Conti OE on new Lynk & Co 02
On 11 October Lynk & Co unveiled its first electric vehicle for the European market, the Lynk & Co 02. The debut marks the first global launch of a new model for Lynk & Co. And what’s more the new car came out on Continental tyres.
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Trelleborg to unveil agricultural rubber track at EIMA 2024
Trelleborg Tires will introduce its first agriculture rubber track, the ART1000, at the EIMA 2024 exhibition, which will take place in Bologna, Italy from 6 to 10 November. Alongside this launch, Trelleborg will showcase a wide range of products and services designed to meet the evolving needs of modern farming.
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The range of European winter tyre rules impacts TPMS considerations too – Hamaton
Winter tyre laws vary across European nations, but essentially countries that get more snow and ice have stricter rules than those with warmer climates. It is always best to check local rules because, for example, there are instances where winter tyre usage is linked to speed limits. In other cases, snow chains may be required. […]
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Auto Express examines 7 tyres for 2024 winter test
Winter tyres may account for less than one per cent of the UK tyre retail market, but that hasn’t stopped Auto Express from putting seven models to the test in the run-up to the colder part of the year. For its 2024 winter tyre test, the publication focused on the popular 205/55 R16 size, evaluating the Continental WinterContact TS 870, Falken Eurowinter HS02, Goodride Snowmaster S608, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, Hankook i’cept RS3, Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 and Vredestein Wintrac.
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Red lamps, cybersecurity, labelling and the online tyre business headline 2024 NTDA conference
The themes of the 2024 Tyre Industry Conference were first outlined by NTDA chief executive Stefan Hay, who framed the current moment for the tyre trade as a time of flux. This period of change is characterised by opportunities to achieve strides forward in areas such as digitalisation, training, roadside safety and sustainability, but also significant threats to the sector, like cyberattacks and the difficulty in recruiting younger people to tyre industry roles. Hay said that the need for highly skilled workers has intensified, due to an ageing workforce, declining interest in engineering jobs, and increased demand for hybrid and remote working from the younger generation. Ultimately, it may be that progression in the evolution of the tyre industry may be realised by embracing perceived threats, Hay suggested.
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Audi A3 allstreet fitted with Falken tyres
The Audi A3 allstreet, the characterful crossover model from the Audi A3 family, is fitted with Azenis FK510A AO (Audi Original) tyres. In Ingolstadt, where the Audi is produced, tyres have been supplied in 205/55R17 95W XL, 225/45R18 95W XL and 225/49R19 93W XL sizes since April 2024.
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Sustainably clever packaging from Liqui Moly
Lubricants from Liqui Moly can help to save fuel and thus contribute to CO2 reductions. The company has now also made its packaging more environmentally friendly. The bag-in-box packaging system was premiered at Automechanika. Compared to conventional 20-litre plastic canisters, there is significantly less plastic waste and the additional variant also fits into the Liqui Moly oil cabinet.
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Light up your countertop with Osram
To further assist factors and technicians to maximise space and sales, lighting specialist, Osram, has introduced a new countertop display unit (CDU) for its Night Breaker 220 range.
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Denso adds to thermal management range
Thermal management is among Denso’s product specialisms, which is why it is the preferred supplier to many vehicle manufacturers globally, with approximately 40 per cent of the vehicle parc relying on Denso as OE fitment.
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Delphi streamlines access to essential services with new DS Hub
Delphi has streamlined access to training, diagnostics, technical data and parts information for technicians with the launch of its innovative DS Hub. The cutting-edge platform brings together a host of essential workshop tools and services into one intuitive system, redefining how technicians access the resources they need to get the job done efficiently.
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New Holland’s CR11 combine harvester to be fitted with specially-designed Michelin CerexBib 2 tyres
Michelin is launching two new Michelin CerexBib 2 tyres, the result of an exclusive partnership with New Holland and the CNH Group. New Holland, a renowned pioneer in agricultural machinery, founded in 1895, and Michelin, a world leader in tyre manufacturing, founded in 1889, share two fundamental values – excellence and innovation.
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Michelin develops new CerexBib 2 sizes for New Holland CR11
An exclusive partnership with New Holland and the CNH Group has resulted in the launch of two new Michelin CerexBib 2 tyre sizes. The partners have developed these new dimensions for the CR11 combine harvester. Michelin shares that the machine’s dimensions and weight represented a “unique development challenge” when working to minimise the soil compaction of this wide machine and its tyres.
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Norbar launches evolved powered torque tool with ‘intelligent joint sensing’ technology
Norbar Torque Tools Ltd has launched a new compact battery-powered torque tool with patented transducer control and ‘intelligent joint sensing’ technology for high accuracy and repeatability. It considers the EvoTorque Battery Tool Compact (EBT-C) ideal for a range of bolting applications across multiple industries.
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Hankook bringing iON range to EES South
Hankook Tire & Technology is showcasing its portfolio of EV tyres at the Everything Electric Show South (EES South) show in Hampshire. Hosted by Fully Charged, the channel founded by Robert Llewellyn, EES South will take place from 11 to 13 October at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.
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Yokohama tyres OE on Mazda, Honda
Yokohama Rubber has announced two further original equipment supply agreements for international markets. These OE deals involve models from the Yokohama Advan and BluEarth ranges.
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