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November motorcycle sales down

The market for motorcycles in November shows a decline of 3.2 per cent in a year where the market has experienced a mere 0.1 per cent growth for the year to date.

Sue Robinson, director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA)/Motorcycle Retailers Association (MRA) commented "Of particular concern is the slowdown in the 51-125cc commuter bike market that has performed throughout the year with an increase in the year to date of 9.3 per cent. However, in November the 51-125cc market experienced a downward fall of 6.8 per cent. This is a strong indication that economic pressures are affecting basic purchases of lower priced motorcycles that many consumers consider an essential form of commuter transport."

13th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Infinity launches agricultural tyre range

Having recently introduced an agricultural radial tyre range, Infinity Tyres reports that the latest addition to its widening portfolio incorporates tyres suited for the latest advancements for modern agricultural machinery. Infinity agricultural tyres are already available in the UK market and the company formally announced that the tyres can be purchased from Somerset-based Europa Tyres.

11th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli unveils charity-themed 2013 Calendar

The latest edition of the world’s most famous tyre calendar has been launched in Rio de Janeiro, and Pirelli has given the world a peek its artwork. Within the 2013 Pirelli Calendar are 23 photographs of 11 actresses, singers and models – all fully clothed this time – plus nine images of “daily life and two photos entirely composed of graffiti and murals.

27th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Nizhnekamskshina present at ecology congress

Representatives from Tatneft-owned Russian tyre maker Nizhnekamskshina have taken part in the 2nd Congress of Russia’s Ecologists. The Moscow-based event, held on 21 and 22 November, aimed to address and implement the tasks defined in the "Principles of the Russian Federation State Policy in the Economic Development till 2030". The environmental forum also served as a platform for discussions on important events in the field of environmental protection plus options for processing household solid wastes, oil and other industrial wastes.

23rd November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Safer cars from November 1st

Authorities say that Europe has taken a major step forward in vehicle safety from 1 November 2012 as a basket of new safety requirements for new types of motor vehicles comes into force.

Measures which become mandatory include safety belt reminders, safety requirements for electric vehicles, easier child seat anchorages (ISOFIX), better protection of passengers against the displacement of luggage in case of the accident and the fitment of a tyre pressure monitoring system. In addition, cars will be also equipped with gear shift indicators to help drivers save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions.

1st November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin host venue for WWCOTY award at Paris show

Michelin’s stand at the Paris Motor Show is the chosen venue for tomorrow’s Women's World Car of the Year awards ceremony. Following the tyre maker’s press conference at 5.30pm, eight of the 21 Eight of the 21 judges in who chose this year’s top cars will be on hand to present the supreme award trophy to Range Rover executives.

26th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

RHA welcomes charge on foreign hauliers

The news that the Government intends to go ahead with plans to introduce a charging system whereby foreign operators pay to use UK roads gets the thumbs up from the Road Haulage Association.

21st September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo’s Snowprox S953 leads winter range

Toyo’s range of winter tyres is designed to tackle all wintry driving conditions, aiming to increase drivers’ safety in more conditions than just the handful of snowy days (or weeks) in the UK. Toyo stresses that its winter tyres do not require snow to appreciate the benefits they offer. Toyo identifies slush, ice, mud and cold December downpours as conditions in which the tyres will “prove their worth in keeping drivers on the move”. The company’s computer-optimised tread designs come in a wide variety of sizes to suit all vehicles, from small compact cars to ultra high performance models to 4×4’s and SUV’s.

13th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bus and coach sales fall in August

Figures from the SMMT show the overall bus and coach market fell in August for the first time in 2012, dropping 27.8 per cent to 311 registrations for the month, but the market showed a rise of 54.4 per cent from January-August. The purpose-built bus and coach sector declined 57.9 per cent in the month, but was up 28.7 per cent over the year-to-date. Converted bus registrations grew 127.1 per cent in August and 89.9 per cent during the first eight months of the year.

10th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti’s first winter tyre for coaches evolves for summer use

Continental has developed its first winter coach tyre, the HSW 2 Coach. Designed primarily for safety, but with the varying road surfaces involved in coach travel applications, quiet running, comfort and economy also in mind, the tyre, suitable for use on all axles of the coach, uses “intelligent tread pattern design” to provide the characteristics necessary for winter passenger transportation. But the really clever bit is that the tyre has been designed to wear in a way that will make it suitable for continued use when spring arrives.

7th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho to sponsor US motor show

Kumho Tire USA has signed on as this year’s premier tyre sponsor for the California-based Inland Empire Auto Show, which takes place on 24 to 26 August. Explaining its decision to serve as show sponsor, the tyre maker’s US operation says that “with a recent upswing in the economy, Kumho Tire management stated it felt the need to begin placing the company in a greater light in front of its core consumers, the auto enthusiasts.”

10th August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti-shod Mondeo sets diesel efficiency record

Want to achieve 84 miles per gallon or 2.8 litres per 100 kilometres? Then you need an economical vehicle, efficient driving style – and suitable tyres. Norwegians Knut Wilthil and Hanrik Borchegrevink recently set out to smash the economy record for a series production diesel vehicle on European roads and headed out on a road trip from Helsingfors, near the Finnish capital Helsinki. They chose the Ford Mondeo ECOnetic, fitted with Continental’s ContiEcoContact 5 summer tyres.

26th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Nexen opens Columbia branch

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Nexen Tire has opened a sales branch in Bogota, Colombia. It is the second branch in South & Central America after the first one in Brazil. According to Nexen, Columbia is the third biggest market in South America after Brazil and Argentina. It has a reported demand of around 4 million units a year. With its booming economy, the tyre market in the country is also expected to grow.

10th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Overall CV market stable in June

The UK van and truck market for June was stable, according to figures from the SMMT, down just 0.4 per cent.

At 22,287 registrations, the van sector was down 2.5 per cent for the month, year on year (-10.1 per cent for the year to date), but truck registrations remained strong and rose 14.7 per cent, with 3,577 registrations during June. Year to date, the truck market has risen 26.0 per cent.

5th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Lanxess opens Turkish subsidiary

The tyre and automotive sectors are Lanxess’ most important in Turkey, and the company aims to further expand in this growing market. On 18 June the specialty chemicals firm took what it calls an “important step in this direction” with the official opening of its new subsidiary in Istanbul. In future, Lanxess Kimya Ticaret will manage the company’s business in Turkey, a market where it generated record sales of some 125 million euros in 2011, nearly triple the firm’s 2009 result. The new company will initially start off with 20 employees and is headed by general manager Ömer Bakir.

20th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors