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4276

Further growth for CTS

Earlier this year, independent Swedish tyre distributor and service firm Colmec and Finland’s Lapin Kumi joined forces to create a new tyre services group – Circular Tire Services, or CTS. Other businesses soon joined, including Swedish tyre retailers Gummicentralen Säffle, Ingers Däck and Däckhuset i Norrland. Now Nödinge Däckservice has thrown its hat into the CTS ring.

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4277

Thai government approves US$400 million investment in Continental tyre plant

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has approved an additional US$400 million investment by Continental Tyres (Thailand) Co. Ltd. in the firm’s Rayong production base. According to BOI, the funds are for the expansion of tyre production in the country, boosting output to 7.8 million tyres per year. Of course, BOI officials also noted that such an investment consolidates “Thailand's status as the World’s second largest tyre production base”.

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4278

Doublestar’s market focus shifts overseas

At 2.28 billion yuan (about £250 million; €290 million), Doublestar’s revenue was almost the same year-on-year in the first half of 2024. Doublestar was still in the red during the reporting period. However, compared with the same period in 2023, its losses were further reduced to 57.1 million yuan (about £6.2 million; €7.4 million). According to Doublestar, “PCR product profitability continues to improve” but “insufficient market demand for truck and bus tyres” is why the tyre manufacturer is still losing.

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4279

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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4280

Hankook gets FIA Three Star Environmental Accreditation

Hankook has earned the FIA Three Star Environmental Accreditation from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The programme is designed to promote environmental management and sustainability in motorsports and the wider mobility sector. Motorsport suppliers are evaluated based on their environmental performance, energy consumption reduction, logistics efficiency improvements, waste management optimisation, and the implementation of carbon neutrality programmes. The Three Star accreditation represents the highest level of environmental and sustainability certification.

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4281

VMI opens new facility in India

VMI Group has inaugurated a new facility in India. According to the company, the centre will house an overseas extension to VMI’s global engineering operation and will also be the service maintenance and upgrade centre for India.

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4282

JK Tyre partners with Vertelo to provide EV fleet solution

JK Tyre & Industries is supplying Vertelo with its "Connected Mobility Solutions", a cloud-based monitoring system. Vertelo is a “bespoke electric mobility solutions provider”.  Through this partnership, JK Tyre will be providing the brand’s 255/70R22.5 JUXe EV tyres equipped with connected Treel sensors with real-time monitoring for Vertelo’s fleet. The mobility services will be provided at Vertelo depots nationwide, starting with Mumbai. JK Tyre will deploy a dedicated team of experienced professionals to provide round-the-clock support at the depot as well as enroute assistance.

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4283

Pirelli wins 82nd Motocross World Championship title with Jorge Prado

Jorge Prado (RedBull GasGas Factory Racing) clinched the MXGP title in the final grand prix of the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship. His GasGas MC 450F ran on the Pirelli Scorpion MX32, making it 82 motocross world titles for the Italian tyre brand. Pirelli says the 2024 season was “a record season” for its riders, winning 19 out of a total of 20 Grands Prix, with 18 pole positions plus 37 out of 40 heats won. The final championship standings saw an all-Pirelli podium; Prado was joined by Tim Gajser (team HRC), second, and Jeffrey Herlings (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) third.

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4284

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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4285

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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4286

China’s tyre export unit price fell between January and August

In August, China’s tyre exports continued the same trend witnessed since June, with the export volume exceeding 60 million unit. This month, China exported 61.86 million tyres, better than the 60.6 million in July but still far from the 65.08 million total in June.

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4287

ETB Wholesale driving forward after in-depth investment project

ETB Wholesale is investing in its brand portfolio after it signed a sales agreement with leading Indian tyre manufacturer Ceat. The wholesaler said the brand will complement its existing range of products, which include popular tyre brands such as Bridgestone, Davanti and Landsail. It added that it is currently undergoing a comprehensive investment project to position itself as one of the biggest regional players in the sector, with promotions and a significant investment to boost its online presence. ETB Wholesale operates in the Midlands, Wales, the South West and Cornwall, catering for a wide range of requirements for independent garages.

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4288

4 automotive suppliers among ‘World’s Most Sustainable Companies’, Continental 2nd

Earlier this year, Time magazine and Statista recognised the top 500 most sustainable companies in the world, 2024. Shortly afterwards, we reported how Pirelli, Continental and Hankook were rated as the top three tyremakers in the list. However, four automotive suppliers could also be found in the ranking, of which Continental AG came out 2nd.

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4289

Prince William visits Enso, Uber partnership unveiled

On 1 October 2024, Prince William visited 2023 Earthshot Prize Finalist, Enso, as the company announced a strategic partnership with Uber across the UK and USA.

During the visit, Prince William met with founder and CEO of Enso, Gunnlaugur Erlendsson, and heard how the business has developed and scaled since he last visited in October 2023. The Prince learned about the technology behind their sustainable tyres and the real-life impact it has on pollution levels around the world.

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4290

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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