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Cambrian launches latest price catalogue

The UK’s largest motorcycle and scooter tyre wholesaler, Cambrian Tyres, has just released its 2012 price catalogue – a whopping 192 page tome that list the full ranges available from Avon, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Metzeler, Michelin and Pirelli, as well as a full selection of inner tubes and accessories. Completely re-written for 2012, the price list also features an enlarged fitment guide to aid dealers in selecting the correct size tyres for almost 2,500 different motorcycles.

1st March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental opens China winter test centre

The official opening of Continental’s new winter test centre in China’s Heilongjiang Province was held on 23 February. The Heihe-based facility, operated by the company’s Chassis & Safety Division, is located in what Conti calls a “favourable environment for cold weather testing” and is made up of a 7 million square metre lake and 30,000 square metre land area. The Heihe winter test centre is the German company’s fourth ABS and ESC test facility; the others are located in Europe, the US and Japan. The focus for activities at the centre will be testing vehicle stability in all driving conditions, especially on low friction surfaces.

28th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti ‘Attacks’ sport/hypersport segment with new range

Continental’s big news for 2012 is the imminent launch of its new ContiSportAttack 2 tyre into the all-important and hotly contested sport/hypersport sector of the market. UK distributor of the Continental motorcycle tyre range, Cambrian Tyres, says that the latest compound technology has improved the performance of the SportAttack 2 compared with its predecessor in all performance criteria but especially in the areas of wet grip, mileage and handling. A further feature, Conti’s Traction Skin – a micro-rough finish to the tread surface that minimises the running-in procedure – has also been used in the new tyre, increasing rider safety when the tyre is new. Cambrian explains that the micro-roughness of the Traction Skin tread optimises mechanical adhesion to the road, reducing the distance required to scrub the tyre in.

27th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti introduces alignment indicators to European commercial range

Excessive negative or positive camber and incorrectly set toe cause tyres to wear out prematurely, and for more than a decade Continental has included a straightforward method of detecting this on its US market commercial vehicle tyres. Truck tyres sold by Conti on the other side of the pond feature what are known as Visual Alignment Indicators, or VAI, on the shoulder ribs. The German tyre maker refers to VAI as an “extremely simple” system that enables incorrect wheel alignment on trucks and trailers to be easily recognised without the need for complex electronic measurements. Now Continental is set to introduce VAI into selected items within its European product range.

22nd February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental triples share dividend estimates

Continental AG has announced that the company plans to pay a dividend of 1.5 euros per share for the 2011 fiscal year, almost tripling analyst estimates of 0.55 euros. Based on the approximately 200 million shares outstanding, the proposed amount to be distributed totals roughly 300 million euros. This equates to a payout ratio of about 24 per cent, according to an official statement on the subject.

20th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Trio of Conti tyres earmarked for Geneva launch

No less than three new passenger car tyre ranges are scheduled to be launched at Continental’s Geneva Motor Show stand. The German manufacturer hasn’t named the models it intends to unveil next month in Geneva, however it says the three lines are a new summer tyre for subcompacts, compacts and mid-size cars, a new winter tyre for the same vehicle categories, and a new winter tyre for electric cars.

20th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

First OE approval for Conti e-tyre

Continental has released further information about its new Conti.e.Contact range of tyres for electric and hybrid vehicles. The tyres are being produced in Continental’s passenger car tyre factory in Korbach, Germany and the manufacturer has received its first original equipment deal – Renault has appointed Continental sole tyre supplier for its Twizy.

17th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti builds on 4×4 range with ContiSportContact 5

With the launch of the ContiSportContact 5 SUV, Continental has built on its current range of tyres specifically designed for the 4×4 market. According to the company, this new development means engineers at Continental have made a tyre with precise steering and maximum grip under all conditions, on and off road. The ContiSportContact 5 SUV is designed to meet the tough on road demands of today’s latest SUV’s. A supple macro-block design on the outer shoulder and solid central ribs, ensure that the tyre adapts perfectly to whatever the road surface.

15th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental takes over ContiTread marketing from Marangoni

As of the second quarter of this year Continental will assume responsibility for the marketing of its ContiTread precure treads. Previously Italy’s Marangoni group didn’t just produce these treads for the German manufacturer, it was also in charge of marketing the brand in Europe. “We successfully introduced ContiTread precure treads into the European market in 2008 through a licensing agreement with Marangoni. As of April 2012 we will begin marketing ContiTread directly through our own marketing organisation,” explained Christian Sass, director Retread Business Commercial Vehicles Tires (CVT) Continental.

13th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

New position to strengthen Conti’s supply chain management

Continental AG has appointed Jürgen Braunstetter as head of the newly created command level function, Supply Chain Management Automotive – a position directly below Executive Board level. In this new position, Braunstetter takes on overall, across-the-board management of the supply chain for Continental’s three Automotive divisions. This involves coordination with the purchasing, quality and information technology departments. It is intended to further increase flexibility in the supply chain and allow for a faster response to market shifts.

13th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Coach operators stay legal with Continental

Coach operators who travel to Europe throughout the winter season need to ensure that their tyres and vehicles comply with local legislation. These vary greatly from country to country in Western Europe and drivers may suffer financial penalties or even be prevented from travelling through certain areas if they don’t adhere to the regulations.

9th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Firms still signing up as CV Show offers free tickets

Many truck-related and a number orientated business have signed up to exhibit at April’s CV Show. At the same time the partnership behind the exhibition has announced plans to give away free tickets to visitors that pre-register.

One exhibitor that is keen to make the most of its presence is Continental Automotive which is launching a new marketing initiative for 2012 called “Did You Know?” “The idea behind the campaign is to provide question and answer-style information for Drivers and Operators,” explains Jackie Dougall, marketing manager for VDO.

9th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti releases updated winter tyre guide

Were you aware that between 1 November and 15 April operators of trucks driving in or through Austria risk a driving ban and a fine of up to 5,000 euros for not having M+S tyres on at least one drive axle? Or that studded tyres are permitted – albeit sometimes at a cost – during winter in Norway? Or that in Finland motorists may drive year-round on summer tyres, provided their vehicle is preceded by a husky wearing a hi-vis collar?

9th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

US favourite for new Michelin plant?

Speculation still exists regarding Michelin’s furtively-named “Project Cougar”, however it appears possible the Felidae plan may find a home in Anderson County, a location in the US state of South Carolina where the tyre maker already employs some 700 workers. Michelin North America has been named as the company considering setting up two projects in the area. Should they go head in Anderson County, these projects would be established with an investment said to be at least US$550 million and likely to be in the “$600 million to $1 billion” range if built according to plan.

8th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental names new Conti360° network manager

Continental Tyre Group has appointed Louise Franklin as its new Conti360° network manager. Franklin, 28, joins Continental with sales and marketing experience from her previous role as sales and marketing manager for Ardmore Language Schools.

3rd February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors