Anyline to host T.I.R.E. summit in Vienna
Anyline is inviting leaders from the tyre, fleet management and automotive service industries to participate in a first-of-its-kind T.I.R.E. Summit. The one-day event, which will take place 13 June 2024, will address how technology can advance tyre safety, efficiency and performance. The T.I.R.E. Summit will include multiple keynote presentations and panel discussions on the topics of technology and innovation, business intelligence and data use, tyre regulations and service optimization, among others.
Continue ReadingMichelin reports 4.6% lower Q1 2024 sales
Michelin Group has disclosed its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, reporting total sales amounting to €6,642 million. This figure marks a decline of 4.6 per cent compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. The decrease in sales can be attributed to various factors, including a decline in tyre volumes, driven by weaknesses in certain markets, including construction and agricultural tyres, as well as mining tyre inventory drawdowns.
Continue ReadingMassimo Tyres names MX5 driver as brand ambassador
Following the news that Massimo Tyres is sponsoring the MX5 Cup, the brand is continuing its support of grass-roots motorsport by announcing the addition of Mary Barnard to its roster of brand ambassadors.
Continue ReadingMichelin debuts Xtra Defend E4 L4 for loaders & articulated dump trucks
Evolution in the design of loaders has led to a generation of machines that deliver significantly more load capacity, speed and transmission torque than their forebears. In order to adapt to the more powerful and sturdy vehicles operating in quarries, Michelin is offering a tyre suited to these changes – the Michelin Xtra Defend E4 L4.
Continue ReadingContinental fined 100 million euros for powertrain division issue
The public prosecutor’s office in Hannover, Germany today issued Continental AG a fine totalling 100 million euros. Proceedings relate to a “negligent breach of supervisory duties” within the company’s former powertrain division in connection with the supply of engine control units and engine control unit software (including for the VW EA189 1.6l). The fine consists of 5 million euros in penalties and a 95-million-euro levy of economic benefits.
Continue ReadingTPMS changes a positive step, says Goodyear
New legislation applicable to Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) will come into effect within the European Union from 7 July. The new law outlines the minimum operating standard for TPMS devices, including the data that’s displayed to drivers in real-time.
Continue ReadingDan Joyce succeeds Paul Boulton as Kwik Fit retail operations director
Kwik Fit has promoted Dan Joyce to the role of retail operations director. The incumbent Kwik Fit fleet director succeeds Paul Boulton, who is retiring after over 43 years with the organisation. In addition to retaining responsibility for Kwik Fit Fleet, as retail operations director, Joyce will be responsible for the running of around 700 centres under both the Kwik Fit and STS Tyre Pros brands.
Continue ReadingDavid Geraghty appointed moveero CEO
David Geraghty has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) industrial and OTR wheelmaker moveero with immediate effect. Geraghty brings over 25 years’ experience in senior roles with multi-national, multi-billion-dollar organisations to the business, including his most recent position as president of Yokohama Off Highway Tires (YOHT), America, responsible for Aftermarket and OE operations.
Continue ReadingYokohama Advan for BMW X7 & XM
Yokohama Advan Sport V107 tyres are an approved original equipment fitment for the BMW X7 and the plug-in hybrid BMW XM. In total, Yokohama Rubber is supplying three size combinations for these SUVs: HL275/35R23 108Y (front) and HL315/30R23 111Y (rear) to both the BMW X7 and BMW XM, as well as 275/45R21 110Y (front) and 315/40R21 115Y (rear), and 275/40R22 107Y (front) and 315/35R22 111Y (rear) for the BMW XM.
Continue ReadingC. L. Tyres, Fork Truck Tyres appoint liquidator
After a couple of years of rapid expansion, C. L. Tyres and Fork Truck Tyres, which the industrial tyre distributor acquired last year, have voluntarily appointed liquidators. According to official documents filed with Companies House on 24 April 2024, C. L. Tyres made an “extraordinary resolution to wind up” on 10 April 2024.
Continue ReadingLinglong to exhibit world-first tyre plus OE news at Tire Cologne
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). Alongside its current product range, Linglong will be exhibiting a global first, the first look at the new Grip Master Winter, the successor of the established Linglong winter tyres Green-Max Winter UHP and Green-Max Winter HP. In addition, Linglong will present a sustainable concept tyre that will be partly introduced in the Linglong portfolio already soon.
Continue ReadingPetlas adds super-single, bus tyre fitments to CV tyre range
Petlas Tire Corporation has added a new super-single size to its truck and bus radial (TBR) range. The Turkish tyre manufacturer upgraded the compounds of its NZ300 pattern at the end of 2023 in order to “increase mileage performance, setting a new standard in tyre efficiency”.
Continue ReadingPirelli completes Lamborghini Urus supply with tyres for PHEV
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. The tyre maker says the “long and intensive combined development programme” that led to these tyres’ development included test driving at more than 185 mph at the Nardò circuit in Italy as well as -30° in the Arctic Circle.
Continue ReadingTire Cologne 2024: From cutting-edge new tyres to technology and sustainability
Ticket sales for the Tire Cologne got underway about a month ago at the end of March. Around the same time, Koelnmesse, the organisers of arguably the European tyre business’s largest exhibition published its exhibitor list. Now Koelnmesse is previewing what visitors to The Tire Cologne will be able to experience when the show runs between 4 and 6 June 2024.
Continue ReadingCambrian Tyres distributing Ceat two-wheeler range
Two-wheeler tyre specialist Cambrian Tyres has been appointed official UK importer for the Ceat motorcycle and scooter tyre range. This partnership extends to Ceat’s full range of original equipment fitments used by Royal Enfield and solidifies, says the wholesaler, Cambrian Tyres’ position as the “premier provider of high-quality two-wheel tyre brands to the trade.” Initial stocks will be available across various lines from Monday 29 April.
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