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Kramer presents Goodyear 'Roadmap' to shareholders

Goodyear's 2012 annual shareholder meeting was held on 17 April at the company’s headquarters in Akron, and chairman and CEO Rich Kramer told those in attendance that he was “pleased” with the tyre-maker’s 2011 performance, outlining the company’s “strategy roadmap”, Tire Review reports. Pointing to record sales of $22.8 billion and record segment operating income, Kramer said, “What is most gratifying is that our record results across all global businesses were achieved in the midst of continued economic uncertainty around the world through successful execution of our strategy. Our ‘strategy roadmap’ is the foundation for decisions on every aspect of the business, from marketing and product development to investment and team building.”

18th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Triangle-hosted tyre lab an “open platform” for innovation in China

According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics, last year the country spent RMB 861 billion (£85.7 billion) on research and development, a figure equal to 1.83 per cent of its gross domestic product. One area of investment was work towards establishing around 100 ‘National Engineering Laboratories’ that will specialise in facilitating innovation in a range of industries. The interests of China’s tyre industry will be served by a dedicated laboratory, and in August 2011 China’s government appointed the Triangle Group the host company for a joint-funded facility, the National Engineering Laboratory for Radial Tire Design and Manufacturing Technologies (NEL). At the Triangle Group’s 2012 Global Automotive and Tire Industry Forum & Business Summit, held in Beijing on 11 April, NEL associate director Harry Gong explained the laboratory’s purpose in greater detail.

16th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Nexen tyre “highly recommended” in German magazine tests

Nexen Tyre has received plaudits in a number of recent German motoring magazine tyre tests. According to the company, Nexen was awarded second place in the summer tyre test carried out by promobil, the motorhome magazine, as well as coming 11th out of 50 in the extensive ‘brake’ test carried out by Auto Bild. Auto Bild “sportscars” awarded Nexen with the “recommended” grade and Nexen also scored well at the ADAC.

10th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon 3D Ultra – three road/track options for sportsbike riders

In mid-March, Avon Tyres officially launched its latest high performance motorcycle tyre range – the 3D Ultra. Tyre dealers and members of the press got their hands on the new tyres for the first time during a launch event at the Almeria circuit in Spain, and Avon says the tyres “exceeded expectations” despite the difficult weather conditions experienced. All three versions of the 3D Ultra were put through their paces, and riders attending the launch commented favourably on the new Avon rubber.

28th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

New brands, sizes and markets – growth at Deldo a three-pronged approach

During the first couple of months of 2012 Belgian firm Deldo has, like others active in the European tyre wholesaling scene, observed that this year may be different – more complicated – than the past couple of years. However the Antwerp-based wholesaler is not unduly concerned; during a recent visit, Deldo’s international sales and marketing manager Rutger Veerman discussed the company’s growth plans for 2012 and beyond.

23rd March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin presents new Pilot Alpin 4 and Latitude Alpin winter tyres

Michelin has launched the latest version of its Pilot Alpin UHP and Latitude Alpin SUV winter tyres. According to the manufacturer, the new incarnations of its flagship winter products will set a new benchmark for the segment. With the tyres scheduled to arrive in the European replacement markets in spring 2012 (beginning around May), Michelin makes the claim that the tyres deliver “unparalleled results in terms of safety, mobility and longevity” by pointing to a raft of TUV SUD test results to back up its assertions.

29th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

General releases new Grabber All-Terrain size

Southam/Micheldever Tyres has added a new size to the General Grabber All-Terrain range. The 255/50R19 107H XL is suitable for Range Rover Sport, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg to name just a few fitments.

21st February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Avex Trade to exhibit tyre stillages at Reifen 2012

Czech company Avex Trade has announced that it will exhibit its products for the tyre industry at two major German shows this year: Reifen 2012 in Essen and LogiMAT 2012 in Stuttgart. It will be the fifth time that Avex will show its products at Reifen. The company is one of the largest manufacturers of tyre stillages and pallets in the world, with several international certificates and licenses.

20th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

What Car? Awards highlight Hankook’s product development efforts

On 12 January What Car? hosted its ‘car oscars’ in London. Hankook Tyre UK serves as associate sponsor of the What Car? Awards, and the tyre maker had extra reason to celebrate when the Kia Rio was named this year’s ‘Ultra Low Carbon’ award winner. Hankook is an original equipment supplier for the Rio, with the Kinergy Eco in size 185/65 R15 88H one of the tyre options available.

18th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear receives US magazine commendations

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has received plaudits from American consumer magazine, Consumers Digest in its January/February 2012 issue. In the “All-Season Car Tires” category, Goodyear’s Assurance TripleTred All-Season was the editors’ selected Premium tyre, receiving “Best Buy” designation. The company’s Assurance ComforTred Touring was awarded a Best Buy label in the “Touring Car Tires” category.

12th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Nokian targets grip and durability with Hakkapeliitta LT2

Nokian Tyres has introduced a new winter range for larger 4×4 vehicles, light trucks and vans. Known as the Hakkapeliitta LT2, the tyre employs the same innovations and technical solutions used in the Hakkapeliitta 7 passenger car tyre, however the Finnish tyre maker says the LT2 has been designed for heavy-duty use and this “combines uncompromised grip and exceptional durability.”

11th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bosch demos old, new power train tech at RAC Challenge

Bosch has demonstrated some of its oldest and newest automotive technology at the RAC Future Car Challenge and London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. On Saturday 5 November, Bosch showcased its latest split-axle hybrid technology in the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4, which took part in the 60-mile RAC Future Car Challenge, driven by Rory Reid from CNET; on the next day Peter Fouquet, president of Robert Bosch UK, took part in the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run in a 1904 Mercedes-Simplex touring car, which uses a Bosch magneto and spark plug.

11th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin takes a fresh look at road safety with Primacy 3

When Michelin launches its Primacy 3 into European replacement markets in February 2012 the tyre will, the manufacturer states, open a “whole new era in road safety.” What Michelin means when making this assertion is that its successor to the Primacy HP has been developed based on research and behavioural analyses that revealed a number of unexpected safety-related facts. By taking a fresh look at accidentology – the study of accidents – Michelin says it has been able to move beyond preconceived safety ideas and provide road users with meaningful solutions.

21st October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Concentrating on performance – Avon's ZZ5

Earlier this year Avon Tyres launched a new top-end product to replace its ZZ3, a range that represented the Melksham-based tyre maker in the W and Y speed rated categories for the best part of a decade. This new tyre, the ZZ5, slots into the Avon performance hierarchy above the three-year old ZV5 and serves as both the brand’s flagship product and most dedicated performance offering. In October, Tyres & Accessories met the team behind the new tyre’s development and got to know their handiwork a little better.

17th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Hayes Lemmerz purchased by Brazil’s Iochpe-Maxion

Following an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$725 million, wheel manufacturer Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. has been acquired by Iochpe Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Brazilian automotive and railway wheel and chassis manufacturer Iochpe-Maxion S.A. The deal will combine Hayes Lemmerz’s global wheels business with that of Iochpe-Maxion.

7th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors