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MIRA test centre named ‘enterprise zone' in government announcement

The MIRA test centre, which is home to tyre and vehicle research facilities belonging to the likes of Dunlop and GiTi, has become an official “enterprise zone” as part of a government announcement. Ministers said 30,000 new jobs would be created by 2015 at the 21 locations spread out across the country of which MIRA is just one. The idea is that by giving cheaper business rates, superfast broadband and lower levels of planning control, business aren’t hindered in their growth.

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Hands-off optimum inflation the goal of US/European Goodyear research

Goodyear Tire & Rubber says it is developing a product that may make manual tyre inflation a thing of the past. The US-based manufacturer is working on what it calls ‘Air Maintenance Technology’, or AMT for short. What is potentially revolutionary about AMT is that Goodyear says the system now under development in its research and development centres will enable tyres to remain inflated at the optimum pressure without the need for any external pumps or electronics, thus eliminating excess fuel costs caused by incorrect tyre inflation. All AMT components, including the miniaturised pump, will be fully contained within the tyre.

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Radar to launch tyre with pink sidewalls

Omni United has followed up on its flagship brand Radar’s Breast Cancer Research Foundation partnership with a plan to launch a limited-edition pink-walled tyre in support of “Mobilizing Hope”, launched in the United States, UK and other top markets in May 2011. Radar donates $0.25 for every Radar tyre sold to the foundation, with a committed minimum annual donation to BCRF of $250,000.

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UK study to explore battery recycling and reuse opportunities

In September, six British companies will get underway with studies into the feasibility of recycling and reuse of batteries for low and ultra low carbon vehicles. The six firms – Axeon, Energy Cost Advisors Ltd, LiFeBATT Ltd, Narec, OXIS Energy Ltd and TRL will carry out seven studies between them (TRL will perform two studies) at a total cost of just over £670,000. It is anticipated the studies will take approximately 12 months to complete.

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Techking promotes its compliance performance

With nine containers of truck tyres arriving to Spain with full compliance accreditation, Chinese tyre manufacturer Techking is seeking to promote its performance in terms of European environmental legislation. Currently the company is part of the group of Chinese tyre producers that already possess e-mark, s-mark and Reach accreditation. This, say company representatives, is the result of Techking’s investment in research and development.

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HiQ gains East Anglia presence

Fast-fit franchise chain HiQ says East Anglia has been its number one priority area for growth, and the company is now “celebrating a major breakthrough” in its expansion plans within the region after opening its first outlet there. Entrepreneur and former car salesman Avishek Sodhi has teamed up with HiQ to open a centre in Norwich. Sodhi describes the partnership as a “golden opportunity” to offer motorists a revolution in car care.

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IAAF launches official MOT e-Petition

An application for a petition to abandon proposals to change the frequency of the MoT test lodged by the IAAF has been accepted. The e-petition went live today. Now the federation is urging everyone in the trade, as well as motorists, to add their voice to the IAAF‘s demand that “the ill-considered proposals to relax the frequency of MoT testing be dropped.

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Sofima Filters developing new CNG/LPG filter range

Sofima Filters has announced the development of a new range of filters for LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) fuelled car engines. Sofima Filters leading stockist Fuel Parts UK’s managing director Andy West said: “Sofima Filters is consistently demonstrating its ability to progress the aftermarket range of filters on offer. The keen advances and continual growth is why we don’t hesitate to recommend their product range to our clients.”

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Goodyear India Awarded Superbrand Status

Goodyear India Ltd was awarded the 'Superbrand' status at a ceremony held in New Delhi 3 August. The award was received by Rajeev Anand, vice chairman and managing director, Goodyear India Ltd. Goodyear India garnered one of the highest scores amongst an assortment of companies and is reportedly the only tyre company in India to receive this recognition.

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New investment in Trelleborg brakes R&D Centre, Shanghai

Trelleborg has announced its continued investment in the Chinese market with the inauguration of its Shanghai research and development centre, which will offer state-of-the-art technology relating primarily to noise and vibration-damping brake solutions for passenger vehicles, according to a company statement. Trelleborg says that the continued investment in the region is reflective of its long-term strategy to invest in markets with favourable growth potential.

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Bridgestone's Eco Rally showcases green technology

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The Bridgestone Eco-Rally took place for the fifth year running this year and was more relevant than ever as motorists are hit in the pocket by ever-rising fuel costs.The rally started from Broad Street, Oxford at 10.00am on Sunday 31st July and culminated in the UK's largest sustainable transport exhibition at The Mall in London at 3pm, after a pitstop at the BRE Innovation Centre in Watford. As always the rally was a convoy of the world’s best low and zero emission vehicles from cars and motorbikes to vans, trucks and taxis.

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OE deals driving strong Nexen growth in China

Over the past couple of years Korea’s Nexen Tire has enjoyed a growth rate of more than 200 per cent in China, and the tyre maker expects this year’s growth to be no different. A reason for this positive appraisal is the numerous original equipment agreements the company has recently finalised in the People's Republic.

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Hankook Q2 “disappointing” – Deutsche Bank analyst

While Hankook’s second quarter represented a record in terms of sales, a Deutsche Bank report has provided a metaphorical cold shower with the “disappointing” news of a 34 per cent slide in year on year operating profit. On a consolidated International Financial Reporting Standards accounting basis, pre-tax profit was also down 20 per cent, while operating profit margin fell to 7 per cent from 12.8 per cent.

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Pirelli renews WSBK supply agreement

Pirelli’s tyre supply to the FIM Superbike World Championship will continue for a further three years. Infront Motor Sports has announced that the tyre maker’s current contract for the championship has been extended from 2013 through to the end of 2015. The agreement, as has been the case since the start of the collaboration between the two companies in 2004, will also include the exclusive supply of tyres for the FIM Supersport World Championship, the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup and the UEM Superstock 600 European Championship.

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Partnership signed to market rapid-charge battery technology

A licensing agreement signed between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and US firm Xerion Advanced Battery Corp. is expected to exploit a technology said to potentially enable the charging of electric vehicle batteries within minutes. Under the terms of the agreement, announced on July 19, Xerion has been granted the exclusive right to bring the University’s ‘StructurePore’ battery-charging technology to market.

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