Company News
Falken backing 18 football clubs in 7 countries
During the 2019-2020 season Falken is on the books at 18 clubs in Germany, England, France, Italy, Poland, Spain and - for the first time - Belgium.
UK News
Dave Plummer to lead Dunlop UK and Ireland Motorcycle division
Goodyear Dunlop has appointed Dave Plummer as sales and marketing manager motorcycle UK and Ireland, which means Plummer will lead the Dunlop Motorcycle division in the UK and Ireland.
Product News
Bridgestone highlighting mobility solutions at IAA
In addition to its latest line-up of Bridgestone and Firestone tyres, Bridgestone intends to display its latest tech solutions at the 68th annual International Motor Show (IAA). The company states that the following solutions will be showcased at the Frankfurt fair in September:
- Hella Gutmann Solutions announces software update for mega macs devices
- Melett to unveil turbocharger capabilities at Equip Auto
- Hella expands electronics competence in the area of Special Applications
- The Parts Alliance launches Bendix brake callipers range
- Customised P Zero Trofeo R tyres for newest Pagani
International News
Slight slowdown in India’s radialisation
The radialisation in India’s commercial vehicle and off-highway tyre market has slowed down but is still progressing, says Apollo Tyres. During an earnings call earlier this month, chief financial officer Gaurav Kumar commented that radialisation in the market as a whole has “slowed down slightly from earlier expectations.”
- JK Tyre now 26% shareholder in Treel Mobility Solutions
- Cooper Tire acknowledged for BoD female representation
- Football: Linglong Tire becomes VfL Wolfsburg sleeve partner
- Nokian Tyres returns as main sponsor of World Orienteering Championships
- Kumho partners with German football club Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Career Tracks
Delticom appoints new CFO
Thomas Loock is the new chief financial officer of online tyre retailer Delticom AG. Loock begins in this role today and is initially contracted for a one-year period. He joins Delticom with more than 26 years of commercial experience.
Motorsport News
BMW selects Dunlop tyres for factory EWC entry
BMW has confirmed it will join the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) with a factory-supported entry, using the latest new S1000 RR equipped with Dunlop tyres.
- Ricardo finalises design of latest generation of transmissions for 2020 Formula E season
- Gulf and Porsche roll back the clock to win Spa 24 hours
- Aston Martin Takes victory with Pirelli at Brands Hatch
- Yokohama celebrates 30 years in the UK at classic motor racing festival
- Eleven brands at Brands Hatch with Pirelli in British GT
Retreading News
Kraiburg releases optimised 2019/20 pattern programme
Which pattern is most suitable for which application? The revised, 39-page Kraiburg Pattern Programme 2019/20 enables retreaders to choose the best retread thanks to its clear presentation of all important details: Product line (K_base, K_tech and K_plus), core range with width and length specifications, axle position and, of course, recommendation for use. Kraiburg says the programme begins with its top-selling K228 on the title page. This is joined by a further 20 popular treads, which are subdivided into Bus, Mixed Application, Trailer and Traction.
Comment
New chapter in politics parallels new chapter in UK automotive manufacturing
As we all now know, Boris Johnson became the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister on 24 July. The first thing he did was replace almost the entire cabinet, with a reshuffle of unprecedented proportions. Next, he gave his maiden speech on the steps of 10 Downing Street, with an address that sought to build a platform for economic and political optimism against the recent backdrop of Brexit stagnation. Not only will we leave the EU by 31 October, we are going to do it in style, he effectively said. In doing so, Boris – as he is affectionately known – revealed as much about the changing nature of the automotive manufacturing industry and its suppliers as he did about British politics.