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Audi, Corvette Claim Victories in Michelin Green X Challenge

Proving their race cars to be both faster and greener than the competition, Audi and Corvette scored the prototype and GT race wins respectively while winning the first Michelin Green X Challenge awards at the Twelve Hours of Sebring, the opening event of the 2009 American Le Mans Series season. Making its first race appearance, the low sulphur diesel powered Audi R15 TDI prevailed in an epic 12-hour battle against archrivals from Peugeot to claim the race victory while also using less energy. The pairs of cars from the two teams exchanged the lead 23 times in the 12-hour race that produced new records for race distance and average speed.

23rd March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli’s Angel ST Achieves New World Duration Record

Pirelli has snagged itself a new 24-hour world record for the duration of its recently launched Angel ST motorcycle tyre. The record was set at the Nardò Technical Centre in southern Italy by Pirelli testers and international journalists riding a 2009 Suzuki Hayabusa 3,190.8 miles at an average speed of 132.9 mph. The test was designed to simulate a road distance of 7,500 miles at speeds of 50-65 mph.

A second bike, a 2009 Kawasaki GTR 1400 also shod with Angel STs also claimed six other records, including the 12-hour world record of 1,555.2 miles at 129.6 mph on average.

18th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Will Past Dealings Hinder Schaeffler’s Bailout Chances?

The German government is said to be in a difficult position….The Schaeffler Group, part-owner of Continental AG, has sought debt assistance, and the government seemed ready to help – until allegations of the company’s dealings in the Nazi era came to light.

At the end of February, the group issued the findings of independent research into its activities during the Third Reich, and this report shows Schaeffler to have widely used forced labourers in its Poland based armaments factories. The company released the findings in light of rumours circulating on the internet that its factories also utilised hair taken from inmates at Auschwitz, a charge Schaeffler vigorously denied.

3rd March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Automotive Appoints New Romanian R&D Head

As of February 1, research and development for Continental Automotive in Romania is being headed up by Dr. Christian von Albrichsfeld. The 12-year Conti veteran is coordinating the research and development activities of Continental in Romania at a national level in its Timisoara, Sibiu and Iasi sites. Dr. von Albrichsfeld has taken over this position from Christian Ruediger, who was in charge of the team in Romania for two years and finished his term in the position on January 31.

19th February 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Champion Drifter Joins Team Toyo

Toyo Tire USA announced today that Drifting World Champion Rhys Millen has become the newest member of Team Toyo. Millen will compete for the Formula Drift championship in a 550-horsepower, 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe equipped with extreme performance Toyo Proxes R1 tyres. In addition to the Formula Drift series, Millen plans to compete with the car in the Pikes Peak Hillclimb as well as Redline Time Attack events.

Since its release in 2007, the Proxes R1R has won two Formula Drift championships, the D1 GP championship and the Street Touring S class championship during the 2008 SCCA Solo National Championships as well as many time attack competitions.

12th February 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

BARC Saloon Car Champion Wins on Toyo Tyres

Toyo Tyres is congratulating Richard Brent for becoming class champion and overall champion in the 2008 BARC Dunlop Motorsport News Saloon Car Championship. The championship takes place at some of Britain’s most renowned race tracks including: Silverstone, Brands Hatch, Snetterton, Castle Combe and Lydden Hill.

Brent competed on Toyo tyres throughout the 2008 season and has had a 100 per cent record, with class wins in all 18 rounds of the championship using the Proxes RS1 (slick), Proxes RR1 (wet) and also the Proxes R888, the semi-slick, in intermediate weather conditions.

5th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Superior Industries Records $14.2M Q3 Net Loss

Superior Industries International has announced a net loss of US$14.2 million for the third quarter of 2008, including a charge linked to the December closure of its factory in Pittsburg, Kansas. In the comparable quarter of 2007 Superior recorded a net loss of $739,000. Unit shipments decreased 29 per cent in the quarter, compared with the same period a year ago, and were at the lowest level since the third quarter of 1998.

11th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Wins for Yokohama-shod Runners in Tour of Mull

The 2008 Tour of Mull Rally proved a successful event for Yokohama, with Paul MacKinnon’s Advan A006T tarmac tyre-shod Subaru Impreza winning the event outright and Tristan Pye’s Impreza N11 winning the Group N class of the event. The Tour of Mull is one of the most iconic events in British club rallying. Running on the abrasive asphalt roads around the remote Scottish island, changeable weather conditions typically make tyre choice extremely difficult. Drivers are often forced to compromise when it comes to selecting the ideal pattern and compound for stages that may be wet in parts and dry in others, or where the weather can change part-way through a stage.

This year, both MacKinnon and Pye were using the latest specification of Yokohama’s moulded slick tarmac tyre. It would be the second time Pye has used the Japanese manufacturer’s products, as he clinched this year’s Production Cup in the BTRDA rally series, which included two asphalt events.

16th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Pistorius to Pitch for Pirelli

Pirelli has signed an agreement with the South African athlete Oscar Pistorius – the double amputee sprinter, who uses carbon fibre blades – to become a “global spokesman” for the company; a position that will eventually lead to a starring role in the manufacturer’s advertising. Pistorius, who is already sponsored by Pirelli, holds the world records for the 100m, 200m and 400m and will – the Italian giant hopes – take on a similar iconic significance in its promotional materials to Carl Lewis, who appeared in adverts for the company in his prime.

Mario Tronchetti Provera said of the Blade Runner, “Pistorious is an extraordinary person. We are happy to be able to give him our support. For Pirelli, he could represent our new Carl Lewis; his story witnesses to the fact that will, passion and technology can vanquish any obstacles, improving the lives of many.”

11th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Automechanika 2008 Already Breaking Records

A record breaking 1,600 exhibitors have already confirmed to attend the fourth Automechanika Shanghai show to be held in Shanghai, China from Dec. 10-12, 2008. Hall space at the Shanghai New International Expo Center will increase 80% to 92,000 square meters, compared to last year’s 51,000 sqm. The show is also the world’s second largest Automechanika after Automechanika Frankfurt, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in September. Altogether, there are 13 Automechanika trade shows around the world.

“With more than 1,600 exhibitors from 17 countries for Shanghai we have already surpassed our 2007 figure of 1,250 exhibitors,” said Fiona Chiew, group manager of trade fairs for Messe Frankfurt Hong Kong. We expect a final figure of 1,800 exhibitors, spread over eight halls and more than 30,000 visitors for the show this year. This reflects the tremendous interest in China’s automobile industry and its automotive parts, equipment and service supplier sector.”

In line with the Automechanika global brand format, a complete range of products from low to high-end and basic to hi-tech will be displayed in five categories: Parts Systems, Accessories Tuning, Repair Maintenance, IT Management, and Service Station Car Wash. (Tire Review/Akron)

28th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Former Hayes Lemmerz CEO, CFO Found Liable for Securities Fraud

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that on August 20 a federal duty found former Hayes Lemmerz International CEO Ranko Cucuz and former CFO William D. Shovers liable for securities fraud charges against the SEC. The verdict followed a two-week jury trial in Detroit, Michigan.

26th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

West Yorkshire Farmer Records First Bering Straits Car Crossing

A farmer from West Yorkshire has driven his Land Rover Defender into the record books, following a successful attempt to become the first person to cross the Bering Straits using a road vehicle. Steve Burgess, the pioneering Yorkshireman, reserved special praise for the Cooper 4×4 tyres that helped him score the first.

The 52-year-old from Mirfield, near Huddersfield, drove 10,379 miles in 50 days, taking in the easternmost tip of Russia. Driving across icy tundra and frozen riverbeds with temperatures as low as -46 degrees Celsius in some of the most remote places on earth, the Cooper Discoverer ST off-road tyres was able to provide the additional traction and performance levels necessary for the feat.

20th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Quality Alignment and Garage Equipment from Snap-On

Snap-on Equipment has been building on its long-standing position as a leading garage equipment manufacturer, supplier and service provider with a comprehensive range of wheel alignment systems, including the John Bean Visualiner 3D Arago, Ultra, V3D1 and V3D Lite systems, through to the new hybrid PRISM.

Three-dimensional wheel alignment offers workshops the latest technology for accurate alignment readings in an easy-to-use package. Designed with the UK wheel service market in mind, the John Bean V3D Lite wheel alignment system has been well received since it was introduced in 2007 complementing the John Bean line up, through to the top-of-the range 3D Arago aligner. The Reading-based company has also gained endorsement for the 3D Arago for all marques under the Volkswagen Group.

18th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

John Bean Unveils ‘Prism’ Mobile Alignment System

John Bean, a brand within Snap-on Equipment, has introduced the Visualiner Prism, a mobile wheel alignment system ideal for workshops with lift bays unsuitable for a full 3D alignment machine. Prism is a hybrid of Charge Coupled Device (CCD) and 3D alignment technology and enables a run-out compensation procedure to be undertaken to ensure precise wheel alignment.

Accurate wireless data communication is ensured through the use of Bluetooth technology, which provides uniform alignment readings on vehicles ranging from small cars through to vans. The system also features long-life rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, with sufficient power reserves to last three days, based on three to four alignment checks per day. Furthermore, the batteries are software-controlled, providing an early low power warning to prevent interruption of an alignment procedure.

1st August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

ATC Plans to Start – Or Not Start – Operating in August

American Tire Corporation (ATC), a company reporting to have “established dozens of operations in different states and countries,” states it is gearing up to begin production in its Washington, USA plant, a facility it says will be developed into the “largest giant OTR tyre manufacturing base in the world.” In a July 28 statement the company said it would begin operations in Washington in August 2008 – maybe.

“American Tire Corporation (ATC) is pleased to announce that its Washington operations will start in August 2008,” read the press statement. “ATC’s staff recruiting is undergoing in Washington. A 500,000 square feet facility for the 1st phase is almost done. Manufacturing equipments will be moved to its new facilities step by step. Production will begin as soon as everything is ready but not in August.” The company has not made clear how long the Washington site will operate before it produces its first tyre.

28th July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors