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Michelin Agilis Receives What Van? Technology Award

Michelin’s Agilis van tyre is the recipient of the What Van? Technology award for 2008. This is, says the tyre maker, further recognition that its Agilis sets the standard for van operators seeking increased grip, extended longevity, reduced fuel consumption and thus lower CO2 emissions.

Presenting the What Van? Technology award to Michelin, magazine editor Neil McIntee emphasised the significance of the Technology award. “The attributes of the new Michelin Agilis light commercial vehicle tyre offer vehicle operators improvements in all sectors of a tyre’s performance. In judging this category these advantages clearly indicated the merit of the Technology Award being presented to Agilis. This award is not presented every year but only when the judging panel identify such an important innovation as Agilis.”

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Pirelli Voted ‘Tyre Manufacturer of Year’ in Chinese Awards

On December 4, one of the most influential automotive industry awards in China was announced in Beijing. Known as the “China Auto Service Golden Finger Awards”, the awards are jointly held by Auto Driving & Service Magazine (one of the authoritative auto magazine in China) and Sohu Auto Channel. Since its inception it has developed to become one of the most influential and well-known annual lists in auto service industry.

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Dunlop Wins “Best New Tyre” at MCN Awards

Dunlop’s Sportmax Roadsmart tyre was named Best New Tyre at the annual Motorcycle News Awards. The new Roadsmart tyre has been highly acclaimed by MCN over the past year and was praised for both its wet and dry performance; picking up first place in the Best New Tyre Category.

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Continental Named Fleet Van Tyre Provider of the Year

This year’s inaugural Fleet Van awards ceremony in Birmingham saw Continental Tyre Group named as Tyre Provider of the Year. The judging panel evaluated entrants based on a number of criteria, which included: validated performance of the current product range; availability of supply; simplicity of fitment and evidence of the company’s commitment to future development and innovation. Trevor Gelken, Editor of Fleet Van Magazine commented: “We were very impressed with Continental’s performance in all of the judging categories, but the deciding factor for us was the outstanding focus on safety”.

Continental actively promotes safety through its work with road safety and government organisations using initiatives such as the 3mm minimum tread depth campaign. In addition, safety has always been the first consideration for Continental’s research and development teams in developing new product.

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Precision Point Launches Wheel Alignment Models

Precision Point, the Warwick, UK-based engineering company, will launch two new wheel alignment gauges at the fast-approaching Autosport International Aftermarket Show. The Trak-Rite PPL40+ is a remodel of the company’s successful PPL40 gauge, while the Trak-Rite 2 is an all new alignment tool; the latest in the range of competitively priced wheel alignment gauges. Precision Point is the established name behind innovative wheel alignment equipment widely used across the motorsport and automotive industries by both professional teams and amateurs alike.

Both models use a laser beam system to verify wheel alignment to an accuracy of five minutes within a measuring range of plus or minus two degrees and they are battery powered making them portable and user-friendly. The British-made products are precision engineered, robust and accurate and are suitable for a range of vehicles with 10” to 24” diameter wheels.

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Avon Tyres Excel in RiDER Power Survey

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Avon Tyres cam top in a recent RiDER magazine survey of motorbike products. RiDER Power, the largest annual motorcycle consumer survey of its kind, had more than 7,056 RiDE readers participate to help discover what the best bikes are, who the finest motorcycle dealers are and what the top products are.

The tyre category was assessed on a range of criteria, including wet and dry grip and front and rear longevity. An incredible four products from the Avon range featured heavily in the overall top 10 positions. Demonstrating Avon’s strength in the sports touring category, Azaro-ST took the top spot followed by its successor, Storm-ST, in seventh. The popular Viper Sports road tyre was placed eighth with the Roadrider finishing off the top 10.

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Uninsured and Unlicensed

Stop slouching and listen up, lad. I’ve got something to say to you….Not only do you have a bad attitude, a stupid haircut and dismal taste in music…you’re also most likely to be uninsured and unlicensed! This is how a certain relative of mine – let’s call him Uncle Bruce – would inform our nation’s younger drivers of the findings in a recent report from road safety organisation IAM. The IAM itself, of course, tackles this important issue in a much more constructive and tactful manner.

According to the report, published in the latest edition of the organisation’s Advanced Driving magazine, potentially lethal unlicensed drivers tend to be younger and male, and drive up to an accumulated 3.7 million hours a month. Neil Greig, IAM Motoring Trust director, said that a new ten-point plan is needed to prepare young people to drive safely on their own or with passengers after their test.

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Burgess: MotoGP Control Tyre Rule a “Big Mistake”

The deliberations surrounding MotoGP’s decision to switch to a Bridgestone control tyre in 2009 have continued to grow, with prominent voices speaking up for both sides of the argument. Valentino Rossi’s crew chief, Jerry Burgess, told the Italian magazine, Motosprint, that there was no need for the introduction of a new rule and that teams should be able to make up their own minds.

However Tony Carter, the MotoGP presenter on Eurosport, writes in his online article on 11 November, “As a race fan, all I want to see is rider against rider, machine against machine. I like the idea of a proper scrap where lesser factors like which type of a particular niche rubber compound by any of three or four manufacturers don’t come into it.” The issue is currently the subject of Tyrepress.com’s Question of the Month, provoking similar levels of debate among tyre industry readers.

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Environmentally-Friendly Wheel washing From Beissbarth

Beissbarth UK is introducing a new, easy-to-use Drester W-750 fully automatic wheel washer to its range, which cleans in approximately 30 seconds. The Drester wheel washer gives wheels a low environmental impact show-room sparkle and boosts profits with a short payback time.

When Beissbarth added the Drester Wheel Washer to its range over six years ago it found a new and diverse market – perfect for the needs of both vehicle restorers and major vehicle manufacturers, with high output for vehicle preparation of company vehicles for the dealer network.

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T&A Competition: Ten Aftermarket Show Tickets

Tyres & Accessories Magazine is thrilled to offer ten readers the chance to visit The Aftermarket Show on 10-11 January at the NEC, Birmingham. Last year, The Aftermarket Show was attended by 4,100 dedicated aftermarket trade visitors, as well as more than 23,800 from Autosport International. Added to these figures were in excess of 56,700 end users, who made an estimated spend of £3.2 million on car and motorsport related products. 2009 looks set to continue the show’s upward trajectory, with CAT magazine supporting its promotional platform and the return of the Talkshop, a free-to-use communication tool with which exhibitors and visitors can interact further.

All you need to do to enter this exciting competition is visit Tyrepress.com and answer T&A’s Question of the Month here. Leave us your contact details, which will be passed on to Autosport Magazine, to be in with a chance of winning the tickets.

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Bridgestone Presents Safety Award at Paris Motor Show

For the third consecutive year, Bridgestone has sponsored the “Best Safety Innovation” prize in the international competition for automotive design students organised by Interior Motives magazine. The award was presented by Benoit Raulin, managing director Bridgestone France, at the Interior Motives Design Awards 2008 ceremony, held during the Paris Motor Show.

The audience of leading motor industry professionals attending the motor show saw the safety award and cash prize presented to French student Pierre Sabas for his design of a futuristic protective shell that wraps around each occupant of the vehicle and protective side panels integrated in the roll bars. This imaginative concept also won him the top Interior Motives Student Designer of the Year award.

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Team Michelin Drivers Beat Published MPG by 30%

The two teams of drivers Michelin entered into this year’s MPG Marathon scored notable success in the annual fuel economy run, both taking top ten places at their first attempt. Both crews achieved more than 80 miles per gallon, and one team exceeded published figures by 30 per cent, in Peugeot 308s fitted with Michelin’s latest low rolling resistance Energy Saver tyres.

The ALD Automotive Total Excellium MPG Marathon organised by Fleetworld Magazine took 39 competing teams over a “real-world” route from Bristol to Macclesfield and back – a distance of more than 400 miles – with all the normal road traffic conditions of delays, traffic lights, hold-ups and slow moving tractors!

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Pirelli’s Scorpion Range Rated Highly in Consumer Survey

The Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow and ATR tyres have been ranked first in their respective categories by customers of US e-tailer TireRack.com. In addition, the latter was voted the highest performer among all-terrain tyres by a leading consumer magazine in their November 2008 issue.

The Scorpion ATR scored highly with consumers thanks to its “impressive handling dynamics in wet and dry conditions, cornering stability, noise and comfort, snow traction and its resistance to hydroplaning.” The tyre features a very aggressive symmetrical all-terrain tread, designed to optimise comfort and wear while keeping its all-terrain traction characteristics. The ATR’s special tread compound provides enhanced noise reduction, wear uniformity and aquaplaning resistance. The tyre is available in 15-24″ fitments, either as original equipment or replacement.

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General, Pirelli, Michelin Top LT/SUV Tests

Consumer Reports tapped the General Grabber HTS and Pirelli Scorpion ATR as highest rated all-season and all-terrain light truck/SUV tires in its latest tyre tests. In addition, the Michelin Latitude X-Ice received the top rating among the four winter tyres CR tested. The new test results will be published in the magazine’s November issue.

CR tested 34 all-season and all-terrain light truck/SUV radials, all in size P265/70R17, considering all-season performance, tread life, fuel economy, braking, wet/dry traction, handling, and price, among other attributes. The General Grabber HTS earned the top spot among all-season tyres and the Pirelli Scorpion ATR rated highest among all-terrain tires. Tests were performed on a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup and a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, CR said.

“Most of the all-season tyres CR tested performed very well in braking, handling, and hydroplaning resistance,” the magazine said. “The tyres produced a wide range of tread life and rolling-resistance ratings. But the fact that a number of all-season models with very good tread-life ratings ranked near the bottom in overall performance, shows that it’s necessary to look at the big picture when choosing tyres.” (Tire Review/Akron)

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Michelin Observing Profitable Markets

European Commission concerns about competition rules have blocked Michelin from acquiring Continental’s tyre business, but the French company is still showing a strong interest in securing an interest in other competitors. Speaking to Forbes.com about potential expansion into China to offset costs in stagnating markets, Michelin chief executive Michel Rollier said “we have to be pragmatic. If we see a wonderful opportunity we will seize it.

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