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September 20, 2022

ELTA Automotive joins IAAF

ELTA Automotive is the latest recruit to sign up with the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The company is an Independent automotive component importer and distributor, and a licensee of the iconic Lucas brand. Established in 1993, ELTA Automotive supplies motor factors and retailers across the world from its offices in the UK and Europe. The company delivers a diverse product range across a portfolio of brands and categories including, automotive bulbs, wiper blades, fuel & engine management, heating & cooling, switchgear and window li

September 12, 2022

Emerald launches solid skid-steer tyre range with World Wide Tyre Marketing

Emerald Resilient Tyre Manufacturers Pvt Ltd has launched a new range of solid skid-steer tyres at the IMHX 2022 exhibition in association with the company`s UK distributor, World Wide Tyre Marketing (Fork Truck Tyres Ltd). According to the company, Emerald is the largest Indian solid and pneumatic tyre manufacturing and exporting company and was proud to launch the new range, which is available both with and without apertures.

September 02, 2022

70 years of Kirkby Tyres

Liverpool-based Kirkby Tyres has played a leading role in the UK tyre business for much of its post-war history. Much has changed during that time, so with Kirkby Tyres`s parent company celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, Tyres & Accessories spoke to chairman Gordon Rosenthal in order to find out more about the past, present and future of the well-known tyre wholesaler.

August 27, 2022

Universal solution: Titan International debuts Ultimate Flex Technology

Titan International has evolved the agricultural tyre technology seen in Increased Flexion (IF) and Very High Flexion (VF) tyres and has combining this with conventional tyre construction to create what it says is a [universal solution" for tyre replacements. It is introducing this Ultimate Flex Technology (UFT) at the Farm Progress 2022 show in the USA next week.

August 09, 2022

Davanti launches first all-season passenger car tyre, Alltoura 4-Seasons

Davanti Tyres has launched its first all-season passenger car tyre, the Alltoura 4-Seasons. The new all-season passenger car tyre has been engineered to provide durability and performance in spring, summer, autumn, and winter, with a range of technical features contributing to its versatility. The new tyre joins the recently launched Vantoura 4-Seasons light commercial vehicle tyre in the brand`s portfolio targeting year-round mobility and has been the product of thousands of miles of testing at the UK-based brand`s summer and winter test centres. With the latest

July 30, 2022

Guizhou Tyre expands industrial tyres` production

Guizhou Tyre (also known as Advance Tyre) is preparing to launch an industrial tyre manufacturing expansion project with an annual output of 300,000 a year. The total investment in this project is about 24 million yuan (£2.926 million; 3.486 million euros; US$3.588 million). The expansion project does not involve the acquisition of new land.

July 25, 2022

2022 Tyre Industry Awards finalists named

The NTDA has announced the finalists for some of its 2022 Tyre Industry Awards, due to be presented at a ceremony sponsored for the 8th consecutive year by tyre manufacturer Sailun, during the association`s 93rd annual dinner on Thursday 6th October at the VOX Conference Centre, Resorts World, Birmingham. The dinner is, sponsored by long-standing NTDA supplier member, and Tyre industry Awards supporter, Maritime Cargo Services. And the awards will be hosted, by television personality, journalist, former BBC news presenter and tri-athlete Louise Minchin.

July 09, 2022

Hankook Tyre UK sponsors Auto Express New Car Awards 2022

The team from Nissan UK, overall Car of the Year winner with the Nissan Ariya, celebrates with Auto Express editor, Steve Fowler (right) (Photo: Hankook)

June 27, 2022

Yokohama gearing up for European tyre factory

In October, Yokohama announced that the company had appointed ex-Pirelli and ex-Prometeon executive Gregorio Borgo as its European president. Roughly nine months later, there are a number of indications that the European business is entering a new chapter, which includes plans to invest in the construction of a factory [in the heart of Europe".

June 18, 2022

Nankang Tyre took over [management rights" of Federal in Q4 2021

According to Federal Corporation`s 2021 annual report, which was published in mid-May 2022, on 15 October 2021, [major shareholder Nankang Rubber Tire Corp. Ltd. Nankang Rubber Tire Corp., Ltd-called an extraordinary shareholders meeting to obtain the management right[s]." Federal and Nankang representatives have been contacted by Tyres & Accessories for comment.

June 08, 2022

Hankook opens Asia`s largest tyre proving ground

Hankook opens Asia`s largest tyre proving ground On 25 May, Hankook opened the Hankook Technoring, its new proving ground in Taean, South Korea. The new facility is the largest in Asia with an area of 1.26 million square metres and will serve as a state-of-the-art research and dev

May 28, 2022

The Tire Cologne – organiser reports [strong" show

The Tire Cologne – organiser reports [strong" show After its cancellation in 2020, The Tire Cologne has made a long-awaited return. The tr

May 04, 2022

About the tire industry in Shanghai, China

Shanghai lockdown severely impacting the region`s tyre industry Since March 2022, China`s government has imposed strict lockdown policies on several cities in response to the rapid spread of COVID-19. Shanghai, the economic centre of China, is one of the core lockdown a

April 23, 2022

About marks brand`s entry into European all-terrain tyre market

Giti4x4 AT71 marks brand`s entry into European all-terrain tyre market Giti Tire has launched the Giti4x4 AT71, the manufacturer`s eponymous brand`s first all-terrain

April 16, 2022

Eden Tyres set to open 20th branch

Eden Tyres set to open 20th branch

April 06, 2022

Austrian testers less cheerful about cheap tyres

Austrian testers less cheerful about cheap tyres When we published German motoring association ACE`s coverage of the tyre test it jointly undertook with Austrian counterpart ARBÖ, we commented that there were [no bad tyres" in the size 195/55 R16 evaluation. The ARBÖ begs to differ, as it has consigned two tyres to the undesirable `not recommendable` category.

March 27, 2022

About Continental extends TPMS Pro to Commercial vehicles

Continental extends TPMS Pro to Commercial vehicles Passenger cars now come with TPMS as standard, and before long this feature will also be required by law in the commercial segment. The European Union`s General Safety Regulation calls for newly homologated heavy commercial vehicle mod

March 15, 2022

About Bridgestone suspending Russia manufacturing activities, imports

Bridgestone suspending Russia manufacturing activities, imports As of Friday 18 March 2022, Bridgestone Corporation will suspend its manufacturing activities in Russia

March 04, 2022

About Russia tyre factory

Yokohama: No change at Russia tyre factory Despite the war in neighbouring Ukraine and the resulting sanctions imposed on Russia by the international community, as of

February 24, 2022

About Bridgestone publishes fleet tyre knowledge e-book series

Bridgestone publishes fleet tyre knowledge e-book series Bridgestone has published a series of free, downloadable e-books designed to inflate commercial fleet operator

February 14, 2022

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear reports 42% net sales increase in 2021, EMEA back in black The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has reported full-year 2021 net sales of $17.5 billion, a 42 per

February 11, 2022

About New Alfa Romeo Tonale rolls on Pirelli P Zero tyres

New Alfa Romeo Tonale rolls on Pirelli P Zero tyres Pirelli is supplying a specially developed edition of its P Zero tyre for fitment on the new Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV ra

February 08, 2022

About Shandong Haohua Tire

Haohua Tire breaks ground on US$300 million tyre factory in Sri Lanka 8th February 2022 Shandong Hao

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