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“Continental is keeping its targets firmly in sight, particularly during the crisis,” Continental CEO Dr. Elmar Degenhart said recently at the technology company’s 2020 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, which was held virtually in Hanover. As the crisis persists, Continental will be resolutely continuing the realignment of the company initiated in 2019 and will be adjusting its […]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will provide two additional fitments for the popular Porsche Taycan. Goodyear was named the supplier for the first models of the Taycan in 2019 and the successful relationship led to additional work with the premium German car manufacturer and two new Goodyear fitments on its all-electric model. “We are […]
The Board of Directors of Pirelli & C. SpA, has nominated Marco Tronchetti Provera as Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), attributing to him the powers for the operational management of Pirelli. The Chairman Ning Gaoning was attributed the legal representation of the Company and other powers foreseen in the current bylaws, notwithstanding […]
Following on from the previous announcement, Tarsus will be staging a renewed version of the bi-annual Tyrexpo Asia Show in Singapore between the 17 and 19th March 2021at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel Convention Centre. As part of a planned promotional schedule, Tarsus will be revealing a steady stream of information regarding innovative new tyre […]
Bridgestone Corporation, including Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone), was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during a virtual awards ceremony honoring the recipients of the company’s 28th annual Supplier of the Year awards. This is the 18th time and fifth consecutive year Bridgestone has received the award. During the event, GM recognized […]
Hankook Tire will be the future tyre supplier and technology partner for the ABB FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) Formula E World Championship. Hankook will be creating custom tyres for Formula E with new technology and connectivity benefits to be used for both wet and dry conditions for multiple events. Hankook says these tyres will offer […]
Bridgestone, the world’s largest tyre and rubber manufacturer, is collaborating with Microsoft to develop a world-first monitoring system for detecting tyre damage issues in real-time. These issues are a serious matter, contributing to some 30% of all car accidents caused by technical failure 1. The final piece in tracking tyre issues Tyre issues take four […]
Thousands of exhibitors and attendees are registered and planning to attend the 2020 SEMA Show, taking place Nov. 3-6, in Las Vegas, NV, event organizers say. Organizers say they are focused on building the optimal business environment where showgoers will feel safe to congregate amid the coronavirus pandemic. Plans involve many experts across multiple industries, including […]
Founding partner of the FIA Formula E Championship since its first season in 2014/2015, Michelin is proud to have actively participated in the success of this new discipline for 100% electric single-seaters. Michelin will remain the exclusive supplier of tyres to Formula E until the end of the 2021/2022 season. In line with the decision […]
The new MICHELIN TRAILXBIB tyre, co-developed with farmers, is showing increased performance* to ensure better economic profitability while preserving the land. This, according to the Michelin Tire Company. While agricultural yields must be improved continuously, the number of farms is decreasing, and the distances to get to the fields are getting longer, farmers more than […]
Premium tyre brand Vredestein has been recognised for its all-season expertise by the German car magazine Auto Bild, which named Vredestein as all-season manufacturer of the year. The brand also recently reached a major milestone with the production of its 22 millionth all-season tyre last month. Having manufactured all-season tyres in various types and sizes […]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Lordstown Motors have announced a strategic relationship with the two Ohio-based companies agreeing to collaborate on tyres and service in addition to future tyre intelligence opportunities. The announcement coincides with Lordstown’s debut of its first all-electric pickup truck, the Endurance, featuring Goodyear tyres on Thursday. As part of […]