Michelin declared top 10 European brand in Best Brands study
Michelin has been named one of the 10 best corporate brands in Europe following a representative study by Best Brands. “We are delighted with this outstanding result,” says Anish K Taneja, director of sales Michelin Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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Zeon 4XS Sport, Cooper’s high performance SUV option
Cooper Tire Europe launched its latest high performance SUV tyre, the Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport, at the Red Bull Ring in Austria last October with brand ambassador, David Coulthard in attendance. Designed for medium and large SUV fitments, the 4XS Sport offers European label ‘A’ grade wet grip performance as one of its strongest points.
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Michelin Anakee Wild – for riders wishing to “fully exploit” their trail bike’s potential
The global rollout of Michelin’s Anakee Wild trail bike tyre gets under way this month, with four radial fitments – two front wheel and two rear – available in the initial range. While the launch portfolio includes sizes for the ‘flagship’ bike in this category, the BMW R 1200 GS, three additional sizes will join the line-up during the course of this year, extending coverage to most trail bikes on the market. According to information supplied by Michelin, the tyre trio arriving later in 2016 will be non-radial fitments.
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Giti undertaking further ‘independent’ tests following ACE summer tyre results
Giti Tire has re-stated its intention to commission “further tests with an independent body” following the recently published Auto Club Europa (ACE) comparative summer tyre tests, in which its GT Radial Champiro FE1 was ranked tenth out of ten “price-competitive” tyres.
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Bilstein suggests combining shock checks with tyre changes
With average car ages increasing across most countries in Europe Rainer Popiol, training manager at Bilstein in Ennepetal, Germany is highlighting how shock absorbers often suffer quite badly after nine, 10 or even more years. However, this very slow process often goes unnoticed by drivers. And most MOTs and routine check-ups only include a visual check of these items which only delivers a very superficial result.
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Camso releases new wheel loader tyres
At the end of January, Camso added two new wheel loader tyre to its lineup: the Camso WHL 775 and the Camso WHL 773. According to the company, the Camso WHL 775 is designed to “excel in severe conditions”. Developed as a solution for harsh waste, recycling, demolition and scrap yard applications, the Camso WHL 775 has an extra deep L5 lug tread for enhanced durability and protection against flats on extreme mixed and hard surfaces.
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Camso buys Southern Industrial Tyres
Camso, the industrial tyre and track specialist formerly known as Camoplast Solideal, bought Southern Industrial Tyres in January 2016. Interestingly for the UK industrial tyre sector, Camso executives described the move as “a strategic effort to strengthen [the firm’s] material handling tyre distribution and service business in the UK”. In its statement on the matter Camso said the acquisition enhances Camsos leadership position in the UK and continues the companys vision for “tyre service”. No details of financial terms have been disclosed.
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Fire at Goodyear Dunlop’s UK headquarters site
Goodyear Dunlop’s UK headquarters at Tyre Fort in Birmingham have been damaged by fire. According to West Midlands Fire Service, a fire broke out at the Wingfoot Way site yesterday evening and spread through the building’s ventilation system. Crews were called to the scene just after 7pm. The Fire Service announced shortly before midnight that the fire had been extinguished.
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iF Design Award for Continental HT3 trailer tyre
The Continental HT3 trailer tyre, specifically the low profile size 445/45 R 19.5 fitment, has won the tyre maker an iF Design Award. The 58-person iF Design Award judging panel voted the tyre a winner in the ‘product’ award category; the award will be presented to Continental at a ceremony held in Munich, Germany on 26 February. A Conti Hybrid HT3 445/45 R 19.5 tyre is also on display at the iF Design exhibition in Hamburg, where the judges made their decision.
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Seeking the UK’s unique rentals
Online rental marketplace eRentz has announced its desire to find the most exclusive and unique products. The founder of the online rental site, Peter Voss states that he is searching the country for the best ways to bring consumer experiences to life; connecting local businesses who have unique items, with those desiring a day to remember. […]
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