Brands Archive
20 Jul 2016
Bridgestone issues safety call amid spike in bike usage
Bridgestone’s very own ‘bike guru’ is offering a series of simple safety checks for riders to bear in mind as they take to the roads in growing numbers over the summer holidays, after declaring: “The majority of bikers don’t check their tyres.” Senior motorcycle product manager Gary Hartshorne, who has more than 25 years’
20 Jul 2016
Hankook Tire and Real Madrid sign global partnership
Hankook has signed a global partnership contract with Real Madrid FC The contract starts from July 2016 with an initial duration three seasons seasons. Due to the large scale partnership the tyre maker will be able to strengthen its engagement with consumers around the world adding 450 million Real Madrid fans from different global markets
20 Jul 2016
New Hankook AL10+ e-cube MAX
Until now, fleet operators with truck tyres of series 60 to 80 have often not been able to completely utilise the maximum inner load height of three metres without exceeding the legally permissible total height of four metres. Therefore, load capacity is lost, which in turn can result in economic disadvantages. As a consequence and
20 Jul 2016
Michelin summer tyres last longer – German trials prove
Extensive trials carried out by German Automobile Test Centre DEKRA at the request of Michelin have shown that summer car tyres made by the French tyre maker lasted an average of nearly 5,000 miles longer than the average mileage for a group of well-known comparable fitments. The data was collected over a two year period
20 Jul 2016
Kumho partners with Tottenham Hotspur
Kumho, the South Korea-based tyre manufacturer is set to become Tottenham Hotspur’s Official Tyre Partner for an initial two years from the start of the 2016/2017 season. The partnership was launched at Hotspur Way t as senior representatives from Kumho were joined by Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino and first-team players Heung-Min Son, Christian Eriksen,
20 Jul 2016
Goodyear develops Ultra Grip Performance winter tyre fitted for SUVs
Goodyear has put the best of its winter expertise in the development of an Ultra Grip Performance tyre fitted for SUVs. The tyre technologies have been further improved to meet the specific requirements of extreme winter countries and of SUVs – the tread compound, for instance, creates special stickiness adapted to very cold temperatures. Better
19 Jul 2016
Another first for Goodyear
Rainer Zietlow and Goodyear have set a new world record for the fastest drive across Eurasia between Magadan, Russia, and Lisbon, Portugal. Together with cameraman Marius Biela and journalist Peter Bakanov, Zietlow completed this epic 15,200km drive in 6 days, 9 hours and 38 minutes. With this feat, the team beats the existing world record
19 Jul 2016
Michelin’s Cross Climate tyre is fire service choice
Cars driven by fire safety officers who speed to the scene of an outbreak or accident could soon be fitted with Michelin’s new Cross Climate tyres if the example of Britain’s Durham and Darlington Fire & Rescue service is followed here. There, the unique summer tyre with the winter capability is being fitted to
19 Jul 2016
Yokohama scores tyre safety award
Yokohama has been awarded TyreSafe’s prestigious Tyre Manufacturer Award in recognition of its efforts, achievements and innovative approach in promoting tyre safety in the UK. As a long-standing supporter of TyreSafe, Yokohama carried out a series of high-profile activities with Chelsea Football Club during last year’s tyre safety month, which took the industry’s tyre safety
18 Jul 2016
Rodcraft set to exhibit at Automechanika
Rodcraft will introduce its new series of ATJ air-hydraulic-jacks for heavy vehicle maintenance and its new high power die grinder range at Automechanika show, Frankfurt 13th – 17th September 2016. Rodcraft offers a wide variety of high quality workshop equipment, and pneumatic tools for the vehicle service and maintenance professionals. The company will showcase its
18 Jul 2016
New President and CEO for Bridgestone EMEA
Bridgestone has announced the appointment of Paolo Ferrari to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the corporation’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) business unit based in Zaventem, Belgium. Mr. Ferrari also will be a member of the Bridgestone Europe NV/SA Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Franco Annunziato, who previously