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Continental has published a White Paper exploring the basic structure, technical background and overall landscape of the commercial vehicle tyre market. Published in full colour and available as a digital download, the 40-page White Paper “offers extensive information on the fundamentals of tyre design, tyre development and tyre production.”
They were the first UK team to complete the 3,000km Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in six days and finished 11th out of 38 teams overall, but now they are taking a completely separate vehicle called ‘Ortus-T’ to the iLumen European Solar Challenge (iESC), which starts on 21 September 2024.
SL Apollo Tyres Trucksport is finalising preparations for the forthcoming Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (FIA ETRC), which commences on 25 May. Following a successful debut season in 2023, the team has undertaken “extensive preparatory work” during the winter break to enhance the competitiveness and reliability of its race truck. The focus has been on addressing mechanical issues encountered last season, aiming to maximise performance and potential race wins across the upcoming demanding five-month season.
Hyundai Motor Group has approved three Continental tyre models for its Tucson SUV. The Tucson SUV will roll off assembly lines equipped with either the energy-efficient EcoContact 6 or the comfort-oriented PremiumContact 6. For the Asia-Pacific region, Hyundai has also approved the CrossContact LX Sport, which is designed for light off-road driving.
Kenda Europe’s Tire Cologne stand will include new summer and winter tyres for compact and mid-size SUVs, but arguably the highlights will be the introduction of a new all-season tyre for vans and an all-season extension to the Kenda Klever series.Kenda Europe’s Tire Cologne stand will include new summer and winter tyres for compact and mid-size SUVs, but arguably the highlights will be the introduction of a new all-season tyre for vans and an all-season extension to the Kenda Klever series.
Nokian Tyres’ Nokia factory in Finland continues its developmental journey, with ongoing enhancements in tyre production processes. Notably, last year witnessed a notable increase in productivity and efficiency alongside a reduction in waste. These strides reflect the factory’s commitment to continuous improvement principles, where incremental changes yield substantial impacts. Safety also remains a core focus area at the factory, with significant strides made over the years despite a slight dip in 2023.
BA Bush & Son has opened a new commercial depot in Wakefield. BA Bush says it will invest significantly in new mobile tyre fitting technologies and vans based at the new site to deal with the growing number of agricultural and commercial fleet customers who live in and around Wakefield. The depot is backed by the company’s tyre distribution arm, BAB Distribution, and will link up strategically with the company’s existing network of branches. With nearby branches in Rotherham, Knaresborough and Goole, this group can serve the thousands of businesses and farmers who live and work in that catchment area.
Nokian Tyres has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, showcasing a resilient performance despite several challenges. The company reported net sales of 236.6 million euros for the period spanning January to March 2024, largely unchanged from the 236.4 million euros in the same period last year. When adjusted for comparable currencies, net sales saw a modest increase of 1.4 per cent.
In the April 2024 issue of Tyres & Accessories Magazine, available now as an e-paper for subscribers to Tyrepress, Tyres & Accessories turns its attention to the SUV tyre and OTR tyre markets. As well as these special features, the issue features articles about Yokohama’s expansion strategy in Europe, a round up of some of the leading European tyre tests in the summer tyre season, and Kumho’s decision to build a tyre plant in Europe. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription. Tyre professionals can take advantage of the current Tyrepress Membership offer, helping to drive business online and stay informed with the industry’s leading magazine and websites.
In this issue: SUV tyres – quality versus quantity SUV tyres have not only become a fixture in the wider car tyre market in recent years, they also remain a significant margin opportunity for manufacturers and distributors alike. However, while this section of the market has been a bastion of the premium tyre brands throughout […]
Pirelli has evolved its Cinturato WHB to develop a new wet weather tyre for Gran Turismo cars that is “completely renewed in design and optimised in its main performance features.” The tyre maker will provide the tyre for all GT championships in which it is involved, beginning with the start of this year’s DTM and ADAC GT Masters championship, which Pirelli is serving as sole tyre supplier for a second season.
Nexen Tire is set to showcase its extensive product lineup at The Tire Cologne, marking its presence from 4 to 6 June in Hall 6 at Stand A010-B019 by featuring a range of summer, winter, all-season, and racing tyres. The South Korean tyre manufacturer will also host two press conferences on the trade fair’s opening day, unveiling its latest winter products. Additionally, Nexen Tire will shed light on its advancements in original equipment partnerships with renowned car manufacturers.
Pirelli and Lamborghini have jointly created bespoke 21-inch, 22-inch, and 23-inch P Zero tyres, as well as a 22-inch Scorpion Winter 2 tyre, for the new Urus SE, the first plug-in hybrid variant of Lamborghini’s SUV. The tyre maker says the “long and intensive combined development programme” that led to these tyres’ development included test driving at more than 185 mph at the Nardò circuit in Italy as well as -30° in the Arctic Circle.
Ticket sales for the Tire Cologne got underway about a month ago at the end of March. Around the same time, Koelnmesse, the organisers of arguably the European tyre business’s largest exhibition published its exhibitor list. Now Koelnmesse is previewing what visitors to The Tire Cologne will be able to experience when the show runs between 4 and 6 June 2024.
Two-wheeler tyre specialist Cambrian Tyres has been appointed official UK importer for the Ceat motorcycle and scooter tyre range. This partnership extends to Ceat’s full range of original equipment fitments used by Royal Enfield and solidifies, says the wholesaler, Cambrian Tyres’ position as the “premier provider of high-quality two-wheel tyre brands to the trade.” Initial stocks will be available across various lines from Monday 29 April.
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