European launch for two Pirelli all-season tyres
Two new all-season tyres from Pirelli aim to meet growing demand from European consumers for products that perform better in all weather conditions, in particular in the wet and in snow.
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Nokian introducing 2nd generation of terminal tyres
This autumn will see the market launch of Nokian Tyres’ second generation of HTS terminal tyres. The Finnish manufacturer says the new Nokian HTS G2 has been designed to be “even more rugged, efficient and safe,” and it reports that tests “confirm that Nokian has succeeded in all these areas.”
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Seven countries, 19 clubs: Falken extends European football sponsorship
In addition to becoming a Liverpool FC partner, this season the Falken tyre brand is boosting its football sponsorship activities across Europe. As well as supporting further clubs in the German Bundesliga and first-division teams in Spain, France, Poland and Italy, it is also moving into sponsorship in the Netherlands for the first time.
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Doublestar wants Kumho Tire stake for KRW 800 billion
On Friday, we reported that Chinese tyre maker Qingdao Doublestar Tire was angling for a ten per cent discount on the 42.01 per cent stake in Kumho Tire it wishes to acquire. Not so, wrote The Korea Times over the weekend – according to its sources, Doublestar wants creditors to cut the price to KRW 800 billion (£544.6 million), a discount of 16.2 per cent on the original bid price.
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Pirelli investing in compound unit at German UHP tyre factory
The Pirelli plant in Breuberg, Germany is considered one of the company’s leading sites for the production of ultra-high performance tyres, and to cement the factory’s position a new investment is being made in equipment and facilities. Through this investment of an undisclosed sum, the tyre maker is setting up a new rubber compound processing facility in Breuberg.
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Doublestar surprises with demand for Kumho Tire discount
Just when it seemed the sale of a controlling stake in Kumho Tire to Qingdao Doublestar Tire was in the bag, the Chinese tyre maker has surprised everyone with its demand that Kumho Tire’s creditors reduce their KRW 955 billion (£650.3 million) bid price by ten per cent. Will this cause the deal to fall apart?
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Hella Hengst range grows with 16 NTR part numbers
Following the successful introduction of the Hella Hengst brand earlier this year and its subsequent increasing share of the UK filtration market, Hella has announced that the company will be adding 16 new-to-range (NTR) part numbers during August. The additions major on the fuel and air ranges with six additions in each category, as well as three cabin filters, two of which are carbon activated, reflecting the move toward these high-performance elements among vehicle manufacturers. There is also an additional oil filter.
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Bridgestone truck tyre sales continue to grow despite tough market conditions
By all accounts the UK commercial vehicle tyre market remains a tough environment. low cost oversupply has been rife for years. In addition, a number of heavyweight players are using premium products and smart integrated service offers to compete for the largest truck and bus fleets. With this competitive context in mind, Tyres & Accessories spoke with Bridgestone North Europe region commercial sales director Greg Ward and found out more about how the company continues to grow.
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Goodyear names new CTO
Effective 1 September, Christopher Helsel will take over as chief technology officer at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and additionally take on the role of vice-president. Helsel, who currently serves as director, North America commercial and global off-highway technology, succeeds Joe Zekoski as chief technology officer.
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Dunlop previews Moto2, Moto3 Silverstone weekend
The FIM Moto2 and Moto3 World Championships head to Silverstone, Northamptonshire for round 12, which takes place over the weekend of 26 and 27 August. Tyre supplier Dunlop states that the cooler and normally windy conditions at Silverstone have prompted the use of the harder rear tyre options across both championships, while the single option Moto2-2 front, with its operating window of around 10-35 degrees ambient, is designed to cover all outcomes.
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Avon back on Isle of Man for Festival of Motorcycling
Avon Tyres is making another trip across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man for the late-summer leg of its motorcycling celebrations – the Festival of Motorcycling. The tyre brand, which has a strong historical link with racing on the island, plays a major role in both parts of the festival – the Classic TT races and the Manx Grand Prix.
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Providing inspiration through motorsport: Giti Tire partners with Team BRIT
Last year, Giti Tire debuted as sponsor and tyre supplier to the Fun Cup UK, and the tyre maker says it is proud to return for a second year in 2017. In addition to sponsoring the Fun Cup series, this year Giti Tire is also partnering with Team BRIT, a charity set up to inspire veterans with disabilities, PTSD, and mental health issues by demonstrating what can be achieved through motorsports.
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