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ATS Euromaster Backs Tyresafe in Criticism Of Cold Weather Tyre Insurance Premiums

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ATS Euromaster has issued the following comment in response to reports of insurance companies charging drivers a premium for fitting cold weather tyres to their cars / vans: “We are in agreement with Tyresafe's criticism of insurance companies charging higher premiums for drivers with cold weather tyres,” says Huw Williams, Group Marketing Director of ATS Euromaster. “It highlights the widespread confusion surrounding their fitment and proven suitability for the UK market.

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Yokohama’s Gary Nash Talks OTR Tyres

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This year, notes Yokohama Tire Corporation, has been a good one for Gary Nash. The 45-year tyre industry veteran was promoted to vice president of Yokohama’s OTR department in the US in 2010 and was elected to the Tire Industry Association’s (TIA) Hall of Fame. In an interview released by the tyre maker, Nash discusses the fluctuations that have taken place in the OTR market, why the bottom dropped out in 2009 and how it bounced back strongly in 2010, and what the market will look like in 2011.

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Bridgestone Ecopia OE for Nissan Leaf

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Nissan’s ‘Leaf’ electric car goes on sale in December 2010 and will hit the streets fitted with tyre’s from Bridgestone’s Ecopia range as original equipment. In Europe and Japan the Ecopia EP150 is being supplied to Nissan in size 205/55R16 91V while North American customers will receive their Leaf fitted with a size P205/55R16 89H version of the Ecopia EP422, a product designed for all-season use in this particular market. Beyond this fitment, Bridgestone states it will “continue working to bolster its line-up of Ecopia tyres, roll them out globally, and increase their use as original equipment.”

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Bridgestone Developing Low Rubber-Content Tyres

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According to a new report from Bloomberg, Bridgestone is working on technology that would radically reduce the amount of natural and synthetic rubber used in each tyre it produces – without having an impact on quality or performance. The tyre-maker hopes to have the technology, which also encompasses other tyre components, in place within ten years, effectively cutting its total rubber consumption by 50 per cent. Reducing input costs is the hot battlefield for manufacturers as they tackle fast rising oil and NR cost increases while seeing white-hot growth opportunities in South America and Asia. Recouping on those higher costs has grown more difficult because lingering poor economic conditions continue to pressure commercial and consumer customers.

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Allen Tsaur: 80% of Chinese Tyres Not Ready for Labelling

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Despite tough external conditions Cooper Chengshan’s top line growth is said to be “progressing well” in 2010 and the firm’s “amazingly strong” domestic truck and bus tyre market growth in the first quarter of this year is a key highlight of this performance. Meanwhile the company’s passenger car tyres sales have reportedly continued on their “relatively consistent” recent trajectory. Looking forward, Cooper Asia general manager and Cooper Chengshan boss Allen Tsaur reports that the company is well prepared for the forthcoming 2012 tyre labelling legislation across all its brands.

From Cooper Chengshan’s perspective the new laws are a good thing that “drives us forward.” However, this is clearly not the case across the board in China, with Tsaur reporting that an estimated 80 per cent of tyre suppliers are not up to scratch when it comes to labelling legisaltion preparedness. Out of roughly 300 tyre manufacturers currently operating in China, only the top 30 are said to be of a “good quality” that is compatible with exports into the mature markets. Of these, only the top 10 (including Cooper Chengshan) are already set for the 2012 rules.

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Fleet Software – a Tool for Evaluating Winter Tyres

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This season’s talking point is shaping up to be winter tyres and what pros and cons are attached to them. In order to provide its customers with some clarity on the issue, Mycompanyfleet, the automotive software division of human resources services provider NorthgateArinso, has outlined the means by which fleet operators can effectively evaluate their need for winter tyres.

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First GT Radial Long Haul Tyres Get SmartWay Verification

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The GT Radial GSL213 steer tyre and GT669+ drive tyre have received SmartWay verification from the US Environmental Protection Agency. SmartWay verified products reduce emissions and provide estimated fuel savings of three per cent or greater against market leading on-highway commercial truck tyres. These are the first GT Radial tyres to receive SmartWay verification. “This is an important milestone for our customers and company,” said Tom McNamara, vice president of sales for GITI Tire USA. “Our customers are reducing fuel costs, one of their highest expenses. We have received confirmation on the technology of our products and commitment to the environment.”

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Etyres Strengthens National Online Tyres Network

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Online tyres company etyres says that it is strengthening its nationwide coverage and continuing to grow at a rapid rate, despite the challenging economic climate. etyres has reported a steep rise in the number of new branches launching across the UK.

The intensified growth of the company has led to a strengthening of its nationwide coverage. The consolidation of its network is also enhancing the service provided to thousands of customers every week, says the company.

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Pirelli to Test Formula One Tyres in Abu Dhabi

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Pirelli has announced that 12 teams will test out its new Formula One tyres on Friday and Saturday. Tyre spotters amongst you will notice the slick tyres in medium and soft compounds are distinguished by a coloured stripe on the sidewall. Each team will have eight sets of tyres available to them for the two days of testing

The test in the United Arab Emirates marks Pirelli’s return to F1 after a 19-year absence. The Italian tyre company has brought 384 tyres and 30 people to Abu Dhabi for its debut. Pirelli’s Formula One team concluded the first phase of testing, following eight private tests and 7000 kilometres on challenging circuits all over Europe.

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First Tyres From Phase 2 of Hankook Hungary Plant Produced

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Hankook Tire reports that the first additional tyres produced at the firm’s Rácalmás, Hungary as part of the factory’s second phase expansion plan have rolled off the production line well ahead of its target date. The construction of the factory’s second phase had started in September 2009 and will reach its full capacity by the second half of 2011. According to the plans, the new 58,000 square metre sized unit will then be able to produce a further 16-17 thousand tyres a day taking daily production at the plant to 34-35 thousand units daily. According to the company, increased demand has allowed Hankook to invest a further 230 million euros in this expansion bring total investment in the site up to 550 million euros.

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Yokohama Supplying Macau Grand Prix Tyres for 28th Consecutive Year

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When the F3 race cars take their positions on the starting for this year’s Macau Grand Prix, which gets underway on November 18, each of the 32 competing vehicles will be fitted with tyres supplied by Yokohama Rubber. This is hardly surprising, given that the Japanese tyre maker has acted as official tyre supplier to this particular race for more than a generation. This year marks the 28th consecutive occasion in which Yokohama has provided tyres for the Macau Grand Prix, having begun in the role of official tyre supplier in 1983.

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Analysts: Winter Tyres; Price Increases to Support Sumitomo Profitability

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Following the publication of Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ nine-month 2010 results, financial analysts have observed that the firm was “hit by higher raw material prices,” which are said to have “shaved off” billions of yen of profitability. Nevertheless the company maintained its full-year earnings advice. Deutsche Bank analysts said they expect the company to outperform in the fourth quarter of this year off the back of winter tyre sales: “The key point is whether price rises/better product mix/higher volumes can offset the impact of raw materials prices, including natural rubber and yen/baht appreciation.”

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Hankook Focuses on Eco-Tyre Trend

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According to Hankook Tire’s vice president, Pae Ho-youl, green tyres will be the tyre industry’s “keyword” for some time to come. For this reason the Korean company is making substantial investments in this area. Pae recently told the Korea Times newspaper than Hankook had spent 20 billion won per annum while working on its enfren environmental tyre, which was released in 2008 following two years’ of technical development. Now the tyre maker has previewed its latest version of the green tyre, the ‘enfren eco’, at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Hankook says the enfren eco is designed with fuel efficient vehicles such as the Toyota Prius and Honda Civic Hybrid in mind.

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Trading Places: How Tyre-Makers are Positioning Themselves in the World Economy

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As Tyres & Accessories' November issue went to press President Barrack Obama and David Cameron were out banging the drum for American and British business in India and China respectively. 24 hours after Obama set foot in the subcontinent, the Sunday Telegraph's resident cartoonist was portraying the leaders of two of the richest countries in the western world as beggers seeking scraps from two so-called “emerging markets.”

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Kirkby Tyres Offers Galaxy-brand Tyres to UK & Irish Market

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Kirkby Tyres has announced that it is now offering the Galaxy and Primex tyre brands to the OE and replacement markets in the UK and Ireland. The range includes the popular Mighty Mow, Turf Special, Beefy Baby, Super Trencher and others, says the tyre wholesaler based in Speke. Alliance acquired the worldwide distribution rights to the Galaxy and Primex brands in December 2009, when it bought key GPX International Tire Corp assets. Trelleborg Wheel Systems had previously held the European distribution rights to the Galaxy brand, and had continued to supply European customers in the first quarter of 2010.

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