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Eclectic Electric returns with Michelin
19th August 2022Electric vehicles (EVs) will take over the renowned automotive destination Caffeine & Machine in Warwickshire on 10-11 September for the all-EV show, Eclectic Electric. As Caffeine & Machine’s first official brand partner, Michelin will be there too.
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SMP Europe increasing investment in EV understanding
19th August 2022Engine management products supplier SMP Europe has increased investment into research and development of electric vehicle (EV) parts, to produce new references for the increasing EV aftermarket. The home of the Intermotor, Lemark and Lucas brands has opened a new garage facility within its Nottingham-based UK Centre of Engineering with the capability of stripping electric vehicles to research and develop new applications.
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Michelin looks back at 8 years of Formula E innovation
Michelin is parting ways with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship following the 2021/22 season finale. With Hankook limbering up and ready to take over next year, the French tyre maker has looked back on its eight years with the championship, convinced that its work has “made a concrete contribution to the success enjoyed by Formula E today.”
Continue ReadingAeolus officially controls 100% of Prometeon Tyre Group
On 4 August 2022, Aeolus announced it was ready to sign a supplementary agreement with China National Tyre & Rubber Co., Ltd (CNRC). Through that agreement, CNRC has entrusted Aeolus with a 38 per cent stake in Prometeon Tyre Group S.r.l. (PTG).
Continue ReadingDavanti launches first all-season passenger car tyre, Alltoura 4-Seasons
Davanti Tyres has launched its first all-season passenger car tyre, the Alltoura 4-Seasons. The new all-season passenger car tyre has been engineered to provide durability and performance in spring, summer, autumn, and winter, with a range of technical features contributing to its versatility. The new tyre joins the recently launched Vantoura 4-Seasons light commercial vehicle tyre
Continue ReadingNexen Tire confirms Manchester City 2022/23 partnership
The Premier League begins its 2022/23 season today, and Nexen Tire has confirmed that it will continue its sponsorship of Manchester City F.C. When players take to the field in their encounter with West Ham United on Sunday, the tyre maker’s logo will once again proudly feature on shirt sleeves, as it has since 2017. Nexen Tire first became a Manchester City partner in 2015.
Continue ReadingZC Rubber plans to add 2.5 million tyres production capacity
ZC Rubber’s subsidiary in Xindeng Town, Fuyang District, Hangzhou City, is planning to add 2.5 million all-steel radial tyres to its production capacity. ZC Rubber stated that the company plans to build a new production workshop and auxiliary facilities shared by the Xindeng Town plant in the reserved space inside the factory. The total construction investment is expected to be 700 million yuan (about £85.14 million, 102 million euros).
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