On 3 August, 68 items of machinery and equipment of Aeolus were put up for auction online. Equipment auctioned included: setting machines and vulcanisation tanks, and the base price is 2.46 million yuan (about £268,000; €311,000).
Although radial tyres are increasing their share of India’s light commercial vehicle sector, Apollo Tyres points out that around 165,000 cross-ply/bias light commercial tyres are sold throughout India every month. The tyre maker states it is “looking to get a share of this market” and has thus introduced a new cross-ply range, Apollo Bhim. It is offering two SKUs and says these will cater to nearly 80 per cent of the market in this segment.
Bridgestone Corporation will end kart tyre supply on 31 December 2022. According to the company, the decision to leave the largely bias construction kart tyre segment “reflects careful examination of the company’s portfolio and resources”. However, Bridgestone remains fully responsible for the supply of kart tyres until 31 December 2022, at which time outstanding supply contracts will end.
No, this isn’t fake news or a misprint: More than half a century after producing its last cross-ply car tyre and electing to exclusively focus upon radial construction in this segment, Pirelli is once again making cross-ply tyres for classic cars. The Pirelli Stella Bianca is back.
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