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Marangoni Marix Energeco geared towards retread labelling
Marangoni Commercial & Industrial Tyres has announced the development of a new programme within its Marix range of retreaded truck tyres. The retread product manufacturer says the Energeco brand has the objective of improving the performance of rolling resistance, which the company identifies as a decisive factor in the decision-making process for professional users and fleets operating over long distances. It will also become more prominent when EU tyre labellings second phase encompasses retread truck tyre products, the manufacturer says.
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Bilstein releases Honda NSX B6 Sport damper upgrades
Suspension manufacturer Bilstein has released an extensive range of damper upgrades for the Honda NSX. Bilstein’s range of B6 Sport units are available to fit both 3.0 and 3.2 litre 24v variants in manual, automatic, coupe and convertible guises.
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Kumho secures Mercedes-Benz G-Class OE
Kumho’s original equipment portfolio with major auto manufacturers has been expanded to include the recently revised Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Korean tyre manufacturer will supply the new edition of the 4x4 with its Solus KL21 in size 265/60 R18 110H manufactured in the company’s Vietnam plant.
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Treadsetters discusses Falken distribution deal, Sunday Times accolade
UK and international tyre wholesaler, Treadsetters has recently been appointed as a UK distributor for the Falken tyre range – a move that it says enhances “significantly” its commercial tyre operation. The company says the Sumitomo-manufactured Falken brand joins Goodride and a number of specially selected mid-range and premium brands. The Shropshire-based wholesaler states that it has enjoyed a “very progressive trading period” in the last couple of years. As well as steadily increasing its product portfolio the company has also received a number of business accolades and were recently placed 59th in the Sunday Times International Track 200 list.
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New Ducati 899 Panigale to run on Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tyres
Pirelli has won the contract to supply original equipment tyres to the new Ducati 899 Panigale, launched at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola. The Italian tyre supplier said that the launch of the younger sister of the 1199 Panigale represented a good opportunity for Pirelli to confirm its leadership in the top range segment, in addition to continuing the strong technological partnership with the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer.
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Trade Garage Equipment appointed SACATEC distributors
Garage equipment specialist Trade Garage Equipment Limited has been appointed exclusive distributor for Europes leading extraction and de-polluting system manufacturers SACATEC. Based in France, SACATEC has designed and manufactured a comprehensive range of systems for more than 50 years; Thomas Galtie of SACATEC explains how the association with Trade developed.
Continue ReadingMichelin launches traction retread in USA
In North America, Michelin Retread Technologies has introduced an all weather traction retread, optimised for severe winter conditions. The Michelin XDS 2 Pre-Mold drive tyre retread, according to the company, can provide a 10 per cent improvement in tread life over the XDS Pre-Mold.
Continue ReadingDunlop tyre in line for green award
The Dunlop Sport BluResponse is a finalist in the Green Steering Wheel 2013, an annual competition held by leading car publication AutoBild in Germany.
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Late 2013 UK rollout for Michelin apps
A range of new Michelin apps are heading our way. Following their recent launch in France, Michelin Mobility Apps will be available in the UK at the end of this year.
Continue ReadingSpring 2014 launch for Hankook’s Ventus V12 evo²
Hankook says it is rejuvenating its line-up for the refitting/tuning market and in spring 2014 will introduce a new high performance wide tyre, the Ventus V12 evo². In addition to considerable improvements in all performance parameters over the prior-generation Ventus V12 evo, the manufacturer reports that environmental characteristics were also a key element for the development team when creating the V12 evo².
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AM Bromley and Enaikoon Launch Enaikoon TPMS
AM Bromley has unveiled a new OTR (off the road) Tyre Monitor System that utilises telematics technology to provide cost-savings as well as safety and tyre life improvements. Developed in collaboration with ENAiKOON, the global leader in telematics communications, the new system combines AM Bromley’s Tire Monitor System (TMS) with ENAiKOON’s advanced tracking software to deliver an integrated system that offers real-time, anytime reporting for large off-road vehicles.
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Kumho OE on Mercedes G-Class
The latest version of the most serious Mercedes-Benz 4x4 offering, the G-Class, is now fitted with Kumho’s Solus KL21 as original equipment. The Korean firm has begun supplying the Solus KL21 in size 265/60 R18 110H, adding another string to its Mercedes-Benz original equipment agreement bow.
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Fiat selects 2 Goodyear tyres to equip 3 new 500 models
Goodyear’s EfficientGrip and Vector4Seasons have been selected by Italian car manufacturer Fiat to fit its latest 500 models, including the 500C and the new 500L Trekking. The models will be supplied with tyres in size 195/45R16 84V. Fiat has selected Goodyear’s EfficientGrip for the 500 and 500C cabrio version, while the Fiat 500L Trekking will roll on the Vector4Seasons. The popular mini is available in more than 100 countries, with over 1.1 million cars produced since 2007.
Continue ReadingMaxam appoints KRT
Luxembourg-based Maxam Tire has appointed Kings Road Tyres as the exclusive dealer for the UK and Ireland of the companys range of construction and industrial pneumatic tyres.
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Dunlop introduces latest winter tyre for smaller cars
The sequel, or successor if you prefer, to Dunlop’s Winter Response is now available throughout the UK following its recent launch. The new Winter Response 2, designed for small and compact tyres, picks up where the Winter Response left off and is described by Dunlop as the “perfect complement” to its high-performance SP Winter Sport 4D. The Winter Response 2 is available in 22 dimensions from 155/65 R14 to 195/65 R 15.
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