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Apollo in Talks to Supply VW in Europe

Apollo Tyres has confirmed that its OE arrangements with Volkswagen may be extended into the European market. Addressing journalists in Cologne, Germany, Neeraj Kanwar stated “only recently, five years ago, we went into the OE segment in India. Today in India we supply to all the top automotive industry. Recently we’ve gone into VW, supplying them tyres for the cars that they’re launching in India, and we are in discussions with them to supply tyres to them in Europe.”

9th June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

New Car Registrations up 13.5% in May, SMMT Predicts Decline

UK new car registrations rose 13.5 per cent in May (compared with May 2009), the 11th successive monthly rise. 153,095 cars were registered in May compared with 134,858 in May 2009. Broken down by the two main channels, the results are particularly positive in the fleet sector, which reported a 16 per cent increase compared with a 12.3 per cent in the private market.

Volumes over the first five months of the year have risen 22 per cent. According to the SMMT, the growth reflects the weakness of the 2009 market, with May volumes still 14.6 per cent or 26,177 units down on the 2008 level.

4th June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook Receives OE Green Light for Extended European VW Supply

The Volkswagen T5 van, produced at the company’s factory in Hannover, Germany, has the distinction of being fitted with the first tyres delivered to a European manufacturer directly from Hankook Tire’s plant in Rácalmás, Hungary. Supply of the Hankook Radial RA 28 in sizes 205/65 R 16 C and 215/65 R 16 C began following a Volkswagen audit held a year ago. A new audit of the Rácalmás facility has now been conducted, and Hankook has received an ‘A’ certification, the highest rating available.

27th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

New Mustang Signature Model is Exclusively Pirelli Shod

The Steve Saleen signature line of 2011 SMS Mustang 302’s will be exclusively shod with Pirelli P Zero rubber. After the successful launch of his 2010 SMS 570 Challenger in the Spring of 2009, the 2011 SMS 302 Mustang represents the second in the trio of SMS American Supercars, the third of which will be the SMS 620 Camaro, slated for introduction later this year. To start with, two SMS 302 versions will be offered: the SMS 302 4V with a normally aspirated 5.0L engine, followed by the SMS 302 SC using the patented SMS 296 Supercharger. Both models utilize Pirelli P Zero ultra-high-performance 275/35ZR 20 tyres on 20 x 9-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels at the front and 275/40ZR 20 tyres on 20” x 10” 5-spoke alloy wheels at the rear.

24th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Ruia Named a Contender for SsangYong Purchase

Pawan Kumar Ruia, owner of Dunlop India and Falcon Tyres, is said to be one of the bidders for SsanYong Motor. The South Korean vehicle manufacturer, which has been in court-led restructuring since early last year, was announced for sale this week. Bidders have until May 28 to submit a letter of intent. Sources reported by Calcutta, India based newspaper The Telegraph say Ruia is prepared to pay up to US$500 million for the company.

21st May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Sykes-Pickavant Moves to New Burntwood Site

Sykes-Pickavant Ltd, which manufactures and supplies automotive tools, recently moved premises from the company’s current location in Cannock to a brand new purpose built site in Burntwood, Staffordshire, just a few miles from their existing base. Speaking about the move, managing director Paul Archer said: "Our current site in Cannock has served us well but the move to Burntwood Business Park will reflect more accurately the size and stature of our business. It will also create a better working environment for staff and visitors to our premises."

20th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Seasonal Tyres, TPMS Keep Inflation Under Control

This week Canadians are being reminded to “be smart” about tyres. A national safety awareness campaign, Be Tire Smart Week, began on May 17, and to mark the occasion the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC) has released a nationwide study that shows Canadian drivers are getting the message about the importance of correct tyre inflation and maintenance upon road safety, fuel efficiency and environmental protection. This study shows that the number of private vehicles running on improperly inflated tyres has fallen dramatically since 2003.

19th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Dinex Achieves A/S TS-certification

Dinex A/S, the exhaust manufacturer, has completed implementation of the Quality Management System ISO/TS 16949 and has achieved the certification. This latest announcement, made at the end of April, follows the news in June last year that the Dinex Group’s fifth production facility, Dinex Latvia, achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification.

19th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Dezent Launch New RG Rim

The latest wheel design from Dezent features a classic ‘Y’ spoke design and machined face. Dezent’s newest product contrasts a lustrous gloss black detail against the lacquered face to present a stunning OEM+ style design that will look at home on a wide range of 4 and 5 stud Jap, Euro and Tuner cars. As well as a vast range of PCDs, automotive aesthetes can choose from either 16 or 17-inch in the popular 7.5-inch width, or an 18-inch rim in an 8-inch width. Prices start at £96 + VAT for the 16-inch size.

18th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Work Starts on Lanxess’ Russia Rubber Facility

The official start to work on Lanxess’ first production facility in Russia, located in Dzerzhinsk in the Nizhny Novgorod region, began on May 13. When completed at the start of 2011 the plant, operated by Lanxess subsidiary Rhein Chemi, will produce rubber chemcials for the Russia and CIS markets.

13th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Winter Demand Causes Windscreen Shortage

Auto Windscreens has increased production by 40 per cent at its factory following news of a national shortage of windscreens. The high demand for replacement windscreens at the beginning of the year, following the UK’s worst winter in 30 years, has led to a national shortage of windscreens, reports the automotive glazing services company Auto Windscreens.

According to the company, automotive glazing companies throughout the UK are struggling to get hold of parts leading to long delays for windscreen replacement for vehicle owners, particularly for owners of the Vauxhall Zafira, Astra and Vectra, VW Passat and Golf and Audi A4.

7th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Why Balance? Hoffmann to Answer in Essen

Wegmann Automotive the parent company of the Hofmann balance weight brand and the world leader in weight production is set to present the results of a series of long-running tests at the Forthcoming Essen Show. In order to answer the ongoing question “why balance?” the company has produced video to illustrate the effects of imbalance on the vehicle and their impact on safety, comfort and vehicle wear. In order to make the messages clear to customers and consumers, some of which are more complicated and wide ranging than you first might think clearer, Wegmann has developed a specially designed counter display which will also be presented at the tyre show.

30th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Joschka Fischer to Open this Year’s Reifen Show

Visitors to 26th Reifen Show in Essen will have the chance to hear former German federal foreign minister Joschka Fischer speak on the subject of “Economic Growth and Ecological Responsibility” at the ceremonial opening of Reifen 2010, the evening before the show proper begins.

In addition visitors to Reifen can look forward to a “high profile” supporting programme. For example Bundesverband Reifenhandel und Vulkaniseur-Handwerk e.V. (BRV – Federal Association of the Tyre Trade and the Vulcanisers' Skilled Trade), the ideal sponsor of the trade fair, has recruited top experts and well-known personalities for its events.

30th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental Back in the Black in Q1

During the three months to March 31, Continental AG achieved sales of almost six billion euros, a 1.7 billion euro year-on-year increase. At 494 million euros, the company’s reported EBIT was more than 650 million euros higher than the comparative figure for the previous year’s quarter. From this total, sales from Conti’s Rubber Group accounted for 2.2 billion of the total, and reported group EBIT was 313 million euros.

28th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Forbes Ranks Goodyear 40th “Most Reputable” US Company

Forbes Magazine has published its fifth annual list of the companies with the best reputation in the USA, with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company ranked 40th. Goodyear says the list is based on the Reputation Institute’s US Reputation Pulse consumer opinion survey, which aims to measure the overall respect, trust, esteem, admiration and good feelings consumers hold toward the country’s 150 largest companies.

23rd April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors