Author: John Loughran

Michelin has developed a special version of its Pilot Sport Cup 2 ultra-high performance tyre for the new Audi R8. This tyre will be an optional fitment that can be specified by customers and it can be identified by the RO1 marking on its sidewall.

Tyres for SUVs and off-road usage are traditionally one of the focal points of the American tyre brand General Tire. In recent years, the Americans have over-hauled their products, and adapted them to meet the needs of car drivers in Europe.

A brand new mobile app is being introduced by Goodyear to further increase the speed and quality of the service it offers to customers.  The new app eJob will allow service operatives to instantly record and receive information using mobile devices.  In this way, information and photographs can be transmitted directly into the Goodyear FleetOnlineSolutions

Premium tyre maker Hankook Tire has been honoured with an iF Design Award 2015 in the product discipline for its all-season truck and bus radial tyre, SmartFlex AH31.

It’s getting to that time of year when holidaymakers who enjoy self-drive breaks start to consider where to go and when.

Firestone has unveiled  its brand new Multiseason tyre, the brand’s first all-season tyre. Bridgestone, which purchased Firestone worldwide in 1988 – has recently invested in Europe to provide the Firestone brand with a highly competitive product and marketing package.

Firestone came to Europe from the USA in the 1930’s. Ever since, it has maintained a place in the old continent’s tyre market thanks to its strong American heritage and reputation for reliable, competitive quality tyres.

Workshops looking for a reliable and ergonomic solution for truck and bus tyre changing operations are being advised to check out Chicago Pneumatic’s BlueTork Nutrunners.

Continental has chosen the motto “Innovations for maximum Grip” for the Geneva Motor Show this week and highlight on its stand include the new Conti.eContact for hybrid cars as well as a WinterContact TS 850 P with a tread pattern made purely from Dandelion rubber.

For the first time for many years, the Firestone brand is featuring at the Geneva Motor Show with a very competitive new product package.

Apollo is presenting its Alnac 43 t the Geneva Motor Show this week, a tyre that is specially designed for compact and mid-size car segments.