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Heuver to display Aeolus pcr range at Reifen 2012

As well as being represented by Kings Road Tyres in the UK, the Aeolus brand is distributed by Heuver Tyrewholesale in a number of markets on the continent. This year the brand will be present at the Dutch wholesaler’s stand and also have its own show presence, and during Reifen the Chinese manufacturer will not only show its latest products from its established truck and OTR tyre lines – the company’s new range of passenger car tyres will also be on display.

22nd March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Nokian's record breaking electric performance on ice

Test driver Janne Laitinen from Nokian Tyres reached a speed of 252.09 km/h (156.64 mph) in the E-RA electric car on the ice of Lake Ukonjärvi in Inari, Finland. The record, achieved on 17 March by Nokian and the Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences' high-tech E-RA (Electric RaceAbout) vehicle, is unique.

22nd March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Flexibility key to success at Van den Ban

Following the crazy scramble for tyres in the winter of 2010/11, when availability was low and some sizes couldn’t be purchased at any price, in 2012 the European market now faces the reverse situation – tyres are there to purchase but unsold stocks are spoiling many people’s appetite to buy. To retain a competitive edge in such changeable conditions requires flexibility; and this is precisely the quality that Dutch wholesaler Van den Ban prides itself in possessing. Flexibility in its various forms was a key theme when Tyres & Accessories recently spoke with commercial manager Cyril Versteeg and Kees Nieuwland, who is responsible for the company’s UK and Ireland sales during a recent visit to the company’s headquarters in Hellevoetsluis, not far from the major port of Rotterdam.

20th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Russia the key driver of Nokian’s growth

In its 2011 annual report, Nokian Tyres has singled Russia out as the company’s strongest growth area. Reporting rising sales in all Nokian’s key regions – the Nordic markets, Central Europe and Russia – and growing market share in the last two of these, president and CEO Kim Gran stated that “as expected, this development was strongest in Russia, which, boosted by the car business, represented approximately one-half of our growth.”

20th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti to introduce winter EV tyre

Starting in autumn 2013, Continental will produce a winter tyre for electric cars. The company previewed this tyre, the Conti.eContact Winter, at the Geneva Motor Show and shared that it can cut rolling resistance considerably compared with its standard equivalent. “The 20-inch size was decided upon due to rolling resistance and wear criteria,” commented Alexander Bahlmann, head of media and public relations for Continental’s Tires division. “It was the best size in comparison to a standard winter tyre; rolling resistance has been reduced by 25 per cent compared with a 16-inch tyre.”

15th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Poland – most likely site for Apollo’s new factory?

Speaking at the launch of the Aspire 4G high performance tyre in Geneva, Apollo Tyres Ltd chairman and managing director Onkar Singh Kanwar reiterated the tyre maker’s commitment to European consumers. “While European companies are looking east, your company, Apollo, is focusing on Europe, and Europe will remain central to our focus,” he stated. “We will keep investing in production facilities, in technology, development and product launches to ensure that the best and most effective products are brought to you. Apollo will accelerate its growth momentum over the years to come.”

12th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Multistrada investing in rubber supply, capacity expansion

Almost a year ago, PT Multistrada Arah Sarana Tbk announced plans to ensure a reliable supply of raw materials through the acquisition of up to around 30,000 hectares of rubber plantation land. In the end the tyre maker purchased 33,800 hectares in Kalimantan, Indonesia for around Rp3 trillion (£209 million) through its subsidiary PT Multistrada Agro Internasional. During a press conference held in Jakarta on 11 March, company president Pieter Tanuri shared details of this acquisition, stating that this year Multistrada aims to plant up to 1,000 hectares of rubber trees there, a project the firm has budgeted Rp398 billion (£27.7 million) for; 26 per cent of this will come from the proceeds of a recent rights issue. This is expected to be ready for harvest in the next five years.

12th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

European Ecopia range now covers most popular models, says Bridgestone

Since its European launch in 2010, the Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 line-up has continued to grow. The Japanese tyre maker reports that the EP150 is now available in 55 and 65 series sizes to fit a wide range of compact and medium-sized passenger cars with 14 to 16-inch rim sizes. The EP150, together with the Turanza ER300 Ecopia, forms the basis of an Ecopia product portfolio that offers sizes to fit most popular car models on European roads.

9th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

European-focus: Apollo Aspire 4G unveiled

Less than three years ago, Apollo Tyres acquired Dutch tyre maker Vredestein and set about developing a company that draws upon both firms’ strengths. Now, at this week’s Geneva Motor Show, Apollo Vredestein showed the world what its Netherlands and India-based research and development departments are capable of jointly achieving; the very first tyre to come out of this international collaboration – the Apollo Aspire 4G – was given its official debut on 7 March.

9th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone launches Potenza S001 run-flat

Bridgestone has launched the newPotenza S001 RFT run-flat tyre. According the company, the S001 provides the superior driving performance of the Bridgestone Potenza S001 combined with the added safety of Bridgestone run-flat technology.

7th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop launches latest race-inspired rubber – full report

At the end of February Dunlop announced the launch of its Sport Maxx Race and Sport Maxx RT products at Spain’s Ascari Race track. Designed to help some of the world’s fastest cars perform, Dunlop says the Race iteration will be fitted to key models such as the Mercedes SLS and C63 AMG Black Series, Audi’s TT RS and R8, the Porsche 911 GT3 and the BMW M5. The RT is aimed at original equipment manufacturers that are introducing 17 and 18-inch rims ahead of 16 inches; the Sport Maxx RT is the brand’s attempt to capitalise on the market expansion in these sizes on leading performance brands such as Audi, Maserati, Mini, BMW, Jaguar, and Mercedes AMG.

29th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

What's behind Dunlop’s latest race-inspired rubber

You’ve probably heard by now that at the end of February Dunlop announced the launch of its Sport Maxx Race and Sport Maxx RT products at Spain’s Ascari Race track. Designed to help some of the world’s fastest cars perform, Dunlop says the Race iteration will be fitted to key models such as the Mercedes SLS and C63 AMG Black Series, Audi’s TT RS and R8, the Porsche 911 GT3 and the BMW M5. But why develop a new sports car-orientated tyre?

27th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone launches Adrenalin RE002 Potenza tyre line expansion

Bridgestone has launched the Adrenalin RE002, in an extension its premium Potenza sport tyre line-up. The Potenza Adrenalin RE002 provides a contrast with Bridgestone’s original equipment and replacement market flagship, the Potenza S001, by offering a sportier feel, largely tuned for dry performance. It is designed to increase steering response and handling for the two-seat roadster, hot hatchback or tuned car driver.

24th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Infinity to launch new Ecosis car tyre range

Infinity has announced plans to release a new passenger car tyre range later this year. The Ecosis product line up is said to form the basis for a new eco-friendly range, which is reportedly designed to supersede the INF 030.

According to the company, the Infinity Ecosis will be available from the second half of 2012, after the product unveiled at the company’s Infinity partners day to be held in China in May and after its makes its official European launch during the Reifen 2012 international trade show in Essen, Germany which will take place from 5-8 June 2012.

23rd February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop launches new Sport Maxx Race, Sport Maxx RT

At the end of February Dunlop announced the launch of its Sport Maxx Race and Sport Maxx RT products at Spain’s Ascari Race track. Designed to help some of the world’s fastest cars perform, Dunlop says the Race iteration will fit key models such as the Mercedes SLS and C63 AMG Black Series, Audi’s TT RS and R8, the Porsche 911 GT3 and the BMW M5. The RT is aimed at original equipment manufacturers that are introducing 17” and 18” rims ahead of 16”; the Sport Maxx RT is the brand’s attempt to capitalise on the market expansion in these sizes on leading performance brands such as Audi, Maserati, Mini, BMW, Jaguar, and Mercedes AMG.

17th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors