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Grouptyre/Federal’s Red Letter Day Prizes still up for Grabs

The first of the new promotions by Grouptyre and its value brand Federal is nearing its conclusion, but the wholesaler says retailers still have time to sign up and win a Red Letter Day experience. Focussed on Federal high performance, light truck, 4×4 and SUV tyres, for which Grouptyre is the exclusive UK distributor, the 2010 incentive runs as two consecutive promotions that the company says have already attracted “a great deal of interest”.

20th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

More Red Letter Days to be won with Grouptyre and Federal

Following its promotion last autumn that the wholesaler described as “highly successful”, Grouptyre is again teaming up with tyre manufacturer Federal for another national incentive which will see six lucky retailers win an exciting Red Letter Day experience. Grouptyre is the exclusive UK distributor of Federal, which offers high performance, light truck, 4×4 and SUV tyres. Grouptyre’s 2010 Red Letter Day runs as two consecutive promotions, from 1 September to 31 October and from 1 November to 31 December, and the winners will be chosen at random from all the entries received. For each promotion there are three Red Letter Day experiences to be won: a first prize valued at £500 and two runners up prizes worth £250.

1st September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Wolfrace Launches New Wolf Design Wheel

Wolf Design, the range of alloy wheels and body kits from Wolfrace for the executive SUV and large saloon market, now includes a new Wolf RR alloy wheel in sizes 9.0×20", 10.0×20" and 9.5×22".

23rd June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Nokian Z SUV Gets High German Mag Marks

Nokian Tyres’ Nokian Z SUV has been rated as “very recommendable” by the German car magazine Auto Zeitung, reports Tire Review. In the magazine’s latest off-road tyre test, the Nokian Z SUV was noted as “the lowest rolling resistance in the test” with “nearly no weaknesses.”

23rd June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal Set for Upcoming Essen Show

Taiwan’s Federal Tyres will be exhibiting at the upcoming Reifen Essen Show, June 1-4 in Essen, Germany. Federal said its Essen booth will emphasize “environmental performance,” with its range of consumer tyres. Two new products – the Formosa AZ01 and the Terra eco tyre – will be introduced during the show, Federal said. Also on display will be Federal’s 595 RPM ultra-high performance tyre, Couragia FX SUV line, the Himalaya SUV studdable winter tyre, and a prototype of the 595 EVO run-flat. (Tire Review)

7th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli Raising Prices in Europe

Pirelli has announced a four to six per cent price increase for all passenger car, SUV, light commercial vehicle, motorcycle and industrial vehicle tyres in European markets. The company says the increase, effective from 1 April, 2010, follows the growth of raw materials costs, especially that of natural rubber, which more than doubled in the last 12 months.

23rd February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal SS 595 Racing Tyre Offered By Van den Ban

Dutch tyre supplier Van den Ban has announced that it now offers the Federal semi-slick 595RS- Racing tyre, in addition to its portfolio of premium, exclusive, private and budget brands. “The quality of this tyres meets high standards and prices are more than competitive. It's a racing tyre to meet your need,” says Cyril Versteeg, commercial manager of Van den Ban Autobanden. The 595RS-R is available in 26 sizes from 195/50ZR15 up to 265/35ZZR18. Federal products have now part of Van den Ban's portfolio for 25 years, including its PCR, (ultra) high performance, 4×4/SUV, caravan, winter, light truck and van ranges.

9th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Omni-United “Making Things Happen”

Singapore-based contract tyre manufacturing, marketing and distributing firm Omni-United boasts offering a complete range of product and service solutions. The company’s commitment to quality, delivery efficiencies and knowledge, says Omni, has resulted in a dynamic and continued growth across all continents.

22nd January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit to Sell Marangoni Tyres

Kwik-Fit is to supply Marangoni tyres from 1 February 2010, with all UK Kwik Fit centres receiving stocks of the company’s car, van and SUV tyres. Commenting on the new partnership, Greg Graham, UK brand manager, Marangoni Car Tyre Division said: “We are delighted that our brand has been chosen by Kwik Fit and we feel that it fits their requirements perfectly. Our exceptional value for money brand proposition was immediately recognised by Kwik Fit, as was the increasing consumer visibility we have worked hard to build over the years.”

Kwik-Fit’s Head of Buying, Keith Tabram, commented: “We are delighted to be working with Marangoni and look forward to a long and successful partnership. The Marangoni brand will strengthen our mid-range offering, giving customers a higher quality product, available in more sizes and with a reliability of supply from Europe that other manufacturers can struggle to achieve. Kwik-Fit’s customers will continue to benefit from the same range of benefits and peace of mind that we currently offer on our mid-range tyres.”

18th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Wilson Plant Gets Wildlife Re-Certification

The 300-acre Freedom Wildlife Habitat and Refuge at the Bridgestone Americas tyre plant in Wilson, North Carolina, was recently re-certified under the Wildlife Habitat Council's Corporate Lands for Learning and Wildlife at Work programs, says a report from Tire Review. “We are very excited to attain Wildlife Habitat Council re-certification,” said Jim Pridgen, Wilson plant manager. “Our habitat gives us a great opportunity to reach out to the local community and young people with a hands-on environmental message.”

24th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli Presents Raft of New Releases at SEMA 2009

Pirelli is launching a raft of new products and line extensions at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas, including the Pirelli Scorpion the Scorpion Verde All Season SUV/Crossover and Light Truck tyres developed under the “Green Performance” philosophy. Pirelli’s Green Performance strategy forms the basis for specific goals such as pushing the green proportion of its tyres from 20 per cent to 40 per cent by 2011.

According to the tyre maker, these tyres offer drivers increased performance in wet braking, dry handling, wet handling, snow traction and reduce aquaplaning. Scorpion Verde All Season’s use of cutting edge compounds is said to helps deliver longer tread life for consumers.

2nd November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Apollo Gains Mitsubishi OE in India

Apollo has won an OE fitment with Mitsubishi in India. Mitsubishi’s Pajero SUV will now come with Apollo’s Hawkz AT (265/70R15) as standard. The Hawkz range is available in five applications. The HL for highway luxury, AT for all terrain, HT for highway terrain, RT for rough terrain and RTs for off-road maximum traction. An off-road winter version is also available in the Hawkz Ice. Apollo’s Hawkz is already a standard fitment for a number of Indian utility vehicle manufacturers.

Satish Sharma, Chief, India Operations, Apollo Tyres Ltd, said, “Our partnership with Mitsubishi for its Pajero is as much about a product fit, as a personality match. Much like the Hawkz, Pajero has a global appeal because of its performance and customer connect. This is a beginning for both of us, and going forward we are looking to work closely with Mitsubishi India.”

15th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

‘Marix Ecology’ 4×4 Retread Range Offers Savings Potential

According to Marangoni, its Marix range for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles has proven a popular choice for off-road drivers thanks to a series of products designed for extreme use, such as Lion and Puma. Both of these tyres feature substantial tread blocks, and for this reason are sought by those who use their 4×4 for work or in sporting competitions, and want a tyre with good grip and drainage capacity. The latest additions to the Marix 2008 range are the Cruise and Ghepard, the latter a high performance tyre for SUVs that is approved for high performance and available in 17 and 18-inch sizes. Marangoni says the Ghepard ensures comfort and maximum grip in all conditions thanks to the use of high performance compounds.

3rd September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

MNA Launches New LT/SUV Tyre

Michelin North America said its new Michelin LTX M/S2 tire for light trucks and SUVs offers significant improvements in safety, longevity and fuel efficiency compared to its predecessor, the LTX M/S.

2nd September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Vredestein Rolls Out 25-Series Winter Tyre in US

Vredestein has become the first tyre-maker to offer a 25-series winter tyre for people who want to drive their high-performance car in the winter time.

2nd September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors