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Premium tyre importer Treadzone is expanding its product range in southern Africa having acquired sole distribution rights of the Indian-based MRL brand (formerly known as Malhotra Rubbers Limited). Best known in South Africa for representing the Atlas, Camso, Mirage, Farm Master and Tianli brands, the acquisition of the MRL range is seen as an ideal […]
Continental is a main partner of Tour de France which takes place from 6 to 28 July 176 riders representing 22 teams will cover a race distance of 3 460 km for the 106th edition All official vehicles of the Tour are equipped with Continental’s award-winning PremiumContact 6 tyre which is manufactured in France The 106th edition […]
At the recently held 53rd Paris Air Show – the rendezvous of the aviation industry – Goodyear’s latest advanced technology & mobility solution concept came under the spotlight: its ultra-lightweight Flight Radial tyre and AERO concept tyre, a Goodyear’s vision for future mobility. For more than 100 years, Goodyear has been a leading supplier of […]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. released its annual report on corporate responsibility performance. The report summarizes the company’s actions in 2018 through four new strategic focus areas that demonstrate Goodyear’s commitment to ethical and sustainable practices to protect the planet; give back to the community; provide a safe, diverse and healthy workplace; and engage employees […]
A 3,500-square-meter (37,674-square-foot) research and development center being built in Nokia, Finland will soon be ready to install machinery and the factory will reach full capacity in 2021, Nokian Tyres says. In 2018, Nokian Heavy Tyres announced it will increase the production of commercial tires up to 50% and more than double the number of new products by investing […]
Yokohama Tire Corporation was recognised by Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) with a supplier’s award in the Excellent Performance category. Yokohama earned the award for its supply of the AVID S34P (P225/40R18 88V) tires on the Impreza. According to SIA, the criteria for the Excellent Performance award, is “achievement of SIA targets for safety, quality, cost […]
Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, will represent the auto care industry before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) as a part of a seven-day hearing on the fourth Section 301 tariff list on Chinese imports. This fourth list of imported products, worth approximately $300 billion, soon to be subject to […]
Enliten reduces the rolling resistance of a tyre by up to 20%[1] to reduce vehicle fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The technology enables tyres to be reduced in weight by 10%, with no trade-off on wear life. Enliten also improves the vehicle’s handling and stability to increase driving pleasure. Bridgestone has announced the launch of […]
Continental celebrated the opening of its new Advanced Indoor Evaluation Center, an approximate $10 million investment in tire testing, on June 5 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony was attended by Continental Director of Global Evaluation and Tire Additional Performance Thomas Neddenriep along with local dignitaries. “The new Advanced Indoor Evaluation Center offers the […]
Bridgestone South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacques Fourie as CEO of the company, effective 1 July 2019. Mr Fourie replaces Gavin Young, who stepped down on 7 June. Mr Fourie has had a distinguished career at Cummins Rocky Mountain, a leading manufacturer of engineering equipment. “We are delighted that an executive […]
Michelin and General Motors presented a new generation of airless wheel technology for passenger vehicles – the Michelin Uptis prototype (or “Unique Punctureproof Tire System”) – at the Movin’On Summit for sustainable mobility in Montréal, Quebec, Canada on June 4. Michelin and GM also announced a joint research agreement under which the companies intend to validate the […]
The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company has been conditionally selected as a supplier by Airbus to provide its Flight Radial tyres as main and nose landing gear for Airbus’ new A321XLR aircraft. The Flight Radial, one of Goodyear’s most advanced aviation products, incorporates Goodyear Featherweight Alloy Core Bead Technology and strong, rigid tread belts with […]