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Michelin tops Japan customer satisfaction survey. Again

For an eighth consecutive year, Michelin has come up trumps in J.D. Power Asia Pacific’s survey of customer satisfaction amongst winter tyre users in Japan. The French tyre maker has held this distinction in every Japan Winter Tire Customer Satisfaction Index Study since the first was held seven years ago; in 2011 it performed “particularly well” in all six tested factors and scored 653 points out of a possible 1,000; second-placed brand Bridgestone was, with 609 points, also ranked above the industry average of 583 points. Trailing in last place for customer satisfaction in the eight-brand study was Falken, with 515 points.

31st May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyrespot promotes tyre safety checks with TV and online films

North East-based tyre wholesaler and retailer Tyrespot recently screened what the company is describing as “a highly successful TV advertising campaign in the North East of England.” The campaign, featuring two characters, promoted the company’s free tyre safety checks that are available throughout its network of retail stores. The advert was filmed at the beginning of the year and aired during April.

23rd May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama HPT to introduce winter van/light truck range to UK

The UK distributor for Yokohama tyres has announced that it will introduce a new winter tyre for vans and light commercial vehicles to the market, with availability set for the third and fourth quarters of 2011. The new addition to the W.drive range, the WY01, will be aimed at van and cargo vehicles and will utilise the same technology as the W.drive tyres developed for passenger cars, according to a Yokohama HPT statement, yielding greater safety when the temperature falls below seven degrees centigrade. The compound has been created to provide increased grip from the late Autumn to the beginning of Spring.

18th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster wins Van Fleet award for winter tyre hotels

ATS Euromaster has won the Innovation Award in the 2011 Van Fleet World Honours, after becoming the first national fast-fit provider to launch a fully managed cold weather tyre service for UK fleets. The company has reportedly doubled its budgeted investment in winter tyre stocks for the next seasons following the success attained last year. Last year the Michelin-owned retail business ordered £3 million worth of winter tyre stock (subscribers, see related news link below by clicking more).

12th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

ContiTireRace back for summer action

Last December iPhone and iPad users were introduced to the ContiTireRace and given the challenge of hitting the racetrack with the ContiWinterContact TS830 tyre. Continental has now released a summer edition, ContiTireRace 2; this time round, the ContiSportContact 5 is the main weapon in the virtual racer’s arsenal and two new race tracks – known as Norway and California – await.

12th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Apollo Tyres reports 9% annual net sales growth, profits down a third

Apollo Tyres Ltd has approved the company’s audited financial results for the fourth quarter (January to March) and the financial year 2010 – 2011. Consolidated annual revenues, taking into account manufacturing bases in India, South Africa and the Netherlands, grew 9 per cent to reach net sales of 88.6 billion rupees (£1.205 billion; 1.386 billion euros; US$1.983 billion). Net profit fell to 4.4 billion rupees from 6.5 billion rupees the previous year.

11th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Further responses to government MOT changes from Which?, IAAF

Following news that Transport Secretary Philip Hammond supports a change in MOT frequency, independent consumer body Which? has weighed into the debate, along with further lobbying efforts from IAAF. Philip Hammond MP’s view is that newer cars are a lot safer than when MOT were introduced 50 years ago. For its part Which? says “the financial savings for drivers won’t be great, and the safety implications overweigh the slight reduction in annual motoring costs.”

Furthermore, countering the economic arguments, Which? reported that it believes “the extension of time between MoT tests will have serious safety implications, and will mean more unroadworthy cars on UK roads than ever before.”

18th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

AutoSocks for trucks

News, Product News, UK News

After two particularly cold winters, there has been a noticeable increase in the attention of tyre manufacturers on distributing their cold-weather lines in the UK. This of course includes tyre products for commercial vehicles, without which the logistics business would always run the risk of getting stuck. One surprise exhibit at the CV Show addressed this problem is a more surprising way.

14th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli to raise EMEA prices

New prices for Pirelli products come into effect on June 1; the Italian tyre maker is increasing prices in all EMEA region markets for passenger car, motorcycle, scooter, light industrial and heavy industrial tyres. The increases will be up to six per cent for summer tyres and up to 12 per cent for winter tyres in Europe, and up to ten per cent for all tyres in the Middle East and Africa. Pirelli says the price adjustment is a consequence of the rising cost of key raw materials, in particular natural rubber and oil.

13th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone hits the slopes with latest sponsorship agreement

A recently signed sponsorship agreement is expected to boost the profile of Bridgestone’s winter tyre line-up. Bridgestone Europe has entered into an agreement to sponsor the majority of events in the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, and under the terms of the agreement the tyre maker will be a main partner at the 34 World Cup Alpine Ski events in eight European countries – Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland – during the 2011-2012 season.

13th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook introduces e-cube tyre to UK fleets…and politicians

With one of the largest tyre-related stands at this year's CV show (along with Bridgestone, Giti, Michelin, etc), Hankook was seeking to raise the profile of its latest commercial vehicle tyre technology amongst UK. As it happened the company got more than it bargained for when government transport minister, Mike Penning MP, dropped in to see the firm’s e-cube (truck) and Kinergy (car) fuel saving technology.

12th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Mr Tyre offers Nordexx range

Birmingham-based Mr Tyre has been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for the new Nordexx tyre range (which was launched at Reifen 2010 by Danish tyre wholesaler Nordisk Daek Import AS (NDI), confirming reports published by Tyres & Accessories in February. The news brings a big business opportunity to the trade and, says Mr Tyre’s wholesale director Louise Larvin, reinforces the company’s reputation in the sector.

11th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcar Wheelwright combatting “40% collapse” in UK market with Calibre range

Alcar Wheelwright managing director Kevin Greer has reported a notable area of success in a UK wheel market battling hard against a medium-term slump, which looks set to continue in many segments. The wheel aftermarket is described by the Kent based importer as “difficult and depressed”, but the company is playing up the success of its recently expanded Calibre range, which it says has seen a significant level of interest from both the UK and increasingly mainland Europe. Alcar says the retro styles: Eclipse, Vice, Bomb and especially Vintage fill a gap in a European “look market” it describes as “hungry”.

31st March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli launches Winter Icecontrol

Winters in Scandinavia and Russia can be extreme and drivers in these markets require tyres specifically designed for the conditions encountered there. One such product is the latest winter tyre from Pirelli, the Winter Icecontrol. This non-studded passenger car tyre will be released in mid-2011 and Pirelli says it distinguishes in a number of areas, including braking and handling on ice and in mud, traction and braking in the snow, rolling resistance levels and reduced noise levels.

28th March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti to raise European consumer tyre prices

Rubber prices have bounced back, so to speak, following their recent, short-lived dip, and it is no surprise that tyre makers continue to announce price rises for their products. The latest to do so is Continental, who as of May 1 will increase prices for summer tyres by between five and eight per cent and winter tyres by eight and ten per cent. This price adjustment affects all of the company’s passenger and light commercial vehicle tyre brands in the European replacement market.

24th March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors