Pirelli raises prices in Europe, North America
Pirelli is raising its prices “up to 9 per cent” in all European and North American markets for car, light truck and moto tyres of all product ranges (summer, all-season, winter) and across all group brands.
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CV Show debut for Michelin X Multi regional tyre range
The replacement of Michelin’s most popular heavy truck tyre range with a new generation of tyre will get under way at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show. The Birmingham-based road transport fair will play host to the international debut of the all-new Michelin X Multi, a range that is said to deliver 15 to 20 per cent more mileage than the current X MultiWay 3D series.
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Vredestein partners with Mille Miglia
Vredestein is a tyre brand with a pedigree stretching back to 1909, and with a range including products designed with vintage cars in mind, such as the Sprint Classic, Snow Classic, Grip Classic and Transport Classic, it sees itself having much in common with the Mille Miglia classic car rally. This affinity is now an official connection, as the two parties have entered into a sponsorship agreement covering the period from 2017 to 2019.
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Däcknor AB becomes Marangoni retreading partner
Marangoni Retreading Systems has a new retreading partner in Sweden, Däcknor AB.
Continue ReadingEmployees steal 3.5M tyres in Nigeria
A company in Nigeria has reported tyre theft on an eye-watering scale. The Dangote Group of Companies says that 285 truck drivers have stolen around 3.5 million customised tyres belonging to the company. Local news sources report that the salaries of the 285 drivers have been stopped and the Dangote Group is now searching for them.
Continue ReadingUS price rise for Kumho, Toyo tyres
The list of tyre makers intending to implement price increases in the coming time continues to grow. Two further manufacturers have announced price rises in the North American market: On 1 April, Kumho Tire USA will raise the prices for its car, light commercial and truck tyres by up to eight per cent. Toyo Tires USA is looking to lift prices for its car, light commercial and truck tyres by seven per cent.
Continue ReadingHankook Tire: Operating profit up 25% in 2016
Hankook Tire reports achieving consolidated sales of KRW 1.61 trillion (£1.1 billion) and an operating profit of KRW 239.8 billion (£167.2 million) in the fourth quarter of 2016. For the full year, total sales revenues amounted to KRW 6.62 trillion (£4.6 billion), and increase of 3.1 per cent, and operating profit rose 24.7 per cent to KRW 1.10 trillion (£766.8 million).
Continue ReadingService neglected when purchasing second hand cars – Kwik Fit
A survey carried out on behalf of Kwik Fit suggest that, of the 20 million British motorists who bought their current car second hand, less than half of them carried out some of the most vital safety checks on their new vehicle before they parted with their cash and drove away.
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ATG introduces Galaxy Hulk SDS
Alliance Tire Group (ATG) has introduced a new skid steer tyre, the Galaxy Hulk Deep-Tread SDS. The Hulk SDS is the latest addition to the Galaxy severe duty solid (SDS) line, which also contains solid versions of such popular tread patterns as the company’s Beefy Baby and Yardmaster tyres.
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Porsche homologates Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 for Panamera
Goodyear reports that its Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 has been approved as an original equipment fitment for the Porsche Panamera. The accreditation covers a size 265/45ZR19 (105Y) XL front axle tyre and a 295/40ZR19 (108Y) XL fitment on the rear. The tyres will carry the ‘N0’ designation on the sidewall to denote their approval by Porsche as original equipment tyres.
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Böttcher promoted to president and CEO of Camso
On 1 April, Pierre Marcouiller will step down as chief executive officer at Camso and become executive chairman of the company’s board. He will be succeeded by Dr Thomas Böttcher, who currently holds the position of chief operating officer.
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MWSD completes senior management board
Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) has completed a recent series of changes to its senior management board with the appointment of Jason Mayor as chief commercial officer.
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Wolfrace details Aero ‘Turbine’ alloy wheel
Wolfrace’s latest product to emerge from its skunk works development department is the Aero, a turbine style alloy thats available in the companys customary wide range of sizes, offsets, PCDs and finishes. This wheel is suitable for both passenger car and commercial applications thanks to its load indexing.
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Launch UK named Best Business 2016 by Launch Europe
Launch UK has been named “Best Launch Business 2016” by the brand’s European division. The UK operation, based in Plymouth, is the only genuine distributor of Launch products in the UK and this award acknowledges the high quality of its customer service from the point of sale through to aftersales support.
Continue ReadingTyre Derived Fuel reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Australia
A new report prepared for Australian Tyre Recyclers Association (ATRA), “Carbon Value Proposition, Resource Recovery using Tyre Derived Fuels”, states that replacing one tonne of black coal with one tonne of TDF can save emissions of up to 1.05 tonnes of CO2-e into the atmosphere.
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