Brands Archive
05 Sep 2019
Michelin launches Road 5 GT
Michelin has launched the Road 5 GT, a higher performance version of the Road 5. The new tyre is best suited for long distance touring motorcycles,
04 Sep 2019
Bridgestone increases capacity and output of Hungarian plant
Bridgestone has invested approximately €28m to increase the capacity of its tyre production plant and warehouse in Tatabánya, Hungary.
04 Sep 2019
Michelin Alpin 6 for extreme conditions
The Michelin Alpin 6, available in 58 sizes from 15-17 inches, is packed with technology that keeps the tyre working effectively down to the 1.6mm minimum legal tread depth – whatever the weather.
04 Sep 2019
Pirelli sets first world record with Collezione tyres
A 30-year-old Mazda MX-5, fitted with tyres from the Pirelli Collezione range, has set a world record for the highest number of hairpin turns in 12 hours of driving.
04 Sep 2019
Goodyear and Brabham reignite global partnership
Goodyear and Brabham Automotive are to collaborate across racing and road car developments, reigniting a partnership that began in 1965.
04 Sep 2019
£400 Nissan Micra takes on Mongol Rally on Firestone tyres
A £400 1999 Nissan Micra is taking on a 10,000-mile, five week journey across Asia on Firestone tyres.
04 Sep 2019
Christian Merli claims European Hill Climb title with Avon Tyres
Christian Merli has secured the FIA European Hill Climb title on Avon tyres, finishing on the podium at the penultimate round of the 2019 season held in Slovenia on September 1.
03 Sep 2019
Toyo appoints Kuribayashi president of European production subsidiary
Toyo Tire has named Kenta Kuribayashi as president of its tyre production subsidiary in Europe, effective 1 September.
02 Sep 2019
BKT carbon black plant to achieve full capacity by 2021
The new BKT carbon black plant at the company’s Bhuj site in India is expected to reach 100 per cent capacity by 2021.
02 Sep 2019
Suffolk fire service returns to Michelin
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has returned to fitting Michelin tyres on its heavy fire appliances after receiving positive feedback from other stations across the UK praising the tyres’ exceptional grip and stability in all weather conditions.
30 Aug 2019
Dunlop launches Trailmax Meridian
Dunlop has launched its new motorcycle tyre, the Trailmax Meridian, which has been developed around the very specific and complex requirements of the most technically advanced adventure bikes.