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New Hankook releases planned for IAA

Last year’s IAA show in Frankfurt, Germany drew tens of thousands to view the latest cars and automotive technology. This year the IAA focuses on commercial vehicles, and at the 2012 exhibition – which takes place in Hannover between 20 and 27 September – several leading tyre makers will show off their latest products and developments. At Hankook’s exhibition space, in Hall 16, Stand A30, the Korean manufacturer will hold the world premiere for the latest additions to its ‘e-cube’ concept. These new products, says Hankook, take “into account the current spirit of the times” and thus the range has “correspondingly been developed further in regard to the increasing demands in the area of environmental friendliness.”

6th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone to present ‘Total Tyre Care’ portfolio at IAA

The upcoming IAA Commercial Vehicles 2012 fair in Hannover, Germany will serve as an opportunity for Bridgestone to present its new Total Tyre Care programme. Describing Total Tyre Care, Bridgestone says it offers fleets “carefree tyre management through a flexible range of complementary truck tyre programmes.”

5th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti begins technology partnership with Brabus

Safer sporty driving through better synchronisation between tyre and vehicle – this is the aim of a new technology partnership agreement between tyre maker Continental and well-known German vehicle tuner Brabus. The two companies formalised their collaboration at the recent IAA motor show in Frankfurt, with Nikolai Setzer, head of Continental’s Tires division, and Brabus CEO and founder Prof. Bodo Buschmann signing the deal.

29th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

“Bigger and Wider”: Hankook reveals Ventus tyre for 2012 DTM season

Hankook is approaching the final quarter of the 2011 DTM season, its first as exclusive tyre partner of the German touring car series, with events in Oschersleben, Valencia and at the famous Hockenheimring at Baden-Württemberg to conclude this year’s series. The manufacturer took the opportunity to set out its tyre development for the 2012 season during the UK leg at Brands Hatch, and the most striking feature of the new Ventus tyre will be its increased dimensions – a development that Hankook says will help bring down lap times next year.

6th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Europe re-certificated to ISO 9001:2008

Bridgestone Europe’s sales companies and warehousing have been re-certificated to ISO 9001:2008. The certification, independently verified by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance, requires companies to meet specific quality management system requirements across all business areas.

31st August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone reveals three-pronged IAA focus

Bridgestone has revealed that it will focus on its future strategy in ecology, innovation and reliability on its 284m² stand in Hall 8 at the 2011 IAA show in Frankfurt. The stand will be split into three sections, with the left devoted to ecological features, the middle and “innovation zone” and the right focused on reliability.

26th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama Awarded for Samurai Ad Campaign

Efforts made by Yokohama Rubber to increase brand recognition in overseas markets have been acknowledged at the Japan IAA Best Advertising Awards. The company shares that at a presentation ceremony on January 27 it will be handed the bronze award for its “Master of the Road” television commercial, which was aired in a number of international markets.

17th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

More than Blue Sky Thinking – Hankook Displays Concept Van Tyre

If Hankook Tire has its way, van drivers will not be excluded from a future that includes more environmentally friendly tyres. The Korean manufacturer has shown off its vision for a more fuel-efficient and lower rolling resistance van tyre at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. Hankook calls this prototype tyre Concept Blue and says it anticipates future trends starting at the tyre dimension 195/45 R 20. The tyre’s diameter of 700 mm is relatively large by comparison to its width, proportions that Hankook says yield a characteristically narrow yet high-profile silhouette that “fits perfectly with the overall image of electric and hybrid vehicles.” From a technical standpoint, the combination of a low air drag coefficient and low rolling resistance means that less energy is used. Hankook also points to the sidewall and shoulder area’s aerodynamic properties as two other design highlights.

23rd September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama to Display New ‘Zenvironment’ Products at IAA 2010

Yokohama has been promoting its ‘Zenvironment’ concept – the reduction of global emissions through tyres that last longer, are retreadable and can be recycled – in Europe since 2008. The current range includes the 104ZR steer axle and 901ZS winter steer axle fitments, and at the upcoming IAA commercial vehicle show in Hannover, Germany, the company intends to extend its Zenvironment portfolio. New additions to be shown in Hannover include the prototype 106ZS steer axle tyre and 107ZL steer axle tyre for long-haul operations.

9th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcoa and SAF-Holland Develop Flangeless Wheel

Alcoa and SAF-Holland have announced that they are working together to develop a new trailer wheel which can be mounted without a separate hub flange. The lightweight forged wheel weighs in at just 28.5 kilos and its size is 22.5 x 11.75. Maximum load per wheel comes in at 4500 kilos. The offset is 60 mm and the disc thickness is 35 mm.

29th July 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Withdraws From Shanghai Motor Show

The Michelin Group has withdrawn from April’s Auto Shanghai 2009 motor show, reports Chinese news outlet Sina Corporation. The company has attended the show during the past decade and maintained a significant presence there. A member of Michelin’s public relations team stated that the company will cut back on its exhibition presence this year. “The whole industry is in difficulty and we also have to do some adjustment and scale-down,” the representative explained. Michelin is, however, still scheduled to attend the IAA show in Frankfurt, Germany, in September.

7th April 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho Supplies OE Tyres to Kögel

Leading European trailer-maker, Kögel, has selected Kumho Tyres as its original equipment supplier. Kögel has chosen Kumho’s Longmark KLT01, a new generation, long haul tyre. The KLT01 features a low rolling resistance design. According to the company, its high quality carcass and low road noise level are other qualities that combine to make KLT01 “one of the best-designed trailer tyres on the market.”

The following sizes of KLT01 will be delivered immediately:

445/45 R 19.5
435/50 R 19.5
385/65 R 22.5
385/55 R 22.5

21st October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Introducing M+S Steering Axle Tyre at IAA Show

Continental Truck Tyres is presenting its new HSU 1 M+S steering-axle tyre for city driving at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany. The new tyre is available in size 275/75 R 22.5 148/ 145 J (152/ 148 E), and Conti reports the HSU 1 M+S complements its already introduced HSU 1 and the HSW Scandinavia tyres, and provides enhanced braking and steering safety.

The introduction of the HSU 1 M+S tyre completes Continental’s city driving tyre line-up. Joining the HSU 1, an all-season tyre for varying weather conditions and the HSW Scandinavia for extremely adverse wintry road conditions, the new tyre provides excellent traction on muddy, snow-covered roads. The newly developed tread pattern provides a wider margin of steering and braking safety than an all-season tyre tread, reports Continental.

25th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin to Premiere X Energy SaverGreen Range at IAA Show

With the world premiere launch of the latest Renault Magnum comes the unveiling of Michelin’s new X Energy SaverGreen tyre range. This new and exclusive offering, says Michelin, has been incorporated into Renault’s Optifuel Solutions range of products and services, and has been specifically designed to support the long haul national and international use Magnum truck.

Michelin became involved in Renault Trucks’ programme at a very early stage, and thus the French tyre major believes it has been able to make a significant contribution to the Magnum’s overall energy efficiency. The reduced fuel consumption achieved through use of X Energy SaverGreen tyres can deliver vital savings in a market where fuel prices currently account for up to a third of a haulier’s costs, and as a bonus, adds Michelin, CO2 emissions are also reduced.

9th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Presents Interior Motives Award

For a second successive year, Bridgestone has sponsored the ‘Best Safety Innovation’ category in an annual competition organised by Interior Motives magazine for automotive design students from around the world. Short-listed entries were unveiled at the Interior Motives Design Awards 2007 ceremony in Frankfurt’s Cocoon Club on 12 September, held in conjunction with the IAA 2007 international motor show.

The event began with an exhibition, where an audience of design industry VIPs and the press were able to view student designs and prototypes for the first time and meet the finalists themselves. The winners, selected by an international panel of industrial design judges, were then announced under ten design categories.

27th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors