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Michelin India Launches Primacy LC

With a view to increase its market share in the high-performance tyre segment, Michelin today launched its new product for the Indian market. “With the launch of ‘Primacy LC’ tyre, we are hopeful of increasing our market share in high-performance tyre segment significantly,” Michelin India CEO Jean Paul Caylar said in a statement. The new tyre is set to become the company’s next ‘best seller’ in Asia Pacific, he said, replacing its previous generation Energy MXV8 tyre.

The new product is aimed at cars such as Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb, Skoda Laura, Toyota Innova, Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Toyota Camry and Maruti SX4 Zxi.

19th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Takes Clean Sweep at Baja 1000

The podium at the 2008 Baja 1000 ATV belonged to Maxxis, with its sponsored riders took the first four places. 21 November saw the 41st annual Baja 1000 – the world’s longest, continuous off-road race – and Wayne Matlock’s team, which included Wes Miller, Harold Goodman and Marc Spaeth, won the Pro ATV Class (over 251cc) in a time of 14:47:25 (42.69 mph).

Matlock and his crew crossed the finish line on their Honda TRX700XX nine minutes ahead of Danny Prather, Mike Cafro, Chad Prull and Levi Marana, also riding a Honda TRX700XX on Maxxis tyres.

19th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama Tyres to be Sold Through Honda Canada Dealerships

In Canada, Honda dealerships, along with dealers selling the company’s ‘Acura’ brand vehicles, are to sell Yokohama tyres following an agreement made between the two companies. The 264 Honda and Acura dealers across the country have access to the most popular OE tyre sizes as well as the full range of premium Yokohama passenger car and light truck replacement tyres.

10th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Dominates Baja 500 ATV

Maxxis is celebrating top performance from its Razr ATV tyres in the 2008 Baja 500 ATV. With a victory for Wayne Matlock’s team and a third place finish for Mike Cafro’s crew – both riding Honda TRX 700XX machines – Maxxis dominated the 500-mile race, which was held in Ensenada, Mexico, from May 30-June 1.

After what ATVriders.com called “almost a flawless run,” Matlock and his team-mates won in a time of 10 hours, 10 minutes and 40 seconds – a mere 21 seconds ahead of the second placed team.

18th July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Jury for Michelin Challenge Design Named

The 2009 judging panel for Michelin Challenge Design has been announced, and in July the panel will meet to select the vehicle designs and concepts that will make up the special exhibition at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

The central theme for this year, the eighth in which the international competition has been held, is ‘Brave and Bold, America’s Next Iconic Vehicle’, and Michelin says that companies, studios, design teams and individual designers from more than 45 countries have submitted full-size vehicles, scale models and renderings. The designs will be evaluated, says Michelin, for uniqueness, emotional appeal, design courage and technical execution.

2nd June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Simpson Joins Yokohama

Yokohama Tire Corp. has hired human resources veteran Rex Simpson as its new vice president of administration. Simpson replaces Steve Kessing, who retired in December 2007 after 17 years with the company. Most recently, Simpson held a number of HR posts with American Honda Motor. (Tire Review/Akron)

10th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon’s New Cobra Slithers onto the Market

The people at Avon Tyres say they have been listening long and hard to what their cruiser, custom and touring customers demand from a tyre, and handling, durability and aesthetics topped the list. So when it came to designing a replacement for the popular Venom-R, Avon kept its list handy, and the tyremaker reports it has more than met these requirements with a new tyre range aimed at the power cruiser and customiser market.

26th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

MotoGP Tyre Decision Delayed

The ongoing discussion about MotoGP’s 2008 tyre regulations look set to continue, following the delay in a final decision on a control tyre for next season. A decision is now expected to be formulated by Tuesday 24 October. Following intense discussions, an official announcement by the Grand Prix Commission, which comprises representatives of FIM, MSMA, IRTA and Dorna, is expected by Friday 26 October.

“Since Motegi there have been many developments and positive developments, but they are not finished yet. The feeling is good because we think some small changes need to be made and they will be confirmed by Wednesday,” said Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta, perhaps hinting that a large charge such as to a single supplier may be ruled out.

22nd October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Panic in Detroit: 2007 Auto Sales to be Down

(Akron/Tire Review) Industry analysts say that 2007 may end up being the worse ever year for new car sales. September sales, analysts say, are expected to show weak results, due in part of high gas prices, credit troubles and other economic factors, and the final quarter of the year indicates things won’t get better.

Jesse Toprak, chief economist for the auto information site Edmunds.com, predicts Honda Motor Co. will be the only automaker to report an increase in sales, helped by the arrival of the new 2008 Honda Accord. Automakers are scheduled to report September sales Tuesday.

“No one is immune to this general weakness we have in the marketplace,” Jesse Toprak, chief economist for the auto information site Edmunds.com, told the AP. Sales for September are expected to be down as much as 4 per cent vs. September 2006, with Honda expected to be the only automaker to show n increase.

Ford, GM and Chrysler are expected to be down month-over-month. One analyst forecasts an annualised selling rate of 15.9 million vehicles for the year, down from 2006’s 16.6 million vehicles.

1st October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Contemplates MotoGP Withdrawal

Michelin may bow out of MotoGP racing at the end of the current season if the Honda and Yamaha factory teams switch to Bridgestone for 2008, reports Eurosport.

After ruling the roost for a number of years, the 2007 season has seen Michelin’s fortunes decline, with Bridgestone shod rider Casey Stoner securing eight victories in contrast to Michelin’s four. Both Yamaha and Repsol Honda’s tyre contracts are due for renewal at the end of this year, and to date neither party has offered any firm indication that they intend to re-sign with Michelin.

Should Michelin not retain its factory teams, it may choose to end its relationship with the championship. “If we don’t have any factory teams I don’t think we’ll stay. Or we won’t have a really good reason to continue the development,” Jean Philippe Weber, Michelin’s director of motorcycle racing, told Eurosport. “If our partners don’t trust in our potential then maybe we don’t have to stay.”

5th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Europa Tyres and Goodyear Dunlop Cut ATV Tyre Price

Europa Tyres Ltd of Langport and Spalding in conjunction with Goodyear/Dunlop have reduced the selling price of Goodyear and Dunlop ATV tyres. The price cut covers the whole ranve from the 23×11.00-10 Dunlop KT869 that fits the Diesel Kawasaki Mule 2500/2510 or the more unusual 24×11-10 Goodyear wrangler sport fitted to the Polaris Xpress 300. “With our new Goodyear and Dunlop pricing structure we can now supply the trade with a quality product that is fitted original equipment to many Honda, John Deere, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Bombardier and Polaris quads to name a few at a competitive price,” company representatives said in an official statement. Europa carries a range of over 20 sizes in both Goodyear and Dunlop brands, and over 25 different patterns.

26th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Europa Tyres and Goodyear Dunlop Cut ATV Tyre Price

Europa Tyres Ltd of Langport and Spalding in conjunction with Goodyear/Dunlop have reduced the selling price of Goodyear and Dunlop ATV tyres. The price cut covers the whole ranve from the 23×11.00-10 Dunlop KT869 that fits the Diesel Kawasaki Mule 2500/2510 or the more unusual 24×11-10 Goodyear wrangler sport fitted to the Polaris Xpress 300. “With our new Goodyear and Dunlop pricing structure we can now supply the trade with a quality product that is fitted original equipment to many Honda, John Deere, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Bombardier and Polaris quads to name a few at a competitive price,” company representatives said in an official statement. Europa carries a range of over 20 sizes in both Goodyear and Dunlop brands, and over 25 different patterns.

26th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Gets Spot on New CRV

(Akron/Tire Review) Continental’s Conti 4×4 Contact has been tapped as the OE tyre for the redesigned 2007 Honda CR-V Crossover SUV.

The all-season tyre will be fitted in size 225/65R17 102T.

13th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo Hires New Director of Marketing Communications

(Akron/Tire Review) Julie Sediq, the former communications manager for Anaheim’s Honda Center arena, has been named director of marketing communications for Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. Sediq spent the last eight years as director of media and communications for the arena, formerly known as Arrowhead Pond.

28th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

EnTire, Siemens Enter Agreement

EnTire Solutions, LLC has entered into an agreement with Siemens VDO Service & Special Solutions, who will market and sell EnTire Solution tyre pressure monitoring (TPM) aftermarket sensors and service kits to service wholesalers and dealerships in the US as a part of the Siemens VDO offering. Two EnTire Solution aftermarket TPM sensors and valve service kits to support current original equipment business will be sold through Siemens VDO.

19th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors