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Motorsports successes mark Brembo's Golden Jubilee

Brembo, the designer and manufacturer of brake systems and high performance automotive components, celebrates 50 years in business, confirming its technological supremacy through a string of great successes in competitive motorsports during 2011.

The list of winners using Brembo products is truly staggering. Among these are 12 victories in the Formula One Championship that saw Sebastian Vettel and the Red Bull Racing team successfully defending the Drivers' and Constructors' Titles won in 2010. Involved in Formula One since 1975, Brembo is able to boast 205 Grand Prix race wins, making up a total of 17 World Championship Drivers' titles and 21 World Championship Constructors' titles, achieved with the top teams.

10th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

"4-2-2 would cost motorists £50 more a year" – Report

Government claims that reducing MOT frequency will reduce the financial burden on motorists have been undermined by a report which shows that proposals to scrap annual testing will hit both motorists and the UK economy hard.

The report by Pro-MOTe – "A cost too far" – includes research that estimates that the average motorist would be more than £57 worse off under a less frequent MOT system than he or she is today.

5th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin/Volvo study – the ‘right tyre’ can cut CV fuel costs by more than 10%

Recently Michelin and truck manufacturer Volvo teamed up to study the influence of tyre and wheel-related factors on fuel consumption – and found having the right tyres, tyre pressure and wheel alignment reduce consumption by up to 15 per cent. Volvo notes this equates to a saving of as much as £6,650 per vehicle per year.

4th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Couasnon named Michelin’s next Competitions director

Pascal Couasnon is to take over as director of the Michelin Group’s Competitions Department upon Nick Shorrock’s retirement on 2 April, 2012, the tyre maker has announced. The 50-year old, who joined the Michelin Group in 1987, currently holds the position of director of technical and scientific communication in the company’s Communications and Brands Department, a role he commenced in 2010.

21st December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Stay mobile in winter with expanded Metzler scooter range

Those who ‘soldier on’ throughout winter on two wheels need all the help they can in maintaining grip. Metzeler says its Feelfree Wintec is the first tyre conceived to allow scooter riders to use their two wheelers in every season, especially in the coldest months. The range was first introduced in 2007 for maxi scooters of up to 650cc and the tyre maker has now added a number of new sizes.

20th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook releases AH22+ for regional traffic users

Hankook Tire has released an optimised version of its AH22 truck radial; this new tyre called the AH22+ and is aimed at drivers and fleets operating in regional and delivery traffic. The manufacturer says the all-axle truck and bus tyre makes improved performance possible in both city and overland traffic thanks to an optimised tyre structure with wider belt, reinforced bead and new tread design.

19th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli launches gravel truck tyre

Pirelli has announced the launch of the G:01 gravel tyre, designed for mixed use on roads and in construction sites. The tyre is an addition to its highly successful Series 01 truck tyre range. The FG:01 for steer axles and TG:01 for drive axles have a dual layer tread compound, which the manufacturer says offers both cost efficiency and safety. The FG:01 and TG:01 tyres are available now in sizes 315/80R22.5 and 295/80R22.5.

12th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

DriveRight expands to Germany

DriveRight, independent global providers of wheel and tyre fitment data has established an office in Germany. DriveRight DE GmbH was formed to provide specialist B2B data and ecommerce solutions for integration within the automotive industry.

8th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Vipal directs European course with Spanish recycled tyre association

Brazilian retread material and tyre repair manufacturer Vipal has hosted a course in Europe. The even was run in conjunction with Universidad Miguel Hernández and Asociación Española de Neumáticos Reciclados (the Spanish recycled tyres association).

One of the objectives of the inaugural course in Elche, Spain, was to provide participants with a general overview of the techniques involved in recycling tyres, with a particular focus on common problems and methods for avoiding them. Held at the end of October, this event launched activities that are part of the course entitled “Research and Training regarding Recycling Tyres” that has become part of the Mechanical Engineering degree offered by the University.

8th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Hunter Elite TD given US innovation award

Alignment machinery manufacturer Hunter has been recognised for its technological innovation at SEMA. The company was presented with the 2011 North American Frost & Sullivan ‘Technology Innovation Award’ for its Elite TD alignment system. The award was presented to Hunter executive vice president Nick Colarelli by Frost & Sullivan programme leader Stephen Spivey. The system is distributed in the UK by Pro-Align.

5th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

TYM International seals long term deal with Triangle

Norfolk-based tyre business TYM International has secured its continuing relationship with leading Chinese tyre manufacturer Triangle Tyres. The deal was sealed following meetings between TYM International general manager Steve Eke and Triangle senior vice president and international export director Lin Bin at the manufacturer’s Weihai, Shandong Province headquarters at the end of November. Furthering a relationship that first began in 2004, the agreement sees the two companies aim to develop their growing mutual business in the UK earthmover, truck and passenger car tyre segments.

5th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Research into China tyre label underway

At the Lanxess Rubber Day China, held in Beijing on 2 December, Jiang Jian from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology informed delegates that preparations for a Chinese tyre label are already underway. “With regard to potential guidelines for tyre labelling in China, we are comparing the stipulated standards with the present conditions. We have already made a start with research in this area.”

5th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo placing an emphasis on rolling resistance with Nanoenergy

A new range of Toyo eco tyres is scheduled for release in Japan next February ahead of its launch in other regions, including Europe. Known as the Nanoenergy, the new tyre has been developed with a focus on reducing rolling resistance; Toyo says the tyre boasts a ‘AAA’ rolling resistance rating according to the labelling system introduced by the Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association (JATMA). This, the label’s highest rating, is given to tyres with a rolling resistance coefficient lower or equal to 6.5.

2nd December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear shoots sponsorship goal with Juventus deal

Goodyear Dunlop has made its debut on the football sponsorship pitch by signing an agreement with Italian team Juventus. On 24 November the tyre maker entered a deal with the Serie A team that covers the current season.

30th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Scrapping fuel duty increase good news for motorists – Bridgestone

Following the announcement of the government’s Autumn budget statement, which included the news that the planned 3p rise in fuel duty in January is to be cancelled, Bridgestone has been the first to publically respond to what this means for motorists. In addition to the fuel duty increase cancellation, there will a 1 per cent cap on public sector pay rises for two years after the end of current freeze next year. Borrowing is £112 billion more over the next four years than previous forecasts, but debt interest payments are £22 billion less than expected.

29th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors