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Exide Develops Evolution for the Evolving Car

Today’s advanced cars require advanced batteries. It’s no longer possible to simply select a replacement battery based on size and type of vehicle alone because many other factors influence battery selection. Within a single vehicle model line-up a range of engine types, power output levels and “in-car” electrical accessories are available, and end user fitments add further uncertainty to the ‘what battery is right’ question – the demand placed upon a battery varies widely. Modern vehicles also operate in vastly differing conditions, from short but intense urban driving conditions to longer sustained driving, and regardless of driving conditions, extreme heat or cold have always been factors for consideration.

21st October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Gets New Mercedes Roadster OE-Contract

Dunlop’s ultra-high performance tyre SP Sport Maxx GT has been made original equipment on the new Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series. The car delivers an unprecedented amount of power for a Mercedes roadster, meaning – Dunlop says – that the choice was made on the basis of the manufacturer’s experience and track record with high and ultra-high performance tyres.

Mercedes tuner AMG uses the SP Sport Maxx GT at the demanding DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen-Meisterschaft, or German Touring Car Championship), one of Europe’s largest motorsport events. The new powerful two-seater road version, which continues AMG’s successful Black Series strategy, follows the appearance of famous AMG sports cars, such as the DTM CLK-Class or the CLK-GTR from the 1997 FIA GT-Series. Mercedes believes that the AMG 6.0-litre V12-Biturbo engine – with a maximum power of 493 kW (670 hp) – promises performance at the highest sports car levels and fulfils the expectations of the most demanding driving enthusiasts.

21st October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Volvo Trucks UK Fits Monityre TPMS to Training Vehicle

With fuel economy now an integral part of commercial vehicle driver training, Volvo Trucks’ official UK truck importer recently fitted the latest Monityre tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) from Safe Europe plc to one of its driver training vehicles.

“We talk about the importance of having the correct tyre pressures on your vehicle as part of our overall fuel economy training programme. By having the Monityre TPMS fitted to this Volvo FH-440 tractor unit, drivers can literally keep an eye on the Monityre in-cab display while undergoing their full driver training tuition. All participants using this vehicle get to see the tyre pressure monitoring system in operation, which we believe is part and parcel of any driver training programme,” said Andy Collett, Truck Evaluation Manager at Volvo Trucks.

21st October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin to Increase Capacity in Romania

Production capacity at Michelin’s facilities in Romania will be expanded in order to make the country’s operations a strategic centre for the supply of tyres to Southeast Europe. Bucharest based daily newspaper Curierul National quotes Michelin co-managing partner Didier Miraton as stating “Romania is important to us and we intend to produce more, to turn the factories that we have there into a strategic point for South-Eastern Europe, through which we will provide tyres to the countries in the region.” Specific details of the intended capacity or the value of Michelin’s investment in the expansion were not given.

20th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Price Reductions Make Motrio Batteries Even Better Value

Motrio, Renault-owned the all-makes parts specialist, has announced significant price reductions across its range of aftermarket batteries. The company believes this reductions positions the its products as one of the most competitive battery ranges in the market place.

Manufactured to matching OE standards and designed to conform with Norm E.N 60095 requirements, when selecting the Motrio battery range the independent garage trade can be certain they are fitting a premium product at a competitive price, says the company, and therefore be certain they are providing motorists with excellent value-for- money. A wide product range allows for product compatibility with the vast majority of applications across the UK car parc, and Motrio batteries come with a three-year unlimited mileage warranty.

17th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Team Runs for Charity

On your mark! – Get set! – Go! October 11 was ContiRunning Day 2008, a day on which some 10,000 Continental employees in sixty different locations ran or walked for a good cause. Events were staged under the motto “Fit for the Future” and Conti reports the day was a huge success. Employees from twenty countries took part in the event, which started in Asia, then continued in Europe and finished off in America.

16th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Returns as Title Sponsor of UK NFL Match

American football fans in the UK rejoice – the NFL is returning to our shores, once again with title sponsorship from Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire. The company announced on October 13 it has returned for a second season as title sponsor to the Bridgestone International Series.
The Bridgestone brand, which also is the “Official Tire of the National Football League” and title sponsor of the Bridgestone Super Bowl Halftime Show, will play a key role in the promotion of the San Diego Chargers-New Orleans Saints game to be played at London’s Wembley Stadium on October 26. Bridgestone’s involvement will include field-level LED boards with brand logos, stadium signage, presenting sponsorship of the pre-game show on Sky Sports, video board features and print programme advertisements.

14th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Alzen Claims Nordschliefe Record in Hankook-Shod Porsche

The official lap record on the legendary 20,793 km Nordschliefe is now four seconds lighter following the exploits of German racer Jürgen Alzen and his Hankook tyres-shod Alzen-Porsche Turbo at 2008’s Circuit-Racing Challenge Nürburgring. Clocking in at 7-dead in the “Green Hell” came the team-owner and driving engineer of the Hankook H&R-Spezialfedern team, Alzen, whose brother Uwe held the previous record of 7:04 for five years.

“I am very proud of this record, as it clearly reflects the power as well as the future potential of our total package,” exclaimed a very satisfied Alzen after crossing the finish line. “Special praise also goes to Hankook Tire who once again managed to do a sensational job. The degree of grip, stability and driving performance that working with Hankook for the past two years has brought about is simply sensational. Hankook tyres always fit as if they were tailor made for every single lap.”

14th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

European Truck Market to Fall 20.7% in 2009

Europe’s heavy truck market is predicted to slow 20.7 per cent to 255,800 units in 2009 according to some forecasts. According to Automotive World’s research 2009 will prove to be “the worst for truck sales in recent history.” No return to the almost 350,000-unit market witnessed in 2007 is seen on the forecast horizon that extends to 2013. The report also warns that the positive impact on sales derived from a boom in Eastern Europe is now on the wane and that the 2004 EU accession countries “now appear to have entered a replacement rather than a growth cycle.”

14th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper to Supply British Formula 3

Tyre supply and title sponsorship for the British Formula 3 International Series, the domain of Avon Tyres since 1982, will be handed over to parent company Cooper Tire as of next year.

“Through our many years in British F3 with the Avon brand, we know that it is a genuine stepping stone of great drivers on the way to F1, and therefore requires the very best components in every area,” said Cooper Europe managing director Julian Baldwin. “Avon Tyres is very well established in British and European motor racing and, as Cooper Tire grows as a brand in Europe, we want it to stand for the same standard of quality. Cooper’s racing tyres deserve to be allied with a high-profile championship in Europe and you don’t get much bigger than British F3.”

13th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Unveils Plans for European Road Safety Day

October 13 is European Road Safety Day. To play its part in this event, taking place for the second year, Bridgestone has planned extensive programme promoting the importance of good tyre care in road safety. Activities, it says, will include thousands of free safety checks for motorists across Europe backed by local safety education initiatives in individual countries. The free safety check-ups will be conducted by the company’s First Stop tyre dealer network, with more than 1,700 of its outlets across Europe participating. Work will be carried out within First Stop premises, in store car parks and in various public places over a three-week period.

10th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Taking Over British Formula 3 Tyre Supply

Tyre supply and title sponsorship for the British Formula 3 International Series, the domain of Avon Tyres since 1982, will be handed over to parent company Cooper Tire as of next year, event organiser SRO has confirmed.

“Through our many years in British F3 with the Avon brand, we know that it is a genuine stepping stone of great drivers on the way to F1, and therefore requires the very best components in every area,” said Cooper Europe managing director Julian Baldwin. “Avon Tyres is very well established in British and European motor racing and, as Cooper Tire grows as a brand in Europe, we want it to stand for the same standard of quality. Cooper’s racing tyres deserve to be allied with a high-profile championship in Europe and you don’t get much bigger than British F3.”

10th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon Tyres Extends British GT Title Sponsorship

Avon Tyres has formalised a deal with British GT Championship organisers SRO to continue its title sponsorship of the UK sportscar series for an additional three years, until the end of 2011. The brand completes its existing three-year tenure as supplier and title sponsor of the championship at Donington Park on the weekend of October 11 and 12.

Tyre supply for the British GT has been in Avon Tyres’ hands since 2006, and in that time thousands of GT tyres have been raced for more than 120,000 miles. “We have enjoyed the first three years of working with the British GT Championship,” said Cooper Europe managing director, Julian Baldwin. “The mix of cars and their very different handling characteristics really tests our expertise, but so far our crew has risen to the challenge, and they will relish another three seasons of doing so with a field of such high-powered machinery.”

10th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Trelleborg Raises Industrial Tyre Prices 7%

Trelleborg Wheel Systems has announced that it will increase industrial tyre prices by between 7 and 10 per cent. In a statement dated 9 October the company explained that the increase had been precipitated by recent raw material price increases throughout the year. The price increase has already been implemented in the US and in the Asian-Pacific region. Roberto Zampieri, marketing manager for Europe, explained: “Numerous actions have been undertaken to streamline and cut internal costs. However, due to frantic market conditions, we have to take this action.”

9th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Celebrates 10 Years of Poznan, Poland Plant

Happy birthday Bridgestone Poznan. On September 26 staff at the company’s facility in Poland celebrated its tenth anniversary of operation. The 1,300 employees were joined in by over 140 guests to commemorate the occasion, including Japan’s ambassador to Poland, Mr. Ryuichi Tanabe, the CEO of Bridgestone Europe, Mr. Toru Tsuda, members of the press and representatives of local authorities.

6th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors