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Bridgestone's Eco Rally showcases green technology

The Bridgestone Eco-Rally took place for the fifth year running this year and was more relevant than ever as motorists are hit in the pocket by ever-rising fuel costs.The rally started from Broad Street, Oxford at 10.00am on Sunday 31st July and culminated in the UK's largest sustainable transport exhibition at The Mall in London at 3pm, after a pitstop at the BRE Innovation Centre in Watford. As always the rally was a convoy of the world’s best low and zero emission vehicles from cars and motorbikes to vans, trucks and taxis.

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2nd August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ promotes air-con servicing

News

HiQ has released a statement arguing for increased attention to be paid to air conditioning systems, following a 15 per cent increase in air-con related problems seen at HiQ branches. The seven out of 10 motorists that HiQ says fail to service their air-con systems regularly – some not at all – could experience decreased levels of fuel efficiency and even asthma-related health problems. The network’s fast fit manager Stuart Carr said that over time, air-con gas gradually depletes which then impacts upon fuel efficiency levels because the engine has to work harder.

29th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis, Falken in action in British Drift Championship

Motorsport

The British Drift Championship’s third round at the Teesside Autodrome saw two major drifting tyre brands competing for top spots in the championship standings. Title sponsors of the series Maxxis supported third-placed drifter Paul Smith, moving him up to fifth in the Super Professional Championship, while the Falken brand supported Matt Carter claimed his third consecutive second place podium position to maintain his lead at the top, and Team Green Falken’s domination of the Team Championship.

28th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

North American launch for Versado Eco

News

Toyo Tire USA has launched the Versado Eco range in North American markets. The new tyre is described as being an all-season, low rolling resistance luxury performance tyre designed for hybrids and other environmentally-friendly vehicles; Toyo says it has used a combination of innovative technology and environment-friendly materials to deliver low rolling resistance without sacrificing tread life, luxury or performance.

25th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Alignment valuable in summer months

News

Website AlignMyCar.co.uk has explained the value of four wheel alignment to families driving to their summer holiday destination, in terms of safety and costs. Drivers of misaligned vehicles see tyre wear increase in rapidity, fuel bills rise and potential dangerous distractions such as vehicle pull or a crooked steering wheel. “Many families will be preparing for an intensive period of motoring during the summer months, and having a four wheel alignment check can help to ensure it is as carefree and economical as possible,” explains Paul Beaurain, whose distribution company Pro-Align is behind the wheel alignment website.

22nd July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

TyreSafe advises on holiday tyre checks

News

TyreSafe has given motorists a pre-holiday check list for tyres, including tread depth, inflation and condition tips. “Whether you’re heading overseas in your car, or staying in the UK, correct tyre maintenance is vital to reduce the risk of being stranded by the roadside or involved in an accident as a result of a tyre related issue,” says Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “Thankfully though, important pre-travel checks which can prevent such problems are simple to do and only take a few minutes to perform.”

15th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Facebook feedback boosts Conti’s American truck tyre range

News

Bosses who frown upon Facebook as yet another opportunity for employees to squander precious company time may be surprised to hear it has been embraced by the tyre industry and, as the following example shows, can actually influence which tyres are released onto the market.

15th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli mulls over future testing issues

News

A testing crisis may be looming at Pirelli. The Italian tyre maker’s motorsport director Paul Hembery shared with Autosport that he foresees future issues with the Toyota TF109 Pirelli currently uses for Formula One tyre tests. “We cannot get access to current cars, and nobody wants to seem to give us an answer or a solution,” Hembery commented. “As much as Toyota has done a good job, you can only go forward so far before we have no access to testing. We want to be a good partner for the sport and we want to try and deliver the best product, but until we can test and verify our own results it is becoming a little bit more difficult."

8th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Turn on the air con and save fuel, says Kwik Fit

News

Devastating news for the nation’s dogs was handed down by Kwik-Fit on July 8; the beloved practice of keeping cool in summer by winding down the car window – essential for tongue-lolling canines wishing to catch the breeze – may actually put a bigger dent in fuel consumption than turning on the air conditioning.

8th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Nexen to introduce N’Blue eco-range in 3Q

News

Nexen has announced plans to introduce its new environmentally-friendly N’Blue ECO and HD tyre ranges into the European markets during the third quarter of 2011. According to the company, the name is comprised of `N`, for `Nexen` as well as the descriptive `Blue`, a colour symbolising refreshing coolness. `ECO` of course stands for `ecology` and `HD` for `handling`.

7th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti expanding Russian automotive business

News

Just days after announcing plans to erect a greenfield tyre plant in Kaluga, Russia, Continental has revealed plans to expand production facilities at its automotive electronics plant there. The signing of an investment agreement between Continental and the governor of the Kaluga on July 5 coincided with the renaming of its local operation from AVTEL to Continental Automotive Systems Rus. Conti’s existing operation in Kaluga will be upgraded at a cost of more than 6 million euros. This investment will crate more than 120 new jobs cover the cost of a new production line; in addition to engine control units, which will account for the majority of production, the Kaluga site will also manufacture components for use in fuel supply and injection systems.

6th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Zircotec exhaust coating reduces Aston Martin’s temperature under the hood

Product News

Zircotec’s ceramic coating technology is used to reduce the surface heat of exhausts, and Aston Martin saw the potential in the material for cooling its V12 Zagato endurance racing car at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. The coating, derived from Zircotec’s ThermoHold, was selected by the manufacturer for its durable and lightweight method of reducing under-bonnet temperatures at the Nordschleife, improving reliability and preventing heat damage to bodywork, fuel and electrical systems. With its origins in the nuclear industry, Zircotec’s ThermoHold technology is applied to the exhaust system by plasma spraying to prevent heat being radiated by the 6.0 litre V12 engine.

4th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Sivik 3D balancers “providing extremely positive feedback”

News

Relative newcomer to international tyre and automotive servicing machinery Sivik has a comprehensive range of quality products that has seen exports increase, first from its Siberian home and now from its Slovakian sales office, as export manager Nikolay Valov told Tyres & Accessories in Bologna: “It was around six years ago that our marketing strategy was broadened, initially to develop sales in traditional Eastern bloc countries, but gradually this evolved to include several countries in Western Europe and beyond.

1st July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Fuel prices still distributors' greatest problem says FTA

News

The price of fuel is still the biggest headache for transport companies battling to cope with rising costs, with haulage rates failing to keep up, according to a report published by the Freight Transport Association.

FTA's Manager's Guide to Distribution Costs 2011 calculates that the cost of diesel for commercial vehicle fleets rose by 15.6 per cent in the twelve months to 1 April 2011. The second biggest increase was in the cost of overheads, followed by vehicle maintenance. The total rise in vehicle operating costs to 6.8 per cent outstripped the rise in domestic haulage rates, which increased by an average of 3.41 per cent. International haulage rates increased on average by 5.40 per cent.

30th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho promotes Ecowing tyre with “Invisible Car”

News

Kumho has announced that it will use an “interactive display” including its “Invisible Car” at this year's Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne with a green influence after making its debut at last year's International Motor Show in Sydney. The exhibit will both allow visitors “to see the tyres as a starting point in building the car from the ground up” and convey “the message that a lower carbon footprint is something we should all be striving for,” according to the manufacturer. Kumho will emphasise its Ecowing low rolling resistance tyre, the Kumho Aroma tyre which is the world’s first scented tyre and the coloured Smoke Tyre at the event.

28th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

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