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Tire Rack Tests Yokohama’s Orange Oil Tyre in 'Real World Ride'

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Yokohama Tire Corporation's (YTC) eco-friendly dB Super E-specT tyre, which is made of 80 per cent non-petrol products, scored well in a recent low rolling resistance test conducted by US retailer Tire Rack. "The Tire Rack test shows that the dB Super E-spec, which introduces new technology in tyre materials and design, is noticeably better on all-around performance," said Mark Chung, YTC director, corporate strategy and planning. "Compared to standard tyres on a Prius, both the fuel efficiency and handling are improved, and compared with other conventional tyres that offer enhanced fuel efficiency, the dB Super E-Spec excels in driving performance.”

28th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo Proxes R30 OE on 3rd Gen Prius

Toyo’s Proxes range has been chosen as original equipment for the new, third generation Toyota Prius in a number of European markets. According to Toyo Tire Europe GmbH, the OE arrangement will see the Proxes R30 in size 215/45R17 87W fitted to the Prius.

7th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Honiton HiQ Celebrates £20,000 Refurbishment with Car Makeover

Honiton HiQ recently gave away a £500 car makeover to customer John Woodland to celebrate the re-launch of the centre. Woodland won a new set of tyres, a car service and full MOT from HiQ in King Street, after he was picked at random to win the competition. HiQ Honiton was re-launched in June following an extensive £20,000 refurbishment and all of its customers were entered into the car makeover competition to commemorate the new-look surroundings. The King Street centre is now being described as Honiton’s ‘flagship facility for motorists.’

A pleased John Woodland said: “This is only the second time I have ever won anything in my entire life, so I am over the moon. I’m not sure how much four new tyres cost in today’s market, but they will certainly be gratefully received, along with the MOT and service. It is a brilliant prize to win, and my Toyota Yaris will be all the better for it!”

Centre manager Julian Hellyer said: “We are looking forward to welcoming Mr Woodland to our forecourt. Our staff will fit his car with high performance, Goodyear EfficientGrip tyres, before giving the vehicle a thorough service and MOT. We are always looking for ways to engage with or customers and this competition was successful in helping us to achieve this. The uptake was great, and we are sure that Mr Woodland will really feel the benefit from the car makeover.”

30th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Prospect of Toyota Deal Benefits Hankook Share Prices

Shares in Hankook Tire rose 5.94 per cent today after Korean media quoted the company’s vice-president as saying it was negotiating a supply deal with Toyota. “Orders from Japanese such as Toyota could accelerate Hankook's brand image enhancement and we would view the order positively if it were to be finalised,” commented Morgan Stanley in a note.

24th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Viking International Offers Platinum Battery Range

Viking International has added the new Platinum battery range, from UK Batteries, to the company’s product portfolio. The Platinum range includes Prestige and Prestige Plus. According to the company, the batteries are manufactured to OE specification and used by a number of leading manufacturers including Toyota, Volkswagen, Saab, Lexus, Honda and Ford.

The Prestige range is suitable for the majority of cars including older models dating back to the early nineties up to today’s modern engines and includes a three year guarantee. Prestige Plus is designed for modern and premium vehicles, especially for larger engines and those vehicles with higher electrical demands such as air conditioning and GPS.

14th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Nitto Tire USA Expands Luxury Touring Line to Include CUV Sizes

Nitto Tire USA expanded its NT850 Premium line to include sizes specifically developed for crossover utility vehicles.

2nd September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone “Pleased” with Belgian F1 Practice Session

Bridgestone director of motorsport tyre development, Hirohide Hamashima declared himself “pleased” following Friday’s practice sessions for the Belgian Grand Prix at the undulating Spa Francorchamps circuit. He stated that the unexpected morning showers were “good for Bridgestone as we could evaluate the performance of our latest specification intermediate tyre relative to the wet tyre. We are pleased to say our initial performance feedback and data has been as anticipated.”

28th August 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo Proxes A20 Chosen for Lexus HS 250h Option

In the US, the Toyo Proxes A20 all-season tyre has been selected as the 18-inch OE upgrade for the 2010 Lexus HS 250h. The first dedicated hybrid for Lexus, it features the optional P225/45R18 Proxes A20, a so-called eco-friendly tyre.
Lexus introduced the HS 250h as the “World’s First Hybrid-Only Luxury Vehicle”. According to the company, it produces the best combined estimated EPA mpg rating of any luxury vehicle in the US at 35-mpg and also achieves 35-mpg city and 34-mpg highway.

24th August 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Judge Sentences, Penalises Rear Tyre

He’s a judge – but when it comes to tyres, he also stands in as jury and executioner. An astounding number of US news sources, including the Washington Post and the NBC network, have picked up on the tale of Charles County, Maryland jurist Robert Nalley. The circuit judge has admitted deflating the tyre of a car parked near his courthouse. One newspaper, the Daily Record, reports that Nalley went to work on the tyre’s valve because he claimed “notes on the windshield did not work.”

13th August 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Pagid Range at ECP Provides 99% Market Coverage

Aftermarket parts supplier Euro Car Parts is now offer one of the world’s leading manufacturers of brake friction material, Pagid, and customers can thus take advantage of this comprehensive range that includes more than 1,200 brake pads and discs, more than 250 brake drums and over 500 brake shoes. Indeed, ECP states that the Pagid line-up covers an astounding 99 per cent of the UK car parc and gives the company great coverage across may of the newer vehicles. Examples given by ECP are the latest model ford KA, released in February 2009, the new fiesta released last year and the new Vauxhall Insignia released in December 2008 – all of which now have coverage in the Pagid brand.

29th July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama Targeting SUV, 4×4 OE Business

Japanese brand Yokohama says that it is becoming more widely adopted as original equipment within the SUV and high performance 4×4 segments. The manufacturer’s flagship ADVAN Sport tyre is fitted to the VW Touareg and Porsche Cayenne models and has been added to the AMG-tuned version of the Mercedes ML63 AMG 4×4. The size 295/40×20 front and back has been fitted to that particular model; the ADVAN range is available in 19”, 20” and 21” options, sized 275/45×19, 275/40×20 and 295/35×21 respectively. The Touareg uses the 19” and 20” options, while the Cayenne adds the 21” alternative.

Another manufacturer to select the Yokohama ADVAN Sport for its large SUV/4×4 model is Audi. The German manufacturer has already adopted the Sport for its flagship A6 and A8 models and now, the Q7 SUV is fitted with ADVAN Sports from the factory. Sized either 265/50R19 or 275/45R20, the ADVAN Sports fitted to the Q7 are speed rated to 300kph to cope with one of the most powerful SUVs on the market today.

10th July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Unveils its First Low Rolling Resistance Tyre

Cooper Tire & Rubber has announced that, in response to consumer demand for greater vehicle fuel efficiency, it has launched its first low-rolling resistance tyre line – the Cooper GFE (Greater Fuel Efficiency). The new range is already available in dealerships across the US.

“With the recent volatility in gasoline prices, customers are looking for ways to improve their vehicle fuel economy,” said Chuck Yurkovich, Vice President of Global Technology. “Tyre rolling resistance has a significant impact on vehicle fuel economy, so Cooper responded with a new tyre specifically designed for fuel-efficient vehicles.”

7th July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

New Yokohama Tyre Low in Petroleum, Rich in Vitamin C

Yokohama Tire Corporation has effectively re-invented the tyre. This bold statement, made in a company press release, refers to the US market launch of Yokohama’s dB Super E-spec passenger car tyre, winner of a Popular Mechanics Editor’s Choice Award at the Last November’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The new tyre, which Yokohama refers to as “the world’s first orange oil-infused passenger tyre,” is composed of 80 per cent non-petroleum based materials. These are, specifically, a mixture of sustainable orange oil and natural rubber.

3rd July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Getting Loaded a Problem-Free Affair with Michelin XZM

Punctures and tyre related downtime are virtually a thing of the past for the forklift fleet operated by Red Funnel Distribution. The distribution arm of cross Solent ferry operator Red Funnel reports this absence of snafus has occurred since fitting its 2.5 tonne Komatsu and 3.5-tonne Toyota forklifts, which operate five days a week loading and unloading containers and trailers en route to and from the Isle of Wight, with Michelin XZM radials.

“The switch to Michelin was a radical new approach for us, as in the past we had relied upon a low cost brand,” says Red Funnel Distribution operations manager Nick Kirkby. “Since fitting Michelin XZMs, we are seeing a number of cost savings ranging from extended tyre life to reduced requests for a mobile fitter to attend.”

24th June 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo’s Proxes Chosen for 3rd Gen Prius

Toyota’s Prius, seen by some as the de rigueur environmental motoring statement, was released onto the Japanese market in its third generation incarnation on May 18. According to Toyo, its eco-friendly Proxes R30A tyre has been selected as an original equipment fitment for the new hybrid.

“Proxes　R30A is a tyre with improved lower rolling resistance and super silence,” a Toyo press statement comments. “This tyre was developed for the new Prius, which aims for both overwhelming performance in eco-friendliness and fun for driving.”

The new summer tyre is supplied to the Japanese market Prius in size 215/45R17 87W.

22nd May 2009/by Tyrepress Editors