Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo victory at Sunday’s San Marino and Rimini Grand Prix at Misano marked the hundredth time Bridgestone tyres have equipped a MotoGP winning machine.
In view of the strict Euro 6 emission standards coming in 2014, economy will continue to be among the top specifications for future truck generations. Since tyres can make a decisive contribution in this area, Continental has produced an innovative tyre design study, the EcoPlus S, for the Concept S vehicle from its development partner
Continental is establishing a new retread plant for truck and bus tyres as well as a facility to recycle rubber from used tyres at its headquarters in Hanover, Germany.
Continental’s website now features a comprehensive overview of the new EU tyre label legislation, its background and targets, as well as information on how to read the label, its implications for different industry sectors and importantly, its relationship to lowering the cost of driving.
Kumho Tyre UK is to appoint a new Sales Director for the UK and Ireland, following the departure of Matt Smith who had most ably filled that role for the last seven years. Members of senior management will take over his responsibilities until a successor is in place.
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.
As of 1 November 2012, all passenger tyres sold in the European Union must be labelled with an official EU tyre label. This label contains information about three important criteria that form the basis for evaluating tyre performance: wet grip, fuel efficiency and exterior noise.
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