Brands Archive
26 Jul 2016
Goodyear and Renault go Ultra-Low
Goodyear is poised to fit its latest tyre innovation on the new Renault Scenic.The vehicle will fit one tyre size spanning all versions of the car and Renault has chosen to fit the latest tyre innovation by Goodyear, a Tall and Narrow, 195/55R20 95H XL. Renault will fit the 195/55R20 95H XL Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
25 Jul 2016
Michelin CrossClimate tyres deliver for British Gas
The UK’s largest energy provider, British Gas has enjoyed a year of improved traction and mobility across its 13,000-strong commercial vehicle fleet, thanks to Michelin CrossClimate tyres. The company swapped its tyre policy to Michelin’s unique summer tyre with winter capabilities in mid-2015, having tested the tyre at its launch in Geneva. Commenting, British Gas
25 Jul 2016
Pirelli inaugurates P Zero World in Los Angeles
Pirelli has inaugurated P Zero World, its first tyre shop in the world focused on prestige products and services in Los Angeles – the global capital of cinema, car design, technical innovation and a focal point in fashion and the arts – with a gala event featuring top influencers and stars. P Zero World’s stellar
22 Jul 2016
New Apollo Vredestein country manager
Tyre designer and manufacturer Apollo Vredestein has appointed a new Country Manager for the UK – 45-year-old Karl Naylor Apollo Vredestein’s choice is a particularly good fit, given Mr Naylor’s stellar credentials: with over 20 years’ experience in sales and marketing at the highest levels, fulfilled at Michelin, GroupTyre, and most recently a year with
22 Jul 2016
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins Auto Express ultimate tyre test
Michelin’s new Pilot Sport 4 tyre has won the Auto Express Ultimate Tyre Test “by a clear margin.” Testers from the publication said: “There’s a liveliness to the steering that makes most rivals seem soft and spongy.” They continued: “It starred in the braking tests, making rivals look ordinary in the wet. There was also
22 Jul 2016
2016 off-road award goes to Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac
Goodyear has successfully defended its top position in the readers’ choice of the renowned German magazine ‘Off Road’1. For the fourth time in a row, Goodyear’s Wrangler DuraTrac tyre has been chosen as the best off-road tyre in the category ‘Traction Tyres by a large margin’. Readers were invited to vote for one of 10
22 Jul 2016
Stateside tour provides brand boost for Yokohama
As the countdown begins to the 2016/17 Premier League football season, Yokohama is receiving a further global brand boost thanks to Chelsea FC’s pre-season preparations in the United States, which includes participation in the International Champions Cup. As the official shirt partner of Chelsea FC, the Yokohama name will be seen by thousands of football
20 Jul 2016
Continental preparing workshops for the future at Automechanika
The automotive world is becoming more and more complex. Digitalization is driving growth. Globalization, increasing competition and accelerating development are creating new challenges, and all of these trends are also changing the spare parts market. To show workshops how to get ready for the future, the international technology company Continental will be presenting a wide
20 Jul 2016
BKT has haymaking all wrapped up
Excellent traction, limited soil compaction, high loading capacity, resistance to the roughest surfaces and maximum driving comfort – these are the distinctive features of the BKT tyre lineup conceived for harvesters, balers and tele handlers. One of the main off-highway tyre manufacturers worldwide, BKT has specifically designed and developed various tyres ranges for haymaking operations: from hay harvesting
20 Jul 2016
Continental Tyre Group acquires Bandvulc Group
Continental Tyre Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental AG has acquired Bandvulc (B.V. Environmental Ltd.), a leading UK fleet management service provider and independent truck tyre retreader. This deal sustainably strengthens Continental Tyre Group’s position in the in the UK and Irelandmarket. The takeover will establish Bandvulc as a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental
20 Jul 2016
Falken introduces innovative new winter van tyre
Falken Tyre Europe has added an all-new winter van tyre to its product range. The EUROWINTER VAN01 features significantly improved wear life as well as enhanced snow traction and handling. The primary development objectives were extended wear life, improved fuel economy and outstanding wet and snow performance. The tread design of the new Falken VAN01