Brands Archive
09 Aug 2012
Collins heads up new Continental Liaison Office for Public Affairs
Continental has opened a new Liaison Office for Public Affairs in Brussels, Belgium, effective August 1, 2012 and appointed Desmond A. Collins (56) as the new office head.
08 Aug 2012
Dunlop launches a tyre for tracks
The increasing popularity of track days is creating a market for ultra-high performance track tyres. However, many participants drive their cars to and from circuits like Mondello Park and Kirkistown and want top performing tyres that are also road legal. Then there are drivers who want race tyre performance on the road every day. Dunlop
07 Aug 2012
Former Pirelli Star Driver Evans wins Rally Finland
Former Pirelli Star Driver Elfyn Evans claimed a dominant victory on last weekend’s Neste Oil Rally Finland, round three of the Pirelli-backed WRC Academy. Evans’ win marks the Briton’s second consecutive victory in this year’s highly compeitive series that uses Italian firm Pirelli as the championship’s official tyre supplier.
07 Aug 2012
Goodyear truck tyres exceed expectations
The introduction of the EU tyre label has not only initiated a new methodology for measuring tyre performance, it has also confirmed a long-standing tradition of excellence in product development at Goodyear.
01 Aug 2012
25 years of Michelin radial motorcycle road tyres

Michelin is celebrating 25 years since it launched the first radial motorcycle tyres for use on the road.
01 Aug 2012
Sturdy Trelleborg tyres let families enjoy Majestic rides
If you enjoy being tossed about in midair, the Catch’N Air made by Majestic Rides of New Waterford, Ohio, is for you. The vibrantly painted carousel is a staple of traveling carnivals all over the United States, with eight tubs that go round and round and up and down, as well as some jumps thrown
31 Jul 2012
Goodyear to unveil new coach tyres at IAA
Goodyear is unveiling a new coach tyre programme, which, along with the latest products and other technical developments from the tyre manufacturer, will be shown at the 2012 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany, on stand B22 in Hall 12 from September 20 to 27.
31 Jul 2012
Conti gets ready for winter
At Continental, there is no let-up for the curing presses during the summer months, with factories across Europe currently busy producing winter tyres.
30 Jul 2012
Bridgestone goes up! with Volkswagen
Volkswagen has chosen Bridgestone Ecopia EP25 low-rolling-resistance tyres as standard equipment for the new “up!” city car.
30 Jul 2012
Pirelli strengthens its links to endurance racing
Italian tyre firm Pirelli, the official supplier to Formula One, is delighted to strengthen its links with endurance racing, following the plans announced by series promoter Stephane Ratel at the Spa 24 Hours in Belgium today.
27 Jul 2012
Fisher ready to fly in Finland
Co. Tyrone’s Alastair Fisher and Elfyn Evans will resume their battle in the Pirelli-backed WRC Academy when the competitive series returns after a nine-week break for next week’s Neste Oil Rally Finland (2-4 August).







