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Apollo Registers Tyre Pressure Safety Concerns on Indian Market

One of India’s largest tyre manufacturers has released a statement looking at the link between the 250-plus deaths that occur on the country’s roads every day and the recently observed statistic that 75 per cent of vehicles run on incorrect tyre pressure. Apollo Tyres’ survey found that amongst 36,000 tyres tested over six months, “only 22 per cent of cars… had with the OE recommended inflation.” The company suggests that while the winter season sees the highest number of road accidents, with “fog, cold, roadside revelry and…drinking and driving… the major causes”, perhaps incorrect tyre pressure should also be addressed as part of the problem. Apollo began the self-titled “Safe Drive” programme in 2006 “to educate and create awareness on the benefits of proper tyre care among passenger car and commercial vehicle users.”

25th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone “Adventure Tyres” Rated Highly by Motorcycle News Readers

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A survey conducted by Motorcycle News has placed Bridgestone’s Battle Wing and Trail Wing as its number one and two “adventure tyres”. The Biking Britain survey questioned 12,000 readers to find their top 10 in the adventure category. Readers scored the tyres highly on longevity, with Bridgestone’s tyres coming out on top of all other brands. As well as scoring highly for their long wear life, the Battle Wing was also praised by bikers for its comfortable ride with the Trail Wing providing “excellent” high-speed stability.

20th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Calendar Intended to Shock

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While some major tyre industry names produce calendars that illicit furtive glances and even the occasional ‘phwoar’ from enthusiastic admirers, the Kwik-Fit annual calendar may take your breath away for another reason entirely. Kwik-Fit’s Tyre Wall of Shame 2010 features twelve images intended to shock – photos of tyres in outrageous condition, including some with almost no tread left, sidewall ruptures through under inflation, and even one worn right down to the steel core. And while Pirelli’s calendar efforts involved weeks of shooting in Brazil, all the ‘models’ featured in Kwik-Fit’s 2010 edition were removed from customers' cars on a single day in December 2009. Scarier still, this was an average day – Kwik-Fit says it replaces tyres in similar conditions every day of the year.

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8th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Canadian Study Finds Winter Tyre Users in Fewer Crashes

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A 2009 government study of winter traffic accidents in Prince Edward Island found that only six per cent of the involved vehicles was fitted with winter tyres. But that apparently isn’t enough for the province’s transportation minister, who called the study “inconclusive” and says there is no reason to mandate winter tyre use as Quebec did in 2008.

6th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

TyreSafe Issues Christmas Tyre Pressure Safety Advice

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Families can reduce their chances of being stranded by the roadside or being involved in a serious accident over the Christmas holiday period by making sure their car tyres are correctly inflated before they set off. That’s the advice issued by TyreSafe today. And it comes with a warning: “Drivers who fail to make these checks and adjustments significantly increase their likelihood of experiencing a dangerous tyre blowout.”

“During the holiday period too many motorists suffer misery from tyre related breakdowns because they haven’t made adequate checks before setting off,” explains Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “Very often the cars are heavily loaded with extra passengers, luggage and presents and then head off on long, high-speed, motorway journeys. It’s essential when carrying extra weight that tyre pressures are checked and adjusted in line with the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. Motorists who fail to make these adjustments are much more likely to spend some of their Christmas break stranded at the roadside because of a tyre failure”.

14th December 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

US Study of Tyre Crumb Rubber Finds 'Low Level of Concern'

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on December 10 the results of a study of the health risks from inhalation, ingestion, and dermal contact with synthetic turf and crumb rubber from playing field and playground surfaces constructed with recycled tyre material or tyre crumb. It concluded that "concentrations of components monitored in this study were below levels of concern."

14th December 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Skidding in the Wet Our Greatest Driving Fear – Survey

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A consumer poll indicates that half of all UK drivers put skidding on wet roads as their worst nightmare – and a the huge increase in rainfall in the past few weeks across the country, they have grounds to be concerned. Almost 1,000 motorists took part in the poll CCB fast.MAP undertook in November for the mytyres.co.uk online tyre retail portal, and 55 per cent put skidding out of control as their worst nightmare. Breaking down on the road was the second highest fear and, interestingly, getting a puncture only concerned three per cent of motorists.

3rd December 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Recession-hit Motorists Skimp On Maintenance, Says Survey

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Motorists may be neglecting essential vehicle maintenance in an effort to reduce their expenditure during the recession, according to research. Car expert Glass's has conducted a survey which reveals that 46 per cent of those polled have chosen to put off servicing their car or paying for repairs to tyres or bodywork. In addition, many are now choosing to avoid other car-related expenditures such as purchasing satnavs or alloy wheels.

1st December 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Morgan Stanley: Michelin Revenues to Grow 7% in 2010

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Although Michelin managing partner Michel Rollier has expressed doubt that the tyre major’s revenues will increase in 2010, other expert opinions differ. Morgan Stanley Research Europe stated on November 24 that “we expect revenue growth of seven per cent – far more optimistic than Michelin management's recent outlook of no growth.” This prediction is even more optimistic than the Bloomberg survey of analysts that netted an average estimate of revenues rising by 4.3 per cent to 15.4 billion euros. To expand on the Morgan Stanley projection, an expected ten per cent volume growth should be partially offset by a three per cent decline in price/mix.

26th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Queen Handy with a Spanner, Automotive Technician Accreditation Survey Concludes

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“If your car breaks down and an official motorcade drives by, who would you hope had come to your rescue?” That was the somewhat implausible question posed by The Institute of the Motor Industry in a recent survey of 2000 consumers concerning the Automotive Technician Accreditation scheme; but not to be outdone, the Great British Public got behind its monarch, delivering an equally implausible scenario in which the Queen took a look under their hoods. Perhaps drawing on her experience as a fully-qualified World War Two mechanic, HRH Elizabeth II (16 per cent) was considered most likely to undertake basic car repairs, followed by Conservative Party leader David “Dave” Cameron (13 per cent). Predictably, Gordon Brown gained 9 per cent of the vote (a sorry prediction for 2010’s General Election, if fought on the rather unlikely issue of car reparation) while eminently disposable pop culture guru Simon Cowell got 11 per cent.

25th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

TyreSafe Achieves International Recognition with Road Safety Award

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TyreSafe has been internationally recognised for its ongoing contribution to motoring security. Friday’s steering committee meeting was punctuated by the lunchtime presentation of the Prince Michael International Safety Award: Recognising achievement and innovations which will improve road safety. Vredestein managing director and chairman of TyreSafe, Stuart Jackson declared himself, on behalf of the whole organisation, “ecstatic about the award”, saying that it represents an “accreditation of what we believe in”, as an organisation that cuts across company divisions.

23rd November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Increase in Michelin Revenue for 2010 Unlikely – Rollier

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Revenue at Michelin & Cie. is not expected to increase next year. Managing partner Michel Rollier has expressed his caution on growth prospects due to uncertainty about the automotive industry’s recovery and rising raw material costs.

23rd November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bald Tyres Fitted to 11% of Vehicles in US – Survey

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It’s time for another dose of dismal news, but at least we can take comfort that we’re not the only motoring nation guilty of tyre safety apathy. In the US the results of a Rubber Manufacturers Association survey of more than 7,000 vehicles has shown at least 11 per cent of motorists to be driving on at least one bald tyre. This latest statistic backs up similar RMA findings from the March to May period of this year, in which an inspection of more than 5,400 vehicles revealed only nine per cent of vehicles to have four properly inflated tyres, and half of all vehicles to have at least one under inflated tyre. Furthermore, 19 per cent of vehicles had at least one tyre under inflated by at least 8 psi.

19th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Cheryl Cole the UK’s Dream Passenger for Bridgestone Surveyed

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Cheryl Cole has already proved herself adept at miming vacuous pop songs, judging televised karaoke, climbing mountains, putting up with a widely despised husband and generally being a National Sweetheart (not to mention allegedly being a bit handy in a scrap), but who would have thought the tiny-framed totty would also be named the UK’s ideal driving companion? In a recent survey by Bridgestone, one in three motorists cited her as their favourite celebrity to share a ride with.

12th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

VOSA Revision Sparks Free MOT Upgrade Offer

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The fact that VOSA has revised its 'Requirements for Authorisation for Vehicle Test Stations’, means that from November 2009, many existing MOT Class IV stations that would otherwise have been ineligible because of garage size etc, will now be able to upgrade their premises to ‘One Person Testing’ or full ATL standard. As a result, the Trade Group which claims to be “the UK’s foremost experts in MOT and ATL installations,” is offering “free survey reports,” without obligation, to any existing Class IV MOT stations, to see if they are now able to take advantage of this important revision to the regulations and make this a potentially lucrative upgrade for their business.

29th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

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