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European launch for Bridgestone’s Ecopia EP001S

On display at last week’s Paris Motor Show alongside Bridgestone’s concept 100 per cent sustainable materials tyre was the “star” of the tyre maker’s show stand – the new flagship Ecopia EP001S. The new tyre was presented in size 195/65R15 and is Bridgestone’s first tyre to achieve an ‘A’ label rating for both fuel efficiency and wet grip, as well as the first tyre in the world to receive the top grade in Japan’s tyre rating system. The Ecopia EP001S is now available in European markets.

1st October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti claims best in class performance from PureContact

Continental boasts that its latest North American replacement market tyre, the PureContact, brings together “best-in-class wet braking, fuel efficiency and ride comfort.” The all-season tyre is available to North American consumers in a number of 15 to 18-inch rim diameters, a UTQG rating of 700 AA, and H and V speed ratings.

30th August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli first to reach market with AA-rated tyre

Pirelli unveiled its new Cinturato P7 Blue passenger car tyre on the first day of Reifen 2012 – an event that is significant as it is the first product to reach European markets with A ratings for both wet grip and rolling resistance. The tyre achieved the AA rating in size 235/45 R17, and is an evolution of the company’s Cinturato P7 product.

6th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Nexen N'Blue Eco already achieving BB rating

Nexen's N'blue Eco tyre, which entered the market last July, has reportedly gain BB on the European tyre labelling scale that becomes mandatory in November. According to the Korean manufacturer's representatives and the firm's Essen show display, the range also achieves favourable noise levels of 71 dB. With Pirelli the only manufacturer to claim to be able to produce an AA rated tyre, Nexen's score puts it amongst the highest rating products currently available in the market.

5th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

MPs face MOT opposition

MPs from the Transport select committee today heard of the overwhelming opposition to Government plans to reduce the frequency of MOTs. Bill Duffy, co-ordinator of the Pro-MOTe campaign, supported by a range of motoring organisation, road safety campaigners and industry bodies said scrapping annual testing would be "dangerous, expensive and unwanted".

18th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Vauxhall tops van sales chart

Luton-based Vauxhall Commercial vehicles sold more vans at retail in 2011 than any other manufacturer, says the SMMT. Van sales during the year totalled 11,436 – a 25.05 per cent rise over the previous 12 months. To put this in perspective, the market grew by 8.32 per cent.

9th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

No extra charge for winter tyres, confirms insurance association

The Association of British Insurers has issued a statement reassuring motorists that fitting winter tyres shouldn’t result in an extra charge on their motor insurance. ABI member insurers, who represent 90 per cent of the UK motor insurance market, have confirmed they will not charge any additional premium if winter tyres are fitted, provided the tyres meet, and are fitted in accordance with, vehicle manufacturer specifications – and are in a roadworthy condition.

2nd December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

BMW revises its winter tyre plans for 2011

BMW has revised its winter tyre programme following in its inaugural year in 2010. As well as offering a selection of winter wheel and tyre packages, BMW UK is offering to store and insure the spare set of summer wheels and tyres until they need to be changed again in spring for £30.

12th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

No winter tyre ban in New Zealand

A New Zealand coroner’s call for a nationwide ban upon winter tyres has failed to gain widespread support. Palmerston North coroner Tim Scott made this recommendation following an inquest into a fatal car accident involving a vehicle that was imported second hand from Japan with cold weather tyres fitted.

10th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Towers to lead Kwik-Fit Fleet sales team

Kwik-Fit Fleet has appointed Martin Towers to lead its 13-strong sales team. The new corporate and national sales director takes on responsibility for managing both sides of Kwik-Fit Fleet’s sales departments, namely corporate account managers, who handle relationships with contract hire and leasing companies, and area sales managers, who manage partnerships with outright purchase fleets.

12th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Omni introduces Radar Verenti R6 tyre to US market

Omni United has introduced its new Radar-brand ultra high performance tyre, the Verenti R6 All-Season. The tyre will be M&S rated and is now available in sizes: 205/50R17, 215/50R17, 225/50R17, 235/45R17, and 225/40R18. Omni says the Verenti size expansion will continue throughout the rest of the year with the most popular OE and aftermarket sizes in the 17 to 20-inch wheel diameters.

15th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Etyres nominated for franchisor of the year award

The British Franchisers Association has announced a shortlist of 13 franchisors for the 2011 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers. The finalists were selected from entries spanning multiple sectors, business size and locations across the UK and include online tyre operation etyres nominated under the brand builder of the year award.

21st April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

New head of Conti CV tyre PR announced

Continental’s Commercial Vehicle Tires division has a new head of global public relations. Dr. Christiane Pfeiffer, formerly in charge of international marketing communications for truck and bus tyres at Continental, has replaced Udo Brandes in this role. Brandes, aged 64, intends to retire in May after six years at Continental and until this time will work for the Commercial Vehicle Tires division in an advisory role.

15th March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Auto Windscreens enters administration

Despite it being Valentine’s day, there was no love lost between Auto Windscreens and the HMRC on 14 February 2011. That’s the day the UK's second largest windscreen repair company went into administration, threatening 1,100 jobs, apparently owing money to the good old Inland Revenue.

16th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook Offers US Consumers Tyre Safety Tips

In coordination with National Tire Safety Week, Hankook Tire America Corp. is offering tips and advice to ensure consumers’ tyres are in good working condition for summer travel, reports Tire Review. “Not maintaining proper tyre inflation pressure costs consumers hundreds of dollars during their driving lifetime,” said Bill Bainbridge, director of brand communications for Hankook Tire America Corp. “Even slightly underinflated tyres require more energy and build up damaging heat more quickly. This leads to reduced fuel economy and paying more for gas than you need.”

9th June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors