Apollo launches Vredestein Pinza all-terrain tyres in India
Apollo Tyres Ltd has launched its Vredestein-branded Pinza AT tyres in India. Dubbed “dedicated and premium tyres for SUVs in India”, the Vredestein Pinza AT products feature “all-weather grip”, “excellent stability” and are said to deliver “comfortably rugged” and “quieter rides”, according to the company.
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Sustainability playing greater role in ADAC tyre tests
German motoring association ADAC will soon publish its 50th anniversary tyre test together with partner clubs in Europe. To honour the occasion, it has tested 50 tyres in two sizes instead of the usual 30 or so. The half-century milestone is also accompanied by a shift in focus: In addition to safety-relevant driving qualities, in future it will place a greater emphasis upon each tyre’s environmental and sustainability characteristics.
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Small car sizes: Goodyear debuts EfficientGrip Compact 2
Goodyear has released a tyre it designed to “optimise performance in compact cars.” The new EfficientGrip Compact 2 strengthens the EfficientGrip offering for the small passenger vehicle segment, complementing a tyre family that also includes EfficientGrip Performance 2, EfficientGrip 2 SUV and EfficientGrip Cargo 2.
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Auto Bild 2023 summer tyre test – the finalists
As in other years, Auto Bild is divvying up its 2023 summer tyre test into two parts, a preliminary round of stopping distances on wet & dry surfaces and, for those making the grade, a more thorough evaluation of performance, comfort and environmental characteristics. This year Auto Bild looks at size 225/45 R18 95Y and began proceedings with 50 tyres. Just 20 roll into the second round.
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Trailmax Raid – Dunlop’s new 50/50 tyre
Dunlop has officially unveiled its 50/50 trail tyre, Trailmax Raid. Designed for 50 per cent on-road and 50 per cent off-road use, the new offering is the latest addition to the brand’s strong presence in the adventure and trail segment.
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Gute Fahrt test – one ‘excellent’ tyre
Gute Fahrt’s 2023 summer tyre test brings good news for Continental and Pirelli, for these manufacturers’ products respectively occupy first and second place in this evaluation of size 235/35 R19 tyres. Last-placed contender Falken is likely less thrilled with its wooden spoon, but on balance, it has nothing to be ashamed of.
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New Mitas Tubeless SW-07 Speedway Tyre
Mitas has launched a tubeless version of the SW-07 Speedway tyre, one of the world’s most-used tyres in speedway racing. The new tyre is specifically designed for tubeless rims at the highest level of the sport. The newly developed construction of the SW-07 Speedway delivers excellent start acceleration, outstanding traction throughout a race, and superior lap times. It is easily recognizable by two orange stripes on the tread pattern.
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Hankook supplying 21″ tyre option for VW ID. Buzz
The VW camper is back in electric form as the ID. Buzz, and Hankook Tire says it is supplying tyres for models delivered with optional high-spec wheels. Volkswagen has also approved Hankook tyres as original equipment in the standard size worn by the ID. Buzz Cargo.
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Vredestein expands Quatrac Pro all-season UHP tyre range
Apollo Tyres is adding 17 new 18-21” fitments to its Vredestein Quatrac Pro ultra-high-performance (UHP) all-season tyre range. The tyre is now available in 103 dimensions for 17-22” rims. The new sizes will be added to the range in the first half of 2023. The new sizes offer options tailored for front or rear axles for front, rear and all-wheel drive applications. Apollo says the new sizes will ensure the Quatrac Pro remains suitable for a very diverse range of cars and SUVs. These include performance variants of the Mercedes G-Class, BMW 4 Series, Range Rover Velar, and Audi Q3.
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Bridgestone, Pirelli standard on top-spec BMW i7
For the first time, BMW has debuted its flagship 7-Series as a full electric, with the BMW i7 arriving several months before the launch of its hybrid counterparts. We spotted an impressive-looking specimen parked in an airport terminal the other day, and couldn’t resist taking a look at the tyres.
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Trelleborg tyres for anniversary Case IH Tractor
Trelleborg TM900 High Power is the tyre of choice for the Magnum Black limited-edition tractor which Case IH created to celebrate 20 years of the line’s production in Brazil. The agricultural equipment manufacturer launched the tractor this week during the Show Rural agricultural exhibition in Brazil. Magnum Black wears TM900 High Power tyres in 600/70R30 at the front and 800/70R38 at the rear.
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Continental tyres OE on Mercedes-Benz GLC
The new Mercedes-Benz GLC is available with Continental tyres as standard. Depending on model, Mercedes-Benz will equip all available drive types – petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid – with EcoContact 6 Q in 18” to 20” sizes.
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Hofmann Megaplan launches new Luxus tyre changer
Hofmann Megaplan is building on the UK introduction of the “premium specification” Luxus garage equipment brand with the new megamount Luxus 70LLF tyre changer. The company says the range embodies a “best-in-class” concept, claiming the tyre changer is the “toughest” yet seen on the UK market. Made in Italy by a well-established producer of tyre changers, Hofmann Megaplan says the megamount Luxus 70LLF’s structure “goes back as far as the early 1980s – when more steel was used and the manufacturing process was arguably more ‘artisan’.” The unit comes with Luxus’ five-year warranty, an annual Service & Inspection from a Hofmann Megaplan factory-trained engineer, and features as standard that would often be considered extras.
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GRI introduces 5 new Green EX sizes
Five new dimensions have joined the GRI agricultural tyre portfolio. Farmers in the UK and elsewhere will soon have an additional four Green EX RT100 sizes to choose from and one further Green EX FL800 size.
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GS Yuasa International and Honda to develop lithium-ion batteries
GS Yuasa International Ltd., the parent company of GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd., has announced the signing of an agreement with Honda Motor Co. Ltd. to develop high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion batteries. The two Japanese heavyweights are to begin discussions with the aim of establishing a joint venture to meet the rapidly expanding demand for lithium-ion batteries by the end of 2023.
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