, 21-25 November; Stand 119, Hall 3C). Apollo will also exhibit its popular EnduRace RT 2 truck trailer tyre range, which has recently been expanded with the introduction of a 385/55 size option.
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Vredestein to launch Ultrac Pro UHP car tyre in spring 2024
Apollo Tyres will launch Vredestein’s new Ultrac Pro ultra-high performance summer car tyre in spring 2024. The manufacturer said the tyre will target both “advanced handling capabilities and superior driving comfort” at what it calls an “accessible price”. The development tyre is currently in its final phase of real-world testing. The manufacturer will bring the tyre to market in a wide range of 18-24” sizes, compatible with a broad spectrum of sportscars, supercars and high-performance saloons, hatchbacks and SUVs. The Ultrac Pro is Vredestein’s first all-new UHP summer tyre since the Ultrac Vorti in 2012.
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Agritechnica debut for new Goodyear products
Goodyear Farm Tires will unveil a new product and display its exclusive Low Sidewall range when it heads to Germany for Agritechnica next week. During the show, Goodyear Farm Tires will unveil its new LW Waffle Wheel, which is adjustable to up to eight different track positions (depending on crop row widths) and allows tyres to seat correctly at lower pressures, improving safety.
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Bridgestone debuts algorithm-based mining solution
Bridgestone Corporation has introduced a new mining solution service that uses a proprietary, Bridgestone-developed algorithm to estimate tyre durability. It first introduced this offering in July 2023 to the BHP Group’s Spence copper mine (Pampa Norte operation) in Chile, which also uses the service to propose the optimal timing for tyre timing as well as driving routes for the mine.
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Anlas debuts new products at EICMA
Several new Anlas tyres have arrived and are currently enjoying their public debut at the EICMA show in Milan. These are the Anlas Capra RD 2 and Tournée 2. The new arrivals share stand space with the 2022-launched Anlas Capra XR and numerous other products.
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New car sales growth continues in October – SMMT revises annual outlook upwards
October’s new car market grew by 14.3 per cent to reach 153,529 registrations, 7.2 per cent above pre-pandemic levels and marking the best performance for the month since 2018, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The 15th month of consecutive growth was driven almost entirely by large fleet registrations, which grew 28.8 per cent to reach 87,479 units. Private demand was stable at 62,915 vehicles, a 0.3 per cent increase, while the much smaller business sector saw registrations fall -15.2 per cent to 3,135 units. With the sustained increase in new car registrations, overall vehicle uptake is now up 19.6 per cent in the first 10 months, with the market currently enjoying its best year since 2019.
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Mak markets No Problem Kits including snow socks
The No Problem Kit brand distributed by Mak SPA has introduced a line of anti-slip devices for cars called NPK Snow Socks Multigrip, a technical fabric-based alternative to chains that is joined by two other kits (EZ Repair and Spare Wheel Kit) in the range.
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Falken Ziex ZE001 A/S OE on Subaru Levorg Layback
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. has begun supplying Falken Ziex ZE001 A/S all-season tyres to Subaru as factory standard tyres on the Levorg Layback, which was unveiled in September 2023. The latest Levorg Layback has been developed for the Japanese market by Subaru to stand out within the brands’ SUV lineup.
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Michelin introduces three all new motorcycle tyres at EICMA
Michelin says it will introduce a full new range of motorcycle tyres in 2024, available for riders from January. The first three new products will be unveiled at the EICMA trade show, Milan, Italy from 7 to 12 November. Over the past years, the Michelin Power and Michelin Anakee ranges have been homologated by premium manufacturers such as BMW Motorrad, Triumph, KTM and Honda along with many others.
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Goodyear to showcase integrated fleet efficiency approach at Solutrans 2023
Goodyear will present its comprehensive Goodyear Total Mobility integrated fleet offer at Solutrans 2023 (Hall 5, Stand A031, 21-25 November 2023, Lyon Eurexpo, France). Goodyear will present its latest tyres and fleet mobility solutions, including Goodyear TPMS, Goodyear CheckPoint, and Goodyear DrivePoint. The company has designed an interactive exhibition of physical and virtual features that will showcase the integration of Goodyear Total Mobility components with its web and mobile applications, all powered by advanced data processing capabilities. Overall, Goodyear says it will show how it can maximise fleets’ efficiency, competitiveness and sustainability at the trade fair for haulage and urban transport professionals.
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delta4x4 Mercedes G-Class makes bow on Mileking tyres
Off-road tuning company delta4x4 has launched its ”Hoch D” 4x4² version of the Mercedes G-Class, purportedly giving the “presence of the 4x4² without portal axles.” To achieve this, delta4x4 raised the G463A by 50 mm and developed a special body lift kit that raises the vehicle by an additional 100 mm. This allows G-Class drivers to use 22” tyres (size 345/55R22), thanks to an 80mm wheel arch extension. The tuner suggests tyres from “renowned manufacturers such as Mickey Thompson, BF Goodrich, Cooper, and Yokohama” could be used on the tuned model. However, the company’s announcement shows the Hoch D G-Class rolling on the Mileking Mud Champ MK889, a tyre manufactured by Qingdao-based Shandong Acmex Rubber Group.
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