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CTA Releases “Most Innovative Tyre Line”

North American markets are being introduced to what Continental Tire calls its “most innovative new tyre line to date”, the ProContact with EcoPlus Technology. Conti says the new tyre, which is aimed at the premium all-season segment, was developed to deliver improved fuel economy and treadwear, reduce CO2 emissions and “surpass” its competitors. The tyre maker states the ProContact with EcoPlus Technology delivers these benefits without sacrificing performance, especially wet braking.

17th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bekaert Opens Asia R&D Centre

On April 20 Bekaert open its first research and development centre outside of Belgium. The Asia Research and Development Center in China’s Jiangsu Province is intended to strengthen the company’s “commitment to develop and supply innovative products to Asian customers while enhancing its technological leadership in the region.”

21st April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Launches ‘New Generation’ Mixed Service Tyres

At the Bauma show in Munich, Goodyear unveiled the first products in what it describes as being a “brand new generation of mixed service tyres.” The Omnitrac MSS II and Omnitrac MSD II form the foundation products in a range designed specifically to meet the needs of the construction industry and operators who encounter both on and off road conditions. Goodyear comments that the tyres have been developed to deliver users enhanced mileage and traction, along with greater damage protection.

21st April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

SMMT Urges Next Government to Continue Automotive Support

More than a fortnight after the much famed scrappage scheme came to an end and two weeks before the general election, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has published a “manifesto” urging the next government (whoever they will be) to continue support for the UK automotive industry.

Directing its plans squarely at the next government, SMMT outlines the key issues that will affect the UK motor industry in the near future and advises on policy direction to maximise the industry’s potential. The automotive sector is a vital part of the UK economy with a turnover of £52 billion, exports amounting to 10 per cent of the UK total and supporting over 800,000 jobs and is at the forefront of low-carbon technology.

20th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

CTA Launches New Coach Tyre

Continental Tire the Americas has unveiled a new steer and all-position tyre for long distance motor coaches. The HSL1 Coach, which the manufacturer reports has been submitted for verification under the US Environmental Protection Authority’s ‘SmartWay’ programme, is designed to offer a quiet ride along with low rolling resistance and fuel economy – these last two features are said to be aided by the compound and tread design used in the HSL1 Coach.

29th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

The TireJobs Company Celebrates Decade in Business

Started in 2000 by owner and president, Carl Koester, the TireJobs Company is a US tyre industry specific web- based employment referral service. Given the strapline, “Real Tire Jobs for Real Tire People”, Koester predicts that there will be a huge shuffle of employees as soon as the economy improves. He advises companies, “start working on their bench strength now before the talent is no longer available.”

26th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Increased Fuel Duty, Road Spending and Business Support in Pre-Election Budget

Alistair Darling’s last pre-election Budget has delivered a duty on fuel to be phased in between April and January 2011. The road network – the subject of much criticism following the appearance of more potholes than usual after the harsh winter season – will be subject of a £385 million investment.

24th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Cam Systems Moves to Address Tyre Industry Training Dearth

Cam Systems has said that it wants to increase training and personal development in the tyre and fast fit industry. The IT applications provider, whose Cameo suite is used by over 2,000 tyre business employees is responding to a report by Profit From Training, an organisation set up in 1996 to provide training to the tyre and fast fit industry, which has observed a decrease in industry training over the past two years – at approximately 12 per cent in year one and a further 16 per cent in year two. In previous years, training had gone up on average by 6-8 per cent each year.

17th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama Giving Away Truck Tyres at MATS

At the upcoming Mid-America Trucking Show, Yokohama Tire Corp. plans to give away a few set – 10 wheel positions – of its Zenvironment medium radials, Tire Review reports. Fleet operators and owner operators can register to win the tyres by visiting Yokohama’s booth at the 25-27 March event, slated for the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

3rd March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin’s Stoke Remix Plant Gets £3.9 million in Funding

Michelin Tyre PLC’s Stoke-on-Trent Remix retreading manufacturing site has accepted £3.9 million towards modernisation from the UK Department for Business Innovation and Skills. The company plans to use this money to upgrade its facilities in order to be able to retread its latest generation Michelin Durable Technologies truck and bus tyres. According to company representatives this development takes the company “a step closer to securing £20 million worth of investment over a five-year period”, safeguarding the long-term future of the Stoke industrial site. The company is now said to be working with the Department for Business Innovation and the regional Government agencies “to develop and sustain the manufacturing skills base in the North Staffordshire region.”

23rd February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Fuel Economy Takes Centre Stage As VW Launches 80.7 mpg Polo

Volkswagen has released its latest Polo BlueMotion, an 80.7 mpg fuel economy wonder, to order from Volkswagen Retailers. Prices start at £14,445 on the road, but the main news is the fuel economy and its subsequent low emissions.

The new Polo BlueMotion features a new 1.2-litre TDI three-cylinder common rail diesel engine offering 75 PS, and 133 lbs ft (180 Nm) of torque available from 2,000 rpm. The new engine, combined with longer gearing through the five-speed manual gearbox, regenerative braking and an automatic start/stop system, help the new Polo BlueMotion emit just 91 g/km of CO2 while returning an impressive 80.7 mpg on the combined cycle. This grants the new Polo BlueMotion a theoretical range of over 800 miles on one tank of diesel.

19th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Monityre Demonstrates Safety and Fuel Gains with Volvo Trucks UK

Volvo Trucks newest driver training vehicle has been fitted with a Monityre tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) from Safe Europe plc. The Safe Europe Monityre TPMS has been fitted to a Volvo FH-420 6×2 tractor unit, specified with the popular automated I-Shift gearbox, and is pulling a tri-axle Gray & Adams 13.6 metre trailer running at maximum weight 44 tonnes. This vehicle is part of Volvo Trucks’ driver training fleet of trucks that are being used for the company’s CPC Driver Development Programme with major fleet customers and operators.

17th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Revises 2009 Financial Projections

A number of revisions to Bridgestone Corporation’s consolidated financial projections for 2009 have been announced. Changes to the figures released on November 5, 2009 have been based upon recent performance trends and the company’s assessment of the global economy during the year. After reviewing these two factors, on February 12 Bridgestone announced a revised projected operating income of 75,000 million yen (₤533.9 million), 15,000 million yen higher than its November 5 figure. Ordinary income has been upwardly revised from 29,000 million yen to 54,000 million yen (₤384.5 million) and net income has been revised from a loss of 10,000 million yen to a profit of 1,000 million yen (₤7.1 million). Projected net sales, at 2,590,000 million yen (₤18.4 billion), remain unchanged.

12th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Joins Expo 2010 French Pavilion as Major Sponsor

The World Expo is considered by many to be the Olympic Games of the economy, science and technology. Since the first such event, the Great Exhibition of 1851, was held at the Crystal Palace in London’s Hyde Park, the World Expo has been held more than 40 times in locations around the globe. This year’s exhibition, Expo 2010, is said to be the largest world’s fair ever, with more than 135 countries and 48 organisations already registered to take part and at least 70 million visitors expected to attend. On January 29 Michelin announced its presence as a major sponsor at the French Pavilion during the Shanghai based show.

1st February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Chief at White House Meeting

Goodyear chairman and CEO Bob Keegan will be among a group of executives invited to a White House meeting today to discuss the state of the US manufacturing sector, says Tire Review. The meeting will be hosted by Vice President Joe Biden.

16th December 2009/by Tyrepress Editors