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Two SEMA Awards For Dunlop Direzza

(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear’s Dunlop products took two top awards during the recent SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Dunlop’s Direzza Sport Z1 tyre received two SEMA International New Product Awards. In separate awards, Australia’s Hot 4s & Performance Cars magazine and Greece’s top enthusiast publisher Option Press also recognized the brand new Direzza Sport Z1 tyre. Developed and built in Japan for professional drifting, the Direzza Sport Z1 delivers high grip, excellent control and consistency, according to Dunlop. The tyre will be available in Spring 2007 in 17 sizes.

8th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Launches BARC/Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup

During October Dunlop Tyres launched its latest motorsport series, the BARC/Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup. At the same time the company announced plans to upgrade its motorsport (particularly MotoGP) tyre production facilities in Birmingham. Tyres & Accessories met up with the Dunlop Motorsport team at Donington for the launch of the new series.

The new BARC/Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup, designed to be something of a stepping stone to the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, will take the form of a production saloon and sports coupe cup. The plan is for the new series to “star” at Dunlop’s 2007 Great & British motorsport festivals, alongside the existing Radial Enduro, BiDuro, Ginetta and Mini Championship events.

6th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyres Are Britain’s Best Invention

The pneumatic tyre has been named as the best British motoring invention of all time. While the exact lineage of tyres is disputed (Robert William Thomson, from Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, may have come up with the idea in 1845, but John Boyd Dunlop was the first to patent it in 1888), an Auto Express list puts the tyre above disc brakes and cat’s eyes in terms of motoring innovation. Other British inventions in the top 20 include the laminated windscreen, the pedestrian crossing, bumpers and self-cancelling indicators. Caravans came 19th.

3rd November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

SEMA Show 2006: Dunlop Muscles Up

(Las Vegas/Tire Review) Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduced a new Dunlop-branded line, an “extreme sports performance tyre with race-like characteristics for drifting, on-track and autocross motorsports.” The street-legal Direzza Sport Z1 is “Dunlop’s new halo tyre for enthusiasts who want maximum dry-weather traction on the street or at the track,” said Silvana Valencic, Dunlop’s segment marketing manager. The tyre unveiled on the opening day of the 2006 SEMA Show.

2nd November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop India Reopens After Inactivity

Dunlop India Limited’s plant in Sahagange, reportedly the oldest tyre plant in Asia, restarts production today (Tuesday 30 October) after years of inactivity. Dunlop’s Ambattur plant re-opened a little over a month ago. “We are dealing with old machines at Sahagange. The problem has been compounded by damage and thefts when the plant had be closed,” S K Paul, managing director of Dunlop India, told reporters at the opening of the Ambattur plant.

31st October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop to “Blow the Lid off Fast-Fit Industry”

Goodyear Dunlop plans to “blow the lid off the fast-fit industry” by expanding its Hi-Q operation, mainly through franchised outlets. At present, the manufacturer owns all but 22 of its 150 retail sites. Peter Tye, Goodyear Dunlop franchise development manager, says: “Our aim is to revolutionize the industry and to become a challenging force within UK fast fit.

“We intend to grow our network to 250, and the planned split is 100 owned by us and the rest by franchise holders. We expect all our current franchisees to continue with us, and we’re going through a consultation exercise with them looking at the benefits,” Tye added.

31st October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Encouraging Start for Dunlop Academy Winner

Dunlop Race Academy 2006 winner, Rob Parkman put in an inspiring performance during the Ginetta Championship final at Donington in an October weekend meeting. Despite the driving rain, Rob put his academy training to the test and finished 19th in the second race after qualifying 31st out of 38 entrants on the grid in a race-prepared Ginetta G20.

31st October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Invests £1 million in Birmingham MotoGP Tyre Production

Dunlop has announced a major investment in new technology at its Fort Dunlop plant in Birmingham aimed at delivering sustained, long term success in the highest level of motorcycle racing, the MotoGP world championship. Company representatives told Tyres & Accessories that Dunlop will invest over £1 million in new machinery designed to expand and enhance motorsport tyre production facilities at the company’s Fort Dunlop plant.

In 2006, Dunlop tyres, designed and built in Birmingham, helped Ducati win the manufacturers’ championship in the highly competitive British Superbike Championship, widely regarded as one of the world’s most competitive championships where the battle between tyre manufacturers is as intense as the battles between riders. Dunlop teams were also victorious in the national German, French and USA Superbike Championships and lead the Australian and Spanish series.

27th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

MasterFit Claims it’s Cheaper than Kwik-Fit

The Vauxhall MasterFit garage chain is claiming that “the best [tyre] deal in town” for Vauxhall owners is to be found at a MasterFit centre. Citing independent research recently conducted at 50 locations spread throughout the UK, the network said its prices beat those of Kwik-Fit on eight out of every 10 tyres.

The results are said to include brands as well-known as Bridgestone, Dunlop, Continental and Pirelli. The survey compared the prices charged by 50 Vauxhall MasterFit Centres with those of 50 Kwik-Fit centres in the same locations.

26th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Consumer Reports Releases Performance Tyre Ratings

(Akron/Tire Review) Consumer Reports has released ratings on performance all-season tyres. In the H-Rated category, Consumer Reports ranked the Dunlop SP Sport 5000, the Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S, and the Falken Ziex ZE 512 as the top three performers. The top-three V-rated tyres, according to Consumer Reports, were the Michelin Pilot HX MXM4, the Yokohama Avid V4s and the Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S.

26th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Hofmann – Standing The Test Of Time

Since its foundation in 1931 Hofmann wheel balancers and tyre changers have built a reputation for quality and reliability. A preferred choice at many leading car manufacturers and tyre shops its fair to say that there are probably few technicians in the country that haven’t used a Hofmann machine.

24th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

McConechy’s Profits Down

McConechy’s Tyre Services has blamed one-off restructuring costs for a fall in underlying profits. The company, which has 50 branches, recorded an operating surplus of £642,588 in the 12 months to 30 April, down from more than £1.2 million in the previous 12 months. Sales were flat at £31.5 million.

16th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Caterham Smashes Top Gear Record on Dunlop Tyres

A stunning power lap from a Dunlop test driver in a Caterham CSR260 has smashed the Stig’s Top Gear track record and ousted the Koenigsegg CCX from its place at the top. The 250-horsepower Caterham was pushed to the top with the help of Dunlop track-day tyres and beat supercars such as the Maserati MC12, Pagani Zonda F and Ferrari F60 Enzo in a triumphant day at Dunsfold.

16th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop Launches Hi-Q New Franchising Opportunity

Goodyear Dunlop has announced a new franchise opportunity for people looking to start or expand their own business in the tyre/motor industry. The company used the National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham, to reveal a complete rebrand of its retail operation, Hi-Q and to announce the new franchise opportunity surrounding the fast-fit business.

9th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Qualifier Gets Rider Approval

The Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier has been endorsed by UK consumer tests declaring the Qualifier best overall and rated number 1 for wet grip. The consumer survey, carried out by the UK magazine, ‘Ride’ compared the top road tyres in the market. In a major study amongst 10,000 UK riders, The Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier was matched against the latest offerings by Avon, Bridgestone, Continental, Metzeler, Michelin, and Pirelli in vigorous assessments of grip, wet weather performance, mileage and value

29th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors