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Toyo Equipped Cayenne Breaks Record

(Akron/Tire Review) A Toyo Proxes S/T equipped Sportec Cayenne Turbo SP600M broke the Fastest SUV in the World title by lapping the Automotive Testing Papenburg oval test track in Germany at a top speed of 191.65 mph. The test was held 10 March, according to Toyo officials. Driven by Sportec’s Andreas Hodel, the new mark shattered the previous record of 175 mph set in 2003 by a Kleenman ML55K also running on Toyo’s Proxes S/T tyres.

”We are very proud of this record set through a collaborative effort between Toyo and Sportec, said Travis Roffler, Toyo Tire (USA) Corp.’s senior director of marketing. “The fact that another world class tuner selected the Proxes S/T to break such a prestigious record demonstrates their continued confidence in the engineering excellence and overall quality of Toyo products.”

24th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

CV and AT Show Registration

The CV and Automotive Trade Show guides and fast track passes are arriving this week for pre-registered visitors, reports the SMMT. The show organisers are encouraging those who wish to register to do so by 30 March and visitors will get a free show guide and fast-track entry pass.

“Register this week, online,” says Bob Sockl of Crystal Communications, which markets the show on behalf of the SMMT and CV Show partnership. “But if you can’t, don’t worry, you’ll still be most welcome and will still get to see Europe’s biggest and most successful automotive, CV and road transport show.”

22nd March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

The UK’s Top Technicians Step Up

The tension is rising for the 12 potential ‘Top Technicians’ who will battle it out at next month’s Automotive Trade Show.

Once named, the winner will be able to choose from a wide variety of prizes, including holidays, VIP tickets, motor sport events, tools, equipment or formal training opportunities.

21st March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Indian Truck and Bus Tyre Production Up

(India/Rubber Asia) Truck and bus tyre production continues to increase and now accounts for 65 per cent of the total turnover of the industry in terms of value. Recently released January 2005 figures show that, in terms of volume, total production is just below the million unit mark – standing at 947,000 compared with 934,000 a year ago. Passenger car tyres production in India reached 1.06 million units, while LCV tyre production for January stood at 353,000 units. The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association figures show that some 221,000 units were exported.

21st March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

SmarTire Signs With Travel Technology Innovations

SmarTire Systems Inc has announced that it has signed an agreement with Travel Technology Innovations, LLC (TTI) to distribute SmarTire’s active tyre monitoring systems. TTI is a newly formed, Detroit based joint venture between Detroit Chassis LLC and Redmer Industries that was created to market and sell SmarTire products. Both companies bring an extensive and successful track record of supplying original equipment and aftermarket parts and services to the automotive, recreational vehicle and transportation industries.

16th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

BFRC to Sponsor Great American Cleanup

(Akron/Tire Review) For the fourth consecutive year, BFS Retail & Commercial Operations (BFRC) will sponsor the Great American Cleanup, an organised community improvement initiative that runs from March through to May, announced Bridgestone Americas Holding (BAH).

15th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

New Start for Prestige Batteries

Platinum Batteries Ltd has released a statement thanking customers for their support during the company’s litigation case with Fiamm Automotive Ltd, which was finally settled last December. “It was extremely difficult maintaining stock levels during the litigation process and our national customer database has been extremely supportive and patient with us. Our situation is turning around rapidly now, with stock levels already back to capacity.

“We will be trading as Prestige Batteries, the result of seeing a marked increase in demand for our four year calcium/calcium range of batteries. The company has a bright outlook for the future and much confidence in it’s ability to go from strength to strength, expanding its share of the UK market,” the statement concluded.

15th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

USWA Pickets Unfair

(Akron/TR) “Informational pickets” set up by United Steelworkers of America (USWA) locals representing Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) plants are causing concerns amongst owners of Nissan car dealerships who say such action is unfair and hurts their businesses.

14th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

DETA Appoints New MD

Derek Ranking has been appointed as managing director designate of DETA batteries. The news follows the announcement that David Johnson will retire from the business he founded almost 30 years ago. Mr Ranking joins the Manchester based company from the Unipart Group and has worked extensively in the automotive aftermarket and aerospace industries. Following his appointment, Mr Ranking will be working closely with the company founder, who first imported DETA batteries into the UK in 1977.

“David and I are working together to develop a clear vision for DETA’s future growth and to ensure that there is a smooth transition when he retires. I’m delighted to join DETA whose batteries have been specified over the past 50 years as OE, by the cream of German car and motorcycle manufacturers,” Mr Ranking explained.

14th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Performance Fibers to Build Second Plant in China

Performance Fibers will build a second polyester fibre and fabric plant in Kaiping, China, to meet demand from the country’s growing automotive market. The new plant will double the company’s dimensionally stable polyester capacity in China, where it is the industry leader. This is the company’s second expansion at the Kaiping facility in two years, having doubled capacity of the original plant with the addition of new production lines in early 2005.

11th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Automotive Suppliers Face Uphill Struggle

(Akron/TR) Cutbacks, fast rising raw material costs and marketshare battles by US automakers have created a crisis among auto part and component suppliers, according to a Detroit News report today.

11th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Trelleborg Inaugurates Wuxi, China Plant

The Trelleborg Group has inaugurated its newly constructed Chinese plant Wuxi , part of expansive Shanghai region. The Wuxi plant, which has approximately 300 employees, will produce antivibration systems and other vehicle components. The plant replaces an earlier Trelleborg facility in Wuxi and represents a doubling of production capacity. According to a company statement, the new facility has a total area of nearly 20,000 square metres and has been designed according to strictest environmental considerations. Trelleborg Automotive has also recently opened a technical centre in Shanghai.

“This is another stage in strengthening our leading position in China,” says George Caplea, president of the Trelleborg Automotive business area. “We now have a best-in-class facility with enough capacity to meet growing demand, while we are also able to offer very favourable technical-development capacity, benefiting both domestic and international customers.”

11th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Lifestyle Launches Tyre Care Products

Groupe Michelin’s Michelin Lifestyle division has introduced what it claims are the first wheel and tyre care products on the market to be developed for and approved by a major tyre manufacturer. Michelin says it will make these products available to select retailers to sell to consumers.

9th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Presents RunOnFlat at Geneva Show

Goodyear has unveiled its RunOnFlat technology, the latest in a long line of pioneering innovations to roll out into the consumer market. According to the company, RunOnFlat tyres are “set to introduce a new dimension in safety technology into the automotive world and will bring greater peace of mind to the drivers of tomorrow.” Visitors to the Goodyear stand will be able to learn more about the company’s dedication to consumer-benefit driven innovation and technological excellence. The Goodyear stand will also give visitors an insight into the tyre company’s greatest achievements, which have kept it at the forefront of innovation for more than 100 years. Goodyear is the Official Press Sponsor for the event which takes place from 1 to 13 March 2005.

8th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental’s Tsunami Pledge Goes to Homeless and Fishermen

The $500,000 pledged by Continental AG to the victims of the tsunami in Asia will go mainly to the benefit of the homeless and fishermen, a company statement explains. A large share of the funds will be put to use in Malaysia, where the automotive supplier also has two tyre plants. Indonesia and Sri Lanka will also receive aid.

8th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors