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CV market experiencing ‘invasion’ of low cost trucks

The global commercial vehicle market is experiencing a “growing invasion of “low-cost trucks”, according to analysts from Frost & Sullivan. These trucks, mostly from Asian OEMs, are priced approximately 20-25 per cent lower than conventional trucks and are penetrating markets all over the world. In response the analysts are holding a free “European Threats and Opportunities” web conference on 22 February 2011 at 15:00 BST hosted by research analyst, Ryan Carmichael.

16th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Firestone OE on new Dodge muscle models

The 2011 versions of two iconic US muscle car models are to be fitted with the Firestone Firehawk GT as optional original equipment, reports Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO). The V-rated all-season Firehawk GT will be supplied in size 245/45R20 99V on the all-new Dodge performance flagship saloon, the 2011 Dodge Charger plus the 2011 Dodge Challenger muscle car.

10th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Hyundai, Ulsan – The largest car factory in the world

International News

With more than a quarter (11 million) of South Korea's population of around 40 million living in the capital Seoul and a further 1.1 million living in the country's capital of heavy industry Ulsan, it is clear the country's population s centred on its bustling metropolises. But while space can be found at a premium in the largest cities, the businesses that operate in each of these cities take advantage of the synergies available due to the close proximity of the workforce and other related companies.

1st February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo Scores OE Fitment on Audi Q7

Toyo Tire has announced that its Toyo Open Country W/T tyre has been chosen by Audi as original equipment tyres for its Q7. Commencing in January 2011, the Open Country W/T (AO) in size 255/55R18 109H will be fitted to the Q7, also supplied on 18” rims where winter tyres are ordered.

26th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Fendt Gives CGS Tyres Four As

AGCO has awarded its highest supplier rating to CGS Tyres for deliveries from January to December 2010. CGS Tyres’ brand, Continental, is mounted to AGCO’s Fendt 200 Vario – 900 Vario tractor series. In order to improve products, AGCO evaluates its suppliers’ quality, logistics, customer service and protection of the environment, in all of which CGS Tyres received the highest grade. An A rating means 99.9 per cent or more of the units were delivered without fault. CGS Tyres has received the A award annually since 1999.

20th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper to Fit Newly Developed Tyre to Caterham-Lola SP/300.R

The Caterham-Lola SP/300.R will be fitted with brand new ultra-high performance racing tyres developed by Cooper Tire. The new tyre is being developed in parallel with Caterham’s chassis, so that it “evolves” with the chassis, according to Cooper. Caterham has a long-time relationship with Cooper via the US company’s Avon Tyres brand, which has been the OE fitment for all Caterham Cars since 1991.

17th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear OE on NAIAS Car, Truck of Year

Goodyear has let it be known that both the ‘Car of the Year’ and ‘Truck of the Year’ at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit are fitted with its tyres as original equipment. The two distinctions were awarded to the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and 2011 Ford Explorer respectively; Goodyear is exclusive tyre supplier for the Volt and its Assurance Fuel Max is fitted in size P215/55R17. Goodyear’s Fortera HL tyre is standard fitment on the Explorer in size P245/65R17.

13th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone OE on Lexus LFA

Bridgestone has been selected as an OEM supplier for the new flagship in the Lexus F series line-up. In Japanese, European and US markets the Lexus LFA will be fitted with Bridgestone’s Potenza S001 in size 265/35ZR20 (95Y) on the front wheels and 305/30ZR20 (99Y) at the rear.

11th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama OE on Audi A7 Sportback

Audi’s new A7 Sportback, released in Europe in Autumn 2010 and now being introduced into global markets, is to be fitted with Yokohama Advan tyres as original equipment. Yokohama Rubber reports its Advan Sport in size 265/35R20 99Y XL has been selected for the four door coupe, the fourth Audi model to be shipped with Yokohama tyres as original equipment.

4th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Ecopia OE for Nissan Leaf

Nissan’s ‘Leaf’ electric car goes on sale in December 2010 and will hit the streets fitted with tyre’s from Bridgestone’s Ecopia range as original equipment. In Europe and Japan the Ecopia EP150 is being supplied to Nissan in size 205/55R16 91V while North American customers will receive their Leaf fitted with a size P205/55R16 89H version of the Ecopia EP422, a product designed for all-season use in this particular market. Beyond this fitment, Bridgestone states it will “continue working to bolster its line-up of Ecopia tyres, roll them out globally, and increase their use as original equipment.”

6th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Gains OE Accreditation from PSA

Tyre manufacturer Maxxis International has received original equipment accreditation from PSA. The company says it has developed its MA-510 tyre in conjunction with PSA specifically for the European OE market – it already complies with the European type approval standard 661/2009 – and is supplying the tyre in size 175/65R14 on the Peugeot 206+.

2nd December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho OE on Export Jeep Cherokee

Kumho Tire has been awarded an original equipment supply deal for the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The manufacturer will supply its Solus KS21 UHP tyre in sizes 265/60R18 or 265/50R20 for versions of this new Jeep destined for markets outside of North America, and in doing so Kumho expects to “generate an even stronger momentum in its pursuit of overseas markets.”

22nd November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Triumph Opts for Pirelli on Tiger 800

Motorcycle manufacturer Triumph has selected Pirelli’s ‘Scorpion Trail’ as original equipment on its new Tiger 800. The Pirelli tyre has been described as “ideal for the extremely varied riding conditions” of Triumph’s new middleweight motorcycle, a 799cc, 94bhp three-cylinder machine aimed squarely at the important and ever-growing ‘adventure sport’ market. The Tiger 800 will come fitted with 110/80 19 Scorpion Trail tyres at the front and 150/70 17 on the rear.

11th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Apollo Makes OE Breakthrough as Manufacturer Aims for Top 10

Apollo Tyres has demonstrated it is moving towards its goal of becoming a global player and entering the top 10 within the next five years with the news that it has joined the list of globally approved suppliers to German car marque Volkswagen. However the prestige associated with VW's global OE approval of Apollo's tyres is multiplied by the fact that the company has been selected to supply the replacement to VW's compact Fox model, known as the “Up”, which can be described as a European OE contract. This mini model is expected to be produced at the German carmaker's Brazil plant, where the Fox was previously constructed.

11th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin OEM on Latest Airbus

Production of the wide-body Airbus A350 XWB began in August 2010 and the European aircraft manufacturer reports having already received more than 570 firm orders for the new jet from 35 customers. The first delivery is scheduled for 2013, and when the airliners are handed over to their proud new owners each and every one of them will be fitted with Michelin rubber; the French tyre maker states it has been selected to develop and supply tyres for the A350 XWB’s landing gear.

11th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors