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Following the start of production at its Serbia tyre manufacturing plant a little over a year ago, it is no surprise to learn that Linglong has booked a 350 m² stand at this year’s The Tire Cologne in hall 7 (booth D040 – E049).
Pirelli completes Lamborghini Urus supply with tyres for PHEV
24th April 2024
Pirelli and Lamborghini have jointly created bespoke 21-inch, 22-inch, and 23-inch P Zero tyres, as well as a 22-inch Scorpion Winter 2 tyre, for the new Urus SE, the first plug-in hybrid variant of Lamborghini’s SUV.
Tyrexpo Asia 2024 expects 150 exhibitors and 250 tyre brands
24th April 2024
TyreXpo Asia Bangkok 2024 is inviting the industry to engage with “over 150 exhibitors and 250 tyre brands” when it takes place at BITEC Hall 98, Bangkok om Thailand from 15 – 17 May 2024.
On 19 April, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) wrote to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalling 82 G622 RSD tyres.
During the official launch of its fifth-generation Conti Eco truck tyre range, the team at Continental frequently touched on the subject of sustainability, addressing this as both as a desirable target for fleets and as a factor driving massive legislative change in Europe.
NFDA’s Dealer Attitude Survey suggests lack of confidence in hitting targets in current market
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March shows downturn in EU car market, highlighting decline in electric vehicle sales
23rd April 2024
March’s new car registration figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) have shown a decline following growth in the first two months of 2024.
Ryan Waldron heading Goodyear’s Americas business unit
23rd April 2024
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Ryan Waldron President of the firm’s Americas business unit, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart.
In the ever-evolving automotive tyre manufacturing sector, where safety, performance and durability are paramount, Petlas Tyres aims to be at the forefront of innovation and reliability.
Giti Tire’s European truck and bus portfolio has utilised its latest tyre launch to highlight a move to a range of tyres that the tyre maker says deliver vastly improved Rolling Resistance Coefficient (RRC) – the Giti GDL617 Ecoroad.
The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has released its Manifesto for the legislative period of 2024-2029, titled “#TRACTION4CHANGE: A shared agenda for a competitive, secure, and inclusive Europe.
Unique platform – Pirelli preparing for Tire Cologne
22nd April 2024
Pirelli will be present at The Tire Cologne 2024 to exhibit new products and technologies for high performance cars and motorcycles on a 400 square metre stand.
Ceat aiming to offer the right product for every driver
22nd April 2024
Indian tyre maker Ceat asserts its commitment not only to expanding production capacity at its Chennai plant but also to halving its carbon footprint by year-end.
Finland, Germany amongst main markets for Russian tyres
19th April 2024
According to Russian petrochemical industry information centre Rupec, two European Union countries were amongst the top foreign recipients of Russian tyres in 2022-2023.
Inter-Sprint & Inter-Tyre showing extensive range at TTC
19th April 2024
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2024 marks 50 years of Bulldog and 20 years of Bridgestone partnership
18th April 2024
The Bulldog operation was founded in 1974 as part of the Sleaford Tyre Company Group and first supplied retreads to Bridgestone in the mid-1990s, before Bridgestone purchased it outright in 2005.
Forvia Hella to exhibit at Commercial Vehicle Show
17th April 2024
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