Electromobility: BKT debuts E-Ready mark on Agrimaxfactor
BKT wants us to know that it is “ready” for electric mobility in the off-highway segment, and is denoting products it has tailored for such vehicles with a new E-Ready sidewall logo. E-Ready made its debut at last November’s SIMA exhibition in Paris on the Agrimaxfactor 70 series tractor tyre range, and BKT plans to gradually extend its use to all products in this category.
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BMW X1 wearing Continental EcoContact 6Q tyres
Continental has received original equipment approvals for the new BMW X1 compact SUV and is supplying EcoContact 6 Q tyres in 18- to 20-inch sizes. Owners looking for a dedicated winter fitment can also obtain the WinterContact TS 860 S from BMW dealerships.
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Falken tyres OE on Subaru Crosstrek
The third-generation Subaru Crosstrek went on sale in Japan in December 2022, and Sumitomo Rubber Industries shares that it is supplying its Falken Ziex ZE001 A/S as an original equipment tyre. The Crosstrek will wear the all-season Falken tyre in size 225/55R18 98V.
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BM Catalysts reports “significant growth” in 2022
BM Catalysts reports that it has experienced “ongoing high demand throughout the year, and with trends pointing to future European market growth, global demand is set to continue.” In order ensure it is set up to meet this demand, in 2022, the company opened its third manufacturing plant in the UK for final assembly. BM Catalysts’ three manufacturing facilities enables the company to stock over 60,000 parts, covering 95 per cent of the European car parc, while also developing up to 300 new-to-range parts each year. Once at full capacity, it will allow additional capacity of up to 200,000 units per year.
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Sensata sensor provides OEMs with extra safety & performance data
Enhanced safety, performance, and data insights are benefits that Sensata Technologies says vehicle and tyre OEMs can expect from its newest tyre mounted sensor. The company describes this Sensata Tire Mounted Sensor as the “next step in the evolution of tyre sensing.” Leveraging the tyre as the single point of contact between vehicle and road, Sensata promises that the sensor will “deliver new insights, beyond just pressure and temperature.”
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1180 bhp Ariel Hipercar had Michelin OE tyres
Yeovil-based Ariel Motor Company is probably best-known for the hair-raising fun associated with its Ariel Atom and Nomad. However, last August the company entered supercar territory with the launch of the 1180 bhp electric-powered Hipercar.
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Goodyear launching 70% sustainable material tyre
In addition to unveiling a demonstration tyre containing 90% sustainable materials, Goodyear announces it will begin selling tyres with up to 70% sustainable-material content during the course of this year. No details are available at present, but Goodyear invites “consumers interested in purchasing this tyre” to register for updates at a US market-focused site.
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Continental tyres performing in climatic extremes
Mixed farmer and contractor Walter Dandie and Sons chose to fit Continental tyres to a John Deere 6155R in 2021 in a bid to improve tyre life, efficiency and durability. After a busy and extremely hot summer of road work and a demanding autumn, William Dandie suggests the tyres have fared remarkably well.
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Kirkby highlighting agri brands at LAMMA
After a successful return to participating in LAMMA last year, Kirkby Tyres will once again be exhibiting at the UK’s premier agricultural machinery show on 10 and 11 January at the NEC. Occupying the same 225 square metre space in Hall 9 of the National Exhibition Centre, the wholesaler is looking forward to showcasing its main and exclusive agricultural brands including Alliance, BKT, MRL and Pirelli.
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Hankook tyres for Nissan X-Trail
It has supplied original equipment tyres to the US version of the Nissan X-Trail for more than a decade, and now Hankook Tire is additionally equipping this model in international markets. The SUV will wear Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 tyres in size 235/55R 19V.
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Bridgestone launches Newno tyre brand
Bridgestone is adding a new brand to its tyre line-up in 2023 with the launch of the Newno range. Initially available in Japan only, Bridgestone promotes Newno as a “low fuel consumption tyre” that offers “safer and more secure mobility life for a wide range of customers” as well as “low environmental impact.” The Newno range debuts in Bridgestone’s domestic market on 1 February and will be available in 65 dimensions for 13- to 18-inch rim diameters.
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US launch for EV-focused Hankook iON
According to the recent Hankook Tire Gauge Index, a survey of Americans driving habits, 46 per cent of Americans plan to purchase or lease an electric vehicle (EV) within the next five years. Therefore, the arrival of Hankook’s EV-specific iON brand across the pond is timely. Catering to local preferences, the Hankook iON range for the USA has a strong all-season flavour, and the tyre maker has introduced two lines – the iON evo AS and iON evo AS SUV.
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Banner launches optimised battery finder portal
Banner has launched an updated version of its online battery finder portal at bannerbatteryfinder.co.uk. According to the company, updates include: Tools such as comprehensive information relating to a battery’s exact location on the vehicle, detailed fitting instructions and battery diagnostics. In addition, it offers enhanced technical information. Full technical data is on hand in an easy-to-understand and clearly presented format.
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Repairify on ADAS, diagnostics and drive-over tread readers
Repairify is an advanced vehicle diagnostic and calibration technology company that includes the formerly separate brands asTech and Red. Speaking to Tyres & Accessories, company representatives explained how Repairify is “constantly researching the market, anticipating challenges, and acquiring new products to meet these requirements, and identifying opportunities to enable its customers to tap into potential new revenue streams.” In short, that means serving the market through current and future treads and new tools and software – including drive-over tread readers.
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Michelin adds flotation tyre to SprayBib CFO range
Earlier in 2022 Michelin introduced the SprayBib CFO (Cyclic Field Operation) as successor to the SprayBib. It is now available in 14 sizes, including a new dimension: SprayBib CFO VF710/60R46. Designed for self-propelled sprayers, it is the first very-low-pressure flotation tyre in the SprayBib CFO line-up.
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