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HiQ joins TikTok Goodyear’s HiQ Tyres & Autocare franchise network has beefed up its social media presence by debuting on the increasingly popular TikTok platform. It is utilising the app to publish “relevant and relatable content” and shares that the HiQ account has reached a high number of views, followers and likes within a short period of time – “which we hope has increased general awareness of our brand.” The post HiQ joins TikTok appeared first on Tyrepress.
Second W Series win for Jamie Chadwick Jamie Chadwick has once again been crowned champion of the Hankook-shod W Series. With a commanding double win on the final stop of the eight-race tour, at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, the British driver successfully defended her title with a fourth win for the season. The post Second W Series win for Jamie Chadwick appeared first on Tyrepress.
Goodyear ready for final WEC round & virtual winter The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season concludes with two consecutive races on the Bahrain International Circuit, and Goodyear says it is looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead in the desert. The circuit layout may be the same, but the different race duration will bring interesting challenges for the LMP2 prototype category teams, all racing on Goodyear tyres. The post Goodyear ready for final WEC round & virtual winter appeared first on Tyrepress.
Unprecedented situation: Associations call for EU engagement in Chinese magnesium shortage A number of European industry associations, including vehicle manufacturers’ association the ACEA and wheel manufacturers’ association EUWA, have issued an “urgent call for action against the imminent risk of Europe-wide production shutdowns as a consequence of a critical shortage in the supply of magnesium from China.” The post Unprecedented situation: Associations call for EU engagement in Chinese magnesium shortage appeared first on Tyrepress.
Tyres are What’s Stopping You being involved in an incident on the roads
TyreSafe is reminding Britain’s motorists that no matter what safety technology their vehicle is equipped with, it won’t work unless their tyres are roadworthy. Being the only part of a vehicle that should be in contact with the road, tyres determine how well a vehicle stops and steers. Tyres’ primary role is to provide grip […] The post Tyres are What’s Stopping You being involved in an incident on the roads first appeared on TyreSafe.
BMW chooses Continental tyres for 4 Series Continental tyres will provide the point of contact between road and car for BMW 4 Series models around the world thanks to the car maker's approval of summer and winter products for global markets. It will fit the Continental EcoContact 6 in 17- and 18-inch sizes and has homologated the WinterContact TS 860 S for colder conditions. All tyres bear the XL increased load capacity marking. The post BMW chooses Continental tyres for 4 Series appeared first on Tyrepress.
Michelin: YTD sales up 15.6% to €17.2 billion Year-on-year comparisons of financial performance tell us arguably more about global events than an individual company’s economic trajectory at the moment. Thus, it came as no surprise a few months back when Michelin reported much healthier first-half results compared with pandemic-riddled 2020. Similarly, eyebrows aren’t raised now when the company notes the impact of rising materials, shipping and energy costs as well as a shortage of semiconductors and labour shortages upon its performance in Q3 2021. The post Michelin: YTD sales up 15.6% to €17.2 billion appeared first on Tyrepress.
Trelleborg Wheel Systems raising prices Trelleborg Wheel Systems has announced price increases up to five per cent on all brands and segments. The increase will take effect in November and the company stresses that this is the last price rise for the current year. The tyre maker says it is adjusting prices in light of “continuous increases along the entire value chain in all markets.” The post Trelleborg Wheel Systems raising prices appeared first on Tyrepress.
Braking as an ‘ecosystem’ – Brembo introduces Sensify Brembo has unveiled an innovation that integrates artificial intelligence-based software its firm’s brake components. It calls this new intelligent braking system Sensify and aims to have it on the market from the start of 2024. The post Braking as an ‘ecosystem’ – Brembo introduces Sensify appeared first on Tyrepress.
IMI launches 2022 Awards The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched its 2022 Awards. The IMI is calling for nominations for individuals and organisations that have excelled in meeting the last two years’ challenges. The Patron’s Award meanwhile aims to put the spotlight on an individual or organisation that has gone above and beyond in the last two years to support their local community. “There is no question that the events of 2020 and 2021 have challenged everyone involved in automotive”, explained Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI. Nominations can be made via this link. The post IMI launches 2022 Awards appeared first on Tyrepress.
Changes within Kenda’s European management team Kenda Tires Europe has reorganised its management team. Henno Plaggenborg has been promoted to Director Automotive Division, Europe, a role in which he reports directly to Jimmy Yang, managing director of Kenda Tires Europe. Michael Eckert takes over the position of Automotive OEM Sales Manager Europe and will report to Plaggenborg. The post Changes within Kenda’s European management team appeared first on Tyrepress.
What’s Stopping You saving money on fuel bills?
Research by TyreSafe reveals the UK’s motorists are wasting between £600million and £1billion on unnecessary fuel bills by driving with underinflated tyres*. The post What’s Stopping You saving money on fuel bills? first appeared on TyreSafe.
Tyre Safety Month – What’s stopping you?
For this year’s annual October-long Tyre Safety Month, TyreSafe is asking Britain’s motorists What’s Stopping You?. The post Tyre Safety Month – What’s stopping you? first appeared on TyreSafe.
Heather’s Story reveals how many lives are changed after a road safety tragedy
Despite the emergency services confirming Heather was not at fault in any way, she still struggles with guilt on a daily basis The post Heather’s Story reveals how many lives are changed after a road safety tragedy first appeared on TyreSafe.
Choose the right tyres for your electric car to avoid a nasty shock, warns TyreSafe
Owners of electric vehicles (EVs) maybe in for a shock if they don’t pay close attention to the tyres they choose when the originals need replacing. Increasingly, the tyres fitted are specifically designed for use on EVs and can be significantly different to the ‘normal’ tyres motorists are familiar with. TyreSafe is warning EV owners […] The post Choose the right tyres for your electric car to avoid a nasty shock, warns TyreSafe first appeared on TyreSafe.
The call goes out for submissions to the refreshed and revised 2021 TyreSafe Awards
TyreSafe has revised the categories and refreshed judging criteria for its 2021 Awards. With fewer categories this year, competition for each is expected to be intense but those wishing to make a submission will welcome the additional advice being offered with compiling their entries. Video submissions are also eligible this year. All those who have […] The post The call goes out for submissions to the refreshed and revised 2021 TyreSafe Awards first appeared on TyreSafe.
Government supports industry best practice guide for van tyre management The tyre industry and government have partnered together to produce a best practice guide for van operators and drivers to help improve roadworthiness and reduce the risk of tyre-related incident. The latest data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) report that defective tyres remain consistently the primary reason for roadside prohibitions, accounting for… The post Government supports industry best practice guide for van tyre management appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
New tyre labelling as of 1 May 2021
On 1 May 2021, motorists will benefit from the introduction of a new label and innovative system to help them understand how well tyres perform, especially for fuel efficiency and grip in the wet. The post New tyre labelling as of 1 May 2021 first appeared on TyreSafe.
THINK BIKE, think tyre safety
TyreSafe is urging riders to remember tyre safety as part of NFCC THINK BIKE week. The post THINK BIKE, think tyre safety 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 of the water as the ‘DOT code’, was introduced. The purpose was “to facilitate notification… The post DOT code celebrates 50-year anniversary appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
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 state of knowledge in the first stage of a larger programme to include field-based research.… The post Research reveals existing drainage systems effective in capturing tyre and road wear particles appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
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 includes valuable contributions from the vehicle operator associations. The extended scope builds on operational experience… 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 civil sanctions. These can be both more proportionate and more effective as they focus on… 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 age ban from 1st February 2021. Retreaded tyres are to be treated in all ways… The post Amended regulation endorses equality of retreads with new tyres appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).
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 updated position statement recently published by the Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants… 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 are delighted that retreaded tyres are treated equally to first-life tyres, validating their safety credentials.” 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 in supporting a green recovery. Click here to read more. 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 Compliance notices, Enforcement undertakings and Third-party undertakings. The post Tyre type approval appeared first on The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).