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Ducati chooses redesigned Pirelli MT 60 RS for all Scrambler models

Pirelli’s MT 60 RS has been chosen as original equipment for all four versions of Ducati’s new Scrambler. The motorcycle manufacturer is fitting the Pirelli enduro street tyre in size 110/80 R18 (front) and 180/55 R17 (rear) on the Icon, Urban Enduro, Full Throttle and Classic. Although the MT 60 RS is something of a perennial within the Pirelli portfolio, the Italian tyre maker says the particular sizes supplied to Ducati were specifically made for the Scrambler, and when developing the fitments it “totally redesigned the MT 60 RS in terms of specifications and performance.”

9th December 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Carlos Ghosn re-elected as ACEA President

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The board of directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has re-elected Carlos Ghosn, chairman and CEO of Renault, as its President for 2015.

Speaking after his re-election, Ghosn said: “I am honoured that my colleagues on the Board have shown their continued confidence in me. 2014 is set to mark the first year of sales growth in the EU industry since 2007. Next year we will continue to push for a political environment that will help us sustain this growth.”

8th December 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Chance to experience electric off-road motorbike

When you read the term EV it generally conjures up the image of a four-wheeled electric vehicle. But it needn’t be so. The UK’s first dedicated electric motorcycle riding facility is now open and is available for riders to experience the all-new KTM Freeride-E.

An official partner of KTM UK, E-SCAPE, in Cheshire, is a bespoke facility for electric bikes and offers tuition and test ride opportunities for riders of all abilities on KTM’s recently launched electrically driven off-road motorcycle.

8th December 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Coach registrations rise in November as bus registrations stall

SMMT figures on coach and bus registrations in November show that total bus and coach registrations grew 0.8 per cent, against a 2.6 per cent fall in the year-to-date. Coach registrations rose 6.5 per cent in the month, in contrast to the 13.3 per cent decline in the purpose-built bus market.

8th December 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

November new car sales mark 33rd month of growth

SMMT Figures show that new car registrations grew for the 33rd consecutive month in November, up 8.0 per cent to 172,327 units. 2,310,237 cars have been registered in the year-to-date; a rise of 9.4 per cent and ahead of the 2013 full-year total. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “Six months after the record was broken […]

4th December 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

North/south divide in UK supercar sales

The number of supercar buyers in the south of the UK is more than double that of those in the north, reveals research by luxury car funding firm Oracle Finance. The supercar finance company has delved into its deal history from the last 12 months and has found that 48 per cent of its buyers came […]

2nd December 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho supplying tyres to BMW 3 Series

Kumho Tire reports it is supplying its Ecsta HM in size 225/55R16 to BMW for fitment on certain 3 Series models produced in the company’s Munich and Regensburg factories in Germany.

1st December 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

White vans still popular across the country

Whatever their impact on recent political manoeuvring, white vans are more popular than ever. Indeed 57 per cent of van drivers choose the colour white, according to the latest data published by Direct Line for Business following a government Freedom of Information request (FoI). According to the data, the number of Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs) on our roads has increased by over 700,000 (26 per cent) since 2003 to 3.35 million. There are also more vans on our roads than ever before, with the number of registered LGVs in Britain increasing by over 700,000 (26 per cent) since 2003 to 3.3 million in 2013.

28th November 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook to supply Ventus S1 evo² to Audi TT, TTS

Three dimensions from Hankook’s Ventus S1 evo² line-up will be supplied to Audi for original equipment on its TT and TTS models. Size 225/50R17, 245/45R17 and 245/35R19 tyres, all produced at the tyre maker’s Rácalmás plant in Hungary, will be fitted on the latest version of the Audi models as standard or optional equipment, depending on the engine version.

28th November 2014/1 Comment/by Tyrepress Editors

Ford approves Nizhnekamskshina as OE tyre supplier in Russia

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Deliveries of Kama tyres for original equipment fitment on Russian-made Ford vehicles are set to begin now that JSC Nizhnekamskshina has received final approval from the Ford Sollers joint venture operation. Nizhnekamskshina began working towards homologation when the joint venture between Ford and Sollers was first established in October 2011.

24th November 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear tyre supply for Volvo’s largest wheel loader

Goodyear’s latest OTR tyre, the RT-5D, has celebrated its original equipment debut with Volvo. The Swedish firm is fitting its L350F wheel loader with the level 250 (L5) severe service radial in size 875/65 R33. The RT-5D is also currently available in a 29.5R25 size, with further sizes to follow.

24th November 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

SMMT: UK truck manufacturing improving

UK truck and bus manufacturing sector could be on the up, with the industry showing signs of improvement, according to the latest detail published by automotive industry association SMMT. Indeed the latest data suggest that October saw the smallest monthly fall since June 2013.

21st November 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Upgrades for Hankook’s truck tyre range

Hankook Tire Europe has announced an upgrade to its AH11 truck tyre and the introduction of its DH05+ pattern into Europe. These tyres are – as first announced at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September – fitted to the Mercedes-Benz Atego Euro VI as original equipment in sizes 215/75R17.5, 235/75R17.5, 265/70R19.5 and 285/70R19.5, depending on vehicle specification. Fitment on the world’s best-selling distribution truck is Hankook’s first European Daimler commercial vehicle tyre deal.

14th November 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone to shod new Ninjas with Battlax rubber

Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone has teamed up with a couple of Ninjas in order to help maximise their performance. The Ninjas in question are the Kawasaki Ninja H2R and H2 supersport bikes, respectively launched on 30 September and 4 November; the pair will be fitted with Bridgestone’s Battlax tyres as original equipment. The Ninja H2R receives the Racing Battlax V01 in size 120/600R17 for the front wheel and size 190/650R17 on the rear, while the Ninja H2 comes with the Battlax Racing Street RS10 in size 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) as standard on the front and size 200/55ZR17 M/C (78W) on the rear wheel.

7th November 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Battlax RS10 original equipment for new Yamaha bikes

The soon to be released Bridgestone Battlax Racing Street RS10 sport radial will be fitted as original equipment on the new Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M supersport bikes in Europe and North America. The range was launched at the EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy on 3 November; a size 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) front tyres and 190/55ZR17 M/C (75W) rear tyre will be supplied for both models, while a size 200/55ZR17 M/C (78W) rear tyre will also be fitted to the YZF-R1M.

7th November 2014/by Tyrepress Editors