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Chinese tyre group SAILUN continues to take off. According to Brand Finance, SAILUN continues to climb step by step in the rankings of the world’s strongest and most valuable international tyre brands in 2023 and is currently in 11th place (2022: 12th place as newcomer in the TOP 15). In addition, SAILUN rose to become […]
Snap-on announced a new software release, which is now available for the US, European and Asian markets. The company said new features and coverage, plus everything from previous releases, give technicians the opportunity to take advantage of state-of-the-moment diagnostic solutions to perform fixes that lead to complete repairs and satisfied customers. The company says new features […]
Develops passenger vehicle tyres with 75% sustainable materials Apollo Tyres is readying itself for sustainable mobility solutions. After producing sustainable Agri tyres, the company has now developed passenger vehicle tyres with 75% sustainable materials. The newly developed passenger vehicle tyres, containing 75% sustainable materials, comprises many featured compounding ingredients in different components of the tyres, […]
According to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study, Michelin ranked highest in the luxury segment for the 20th consecutive year, and Pirelli ranked highest in the passenger car segment for the second consecutive year. Related Articles J.D Power’s customer satisfaction survey for OE tires found that consumer satisfaction increased to 799 (on a 1,000-point scale) in […]
Michelin Driving Data to Intelligence (DDi) has announced its latest service, Wrong Way, which is directed at making roads and travel even safer for driver This latest service – part of the “Safer Roads” suite of services – is designed to help identify the locations where wrong-way driving is happening, said Michelin. Typically, the company says […]
Michelin wins two awards at the Tire Technology Expo 2023, including the Tire Manufacturer of the Year award During Tire Technology Expo 2023, which takes place from March 21-23 in Hannover, Germany, Michelin won two international awards, bestowed by a panel of experts from the tire industry, the academic world, and the press: The only […]
Nokian Tyres announces its commitment to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aiming to achieve the Net-Zero Standard by 2050. The company also publishes its Corporate Sustainability Report 2022 disclosing the latest development on its work on sustainability, for which the net-zero commitment is a natural continuation. Nokian Tyres has committed to set near- and long-term […]
Netherlands based OTR tire designer and manufacturer Magna Tyres recently returned to the ConExpo Show in Las Vegas for the third time after a five-year gap due to Covid restrictions. The ConExpo Show is a highly important event for Magna Tyres as their ongoing development in the North American OTR tyre market continues to evolve […]
The volume of disposed end-of-life tyres has been steadily growing to reach 3.5 million tons per year in Europe alone[1] . While growth in end-of-life tyres is forecasted to further accelerate in the next decade due to consumer and regulatory trends, the recycling technology, infrastructure and processes necessary to properly dispose of them at scale […]
Bridgestone Corporation has announced its continued title sponsorship of the World Solar Challenge 2023, a competition for teams to design, build, and compete with solar-powered vehicles in the world’s foremost solar technology and advanced engineering challenge. Bridgestone’s sponsorship of the World Solar Challenge aligns with the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. “Our continued support […]
Nokian Tyres has received the sales price of EUR 285 million from PJSC Tatneft for the sale of its operations in Russia. The total permissible transaction price defined by the Russian Governmental Commission was 23,050 million ruble. The RUB/EUR exchange rate as determined by the Russian Central Bank on the day of payment was applied. […]
For a second year running, Dunlop Tyres South Africa is the official tyre partner of the new-look TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa GR Cup, part of South Africa’s premier motorsport series, the National Extreme Festival. This exciting series features two classes this year. The Media Challenge pits leading automotive journalists against each other as they battle […]