Yokohama OE on new Honda N-Box Joy
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is supplying its BluEarth AE-01 tyres as original equipment (OE) for the new Honda N-Box Joy, a crossover version of Honda’s N-Box mini vehicle. Set to be launched in Japan in September 2024, the N-Box Joy is being fitted with 155/65R14 75S tyres.
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Continental tyres OE on new smart #3 Brabus
The new smart #3 Brabus edition is begin factory equipped with EcoContact 6 Q tyres from Continental. Specifically, the SUV coupé is being fitted with 245/40 R20 99V XL tyres as original equipment. The smart #3 is the second model produced by the joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and the Chinese manufacturer Geely.
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AutoBild’s top 15 all-season tyres 2024
At the start of the week, AutoBild released the results of the qualification round for this year’s all-season tyre test. The finalists were chosen based on the shortest combined braking distances on wet and dry roads. Auto Bild assessed 15 popular all-season tyres in 225/50 R17, fitting each to a BMW 3 Series and subjecting them to 16 rigorous test processes designed to replicate a diverse range of real-world scenarios. After an initial 37-tyre qualifying round at the Automotive Testing Papenburg facility in Germany, the best-performing tyres underwent additional wet and dry testing at the Wachauring racetrack in Austria, followed by snow testing in the New Zealand Alps.
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Case for fitting all-season tyres over specialist winter tyres demonstrated in Autozeitung test
German magazine Autozeitung has tested seven winter tyres and three all-season tyres, competing in the usual range of dry, wet and snow conditions. The test appears to confirm the quality of all-season tyres, with all three tyres receiving comparatively high overall marks and the coveted “Highly Recommended” grade. This result was mostly due to the all-season tyres’ consistently better performance in the dry. Conversely, on snow, the all-rounder tyres only lagged slightly behind the models specialised for the colder season, though Autozeitung adds that the performance gap between the two types of tyre in winter conditions increases as the temperature drops. Having tested the tyres on snow in temperatures between -10 and -15 Celsius, the magazine confirmed that the all-season tyres tested are “completely sufficient” for “normal requirements”, while recommending the specialist winter tyres “for maximum performance in tough, winter conditions”.
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Bridgestone join forces in the debut of Lamborghini’s Temerario in the gaming world
The new Bridgestone-equipped Lamborghini Temerario super sportscar has arrived on virtual roads within the Asphalt Legends computer game. To celebrate the super sportscar’s arrival on the game, Asphalt Legends Unite is launching the Lamborghini Temerario Esports Challenge. Players around the world can now get behind the digital wheel of the new Lamborghini Temerario fitted with Bridgestone tyres and enjoy an exclusive Bridgestone livery.
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>300 Hercules Terra Trac tyres recalled
In the USA, 332 Goodyear-produced Hercules Terra Trac AT X-Venture tyres are being recalled due to a sidewall marking error. According to documents filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the tyres in question feature a “Tire Identification Number (TIN)…missing the required date code (week and year code).”
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Michelin: RH Claydon stockholding will ‘enhance and strengthen our existing distribution strategy’
Commenting on the news that RH Claydon will hold stocks of Michelin agricultural and industrial tyres, Mark White, Michelin’s National Sales Manager UK & Ireland – Beyond Road, said the stockholding will “…enhance and strengthen our existing distribution strategy”, adding that Michelin is introducing a stockholding into R. H. Claydon to “complement and support” the services offered by our Michelin Exelagri dealers:
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Magna Tyres introduces 5 new products
Earlier this year Magna Tyres introduced five additions to its product lineup. Expanding the MB800 Series range, in June Magna Tyres introduced the new MB800 in a larger size: 355/65-15. Building on “the performance and durability” of the MB800 series, this new size reportedly offers “enhanced versatility and efficiency for a wide range of applications”.
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ZC Rubber and DSV agree 10-year partnership extension
ZC Rubber has extended its strategic partnership with logistics firm DSV. The new agreement extends their successful collaboration by 10 years. DSV A/S, the parent company of DSV Road Holding NV employs over 60,000 people across 90 countries. Recently, DSV outbid several competitors to acquire DB Schenker, the logistics subsidiary of German state-owned railway operator Deutsche Bahn, for approximately 14.3 billion euros. This acquisition marks a significant expansion for DSV in the logistics sector, positioning it to become the worlds largest freight operator.
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PCL releases bluetooth enabled Accura Qube and app
Since its launch, PCL’s Accura Qube has targeted a reputation for “fast and accurate inflation where space is limited”. It was then upgraded to the Accura Qube Series II, which incorporated digital technology for air and nitrogen inflation. Now, the company has added a bluetooth enabled model with the dedicated Workshop Connect app.
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Peace of mind with Cataclean’s emissions-related MOT guarantee
With September marking the peak of the UK’s MOT season, Cataclean, the provider of fuel additives, is highlighting its popular product range that helps reduce emissions-related failures, supporting both garages and drivers. This year, with an estimated 34 million MOTs due, Cataclean is reinforcing its commitment to vehicle performance, reliability and fuel economy. The brand’s ‘8-in-1’ fuel and exhaust system cleaners range helps to restore performance, improve fuel economy, extend engine component life and reduce emissions.
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60 and counting – new additions to Brake Engineering’s caliper range in 2024
Brake Engineering has introduced more than 60 new brake calipers into its range since the start of 2024, underlining its commitment to UK remanufacturing and supporting automotive parts distributors and garages. The new additions include calipers for multiple vehicle manufacturers including Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Citroen, Cupra, Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Seat, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volvo.
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TVS Eurogrip launches steel belted agro-industrial radial tyres
At the end of 2023, we reported how TVS Eurogrip was planning to extend its position as a well-known name in the two-wheel sector in Europe by introducing a range of off-highway tyres to build on its reputation in the implement, forklift and industrial tyre segments. Back then, the emphasis was on the forthcoming VF range, but during the course 2024, the company has also introduced a range of steel belted agro-industrial radial tyres designed for use in “telescopic handlers, compact wheel loaders, and backhoe loaders used in both agricultural and industrial applications”.
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Clarios partnering with truck maker to develop 24v Li-ion battery
Together with a “major European commercial truck manufacturer,” low-voltage battery solutions firm Clarios is working to develop 24-volt lithium-ion batteries for heavy-duty applications. The two parties have entered into an agreement to this effect, and Clarios intends to market the resulting product under the Varta Automotive brand name.
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Petlas showcases innovations at IAA Transportation 2024
At this week’s IAA Transportation show, Turkish tyre maker Petlas has presented its commercial line-up, including several new additions. These include truck/bus, coach and trailer tyres.
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