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Bridgestone Collaborates with Microsoft to Accelerate Advanced Tyre Analytics Integration Across Global Portfolio of Connected Tyres and Mobility Solutions

Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to use Microsoft Azure to accelerate development and go-to-market strategies in support of Bridgestone’s digital transformation and sustainable solutions portfolio. “Since our first collaboration announcement in 2020, Microsoft has been a valuable partner in both our European and Americas markets,” said Paolo Ferrari, Joint Global Chief Operating […]

20 Oct 2022

Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg Named as New Continental Brand Ambassador

2016 Formula 1 World Champion and sustainability entrepreneur Nico Rosberg has signed on as a new Brand Ambassador for international tyre manufacturer Continental. “Nico Rosberg and Continental make a perfect fit,” says Philipp von Hirschheydt, Head of Business Unit Replacement Tires EMEA. “Nico Rosberg has achieved massive success in motorsport, personifies elite-level driving performance at the limit and displays a multi-faceted commitment to environmental protection. Meanwhile, Continental – as a leading developer and manufacturer […]

19 Oct 2022

Winntec extends it range with 3 exciting new equipment products

Since 2002, Winntec has been evolving into one of the main manufacturer and supplier of professional automotive workshop equipment around the world. Lifting and handling solutions have been the main focus, but with the future in mind, Winntec is now extending their range with exciting new products you don’t want to miss in your workshop […]

18 Oct 2022

Nokian Tyres acquires industrial property in Nokia, Finland

Nokian Tyres has acquired the entire share capital of the industrial property at Pirkkalaistie 1 in Nokia, Finland from a real estate company Nokian Portti Oy. The total floor area of the building is approximately 27,000 square meters, and it is directly connected to Nokian Tyres’ headquarters and Nokia factory. After the acquisition, Nokian Tyres […]

17 Oct 2022

Tyres have an expiry date cautions TEPA

When you are in the market for buying new tyres, did you ever think to check the expiry date on the tyre? Tyres do in fact have a five-year warranty expiry date. This, according to the Tyres Equipment Parts Association (TEPA). “Most vehicle owners probably don’t know this fact and wouldn’t even consider it to […]

14 Oct 2022

Bridgestone Strengthens Investment in Natural Rubber Plantations in Southeast Asia

The Bridgestone Group will strive to secure sustainable supplies of natural rubber resources through sustainable operation of natural rubber plantations it owns, while contribute to circular economies and carbon neutrality as well as promote harmony with communities. Bridgestone Corporation will invest U.S.$26.7 million in total by 2030 to enhance productivity of natural rubber plantations. Bridgestone […]

13 Oct 2022

New innovations on new and existing markets from TMG

After a long four year wait due to the Covid Pandemic, Techno Marketing Group (TMG) finally returned to the Automechanika Show 2022 at Frankfurt, Germany in September as exhibitors to showcase their various technologically, advanced range of products and brands alongside the innovative developments that have been achieved since the last event in 2018. TMG […]

12 Oct 2022

Michelin unveils the world’s first two tyres approved for road use containing 45% and 58% of sustainable materials

Michelin, the principal owner of Scandinavian Enviro Systems (publ) (“Enviro”, “the company”), is the first tyre manufacturer in the world to unveil tyres with a high proportion of environmentally sustainable materials that have been approved for use on ordinary road vehicles. These include a tyre for buses and a tyre for cars, where the car […]

11 Oct 2022

BKT Expands Tire Range for Recycling Applications

BKT has developed purpose-made products for machinery operating in material-recycling centers and continues to expand its range of available tires to provide as many sizes and variants as possible, the company says. Currently, BKT has five ultra-specialized tire ranges for loaders, skid steers and telehandlers employed in handling operations in the disposal and material-recycling environments. First […]

10 Oct 2022

300 members and counting for Point S Tyre & Autocare

Point S Tyre & Autocare has welcomed the 300th member into its UK network. October also sees the launch of a brand-new Point S website and a national television advertising campaign “I’d like to welcome all of our new members this year into the Point S global family” – Wayne Daniel, UK Network Operations Manager […]

07 Oct 2022

Dexterity and Sumitomo Partner on Next Generation of Robots

Dexterity has partnered with Sumitomo Corporation to deploy 1,500 Dexterity-powered robots in warehouses across Japan. The Sumitomo Corporation signed an exclusive distributorship agreement in Japan with Dexterity to push into the Robots as a Service (RaaS) business. Using Dexterity’s SaaS-based robotic intelligence platform will provide customers with full-task robots, the companies say. According to Dexterity, standard industrial robot arms […]

06 Oct 2022

Apollo Apterra Cross becomes the preferred choice of hybrid SUVs in India

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara comes fitted with Apollo Apterra Cross The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara were both launched recently on Apollo Apterra Cross tyres. Both the hybrid SUVs has Apollo Apterra Cross as their standard fitment in 17-inch tyre size. Apollo Tyres is an exclusive […]

05 Oct 2022