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Rancho Launches New SUV Suspension

(Akron/Tire Review) Rancho has introduced a new suspension system for 2004-07 Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX56 SUVs, which the company said will “deliver exceptional on- and off-road performance and ride quality.”

“We’ve engineered a system that offers the SUV owners a no-compromises approach to performance suspension for their Armada or Infiniti,” said Joe Pase, Rancho’s general manager. “Plus, we’re utilizing an engineering design that is ideal for one of our shock packages like the new RS9000XL series rather than spacers.”

The new system for the Armada and Infiniti that includes a two-piece, high-clearance front cross-member and extended-length steering knuckles. Compatible with either the auto-leveling and non-auto-leveling editions of the Armada and Infiniti, Rancho utilizes a bolt-on rugged sub-assembly in the rear suspension.

Rancho said the new system is compatible with any of Rancho’s shock absorbers, and is delivered complete with detailed and illustrated installation instructions. No drivetrain or exhaust modifications are required. The system is fully compatible with stock tyre/wheel packages, Rancho said.

21st August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Nissan Honours Hayes Lemmerz as Leading Supplier

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. has been recognised by Nissan North America as one of its top suppliers in the US. The Hayes Lemmerz automotive steel wheel facility in Sedalia, Missouri received a 2007 Quality Master Certificate in recognition of being among the carmaker’s top suppliers based on quality evaluations from Nissan’s North American Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Quality, Production Control and Purchasing divisions.

The award is based on year-long evaluations of supplier systems, incoming quality, response time, cost reductions capability, design support, timely shipments, product performance and Nissan’s own vehicle evaluation system. Additionally, the Hayes Lemmerz Sedalia Operations and the Company’s automotive brake facility in Apodaca, Mexico were named 2007 Nissan Zero Defects Award winners. The Zero Defects Award is presented to suppliers that ship fewer than three defective parts per million in the course of a year.

16th August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Kazakhstan to Build Premium Tyre Factory

Kazakhstan has expressed its ambition to become a tyre industry player. The national government, the Astana Akimat, has signed a memorandum giving the go-ahead to build a new tyre manufacturing facility under the country’s “Kazakh Tyres’ Industry Sector Development” investment project. The memorandum was signed by numerous government officials.

According to Kazakhstan news agency Kazinform, the proposed factory will specialise in the production of premium car tyres, and will have an annual capacity of four million units. Approximately US$200 million is being invested in the project that will be located in the Astana Industrial Park, near where Nissan reportedly recently agreed to establish a manufacturing facility.

5th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre Production for Make Benefit of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan, a country perhaps best known through the talents of UK film and television personality Sacha Baron Cohen, has expressed its ambition to become a tyre industry player. The national government, the Astana Akimat, has signed a memorandum giving the go-ahead to build a new tyre manufacturing facility under the country’s “Kazakh Tyres’ Industry Sector Development” investment project. The memorandum was signed by numerous government officials.

According to Kazakhstan news agency Kazinform, the proposed factory will specialise in the production of premium car tyres, and will have an annual capacity of four million units. Approximately US$200 million is being invested in the project that will be located in the Astana Industrial Park, near where Nissan reportedly recently agreed to establish a manufacturing facility.

5th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Uniroyal Expands Laredo Cross Country Line

(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America is launching four new sizes of the Uniroyal Laredo Cross Country tyre for light trucks and SUVs. Considered a “powerline” tyre, the four new sizes give the line 36 total sizes, covering 90 per cent of the most popular SUVs and pickup trucks, MNA said. The tyre comes with a 60,000-mile limited treadwear warranty.

The new sizes include P255/65R16 106 S, LT235/85R16 LRE, P255/65R17 108 S, and P265/65R17 110 S, and target such light duty vehicles as Dodge Dakota, Durango and Ram 3500; Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder and XTerra; Toyota 4Runner, Sequoia, Tacoma and Tundra; Ford F-250 and F-350; and Lexus GX470, according to MNA.

2nd April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Ex-Michelin Man Ghosn Out at Nissan N.A.

(Akron/Tire Review) Former Michelin North America chief Carlos Ghosn has stepped down as CEO of Nissan North America, which recently relocated from Los Angeles to Nashville. Ghosn will retain his posts as CEO of both Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA.

Ghosn is the second top Nissan North America executive to step down in recent weeks, and the second former Michelin executive to do so. Jim Morton, vice chairman of Nissan and former PR chief at Michelin North America, announced his retirement in late February.

Automotive observers praised Ghosn’s move, saying the company needed more focus in North America, and hinted that further shake-ups at Nissan may be in the offing.

20th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Former Michelin exec, Jim Morton, to Retire

(Akron/Tire Review) Jim Morton, the former Michelin North America public relations and government affairs chief who later became vice chairman of Nissan North America, has decided to retire at the end of March. Morton will continue as a government affairs advisor to Nissan management after his Apr. 1 departure.

27th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

BFGoodrich Launches New AT Sizes

BFGoodrich has announced that its award winning All-Terrain (AT) tyre will now be available in a wider range of sizes. The additional sizes will begin to become available from March 2007 and have been designed to meet the demand to fit a wider range of 4×4 vehicles.

23rd February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Moving R&D to Mt. Vernon

Continental Tire North America is moving its research and development department from its Charlotte, North Carolina to its non-unionised plant in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Construction company Ray Black and Sons is currently completing the 700 square metre addition to the plant.

The facility at Mt. Vernon is now Conti’s sole US tyre production centre following the closure of several other plants. Mt. Vernon workers have accepted some wage reductions in exchange for a promise of increased production and an upgrade of facilities. The plant has recently been awarded “Q1” Quality Certification by Ford and recognition of improved quality from Nissan.

8th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Tenneco Expands Capacity, Coverage For Quick-Strut Assembly

(Akron/Tire Review) Tenneco Inc. announced the third expansion of production capacity and an increase in application coverage for its Monroe Quick-Strut assembly, a fully assembled replacement strut for late-model passenger vehicles. Tenneco has added a third Quick-Strut assembly production cell to its ride-control manufacturing facility in Paragould, Ark., to accommodate increased demand.

24th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Sibur Prepares for Russian Winter

Sibur-Russian Tyres has added a number of new sizes to its winter tyre range up to 16 inches in diameter. “Nowadays in Russia there is an increasing demand for 14 and 15-inch sizes. These tyres are for cars in the price segment from $12,000 to $20,000. These are imported brands assembled in Russia and some imported models like Mitsubishi Lancer or Nissan Almera. If the vehicle parc changes, the structure of demand for tyres will change too. “We are happy to offer our customers our new Cordiant Polar tyre in 175/65R14, 175/70R14, 185/65R14 sizes and also the 15 inch and the two 16 inch sizes,” informed Anna Komarova, the head of passenger car tyres division of Sibur-Russian Tyres.

22nd September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

London to Mongolia Charity Drive

Driving 8,000km through desert and bandit country in a 998cc 1989 Nissan Micra might not appeal to everyone, but two students from Buckinghamshire – with the support of Marangoni Tyre, Broadway Tyres and M&M Autos – are doing just that, all in the name of charity. Billed as ‘The Greatest Adventure in the World’, the Mongol Rally is a real test of courage and initiative, as there is no entourage of support vehicles or carefully marked courses. The 2005 rally was a massive success, despite only 14 entrants completing the trek. Competitors will travel across deserts and on roads that range from bad to non-existent to reach their final destination, and will prove to be an exceptional test for the Marangoni 155/70 T13 Trio tyres.

7th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear OE on New Mustang

With the 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500, Goodyear is once again at the forefront, as the vehicle is equipped with Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tyres — in size P255/45R18 in the front and P285/40R18 in the rear.

20th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Two More Join Outlaw Gang

Sherbrook International is introducing two specific 4×4 designs to its Outlaw Wheels portfolio, combining up-to-the-minute styling with total affordability. The new styles – Samurai and Khukiri – are available immediately. Said CEO Peter Whitehouse, “Not only are 4×4 drivers looking for distinctive, cutting-edge designs but equally they want to be certain that replacement wheels are equal to or better than the OE spec, which is precisely the case with Samurai and Khukiri. The fact that the entire Outlaw range is not only European-manufactured to uncompromisingly high standards and beautifully finished, but is also fully TUV-approved and comes with our 12-month unconditional guarantee, is a huge assurance.”

28th April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

KYB Shocks for Nissan Note

KYB has added another original equipment contract to its already-lengthy list – the company is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment shock absorbers – by supplying shocks for the new Nissan Note. The Note is a mini people carrier, manufactured at Nissan’s factory in Sunderland, and is fitted with KYB gas struts in the front and gas twin tube shock absorbers in the rear.

10th April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors