http://www.tyrepress.com/ ©2007 Spoonlabs d.o.o. Vivvo CMS 4.1 2012-02-05T11:21:07+00:00 http://www.tyrepress.com/News/business_area/MOT/cam_systems_supports_decision_not_to_change_mot_system.html 2012-02-03T13:35:00+00:00 2012-02-03T13:35:00+00:00 andrew_bogie Cam Systems has told tyrepress.com that it welcomes the decision taken on 2 February by Transport secretary Justine Greening to retain the 3-1-1 MOT system. The software provider to the independent tyre industry calls the move a victory for sanity. http://www.tyrepress.com/News/1/Wheels/wheelwright_launches_aez_phoenix_wheel.html 2012-02-03T13:30:00+00:00 2012-02-03T13:30:00+00:00 andrew_bogie Wheel distributor, Wheelwright has launched the AEZ Phoenix. The wheel includes a split five-spoke design, aping the current crop of styles being released by many top-end manufacturers. Its Y-shaped spoke profile runs to the edge of the rim, enhancing and exaggerating wheel’s size. http://www.tyrepress.com/News/1/21/maxxis_adds_next_generation_mcv3_van_tyre_to_range.html 2012-02-03T13:04:00+00:00 2012-02-03T13:04:00+00:00 andrew_bogie Available through Stapleton’s Tyre Services in the UK, Maxxis International has a range of economically priced van and light truck tyres that the company says deliver value through good durability and handling capabilities in all conditions. The company has announced that it has added a “next generation” product to its extensive van range, the MCV3. http://www.tyrepress.com/News/MOTORSPORT/avon_supplies_tyres_for_inaugural_gulf_12_hours.html 2012-02-03T12:52:00+00:00 2012-02-03T12:52:00+00:00 andrew_bogie Avon Tyres Motorsport has supplied tyres to the inaugural Gulf 12 Hours event in Abu Dhabi on 20 January. The event was held at the Yas Marina Grand Prix circuit, featuring GT3 cars and CN2-class sports prototypes competing in a two six-hour races, the first of which took place in the heat of the day, the second under floodlights in the evening. http://www.tyrepress.com/News/MOTORSPORT/kumho_awarded_auto_gp_supply_contract.html 2012-02-03T12:27:00+00:00 2012-02-03T12:27:00+00:00 andrew_bogie Kumho will be the sole tyre supplier to the international Auto GP series for 550bhp single-seat racing cars. In a change for the 2012 season, all Auto GP teams will be required to use two specifications of tyre per weekend, a parallel to the tyre regulation in Formula One. Kumho says the management of prime and option compounds will strengthen the series’ role as a “premier schooling grounds for Grand Prix drivers”. Auto GP will also include a KERS-style boost system giving drivers an extra 50bhp up to 10 times per race, and a mandatory pit stop for each race. http://www.tyrepress.com/News/business_area/24456.html 2012-02-03T12:19:00+00:00 2012-02-03T12:19:00+00:00 stephen_goodchild Sibur-Russian Tyres has announced the promotion of Dimitry Sokov to the role of chief executive officer. The chief operational officer’s appointment to the position takes effect 6 February. Sokov replaces Vadim Gurinov as chief executive officer; Gurinov now serves as chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. http://www.tyrepress.com/News/51/north_america/24455.html 2012-02-03T10:27:00+00:00 2012-02-03T10:27:00+00:00 stephen_goodchild At a recent dealer event, Hankook Tire America unveiled plans to launch an associate dealer programme during 2012. US-based industry publication Tire Review reports company officials as saying the as-yet unnamed programme will be formally introduced on 1 April. While details are still being finalised, the programme will apparently feature a tiered volume- and product-based bonus reward system. Participating dealers will receive start-up and POS kits. Hankook shares that distributors will be eligible for cash rewards based on sales volume and sales of key premium tyres. http://www.tyrepress.com/News/PERSONNEL/24454.html 2012-02-03T10:18:00+00:00 2012-02-03T10:18:00+00:00 chris_anthony Continental Tyre Group has appointed Louise Franklin as its new Conti360° network manager. Franklin, 28, joins Continental with sales and marketing experience from her previous role as sales and marketing manager for Ardmore Language Schools. http://www.tyrepress.com/News/MOTORSPORT/24453.html 2012-02-03T10:08:00+00:00 2012-02-03T10:08:00+00:00 stephen_goodchild Starting in the 2012 season, Hankook Tire will serve as exclusive tyre supplier to two Italian-organised events, the Superstars International Series touring car championship and the GTSprint International Series grand touring championship. The company will provide tyres to both series within the framework of what it calls a “long-term partnership.” The tyres to be used in both championships are the Ventus F200 slick and the Z207 rain tyre. http://www.tyrepress.com/News/business_area/24452.html 2012-02-03T09:23:00+00:00 2012-02-03T09:23:00+00:00 stephen_goodchild On 2 February Brazilian firm Iochpe-Maxion S.A. announced its acquisition of wheel manufacturer Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc has been finalised. The company has now established a new combined global wheel business, Maxion Wheels, which will be headed up by former Hayes Lemmerz chief operating officer Fred Bentley. In his new role of Maxion Wheels’ chief executive officer, Bentley will report directly to Dan Ioschpe, chief executive officer of Iochpe-Maxion. The business will have its headquarters in Northville, Michigan, USA.