Dunlop will supply original equipment tyres to the new Mercedes AMG C63 and C63 T models. The Dunlop Sport Maxx RT ultra high performance tyre is the result of extensive joint development work with Mercedes-AMG, with the base tyre adapted to meet the new car’s needs. The tyre was subjected to race track testing on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, regarded as one of the most challenging tracks in the world.
Porsche AG has selected the Yokohama Advan Sport V105 as original equipment on the Cayenne crossover. Yokohama Rubber will supply the tyre in size 295/35R21 107Y and says it developed the original equipment tyre together with Porsche – a collaboration denoted by the ‘N-2’ mark on the sidewall of the Advan Sport V105 fitted on the Cayenne.
Michelin has specially developed a new variant of its Pilot Sport Cup 2 ultra-high performance tyre for the original equipment fitment on the new Audi R8. The tyre is an optional fitment to be specified by customers, which can be identified by the RO1 marking on its sidewall. Michelin describes meeting the requirements of Audi as a technological challenge; engineers sought to combine high levels of dry grip to improve lap times on the track, without any compromise in safety on wet roads. The tyre sizes are 245/30ZR20 (front) and 305/30ZR20 (rear).
Goodyear’s EfficientGrip Performance and Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tyres have been selected by Fiat as original equipment for the newly revealed 500X. Unveiled at the Paris Motorshow, the 500X compact crossover is available in two versions aimed at different market segments; one for city-based motorists, fitted with the EfficientGrip Performance (215/55RI7 94V), and another for more rugged, sporty applications, fitted with the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 (225/45R18 91Y). Targeting younger drivers, owners can choose 12 different colours and eight different designs to further personalise their selection.
Following more than 25 years as head of original equipment car and truck tyre distribution for Pirelli in Germany, Karl Becker has been placed in charge of the tyre maker’s global original equipment business development department. He reports to Marco Crola, Pirelli’s senior vice-president of original equipment, in his new position and has the goal of continuing Pirelli’s development into “one of the main premium and prestige segment suppliers to globally-renown German vehicle manufacturers.”
Having made its public debut at Autosport International 2014, Zenos Cars will return to January’s show with the launch of its second lightweight sports car. The Zenos E10 S has been developed over the last 12 months, featuring a 250bhp turbocharged, 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost engine and windscreen, the car will run on Avon’s ZZR tyres in sizes 195/50 ZR16 (front) and 225/45 ZR17 (rear).
Pirelli has been presented with the 2014 BMW Supplier Innovation Award, a prize that the German manufacturer gives to its most innovative suppliers every year. The Italian tyre firm was awarded the ‘best innovation in quality’ prize at a ceremony held yesterday in Amsterdam, for its Real Dynamic Curing technology: used in the tyre vulcanisation process.
Apollo has confirmed Hungary as the location for its first greenfield facility outside India. The manufacturer says that Hungary was chosen having considered some of its neighbouring Central Eastern European and Asian countries. Apollo’s latest investment, which is planned to total 475m euros over the next five years, was approved by its Board of Directors today.
Sumitomo Rubber Industries has been awarded a contract from Chrysler Group LLC to supply tires for the 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot BUX (Built-Up Export) models to be sold in Mexico, China, Australia and other countries around the world. The Compass and Patriot are offered in right and left-hand drive configurations and available with gas and […]
It bears more than a passing resemblance to the M1 of three decades ago and represents something of a sea change in how hybrid vehicles are perceived by performance car fans; such is the popularity of the new BMW i8, UK stocks of the £95,000 supercar sold out within two weeks. New buyers have been informed they face a wait of up to ten months to receive their pride and joy.
Michelin may have halted further development of its PAX System back in late 2007, but the run-flat technology is still in demand with those who want to ensure their vehicle isn’t brought to a standstill by a puncture. Or a missile. For this reason, Michelin’s PAX tyres have been selected as the standard original equipment fitment on the most luxurious of all bomb-proof Mercedes-Benz models, the S600 Guard.
An all-new Mini entered the market this year, and it’s longer and wider than the previous model – 107 mm longer and 44 mm wider in hatchback form, to be precise. But not everything has changed; Hankook remains original equipment supplier for the Mini, and is providing four tyre lines for the new-generation car. All original equipment tyres for the Mini are produced at Hankook’s factory in Hungary.
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