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Lightyear One: Bridgestone tyres for first commercially available long-range solar car Two key agendas influenced Bridgestone’s decision to get involved with the World Solar Challenge (WSC). Alongside a desire to promote sustainability, the tyre maker viewed the event as an opportunity to make contact with young innovators. One such innovator was Lex Hoefsloot, whose team from Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands achieved WSC class wins with their Stella solar vehicles on four occasions. These victories became the starting point of a relationship between Hoefsloot and Bridgestone that continues to this day and will see Bridgestone Turanza Eco tyres fitted to the world’s first commercially available long-range solar electric vehicle later this year. The post Lightyear One: Bridgestone tyres for first commercially available long-range solar car appeared first on Tyrepress.
RMA quits BIPAVER, Vaculug joins as individual member The association representing the UK’s retreading industry is no longer a member of European retreading trade association BIPAVER. According to the Retread Manufacturers Association (RMA), its departure from BIPAVER on 31 December 2020 is unrelated to Brexit. The post RMA quits BIPAVER, Vaculug joins as individual member appeared first on Tyrepress.
Hankook tyres OE on Porsche 718 models Hankook’s Ventus S1 evo 3 will be fitted as original equipment on Porsche’s current 718 Boxster and Cayman from spring 2021. The products fitted will be tailor-made Ventus S1 evo 3 tyres in sizes 235/40 ZR19 (92Y) N-0 for the front axle and 265/40 ZR19 (98Y) N-0 for the rear axle. This is in addition to the Porsche Cayenne and Taycan models which Hankook already equips with Ventus S1 evo 3 tyres in SUV and EV specifications, respectively. The post Hankook tyres OE on Porsche 718 models appeared first on Tyrepress.
Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy becomes Protoura Sport ambassador Marking the launch of its new flagship UHP tyre, Davanti unveiled Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy as its Protoura Sport ambassador. No stranger to speed, Hoy retired from cycling as one of the most decorated Olympians in history, embarking on a new career in motorsport. He has since won races in the European LeMans Series and the GT4 24hr Series. He now competes in a range of codes from rallycross to endurance to the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. “We are proud to welcome Sir Chris to the Davanti family,” said Davanti Tyres general manager Peter Cross. “As someone with a reputation built on elite-level performance, both on two wheels and four, he perfectly embodies Protoura Sport.” The post Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy becomes Protoura Sport ambassador appeared first on Tyrepress.
Davanti launches flagship UHP tyre – Protoura Sport Davanti has launched its new ultra-high performance tyre for the premium vehicle market, the Protoura Sport. The brand calls the Protoura Sport its “most advanced car tyre,” with “decades of engineering expertise” and “thousands of miles of testing” going into its development. “With Protoura Sport, we’ve created a tyre with many new and innovative features,” said Davanti Tyres general manager Peter Cross. “This tyre sets a new bar for responsiveness, handling and performance. It’s at one with the driver.” Davanti previewed the tyre just over a year ago at its first international dealer conference, where it discussed development plans for its range and brand development. It had previously previewed the tyre at 2019 trade shows. The post Davanti launches flagship UHP tyre – Protoura Sport appeared first on Tyrepress.
Get a grip – Auto Bild tests performance tyres for compact cars While anyone prioritising ride comfort above every other factor should steer clear of low profile, higher rim diameter tyres, motorists who want a more dynamic driving experience certainly benefit from a couple of extra inches and a flatter sidewall. Auto Bild has tested 15 size 235/35 R19 tyres suitable for sporty compact cars such as the VW Golf GTI, Audi S3 and Seat Leon Cupra. The post Get a grip – Auto Bild tests performance tyres for compact cars appeared first on Tyrepress.
Automechanika Birmingham names Elrick as sales director Messe Frankfurt, the organiser of Automechanika Birmingham, has appointed Grant Elrick as the company’s new sales director. Elrick is responsible for all sales and commercial activity around the Automechanika Birmingham show. The post Automechanika Birmingham names Elrick as sales director appeared first on Tyrepress.
Marangoni celebrates 20 years in Brazil As of 24 April, the Marangoni factory in Brazil is 20 years old. Inaugurated in 2001, the plant in Minas Gerais state was instrumental in introducing the Ringtread system to markets throughout Latin America, and as such has fulfilled Marangoni’s mission of providing tyre retreaders and their customers with “a higher quality product” suited to a continent that’s home to one of the world’s largest road networks. The post Marangoni celebrates 20 years in Brazil appeared first on Tyrepress.
Customised Trelleborg tyres for Valtra’s anniversary T Series Trelleborg Wheel Systems is celebrating the 70th anniversary of tractor and agricultural machinery manufacturer Valtra with its tyre personalisation service, YourTire. Among the initiatives to honour Valtra’s milestone, Trelleborg has employed YourTire to create bespoke TM1060 tyres with Valtra’s anniversary logo. These tyres will be fitted to a limited-edition version of the Valtra T Series tractor released to celebrate the occasion. The post Customised Trelleborg tyres for Valtra’s anniversary T Series appeared first on Tyrepress.
HiQ upgrading in-store experience following brand re-vamp HiQ has started to roll-out enhanced customer experiences across its network of 108 branches following a recent brand re-vamp announced on 18 March 2021. According to the company, the design elements support HiQ’s core values of honesty, value and trust. The modular approach supports multiple retail formats from large to small. The post HiQ upgrading in-store experience following brand re-vamp appeared first on Tyrepress.
Get Ready For The Road this Easter
With the rule of six now firmly in place and the country beginning to reopen, TyreSafe is urging drivers to make sure they’ve carried out the necessary checks to ensure their vehicle is still in egg-cellent condition and is #ReadyForTheRoad ahead of the Easter weekend. No matter what your plans, whether you’re eager to take […] The post Get Ready For The Road this Easter first appeared on TyreSafe.
Megan’s Story reminds us all of the importance of tyre safety
TyreSafe has been working with parents of a 22 year-old woman who tragically lost her life in a tyre-related incident in February 2020. John and Joanne Byrne have spoken candidly about the day’s events and with the cooperation of Lancashire Road Safety partnership a video tribute has been created to their daughter, Megan. The […] The post Megan’s Story reminds us all of the importance of tyre safety first appeared on TyreSafe.
Checking tyres during Lockdown will pay in the long run
Many vehicles will not have been used much since Christmas and those that have are likely to have only been used for short trips. Some drivers might put maintenance checks on hold, TyreSafe is advising drivers to check their vehicle’s tyres during Lockdown to potentially save themselves money in the long run and reduce the […] The post Checking tyres during Lockdown will pay in the long run first appeared on TyreSafe.
DOT code celebrates 50-year anniversary It’s doubtful the authors of Federal Regulation 49 574.5 imagined their creation would find another purpose in UK regulations some 50 years after it was drafted. On 26th January 1971, the Tire Identification Number, more commonly known on this side… The post DOT code celebrates 50-year anniversary appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
Prepare your car for all road conditions as forecasters warn weather will become severe
With Christoph the latest in what is likely to be a string of storms this winter, TyreSafe is urging motorists to check their tyres to reduce the risk of an incident while out on the road. While snow is forecast for some parts of the country, it is unlikely to remain on the ground for […] The post Prepare your car for all road conditions as forecasters warn weather will become severe first appeared on TyreSafe.
Research reveals existing drainage systems effective in capturing tyre and road wear particles BTMA welcomes the publication of the initial results of research by Highways England to assess the risk of pollution from microplastics in road run-off, including tyre and road wear particles (TRWP). Highways England commissioned a comprehensive review of the current… The post Research reveals existing drainage systems effective in capturing tyre and road wear particles appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
Whatever the weather tyres could be a life saver this winter
With winter finally upon us and the promise of Artic conditions on the way, TyreSafe is urging drivers to check their tyres are in roadworthy condition. Whether it’s snow, wintery showers, persistent rain or a mixture of them all that will be the dominant weather condition, adequate tread depth is going to be a primary […] The post Whatever the weather tyres could be a life saver this winter first appeared on TyreSafe.
Publication heralds new alignment of tyre-related guidance from government and industry The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association is launching a comprehensive update of its widely-respected Guide to tyre management for heavy commercial vehicles. The revised edition is the fruit of close collaboration between experts from tyre manufacturers and the DVSA. It also… The post Publication heralds new alignment of tyre-related guidance from government and industry appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
BTMA welcomes the adoption of enforcement powers for the tyre labelling regulation The Department for Transport (DfT) has adopted legislation creating powers to enforce the labelling regulation from 1st January with civil sanctions. The industry has long argued that criminal sanctions are an inappropriate response and have strongly defended the case for… The post BTMA welcomes the adoption of enforcement powers for the tyre labelling regulation appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
Amended regulation endorses equality of retreads with new tyres The recently published tyre age ban confirms that the Department for Transport has equal confidence in the safety of retreaded tyres as new ones. Government has published the draft amendment to the Construction & Use Regulations to introduce the tyre… The post Amended regulation endorses equality of retreads with new tyres appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
Tyre Safety Month 2020 – Are Your Tyres Ready For ACTion?
Check, Check then Check again to stay Tyre Safe
With the fallout of the COVID pandemic widening, motorists are being urged to check, check then check again to ensure their vehicle remains tyre safe. Of course, that means checking the tyres themselves but motorists should also be certain their MoT is valid. Not only that, if money is tight and they’re considering buying part worns, have they checked the options to buy new tyres instead and are they are aware of the potential dangers and false economy buying used tyres represents? The post Check, Check then Check again to stay Tyre Safe first appeared on TyreSafe.
TyreSafe Award winners 2020 announced
TyreSafe has announced the full list of TyreSafe Awards winners 2020. In this unprecedented year, it has been impossible to arrange a Gala Awards ceremony. Instead, TyreSafe has been announcing winners of its Awards via social media and video presentation by its Chair and Chair of Judges, Stuart Jackson during the final week of Tyre […] The post TyreSafe Award winners 2020 announced first appeared on TyreSafe.
Don’t get out of your depth with Judge Tread
A leading road safety charity is reminding drivers to check their tyre tread regularly using advice provided in a brand-new film-based production from TyreFlix, called Judge Tread. TyreSafe is the UK’s only charity dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of tyre safety and regular tyre maintenance checks. Its annual campaign is focussing on encouraging […] The post Don’t get out of your depth with Judge Tread first appeared on TyreSafe.
Done in 60 Seconds – Are your tyres ready for ACTion?
As part of its annual Tyre Safety Month campaign, TyreSafe is reminding drivers a simple 60-second check of their vehicle’s tyres can reduce the risk of an incident on the roads. On average, 159 people are reported1 killed or are seriously injured each year as a result of incidents caused by tyre-related defects, which compares […] The post Done in 60 Seconds – Are your tyres ready for ACTion? first appeared on TyreSafe.
UK health experts find no compelling evidence of risk from tyre and road wear particles An independent advisory committee to the UK Department of Health has found no compelling evidence that exposure to tyre and road wear particles poses a health risk at current UK concentrations. Based on a review of present scientific knowledge, the… The post UK health experts find no compelling evidence of risk from tyre and road wear particles appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
BTMA welcomes ban on tyres over ten years of age on heavy commercials Karl Naylor, BTMA Chair, said: “The BTMA welcomes government’s decision on tyre ageing: clarity was needed after years of uncertainty. The proposed measures strike a pragmatic balance between differing views and reflect the critical nature of front axle fitments. We… The post BTMA welcomes ban on tyres over ten years of age on heavy commercials appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
Economic Recovery Roundtables BTMA has made proposals to save millions of tonnes of CO2 to the government’s recently-convened post-Coronavirus Green Recovery roundtable. Widespread use of low-rolling resistance tyres and improved consumer information about the condition and inflation of their tyres are key opportunities… The post Economic Recovery Roundtables appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
Tyre type approval BTMA welcomes recent government proposals to strengthen enforcement of the legal minimum performance requirements for tyres. In its response to a recent consultation, BTMA has encouraged government to adopt a wider palette of civil sanctions to improve effectiveness. These include… The post Tyre type approval appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
5/6/21: New tyre labelling regulation published The updated tyre labelling regulation aims to improve customer information and reduce the environmental impact of mobility through the increased purchase of better-performing tyres. BTMA welcomes this initiative but is concerned that the delayed availability of the new product database… The post 5/6/21: New tyre labelling regulation published appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).