Continental expected to outperform Q2020 estimates
22nd January 2021
Despite the pandemic-led pressures of 2020, Continental AG will outperform the consensus of analyst estimates of its fourth-quarter 2020 financial performance, according to Jefferies Equity Research.
Falken bringing 2 cars to Nürburgring 24H Race & NLS Series
22nd January 2021
A decade on from debuting a sole Porsche 997 GT3 R on the Nordschleife, Falken will field a pair of the latest-generation 911 GT3 R cars in both the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) and 24-Hour race in 2021.
Continental: WinterContact TS 870 coming soon, followed by SportContact 7
22nd January 2021
Its market launch was actually planned for last autumn, but Continental postponed the introduction of its new WinterContact TS 870 until 2021 for corona-related reasons.
Less than 24 hours after Joe Biden was sworn-in as the 46th president of the USA, “Trump, the presidential limo and its tyres” – first published in August 2020 was amongst our most popular stories of the day.
Continental offering ‘HL’ tyres for heavy electric vehicles
21st January 2021
Large, powerful cars and SUVs with electric or hybrid drives are substantially heavier than conventional ICE-powered vehicles and thus need tyres that can handle greater loads.
Trelleborg expands EMR radial range for loaders and dumpers
21st January 2021
Trelleborg Wheel Systems is gearing up to release the newest additions to its EMR range of earthmover radial tyres for critical construction applications.
After debuting in 2020 as exclusive tyre supplier to the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), having taken over from sister brand Dunlop, Goodyear has now signed up for a further five years.
Lockdown prompts surge in workshops switching to online garage management
20th January 2021
Independent garages across the UK are valuing the benefits of a web-based Garage Management System more than ever before, say workshop management specialists TechMan.
Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM and Continental Motorcycle Tires have announced a new cooperation for the new year: Upon its launch in 2021, the KTM 890 Duke will come equipped with ContiRoad tyres as standard equipment.
Guayule ‘milestone’ – Bridgestone & NRGene assemble new genome
20th January 2021
The dream of securing natural rubber supplies in the vicinity of production facilities and reducing dependency upon hevea rubber plantations has preoccupied Bridgestone Corporation for the past decade.
Vietnam Rubber Group to expand tyre and tube production
19th January 2021
Vietnam Rubber Group says it achieved its revenue and profit targets for 2020, reporting profit of VNĐ5 trillion (roughly US$200 million) on sales of VNĐ25.
Vietnam-based tyremakers could be “cleared” by US anti-dumping investigation
19th January 2021
Vietnamese officials have interpreted the US Department of Commerce (DOC) anti-dumping investigation preliminary conclusions as “very positive” for Vietnam-produced car tyres.
Philip Nothard has been elected as the new chair of the Vehicle Remarketing Association, succeeding Sam Watkins, who has held the role for the last two years.
Kordsa is lightening EV batteries with its carbon fibre fabrics
19th January 2021
Expanding its competencies with investments in the composites field, reinforcement leader Kordsa will supply British company TRB Lightweight Structures with carbon fibre fabrics for TRB’s mass production of EV battery enclosures.
Plant closure could be “tip of iceberg” for new car supply issues – VRA
19th January 2021
The latest temporary closure of Honda’s Swindon plant because of parts shortages could be the “tip of the iceberg” for new car supply issues in 2021, the Vehicle Remarketing Association is warning.
DfT updates old tyre guidance, warns of unlimited fines in England
19th January 2021
Less than two weeks before the new 10-year-old tyre ban takes effect and two weeks after DVSA updated its definition of the rules, the Department for Transport (DfT) has released new guidance on how to understand the legislation as well as a summary of the corresponding penalties.
Michael van Gerwen leads list of Toyo darts award nominees
18th January 2021
Tyre manufacturer Toyo has announced the nominees for the Televised Performance of the Year Award as part of its sponsorship of the highest standard of darts.
Better training needed to make ADAS a benefit and not a potential hazard – IAM RoadSmart
18th January 2021
Vehicle manufacturers, dealerships, the DVSA and driving instructors should include a comprehensive lesson for motorists on how to use advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) so they are a road safety benefit and not a potential hazard, says IAM RoadSmart following the publication of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile’s (FIA) ‘How to maximize the road safety benefits of ADAS’ report.
Ferentino tyres, the spiritual children of Marangoni
18th January 2021
Following the official opening of the Ferentino tyre factory in Sri Lanka last week, a closer look reveals that the company has even more in common with its European and particularly Italian colleagues than it first appears.
Bridgestone appoints Marko Ibrahim to head USA retail business
18th January 2021
Marko Ibrahim is the new president of Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), the Bridgestone Americas subsidiary responsible for operating a network of more than 2,200 tyre and vehicle service centres across the United States of America.
88 per cent of independent garages offer vulnerable MOT customers a pick-up service
15th January 2021
As another example of how the way we are doing business nowadays has been changed by the COVID pandemic, a survey carried out by the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has revealed that 88 per cent of independent garages are currently offering an MOT collection and delivery service for clinically extremely vulnerable and self-isolating people.
IGA launches new COVID-19 Garage Guide to support independents
15th January 2021
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has released the Garage Guide to Working During COVID-19, to help independent garages easily find the guidance they need to support them through the current lockdown.
Versalis and AGR make tyre-derived product development agreement
15th January 2021
Versalis, the Eni-owned elastomer-maker, and AGR, a devulcanization specialist, have signed an agreement to develop products and applications of recycled rubber.
Pirelli shares that its tyres have gained a total of 78 original equipment homologations for the latest versions of the BMW 8 Series Coupe, Gran Coupe, and Cabrio, including M Sport models.
Sailun boosting Vietnam production to meet demand in Europe & North America
15th January 2021
During today’s extraordinary shareholders meeting, its first of 2021, Sailun Group confirmed plans for the third phase of expansion at its wholly-owned Sailun (Vietnam) Co.
Micheldever people and pedal power proves rewarding for charity month
22nd January 2021Micheldever Tyre Service’s wholesale team covered almost 2000km by foot and bike in raising £11,000 for men’s health charities in November.
Continue ReadingThe top tyre stories of 2020
22nd January 2021Even for the best forward-planners, 2020 was a year of surprises.
Continue ReadingContinental expected to outperform Q2020 estimates
22nd January 2021Despite the pandemic-led pressures of 2020, Continental AG will outperform the consensus of analyst estimates of its fourth-quarter 2020 financial performance, according to Jefferies Equity Research.
Continue ReadingKama Tyres to make off-highway tyres at Nizhnekamsk plant
22nd January 2021In addition to working towards expanding capacity for all-steel truck tyres at its Nizhnekamsk Truck Tyre Factory (NZGSh) by a further 1.
Continue ReadingAir France extends, broadens Michelin partnership
22nd January 2021A decade ago, Air France entered into a ten-year tyre supply contract with Michelin.
Continue ReadingVaculug celebrates zero accidents in 2020
22nd January 2021Vaculug Ltd has reported zero accidents for 2020.
Continue ReadingNokian Tyres introduces flexible shift model at Finnish car tyre plant
22nd January 2021A new contract covering the workforce at the Nokian Tyres plant in Finland will allow for more flexible working hours in 2021.
Continue ReadingB&J Rocket launches 2021 retreader rewards loyalty promotion
22nd January 2021B&J Rocket is offering retreaders the opportunity to earn reward points with every purchase of B&J products throughout the year.
Continue ReadingFalken bringing 2 cars to Nürburgring 24H Race & NLS Series
22nd January 2021A decade on from debuting a sole Porsche 997 GT3 R on the Nordschleife, Falken will field a pair of the latest-generation 911 GT3 R cars in both the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) and 24-Hour race in 2021.
Continue ReadingContinental: WinterContact TS 870 coming soon, followed by SportContact 7
22nd January 2021Its market launch was actually planned for last autumn, but Continental postponed the introduction of its new WinterContact TS 870 until 2021 for corona-related reasons.
Continue ReadingPresident Biden from a tyre perspective
21st January 2021Less than 24 hours after Joe Biden was sworn-in as the 46th president of the USA, “Trump, the presidential limo and its tyres” – first published in August 2020 was amongst our most popular stories of the day.
Continue ReadingContinental appoints new UK and Eire OTR sales manager
21st January 2021Mike Leedham has been appointed as the new off-the-road (OTR) Sales Manager for Continental Tyre Group.
Continue ReadingContinental offering ‘HL’ tyres for heavy electric vehicles
21st January 2021Large, powerful cars and SUVs with electric or hybrid drives are substantially heavier than conventional ICE-powered vehicles and thus need tyres that can handle greater loads.
Continue ReadingNexen Tire Europe raising prices by up to 6.6%
21st January 2021Nexen Tire Europe has announced plans to raise tyre prices across the board.
Continue ReadingTrelleborg expands EMR radial range for loaders and dumpers
21st January 2021Trelleborg Wheel Systems is gearing up to release the newest additions to its EMR range of earthmover radial tyres for critical construction applications.
Continue ReadingPapadimitriou stepping down as Pirelli GM, co-CEO
21st January 2021Pirelli and Angelos Papadimitriou, the tyre maker’s general manager and co-CEO, have agreed to end their working relationship.
Continue Reading5 more years: BTCC extends Goodyear tyre supply
21st January 2021After debuting in 2020 as exclusive tyre supplier to the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), having taken over from sister brand Dunlop, Goodyear has now signed up for a further five years.
Continue ReadingBrexit, Covid and shipping cost increases point to tyre price hikes in 2021
20th January 2021After months of mounting pressure on UK ports, the automotive industry is bearing visible signs of strain.
Continue ReadingUsing technology to create efficiencies in mobile tyre service
20th January 2021One of the most pronounced effects of the pandemic on the tyre retail business has been the uptick in online and mobile tyre business.
Continue ReadingLockdown prompts surge in workshops switching to online garage management
20th January 2021Independent garages across the UK are valuing the benefits of a web-based Garage Management System more than ever before, say workshop management specialists TechMan.
Continue ReadingKTM 890 Duke to wear ContiRoad tyres
20th January 2021Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM and Continental Motorcycle Tires have announced a new cooperation for the new year: Upon its launch in 2021, the KTM 890 Duke will come equipped with ContiRoad tyres as standard equipment.
Continue ReadingGuayule ‘milestone’ – Bridgestone & NRGene assemble new genome
20th January 2021The dream of securing natural rubber supplies in the vicinity of production facilities and reducing dependency upon hevea rubber plantations has preoccupied Bridgestone Corporation for the past decade.
Continue ReadingIndia: Tyre makers’ operating profits to exceed pre-corona levels
20th January 2021According to S&P Global’s CRISIL Ratings, the tyre industry will be one of the few sectors in India where operating profits surpass pre-crisis levels.
Continue ReadingVietnam Rubber Group to expand tyre and tube production
19th January 2021Vietnam Rubber Group says it achieved its revenue and profit targets for 2020, reporting profit of VNĐ5 trillion (roughly US$200 million) on sales of VNĐ25.
Continue ReadingHankook supplying OE tyres to Audi RS Q8
19th January 2021Hankook Tire is delivering original equipment tyres for the Audi RS Q8.
Continue ReadingVietnam-based tyremakers could be “cleared” by US anti-dumping investigation
19th January 2021Vietnamese officials have interpreted the US Department of Commerce (DOC) anti-dumping investigation preliminary conclusions as “very positive” for Vietnam-produced car tyres.
Continue ReadingVRA elects new chair and deputy chair
19th January 2021Philip Nothard has been elected as the new chair of the Vehicle Remarketing Association, succeeding Sam Watkins, who has held the role for the last two years.
Continue ReadingKordsa is lightening EV batteries with its carbon fibre fabrics
19th January 2021Expanding its competencies with investments in the composites field, reinforcement leader Kordsa will supply British company TRB Lightweight Structures with carbon fibre fabrics for TRB’s mass production of EV battery enclosures.
Continue ReadingTread durability up 38%: Goodyear EfficientGrip Cargo 2
19th January 2021Goodyear has brought out a second generation of its summer van and light truck tyre.
Continue ReadingPlant closure could be “tip of iceberg” for new car supply issues – VRA
19th January 2021The latest temporary closure of Honda’s Swindon plant because of parts shortages could be the “tip of the iceberg” for new car supply issues in 2021, the Vehicle Remarketing Association is warning.
Continue ReadingDfT updates old tyre guidance, warns of unlimited fines in England
19th January 2021Less than two weeks before the new 10-year-old tyre ban takes effect and two weeks after DVSA updated its definition of the rules, the Department for Transport (DfT) has released new guidance on how to understand the legislation as well as a summary of the corresponding penalties.
Continue ReadingJanuary launch for Goodyear Efficient Grip 2 SUV
19th January 2021A successor to the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV has arrived.
Continue ReadingRallye Monte-Carlo marks Pirelli’s exclusive WRC comeback
19th January 2021On Thursday, Pirelli will return as exclusive tyre supplier to the FIA World Rally Championship after an absence of more than ten years.
Continue ReadingMichael van Gerwen leads list of Toyo darts award nominees
18th January 2021Tyre manufacturer Toyo has announced the nominees for the Televised Performance of the Year Award as part of its sponsorship of the highest standard of darts.
Continue ReadingGRI breaks ground on phase 2 of $100 million speciality tyre plant
18th January 2021GRI has laid the foundation stone for the second phase of its $100 million manufacturing facility in Badalgama, Sri Lanka.
Continue ReadingKumho gains China Red Dot Design award
18th January 2021Kumho Tire has the distinction of being the only tyre manufacturer to be honoured with a 2020 China Red Dot Design award.
Continue ReadingBetter training needed to make ADAS a benefit and not a potential hazard – IAM RoadSmart
18th January 2021Vehicle manufacturers, dealerships, the DVSA and driving instructors should include a comprehensive lesson for motorists on how to use advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) so they are a road safety benefit and not a potential hazard, says IAM RoadSmart following the publication of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile’s (FIA) ‘How to maximize the road safety benefits of ADAS’ report.
Continue ReadingContinental extends ContiOnlineContact to OTR and agricultural tyres
18th January 2021Continental has expanded ContiOnlineContact digital online dealer portal to include OTR and agricultural tyres.
Continue ReadingFerentino tyres, the spiritual children of Marangoni
18th January 2021Following the official opening of the Ferentino tyre factory in Sri Lanka last week, a closer look reveals that the company has even more in common with its European and particularly Italian colleagues than it first appears.
Continue ReadingBridgestone appoints Marko Ibrahim to head USA retail business
18th January 2021Marko Ibrahim is the new president of Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), the Bridgestone Americas subsidiary responsible for operating a network of more than 2,200 tyre and vehicle service centres across the United States of America.
Continue ReadingPäivi Leskinen to become Nokian Tyres’ SVP of HR
18th January 2021Nokian Tyres has appointed Päivi Leskinen its senior vice president of Human Resources.
Continue Reading18th Dakar gold for Goodyear-shod truck team
18th January 2021On Saturday the Kamaz-Master factory team once again achieved a category win in the toughest rally in the world, the Dakar.
Continue Reading88 per cent of independent garages offer vulnerable MOT customers a pick-up service
15th January 2021As another example of how the way we are doing business nowadays has been changed by the COVID pandemic, a survey carried out by the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has revealed that 88 per cent of independent garages are currently offering an MOT collection and delivery service for clinically extremely vulnerable and self-isolating people.
Continue Reading$250 million Ferentino tyre factory opens in Sri Lanka
15th January 2021Ferentino Tyre Corporation’s Horana, Sri Lanka tyre factory was officially opened by Sri Lankan president Gotabhaya Rajapaksa on 14 January 2021.
Continue ReadingIGA launches new COVID-19 Garage Guide to support independents
15th January 2021The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has released the Garage Guide to Working During COVID-19, to help independent garages easily find the guidance they need to support them through the current lockdown.
Continue ReadingVersalis and AGR make tyre-derived product development agreement
15th January 2021Versalis, the Eni-owned elastomer-maker, and AGR, a devulcanization specialist, have signed an agreement to develop products and applications of recycled rubber.
Continue ReadingFebruary launch for Kenda KM1 sport touring radial
15th January 2021Developed and tested in the USA, the new KM1 radial marks Kenda’s entry into the highly competitive sport touring market.
Continue ReadingPirelli: 78 OE approvals for BMW 8 Series
15th January 2021Pirelli shares that its tyres have gained a total of 78 original equipment homologations for the latest versions of the BMW 8 Series Coupe, Gran Coupe, and Cabrio, including M Sport models.
Continue ReadingSailun boosting Vietnam production to meet demand in Europe & North America
15th January 2021During today’s extraordinary shareholders meeting, its first of 2021, Sailun Group confirmed plans for the third phase of expansion at its wholly-owned Sailun (Vietnam) Co.
Continue ReadingGRI supports rubber farming communities with Green X Circle
14th January 2021GRI recently held two outreach events with some of the natural rubber farming communities it works with.
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