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19 Apr 2018
Increase in exhibition space at Autopromotec 2019
With a little over a year to go until the 28th edition of Autopromotec, the international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products, which takes place at Bologna Exhibition Centre May 22-29 2019 the organisers are announcing several new developments reflecting the innovative spirit and unstoppable growth the fair has witnessed in recent years. First
19 Apr 2018
Efficiency goes hand-in-hand with the quality of your pit jack
Workshop equipment specialist AC Hydraulic will be on hand at the CV Show in Birmingham next week with guidance for workshop operators on how best to select their vehicle lifting equipment. Business Development Manager Carlo Alaroni hopes to create a higher awareness of what the AC Hydraulic brand has to offer workshops in the U.K.
18 Apr 2018
Finnegan Equipment set to exhibit at CV Show
Finnegan Equipment Solutions is set to exhibit Josam’s flagship Itrack, Camaligner and AM Laser alignment systems at the CV Show in Birmingham next week. Sharing a stand with AES Uk Ltd., the company will also exhibit Josam’s range of heat inductors along with some of its collision repair system equipment. There will also be a
18 Apr 2018
Michelin launches first fuel saving tyre for regional transport
Michelin has launched a brand-new tyre range aimed at regional haulage operations where fleet bosses place a priority on fuel saving. The introduction of the Michelin X Multi Energy marks the first time the company has launched a dedicated fuel-saving tyre outside of the typical long-distance trunking sector. Its arrival is the next step in
18 Apr 2018
Continental celebrates 10 million milestone
The leading technology company Continental is celebrating the production of its 10,000,000 tyre at plant in Kaluga, Russia, only five years after the start of production. The Kaluga team welcomed on this special occasion government officials, representatives of the executive board of Continental, media and customers as well as employees for a celebration event at
18 Apr 2018
Yokohama set to launch Geolandar M/T G003 in Europe
Yokohama will begin European sales of the “Geolandar M/T G003”, mud terrain tyre in its Geolandar brand of tyres for SUVs and pick-up trucks, from this spring. The tyres, to be introduced to specific country markets sequentially, will be available in 23 sizes, from 20-inches to 15-inches with POR (Professional Off-Road) stamped on the tyres’
17 Apr 2018
Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 approved by Porsche
Dunlop’s new Sport Maxx Race 2 has been approved by Porsche as original equipment for the new 911 GT3 RS in the sizes 265/35ZR20 (99Y) XL and 325/30ZR21 (108Y) XL. Both these tyres are N1 marked indicating that Porsche homologated these tyres for its vehicle. The successor to the Sport Maxx Race has been developed
16 Apr 2018
Premium tyre maker Hankook is set to exhibit its new tyre line: SmartCity AU04+ at the CV Show next week.
The bus tyre for city traffic impresses through efficient fuel consumption and maximum wear resistance. The tread design has been adapted. An improved rib spacing, stabilising 3D tread blocks and optimised zigzag grooves ensure outstanding traction without restricting mileage. The constant starting and stopping in city traffic puts a heavy and irregular load on bus
12 Apr 2018
Avon launches new ZT7 premium summer tyre
Avon Tyres has introduced a new premium summer tyre to its range, the ZT7, suitable for small and mid-sized cars. Replacing the ZT5 passenger car tyre, the all-new ZT7 has been developed to provide both a quieter and more economical driving experience whilst retaining sporty handling characteristics. Avon’s noise damping ‘fins’, located in the tyre’s
11 Apr 2018
Sealey unveils new tyre changer and wheel balancer
Sealey’s new automatic tyre changer is suitable for most cars and light commercial vehicles and is capable of changing 11″ to 24″ wheel rims. It will protect alloy wheels with the added feature of plastic protectors which are fitted to the clamping jaws and mounting head. Supplied with a 485mm tyre lever, integrated tyre inflator,
11 Apr 2018
Bartec Auto ID to launch new generation of TPMS tools and systems at The Tire Cologne
Bartec Auto ID will launch a revolutionary range of TPMS, diagnostic tools and an innovative cloud based management system at The Tire Cologne, 29 May to 1 June 2018. The company plans to demonstrate how these new generation tools, the TECH1000 and TAP300, combined with the new Bartec Service Center, can significantly improve tyre shop