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Federal-Mogul appoints Vehicle Component Solutions UK & Ireland MD

Federal-Mogul Corporation has appointed Andrew Bevington as managing director, Vehicle Component Solutions UK & Ireland. Bevington previously worked at EXIDE technologies, where he has honed his skills and expertise over the last five years. During this time he has developed a number of key relationships in becoming a well-known figure in the marketplace, and is relishing the opportunity to apply his insight to the continued delivery of excellence for Federal-Mogul’s established distributor customers.

18th September 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook Ventus Race Plus to provide decisive boost in Oschersleben

Previewing this weekend’s DTM racing at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, Hankook’s racing engineer has predicted that the company’s softer option tyre could prove the difference for the cars able to use it best. Michael Eckert explained: "I expect that the option tyres will enable a large number of fast laps before any significant drop-off effect becomes discernible here at Oschersleben. The teams who are able to find the right vehicle set-up with which to make optimum use of the Ventus Race Plus will be among those to land the front positions.”

13th September 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Uniwheels OE on new Audi A8 Hybrid

Uniwheels’ has been selected to provide OE wheels for the new Audi A8 Hybrid. The contract sees Uniwheels provide its “19-inch hybrid aluminium wheel”, which is said to offer an exclusive aerodynamic design.

11th September 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

RAC offering universal spare wheel with Dynomec and ATSE

Product News, UK News

Following a rise in the number of manufacturers that fit emergency tyre inflation kits instead of spare wheels, the RAC has introduced a ‘universal’ spare wheel to handle call outs for unfixable punctures.

4th September 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

New wheel from Alcoa

Alcoa has expanded its medium duty portfolio with a new wheel size: 19.5 x 6.75. Alcoa already offers the 17.5 x 6.75 wheel for medium duty trucks. It is available in two finishes; Brushed and Dura-Bright. The new wheel has the following specification:

3rd September 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Wheelwright’s 2013 winter strategy

The unpredictable winter of 2012 may not have brought consistently high levels of snowfall, but according to Wheelwright it did see a flurry of another sort; a deluge of demand for winter wheel and tyre packages as consumers – and even UK-based automotive manufacturers – quickly wised up to their safety benefits. This year could be the most significant yet in market terms claims the Kent-based wheel distributor.

30th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Starco launches YouTube channel

Starco has introduced a further enhancement to its new website, publishing a series of videos about the company and its activities and products. “Continuing to grow and become a global company is exciting, but it also presents many new challenges”, explains Group marketing manager Brian Lorentzen.

28th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama exhibiting at InterAuto in Russia

Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., is participating in InterAuto 2013, Russia's 9th international exhibition of automotive industry, which is being held in Moscow between 28 – 31 August. According to the company, the Yokohama exhibit will feature the firm’s three core tyre ranges – the high performance Advan line, the environmentally friendly BluEarth line, and the winter-safe "iceGUARD" line. The tyre maker is also displaying tyres for trucks and buses as well as aluminium wheels.

27th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

11th CITExpo to be ‘largest’ show yet

The 11th edition of the China International Tyre Expo (CITExpo) looks set to be the largest prior to the show’s opening. The three halls of the Shanghai Everbright Convention and Exhibition Center are full ready for the show on 4-6 September. The organiser, Reliable International Exhibition Services, says that more than 350 quality exhibitors will occupy 24,000sqm exhibition space, including major tyre industry brands like Cooper, Double Coin, Stamford, Techking and Triangle. Tyres & Accessories/Tyrepress.com will also be in attendance in its role as one of the show’s partners, with a full report from the show due in the October edition of T&A magazine.

23rd August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Cool or what?

Škoda has unveiled the world's biggest ice cream van, just as Britain gears up for a scorching bank holiday weekend. The giant vRS ice cream van was launched at Great Yarmouth, where local children tucked in to huge ice creams. Members of the public will have a chance to sample free ice creams as the giant ice cream van embarks on a national tour in the coming month.

22nd August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Dual wheels a wet harvest solution, says Starco

July turned out to be gloriously warm and dry, yet some European farmers may still find themselves harvesting in the wet – especially in Northern Europe where the harvest is traditionally later. Whilst a few days of dry and windy weather can render the crop itself harvestable, the soil below remains wet and whereas the small combines of yesteryear could usually operate on wet terrain, modern, heavier machinery often becomes bogged down in the mud, reducing efficiency and causing potentially expensive delays in what could be a short window of opportunity for the year’s harvest.

15th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

YHI adds Proton OE supply to Malaysia factory output

International News, News

YHI reports that its expanding Malaysia factory has gained some new OE deals including one with Proton as part of its strategy to grow its aftermarket and OEM businesses in Malaysia and wider region. According to YHI, the contract is to supply alloy wheels to Proton for its Satroa Meo R3, Global Small Cars and Saga FLX models. This order of alloy wheels will be manufactured at the Group’s Malaysia plant.

13th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

New TyreSafe member airs safety jingle

Radio listeners wishing for more tyre-related airplay will envy those living or working in Leicestershire – throughout September and October TyreSafe’s ‘Check Your Pressure’ song will get airplay on community radio station, Hermitage FM, thanks to the organisation’s newest member, Jeff Fowkes Wheels Limited.

7th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Stellana appoints US industrial sales manager

Moulded polyurethane and rubber wheels and tyre manufacturer Stellana US Inc. has appointed a new industrial sales manager. Jack Garcyznski joined the company on 1 July and is responsible for developing sales of custom poured polyurethane parts throughout the United States.

7th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Tarox launches 410mm Toyota Land Cruiser ‘big brake’ kit

Italian braking brand Tarox has launched its latest kit, a product that it excitingly calls “the very definition of over-engineered”. The company says the finished 410mm front brake upgrade for the popular Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 V8 J200 model offers improvements in both control and retardation. The kit is aimed at both enthusiasts looking to get more out of their car off-road, but also at the many conversion companies that armour or equip the ultra-tough Land Cruiser for life on the front line.

5th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors