UK car registrations down, but decline slows
Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today show that the UK new car market has declined for a third consecutive month. A total of 243,454 new cars were registered in June, and while this figure represents a decline, registrations fell at a slower pace than in the previous two months, by 4.8 per cent, as demand continued to stabilise following a record first quarter and the subsequent market turbulence caused by the recent changes to Vehicle Excise Duty. The SMMT adds that the market is now “more in line” with 2017 forecasts.
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Development partners selected for Goodyear innovation centre project
Luxembourg-based general construction company Felix Giorgetti and Belgium’s AG Real Estate have been chosen as development partners for the new Goodyear facilities to be built at the Grand Duchy’s future Luxembourg Automotive Campus. The building concept will be created by Assar Universum Architects.
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Continental acquires share in driverless mobility firm EasyMile
Technology company and tyre maker Continental has agreed to acquire a minority share participation in French autonomous driving company EasyMile SAS, a firm currently focusing on the development of driverless electric shuttles. In addition to the equity investment, the companies plan close cooperation in the fields of environmental sensors, braking systems and driving safety technologies. The transaction’s completion is subject to approval by the relevant antitrust authorities.
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A Davies Transport reports reduced downtime and costs on Michelin
Barnsley’s A Davies Transport reports that it has reduced its running costs across its heavy truck fleet after switching from traditional 295/80 tyres to 315/80 fitments, on the advice of Michelin’s technical team. The company has opted for the Michelin 315/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D tyres, which reportedly offer them a higher mileage potential than the previous, 295/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D fitments.
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50 years of testing at the Contidrom
When the Contidrom first opened in 1967, just eight Continental staff members wore employed at the test facility. Their activities centred on the site’s original 2.8-kilometre oval track, and all work, such as developing standards and providing comparable data, was performed entirely without aid of computers. The Contidrom has significantly expanded over the years, and now, as its 50th birthday draws near, Continental says the facility is “more important than ever” for the company.
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UK’s online automotive retail outstripping cosmetics and groceries
Automechanika Birmingham 2017 represented the perfect opportunity for the UK’s automotive aftermarket to gather as higher technology vehicles continue to push up turnover by 2.4 per cent in 2016. 800 such companies were present at the Birmingham NEC for this year’s show. The aftermarket accounted for £21.6 billion in turnover – a figure boosted by the presence of the more high tech vehicles on Britain’s road in addition to recent record months in new car registrations. Additionally the increasing demand for digital services has helped to boost the online side of the segment, and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which reported the latest figures, states that more car parts, accessories and services are bought online than cosmetics or groceries. Tyres, alongside lubricants and filters, are the most commonly replaced part, and help account for some of the growth in digital sales, though demand for digital devices, including telematics and tyre pressure sensors, has grown fastest. Overall, the SMMT states that the automotive sector makes a contribution to the UK economy of £12.5 billion.
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Giti expands regional mixed service portfolio with two new tyres
Giti has launched two new regional mixed service tyres: the GAM837 and the GAM851. Available in 295/80R22.5 and 315/70R22.5, the Giti GAM837 all-position sizes target the growing number of on/off road bulk haulage delivery vehicles, which later need aftermarket replacements. The GAM851 is a wide base steer and trailer design for rough terrain applications, such as construction sites. Initially available in 385/65R22.5 with a load index of 160 (158), further sizes will be released throughout 2017 and 2018. It supersedes the popular GT Radial GT876.
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Yokohama branding continues on new Nike home and away kits for Chelsea FC
While Premier League champions Chelsea FC will be wearing Nike Football kits for the first time in the club’s 112-year history, one thing that won’t change for the 2017-18 season is shirt sponsor Yokohama. The tyre manufacturer continues into its third season of the five-year deal, which will see the champions defend their title and mount a challenge in the European Champions’ League, increasing the reach of its global sponsorship.
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Linglong team wins 2017 China Truck Racing Championship
From June 10 to June 11, Linglong Tire 2017 China Truck Racing Championship was successfully held in Goldenport Circuit, Beijing, attracting 19 racing drivers from Europe and China. After two rounds of fierce competition, the team of Linglong Tire won the Team Championship and 12L Group Championship. Wang Li, No. 41 racer from Linglong racing […]
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Falken tyres OE on latest Seat Ibiza
Spanish car maker Seat has selected three Falken tyres as original equipment for its fifth-generation Ibiza. From June, the list of approved tyres the new model will roll out of the factory on includes a size 215/45R17 91W XL version of the flagship Azenis FK453 range, a 195/55R16 91V XL Ziex ZE914A dimension and, for 14- and 15-inch rim diameters, the Sincera SN832A in sizes 185/70R14 88H and 185/65R15 88H.
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