Bridgestone Americas Introduces Dueler A/T Revo 2
The next generation of all-terrain tyre in the Bridgestone Dueler family has been launched in North America, replacing a tyre line Bridgestone describes as having "set the standard for toughness, durability and quiet comfort." The Dueler A/T Revo 2 was first introduced to the market in July 2009 and is now available in 27 sizes from 15 through to 20-inch rim diameters.
Continue ReadingIndia’s Tyresoles Joins TRIB
India’s Tyresoles Pvt Ltd has become the latest international retreader to join the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB), bringing TRIB’s membership to nearly 500 members in 50 countries. The company states it is India’s largest retreading company and has maintained a presence in India since 1947. Tyresoles used both the mould cure and precure processes to retread more than 120,000 tyres per annum. The retreader operates a network incorporating more than 150 dealers in several regions of India.
Continue ReadingAvoiding Stone Damage with Conti’s HTL1
Continental’s HTL1 super wide trailer tyre was introduced into North American markets in early July, and the company reports that users there are already praising a particular benefit delivered by the on/off road and construction use tyre. Although most fleets choose a super single trailer tyre to reduce weight or increase fuel economy, Continental Tire North America states customers have reported the HTL1’s stone ejection system increases tyre longevity other super single trailer tyres they have used.
Continue ReadingFederal Sports New Booth in Moscow
Federal Tyres will show off its new trade show booth at the upcoming 2009 Moscow International Motor Show (MIMS). The 13ths edition of the MIMS will be held at the Crocus Exhibition Centre on outskirts of Moscow from Aug 26-30. During the show, Federal will be featuring competition tyres FZ101 and FZ202, its gravel rally […]
Continue ReadingCooper Aims for Double-Digit Growth in China
Cooper aims to maintain its double digit growth in China over the coming years. The company’s vice president and general manager of Asia operations, Allen Tsaur, reports Cooper’s revenues in China last year to be close to five billion yuan, a figure he describes as contributing a “significant portion of Cooper Tires’ global revenue.”
Continue ReadingAccuride Announces Second Temporary Waiver Agreement with Lenders
On August 14 Accuride Corporation announced its entry into a Second Temporary Waiver Agreement with its lenders, effectively extending its original July 1 agreement until September 7.
Continue ReadingS&P Downgrades Conti Following Neumann’s Departure
Dow Jones reports that Standard & Poor's has reduced Continental AG’s credit rating two notches in light of concerns it has over the influence major shareholder Schaeffler has on the company's strategy and credit quality. The downgrading occurred a day after Karl-Thomas Neumann stepped down from Conti’s Executive Board following a power struggle with the Schaeffler, and according to Standard & Poor’s, Neumann’s resignation "heightens our concerns of a negative influence of Schaeffler on Continental."
Continue ReadingApollo Tyres Increases 2009 Capex
Apollo Tyres has apparently decided to up its 2009 capital expenditure from Rs 7 billion to 9 billion (£113.0 million). Rs 7 billion (£87.9 million) of these funds will go towards more than doubling capacity at its new Chennai facility, which is anticipated to come on-stream later this year. The remaining Rs 2 billion will be used for expanding production at the company’s Baroda plant in India’s Gujarat state.
Continue ReadingTyre Deflating Judge Quits Administrative Post
The power of Washington is a force to be reckoned with. The judge who allegedly deflated the tyre on a vehicle belonging to Charles County courtroom cleaner Jean Washington (as reported by T&A August 13) has resigned as chief administrator of the Circuit Court. A letter submitted by the Hon. Robert Nalley to Maryland Court […]
Continue ReadingA New Day for Tyre Recycling in Kazakhstan
A new facility owned by the Kazakhstan Rubber Recycling company has become the Central Asian country’s first end of life tyre recycling plant to enter operation. The facility, located in the capital city of Astana, is equipped with machinery built by Germany’s MeWa Recycling Maschinen und Anlagenbau and holds a capacity of around 11,000 car and truck tyres per annum.
Continue ReadingThe Sun Lauds Minogue for Tyre Inflation Capabilities
British tabloid, The Sun was singing the praises of Dannii Minogue today, alongside pictures of the karaoke judge checking the pressure of her tyres while on vacation in France.
Continue ReadingMotor Codes Posts YouTube Video
Motor Codes has published a YouTube video explaining that using a business which subscribes to the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair offers enhanced consumer protection above the minimum levels required by law. The short file, “How to avoid cowboy garages...” offers a consumer-orientated explanation of what the code means to customers who take their cars in for service or repair to a subscribing workshop.
Continue ReadingNordisk Daek to Offer Winter Pattern Excellence at a Competitive Price
With the 2009 winter season fast approaching, Denmark-based Nordisk Dæk Import A-S (NDI) will be presenting an extensive selection of quality winter tyres to suit all European markets.
Continue ReadingMichelin’s Winter Range Includes New Cold Weather Van Tyre
Michelin has a wide variety of products suitable for the UK winter season, including fitments for smaller city and high performance passenger cars, 4x4s and small vans. The company stresses the importance to the UK market of offering performance in cold, damp conditions as well as in snow or ice.
Continue ReadingProportion of ESP Equipped Vehicles Grows ‘Significantly’ in Europe
Bosch reports the 81 per cent of passenger cars newly registered during 2008 in its home market of Germany are now equipped with its ESP electronic stability programme, two per cent more than last year. Europe-wide, 55 per cent of newly registered passenger cars were so equipped in 2008, five per cent more than in 2007. This figure is set to keep on growing as the enforcement date for EU legislation draws nearer – the EU requires all new vehicle models from November 2011 to be fitted with the safety system, while all newly registered vehicles must have ESP from November 2014. Similar legislation has also been passed in the US and Australia.
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