Nearly two-thirds of UK drivers considering all-season tyres
According to a survey commissioned by Apollo Tyres Ltd, 65 per cent of motorists in the UK would now consider all-season tyres as their next replacement set. The result of this OnePoll survey of 1,000 UK respondents reflects the continued growing popularity of tyres designed to perform well in conditions encountered throughout the entire year, including dry, wet and snow.
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First Line: consider coated brake discs this winter
First Line Ltd. is emphasising the importance of quality brake discs with zinc aluminium coating as winter approaches, highlighting their benefits in wet weather conditions. Specifically, the Becktec coating on First Line’s Borg & Beck brake discs reportedly provides “superior protection against rust and corrosion, which is accelerated by moisture, ensuring a longer lifespan and consistent performance in damper conditions.”
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100 UK mobile tyre dealers now digitised with e-jobsheet work exchange
A hundred e-jobsheet mobile tyre dealers are now enjoying a digital and paperless operational journey in the UK. The multi-language, digital tablet-driven work exchange for truck, bus, car and van tyres has reached this milestone number offering efficiencies and cost-savings to dealers, increasing the speed with which they can process back-office operations. Steve Daly, director of mobileIT@pps Ltd, says, “Being a digital and paperless business is the aim of many small, medium and large tyre service providers, irrespective of geography, and it enables their operations to become more structured, seamless and cost-efficient.”
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Unprecedented EV discounting shores up September new car market
The UK new car market rose 1.0 per cent in the key ‘74’ plate change month of September, to 275,239 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In what is traditionally a bumper month for new car registrations, second only to March, the performance was the best since 2020, but still -19.8 per cent off pre-Covid September 2019.
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Michelin/Pirelli joint winners in Tyre Reviews winter test
As winter approaches, finding the right tyre for cold, wet, and potentially icy roads becomes a priority for many drivers. Tyre Reviews conducted an in-depth test of six ultra-high-performance winter tyres in size 235/35 R19 to find which will deliver the goods in the 2024/25 season.
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Alpin 7 – latest generation Michelin winter tyre ready for 2024/25
Michelin has sold around 13 million Alpin winter tyres over six generations and has now launched a seventh – the Michelin Alpin 7. Designed for combustion, electric and hybrid vehicles, the new tyre will be available for this coming winter in 62 dimensions. According to the manufacturer, Michelin Alpin 7 offers a six per cent improvement in braking on snow-covered roads and nine per cent less rolling resistance than the Alpin 6.
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Davanti expands van tyre range with new ‘high-mileage’ Vantoura DX450
Davanti Tyres has launched the Vantoura DX450, a new light commercial/van tyre which targets increased durability and efficiency. The tyre has been developed and tested “extensively”, Davanti says, using the brand’s facilities at industry-leading proving ground Applus IDIADA. Backing its claims of long tyre life, Davanti submitted the Vantoura DX450 to Dekra for open-road wear testing, on which it achieved up to 36 per cent higher mileage on average compared to Davanti’s previous generation commercial van tyre. As well as increased longevity, Davanti says the tyre offers stability and superior handling.
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Vipal launches new DV-MM tread
Vipal’s new DV-MM tread is available now. The tread features a compound with a balance of properties that provides “excellent performance on road and off-road conditions”, according to the company. In addition, it is also designed to offer “greater resistance to chipping and puncture, which promotes greater protection for the casing, enabling a longer-lasting retread and greater performance.”
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New Toyota Camry will roll on Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 tyres
Yokohama Rubber Co is supplying its BluEarth-GT AE51 tyres to the new Toyota Camry as original equipment (OE). The Camry has been launched gradually in Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia. The BluEarth-GT AE51, an eco tyre highly recommended by Tyrepress’s consumer tyre research site WhatTyre, will be supplied in size 215/55R17 94V.
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Ronal Group ‘revolutionary wheel decoration process’
Last year, the Ronal Group and Kurz, which makes thin-film technology, presented the Performance+ hot stamping process, which can be used to refine wheel inserts. At Fakuma, the leading international trade fair for the plastics processing industry, the two companies will be presenting further developments relating to their cooperation project this year.
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Dunlop debuts SportSmart mk4 hypersport tyre
The latest Dunlop road-focused hypersport tyre, the SportSmart mk4, has arrived. Dunlop says it designed the tyre to build on the established performance of its predecessor across a broad spectrum of sports bikes. Replacing the 2019-introduced SportSmart Mk3, the new model represents a “substantial improvement thanks to relentless continuous development of every component in the tyre.” Primarily designed for road use, the SportSmart mk4 sits in the Dunlop portfolio alongside the SportSmart TT road and track tyre.
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From satisfactory to exemplary – Auto Bild rates winter tyre finalists
Whether VW Golf, Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus, Skoda Octavia, or Audi A3, nearly all compact car base models come with 205/55 R16 tyres. This tyre size dominates Europe’s aftermarket sales, and its popularity has led to a wide range of available products. However, this extensive selection can make it difficult to choose the best replacement tyre.
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German Agricultural Society approves Maxam AgriXtra XL high horsepower tractor tyres
The Maxam AgriXtra XL tyre series has received the approval of the independent testing institute of the German Agricultural Society, having performed well against five other competitor tractor tyres in a range of comparative tests. The tyre was found to help reduce soil compaction, increase fuel savings, and improve traction to deliver improved productivity. The DLG-Testzentrum Technik und Betriebsmittel of the German Agricultural Society (DLG) awarded both the Maxam AgriXtra XL VF and Standard construction Radial R-1W tyres with the much coveted “DLG Approved” quality stamp of approval.
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Battery as a service, battery swapping emerge as key topics – GlobalData
The efforts of global governments to promote the electrification of car parcs in order to make transportation more sustainable are encountering several challenges. Among them are the high costs associated with batteries, lower range, and charging infrastructure. Battery as a service (BaaS) and battery swapping have emerged as trending topics of discussion among companies, as these can reduce the cost of ownership while addressing the other challenges as well, according to data and analytics company GlobalData.
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BKT tyres supports growth of centurion Massachusetts-based construction company
A construction firm with more than a century of history from Auburn, Massachusetts is supporting its future growth by fitting BKT’s versatile TR 461 OTR tyre. The move to fit RH White Construction’s machinery with BKT tyres, and a product combining traction and durability, was also made due to the competitive pricing of the Indian manufacturer’s tyres. “We have relied on BKT because it has met our need for quality tyres at a more competitive price than the ones we had been using previously. Savings have been significant, both in terms of cost and durability.” comments Ray Robichaud, heavy equipment manager, who has been with the company since 1979.
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