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Bridgestone inaugurates new wet handling track at European Proving Ground

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Bridgestone has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art wet handling track at its European Proving Ground (EUPG) near Rome. The tyre manufacturer says the track was designed to provide suitable testing for “both traditional vehicle manufacturers and new EV players” in a variety of weather conditions. Designed within a virtual environment ahead of construction, the project received an investment of approximately 3 million euros.

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Bridgestone ‘S22’ for Kawasaki Ninja

The Battlax Hypersport S22 is an original equipment tyre for the latest Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX and SX SE. In their 2022 incarnation, the sport touring bikes will wear the Bridgestone tyre in size 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) at the front and 190/55ZR17 M/C (75W) on the rear.

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Yamaha MT-10 riding on Battlax Hypersport S22

Yamaha Motor has selected Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 tyres for its flagship MT model, the 2022 Yamaha MT-10. The MT-10 wears the Hypersport S22 in size 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) on the front and 190/55ZR17 M/C (75W) on the rear.

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Most efficient Mercedes ever riding on Bridgestone tyres

With more than 620 miles on a single battery charge, Mercedes-Benz says it is “setting new standards for electric range and efficiency” with the Vision EQXX. It attributes this generous range to numerous factors, including ultra-low rolling resistance tyres from Bridgestone.

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Bridgestone named Fisker service partner for France & Germany

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After recently selecting Bridgestone as exclusive tyre partner for its upcoming Ocean all-electric SUV, Fisker Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that covers Bridgestone’s provision of comprehensive aftersales and related maintenance solutions, beginning in France and Germany. Bridgestone will leverage its retail and service network to provide aftersales services to Fisker customers in these countries through the Speedy, Pitstop and Reiff-ABS networks.

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Bridgestone amongst top 10 Sustainable Development Enterprises in Vietnam

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In mid-December Bridgestone was named amongst the Top 10 Sustainable Development Enterprises in Vietnam. This is the fifth year Bridgestone Vietnam has been named in the Top 100 and is the only tyre industry representative on the list, according to local news reports. The list is compiled by Business Council for Sustainable Development Vietnam. (VBCSD) under the auspices of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

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Bridgestone’s Brisa JV acquires telematics firm Arvento

Brisa, the joint venture between Bridgestone Corporation and Sabancı Holding that holds a leadership position in Turkey’s tyre market, has acquired 88.89 per cent capital shares of Turkish fleet telematics company Arvento Mobile Systems (Arvento) for a consideration of TRY 291 million (£15 million). The transfer price will be subject to some adjustments, taking into account the net debt and working capital levels of Arvento at the closing date.

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Bridgestone divesting 2 further non-tyre businesses

In statements published today, Bridgestone Corporation announced the intention to sell its anti-vibration rubber and chemical products solutions businesses. The company expects the respective deals will close by the end of July and end of August 2022.

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Bridgestone OE on Cupra Born

Bridgestone is a tyre partner for the Cupra Born, the brand’s first all-electric vehicle. The tyre maker has therefore developed custom-engineered Bridgestone Turanza Eco summer tyres, Blizzak winter tyres and Weather Control all-season tyres for the Born.

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Climate change: CDP A list confirmation of leadership, says Pirelli

Pirelli & C. SpA views its inclusion in CDP’s its Climate A list 2021 as confirmation that it is a “global leader in the fight against climate change.” It is one of just three tyre makers to gain a place on the international non-profit organisation’s list, the others being Bridgestone Corporation and Michelin Group.

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Bridgestone closing truck tyre plant in China

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As part of the global footprint restructuring announced as part of its Mid Term Business Plan (2021-2023), Bridgestone Corporation is shutting one of the two truck tyre plants it currently operates in China. It will close the Bridgestone (Huizhou) Tire Co., Ltd. (BSHZ) facility by the end of 2021, consolidating its manufacturing footprint into the Bridgestone (Shenyang) Tire Co., Ltd. (BSSY) plant.

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Bridgestone sells tennis ball company

Another company within Bridgestone Corporation’s Diversified Products business will soon have a new owner. Bridgestone Sport Co., Ltd. (BSP) is selling all its stock in Bridgestone Tecnifibre Co., Ltd. (BSTF), a Thailand-based manufacturer and seller of tennis balls, to Japanese sport equipment company Yonex Co., Ltd. BSP withdrew from the tennis goods business at the end of 2020.

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Bridgestone supplies original tyres for Audi Q4 e-tron electric SUV

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Bridgestone is supplying bespoke versions of its WhatTyre Award-winning summer and winter tyres to Audi for fitment on the Q4 e-tron. The tyre manufacturer will supply newly developed iterations of its Turanza Eco and Blizzak LM005 tyres, WhatTyre’s 2021 Electric Car Tyre of the Year and Winter Tyre of the Year respectively. The Turanza Eco has been developed with Bridgestone’s sustainability promoting Enliten Technology. The Q4 e-tron is Audi’s first compact, fully-electric SUV.

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New owner for Bridgestone (Huizhou) Synthetic Rubber

As of 1 December, Bridgestone Corporation has completed selling all shares in its Bridgestone (Huizhou) Synthetic Rubber Co., Ltd. subsidiary. The new owner of the business, which manufactures synthetic rubber for passenger car tyres, is Taiwan’s LCY Chemical Corporation. Bridgestone announced the planned sale on 15 June 2021.

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Bridgestone finalises Otraco acquisition

Otraco International is now part of Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia. Bridgestone Corporation reports that after gaining regulatory approvals and satisfying other customary conditions, yesterday it completed the acquisition deal first announced in April. The OTR tyre management firm changed hands for AU$79 million (£42.4 million).

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