cooper Archive
11 Apr 2018
New World RX regulations for Cooper Tire Europe in 2018
For the fifth consecutive season, Cooper Tire Europe is the Official Tyre Supplier and Associate Partner to the FIA World Rallycross Championship, supplying bespoke World RX tyres to all teams. Last season, RFID (radio frequency identification) technology was incorporated – for the first time – into the tyres, streamlining the pre-race registration and post-race identification
22 Mar 2018
Cooper Tires shows Discoverer A/T3 Sport on new six-wheeler truck at Geneva
Cooper Tire Europe’s rugged Discoverer A/T3 Sport tyres took their place in the limelight at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, as part of the Chelsea Truck Company’s stand. The 88th Geneva Motor Show ran from 8-18 March and placed the Cooper brand in front of nearly 700,000 visitors and more than 10,000 of the world’s media.
28 Feb 2018
Cooper Tires to showcase SUV and 4×4 tyre ranges at Geneva Motor Show
Cooper Tire Europe will showcase its acclaimed SUV and 4×4 product range at this year’s Geneva Motor Show (March 8-18), exhibiting alongside bespoke 4×4 design firm the Chelsea Truck Company at stand 1141. The Chelsea Truck Company’s all-terrain Civilian 6×6 is set to be showcased for the first time, fitted with Cooper’s Discoverer A/T3 Sport rubber (275/70R18). Meanwhile,
03 Jan 2018
Cooper Tire Europe new general manager for DACH region
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd. has appointed Michael Lutz as General Manager for the German, Swiss and Austrian region (DACH). He is based at Cooper’s sales office in Dreieich, Germany and will report to Jaap van Wessum, Sales Director – Europe Tire Operations. Lutz brings decades of experience to Cooper through his more
26 Oct 2017
Cooper Zeon CS8 OEon new Volkswagen T-Roc for Europe
Cooper Tire’s high performance Zeon CS8 passenger car tyre in size 205/60R16 92V has been selected as original equipment (OE) on the new Volkswagen T-Roc compact SUV, sold throughout Europe. The T-Roc is produced at Volkswagen’s Autoeuropa factory in Palmela, Portugal. This marks the first Cooper tyre to be specified as an OE fitment for
21 Sep 2017
Cooper Tire Europe showcases new Kahn Design vehicle at Rallyday
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd will display a Kahn Design Jeep Wrangler Black Hawk Edition, on Cooper Discoverer STT Pro POR tyres, at this year’s Rallyday – Europe’s premier rally car show – to highlight its new relationship with the British automotive fashion house. Rallyday is an annual event, set to take place
11 Aug 2017
Cooper Tire Europe announced as official tyre of Kahn Design
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd has been chosen as the first official tyre of Kahn Design. Cooper will be the tyre of choice for Kahn’s Range Rover and Jeep model offerings. Kahn’s creations can be personalised to exact individual specifications in order to guarantee a unique vehicle. Whether operating at the heart of
09 Aug 2017
Cooper Tire Europe launches all-new Discoverer S/TMAXX POR
Cooper Tire Europe has launched the all-new Discoverer S/TMAXX POR (Professional Off Road), a tyre designed for 4×4 driving in extreme conditions. The new Discoverer S/TMAXX POR improves upon the previously highly popular Discoverer S/TMAXX with the addition of a unique cut and chip-resistant tread compound. Like the Discoverer S/TMAXX, the Discoverer S/TMAXX POR is designed to become a tyre
19 Jul 2017
New Discoverer Winter tyre from Cooper Tire Europe
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd. has launched its all-new Discoverer Winter tyre for mid-to-full-size SUVs. The Discoverer Winter has been specifically designed at Cooper’s European Technical Centre to meet the needs of SUV drivers during the coldest months of the year. Whilst four-wheel drive can help keep traction on slippery surfaces, it does
13 Jun 2017
Cooper Tire 4×4 ambassador Xavi Foj honoured with Dakar Legend status
Twenty seven-time Dakar Rally entrant and Cooper Tire 4×4 ambassador, Xavi Foj, has become one of only six competitors to be honoured with Dakar Legend status. During his Dakar Rally career, Foj has secured two victories, nine podium finishes and has an impressive run of 13 consecutive finishes to his name. Film, produced for Xavi
05 Apr 2017
Cooper Tire Europe to sponsor World RX of Hockenheim
Cooper Tire Europe is now not only the Official Tyre Supplier and Associate Partner to the FIA World Rallycross Championship – for the fourth year running – but is also the title sponsor of the 2017 World RX of Hockenheim. Supporting the championship since its inception in 2014, Cooper continues as the sole tyre supplier