‘Stock up on additives for the winter season’ – Cataclean
With the colder weather setting in, workshops and motor factors see a seasonal shift in demand. While antifreeze, de-icers and winter tyres may top the list of needs during this time, stocking the right additives becomes equally vital, says Cataclean. Additives play an essential role in maintaining vehicle performance and protecting critical systems during winter’s harsh conditions and lower temperatures. With this in mind, Cataclean is highlighting the importance of stocking a leading additives brand during this time of year.
Continue ReadingBM Catalysts adds to Euro 6 range
In response to the ever-evolving emissions standards and the increasing diversity of the vehicle parc, BM Catalysts, manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, has announced the addition of 13 new part numbers, significantly boosting its Euro 6 fitment coverage. This latest expansion includes six catalytic converters, four pipes, two diesel particular filter (DPF) references and one selective catalyst reduction (SCR) reference.
Continue Reading96 years old and still going strong, thanks to BFGoodrich
Cumnock-based haulier T. French & Son has added a very special vehicle to its fleet in the shape of a steam-powered Foden named Merlin. The business traces its roots back to 1967, initially supporting Scottish farmers before moving into coal haulage, and the Foden, which is shod on 40x8 16-ply BFGoodrich Silvertown Vintage Tyres, pays homage to this and general British engineering excellence.
Continue ReadingHankook becomes an official sponsor of the Ballon dʼOr
Hankook is supporting this year’s Ballon d’Or award ceremony as an official sponsor. The Ballon d’Or is the most coveted recognition of outstanding performance and exceptional talent of male and female football players around the world. The 68th award ceremony will take place in the Théâtre du Châtelet in the heart of the French capital, Paris, on 28 October 2024.
Continue ReadingFirst truck tyre made at ZC Rubber’s Indonesia factory
Zhongce Rubber Group Co. Ltd. (ZC Rubber) reports the first truck tyre made at its new Indonesian subsidiary, PT. Matahari Tire Indonesia (MTI), has rolled off the production line. This milestone was celebrated with an official ceremony at the MTI factory located in the Kendal Industrial Park, Semarang, Indonesia.
Continue ReadingMichelin USA recalls classic tyres for a second time
In the USA, Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain XVS and TRX tyres, provided as replacement tyres for a previous recall in 2022 (specifically what NTDSA refers to as recall 22T023). The problem? The DOT symbol is missing from the tyre sidewalls. Of course, the problem is one of information. Tyres within a DOT symbol “may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash”, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Just 46 TRX and XVS tyres are affected in sizes 240/55 VR 415 94W, 240/55 VR 390 89W and 185/80R15 93V.
Continue ReadingKumho Tyre UK supporting Tyre Safety Month
Kumho Tyre UK has voiced its support for the TyreSafe Tyre Safety Month 2024 campaign. The road safety charity’s efforts to promote awareness amongst motorists of the importance of tyre safety through this year’s ‘Caught in the ACT’ campaign are aligned with those of Kumho.
Continue ReadingAccuride files Chapter 11
In the USA, Accuride Corporation and “certain of its U.S. and Canadian affiliates” has filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition and commenced proceedings in Canada under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. Restructuring is expected to be completed in 90-100 days. “All plants continue to operate”, according to the wheelmaker. Accuride’s Mexican, European, and Asian subsidiaries are not included in the filings.
Continue ReadingApollo Tyres optimises North West Cluster leadership
Apollo Tyres Ltd has made two management changes in order to “optimise” the team that leads its North West Cluster within Europe. Fabian Ezendam has been appointed new International Key Account Manager with immediate effect, responsible for overseeing some of the company’s largest international accounts, including Global Automotive Investment Holdings, LKQ and the Automotive Group.
Continue ReadingHamaton releases Q4 2024 TPMS update
The final quarterly Hamaton and ATEQ TPMS diagnostic tools update for 2024 is now out, with this latest update featuring sensor coverage updates for Hamaton Hybrid 3.5, NFC, and Lite sensors in Europe and Eurasia, and U-Pro sensors in the USA and Australia. The Q4 update also includes software updates to improve the UI display on the ATEQ VT Truck 2.0 and adjusts the BLE scan flow on the ATEQ VT67.
Continue ReadingMichelin sales drop, guidance down, results supported by replacement car tyre demand
Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin has reported that group sales fell to 20.171 billion euros in the first nine months of 2024, down 4.6 per cent compared with the same period in 2023. Within that group figure, Michelin’s Specialty tyre business was hit hardest, with sales down 9.1 per cent in the period to 4.882 billion euros (2023: 5.368 billion euros). At the other end of the spectrum, the Automotive segment – car tyre sales – was least affected by the overall decrease in turnover, with nine-month sales down 2.4 per cent to 10.356 billion euros (2023: 10.611 billion euros).
Continue ReadingVaculug invests in Pure Electric
Vaculug Ventures reports that it is investing in e-scooter maker Pure Electric at “a pre-money valuation of £37.5 million”. Pure Electric is reportedly “on a mission to revolutionize urban mobility by reducing pollution and congestion with its award-winning e-scooters”. With a partnership with McLaren and patented technology, Pure Electric purportedly holds a premium position in the fast-growing market.
Continue ReadingATD up for sale as large US tyre wholesaler enters bankruptcy proceedings
American Tire Distributors, Inc. (ATD) has filed Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in parallel with entering a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with lenders representing approximately 90 per cent its outstanding obligations. At the same time, the firm reported that it is “contemplat[ing] transitioning ownership of the company through a competitive sale process”.
Continue ReadingNorth America launch for ‘extreme’ Pirelli Scorpion A/T tyre
The latest addition to the Pirelli Scorpion line-up takes the range’s legacy “to the next level” by “pushing the Scorpion family to its extreme.” With these bold remarks, Pirelli has launched the Scorpion XTM, an all-terrain tyre designed to meet the demands of electric, plug-in hybrid, and combustion engine trucks and off-road vehicles. The range debuts in North America, with Pirelli not yet indicating if or when it will offer the tyre in European markets.
Continue ReadingER Bike – Cemb reinvents the K22
Cemb has introduced a new balancer for motorcycle wheels, the ER Bike. The garage equipment specialist tells us that this modern evolution of its well-known K22 combines precision and reliability in one package. Designed with ergonomic features and cutting-edge technology, the ER Bike is one of the few solutions on the market for dynamic balancing of bike wheels.
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