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Apollo Tyres Europe has recently launched an all-new truck trailer tyre – the EnduRace RT2 which is a second generation range that builds on the success of its predecessor. An Apollo spokesperson says, “The EnduRace RT2 provides excellent all-weather performance, reduced rolling resistance and enhanced mileage and durability. It is a premium yet affordable solution […]
BMW is relying on SportContact 6 tyres from Continental as original equipment for the new M4. The SportContact 6 has been developed in particular for sporty vehicles and is especially designed for handling, precision and driving stability at high speeds. In addition, it has been rated best in the EU tyre label in the wet […]
Leading international tyre retreader Vaculug has recently launched the world’s very first ‘A’ rated retread tyre – the KT01 which was recently verified at the Idiada Proving Ground in Spain to provide a lower coefficient of rolling resistance than is required for a new ‘A’ rated tyre. The KT01 is the latest addition to Vaculug’s […]
German based Falken Europe has announced the impending launch of its first tyre to incorporate an integrated tyre sealant technology which instantly seals punctures. The Falken Coreseal Euro Allseason tyre was initially trialled in Germany and Austria and its overwhelming success has led to the product’s introduction throughout Europe. Coreseal prevents tyre pressure loss by […]
Goodyear has recently launched a new truck tyre range throughout Europe under its Sava brand – in the new Sava Series 5 as the Avant 5 Steer Axle pattern in two differing selections. The Orjak 5 for drive axle and Cargo5 for trailers and semi-trailers. Through this new range Sava is looking to target international […]
‘Sustainability in Uncertainty – the Challenges Ahead’ was the theme for Apollo Tyres Global Partners’ Summit 2021, which was held virtually with the global raw material business partners. An overwhelming response was received to this summit with over 700 participants joining from approximately 270 organisations, from across 30 different countries. The Corporate Procurement Team at […]
Continental is celebrating its 150th company anniversary. Since its foundation in Hanover, Germany in 1871, Continental has been developing pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. From a small factory in Hanover the company has developed into one of the global players in the automotive industry, which is […]
Michelin has launched the new MICHELIN X AGVEV, the first tyre specifically designed for automatic guided vehicles (AGV) operating in ports. The MICHELIN X AGVEV, means that port operators now have access to a tyre engineered to meet their AGV requirements in terms of performance, reliability, productivity, and safety. It is also the first time […]
Customers requesting fitment of loose wheels, tyres, or automotive batteries will be required to provide proof of purchase. Tiger Wheel & Tyre said today that the company will not fit any loose wheels, tyres, and automotive batteries without a valid tax invoice from the point of purchase. This is due to the recent looting that […]
Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced that it has switched all the electricity sourced from external sources*1 to renewable energy including hydro, geothermal, solar, and wind energy to power four domestic tire plants in Japan – in Hikone, Tosu, Shimonoseki, and Kitakyushu. The first plant to adopt renewable energy to power manufacturing operations was the Hikone Plant, […]
Is that online bargain a deal or a steal after SA’s looting? Estimated R90m in stock and assets lost at Dunlop warehouse Bargain hunters beware: If a deal looks too good to be true, that ad on social media or online classifieds sites could actually be showing off goods stolen during the looting frenzy that […]
In an industry first, Goodyear has developed a non-pneumatic (airless) tyre (NPT) and wheel assembly to support autonomous vehicle transportation in a city setting for in-field use with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA). For the past three years, Goodyear and Local Motors have tested an Olli shuttle supported by the NPT at Goodyear testing facilities […]