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| NASCAR Whelan Euro Series driver and former Mini Challenge UK Cooper S Class champion, Scott Jeffs is to join the GT Radial team for their next race in Thruxton on August 22nd. Jeffs, who in 2019 became Alex Sedgwick’s Elite 2 partner in the no.90 AST Suspension Chevrolet Camaro for Braxx Racing, will race with Brian McDermott, Country Manager – … |
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| Goodyear’s World Championship title hunt gets ever-closer with the restart of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps this weekend. The three Goodyear-equipped teams are eager to challenge for the win in the six-hour race after a long mid-season break. The full-season Goodyear partner teams - Jota Sport and Jackie Chan DC Racing - will be … |
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| Aeolus has been Heuver's in-house brand ever since it was introduced to Europe in 2004. The perfect example of this is the new 275/70R22.5 NEO Urban D, which is a unique bus tyre for drive axles. Specially developed for drive axles The 275/70R22.5 Aeolus NEO Urban D is the latest addition to the Aeolus NEO series. The new tyre is … |
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| Bridgestone is bringing a smile to the faces of motocross riders and fanatics everywhere, with the good news that the eagerly anticipated action is all set to return. In a bumper weekend of racing on September 19 and 20, the Bridgestone British Masters Battlecross Championship (Pro & Amateur MX1 MX2, plus all youth classes), Bridgestone Cup and Bob Lewis Memorial … |
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| Michelin is introducing its latest agricultural tyre technology into the UK with the launch of Zen@Terra for high-powered tractors – enabling farmers to easily adjust tyre pressures for heavy road and field work. Designed specifically for fitment in combination with a central tyre inflation system (CTIS) and Michelin’s Ultraflex tyre range – although it can be used with any Michelin … |
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| Popular, independent review site, Tyre Reviews, recently tested twelve of the most popular tyres in the in bestselling size, 205/55R16. The 2020 Ultimate Summer tyre test focused on tyres for everyday driving. The new Uniroyal RainSport 5 came in fourth, earning the title of “Recommended” for its excellent performance in the wet. The Uniroyal RainSport 5 demonstrated its strength in … |
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| Continental takes the win, as the PremiumContact™ 6 comes top of the table in the Tyre Reviews 2020 Ultimate Summer tyre test. Focusing on tyres for everyday driving, the test used the bestselling size 205/55R16. The PremiumContact™ 6 demonstrated its strength in different weather conditions. Commended for its excellent grip and sporty handling in the dry, the PremiumContact™ 6 also … |
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| A new report from Smithers identifies the top 20 technologies – from new materials to smart driving concepts – that will transform the global tyre industry across the next two decades. The Future of Disruptive Technologies in the Tire Industry to 2040 is derived from an exclusive survey of technical experts, business leaders, and opinion formers in the global tyre … |
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| A YouGov poll commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has found that the majority of car owners have taken advantage of the six-month extension announced by the government in March to delay getting an MOT. The study of 765 individuals in Great Britain, who have a car of three or more years of age, and that had an existing MOT certificate … |
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| As the completely unique E-CUBE mobile tyre fitting unit continues to gain increasing popularity and respect within the European, North American and Asian mobile tyre and automotive accessory markets, manufacturers – Technomarketing Group (TMG Group) based in The Netherlands are constantly evaluating the product’s impact and practicality in the industry and have recently added several new product innovations. First of … |
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| In Italian, ‘Stella Bianca’ means ‘white star’. But in the world of tyres, Stella Bianca is synonymous with Pirelli – and specifically, the golden age of motor racing. Back in 1950, when the Formula 1 world championship was new and Giuseppe Farina won the first race – a birthday celebrated during the second weekend of August at Silverstone’s 70th Anniversary … |
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| Goodyear Farm Tires’ Low Sidewall technology has proved the answer to the conundrum to find suitable tyres for the biggest tractor in the world. Goodyear’s Low Sidewall (LSW) 1400/30R46s have been fitted to the 1,100hp Big Bud 16V-747. The fitting of eight new rims and tyres took place at the Heartland Museum in Clarion in Iowa, where the giant tractor … |
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| Premium tyre maker Hankook continues to support the Air Ambulance Critical Care car fleet, a crucial addition to the helicopter fleet, throughout 2020. The partnership between the company and the Air Ambulance was established in 2017 when the first sets of tyres were donated. Since the partnership began, the Air Ambulance Service have been able to switch to operating 24 … |
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| The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.,has announced its business and financial results for the first half (January to June) of fiscal 2020. Profit attributable to owners of parent declined 92.5% from the same period of the previous year, to 1.3 billion yen, on an 88.3% decline in operating profit, to 2.9 billion yen; an 86.8% decline in business profit*, to 2.3 … |
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| A Tyre For All Seasons And Reasons Kumho’s Solus HA31 all-season tyre earnt itself an enviable reputation for use on passenger cars and SUVs alike. Nevertheless, its successor, the newly launched Solus HA32, is superior on almost every count, boasting 15 percent greater wet grip and 10 percent better wet/dry handling and braking. Cars sold new on the UK market … |
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| Goodyear has revealed the bespoke Eagle F1 SuperSport race tyre that will be equipped to all cars in PURE ETCR, the world’s first all-electric multi-brand touring car series. Goodyear is the exclusive tyre supplier and founding partner of this exciting new racing championship. The unique treaded race tyre for PURE ETCR is the latest in Goodyear’s performance Eagle F1 SuperSport … |
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| The new sand motocross tyre from Maxxis, the MaxxCross MX-SM, is in stock and available The MaxxCross MX-SM is a sand and mud tyre designed to offer the performance expected by professionals, available to the everyday rider. Designed to excel in sand and mud conditions, the new sand tyre features a reinforced centre block which is a scoop or paddle … |
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| The Giti GTR955 Combi Road tyre is being launched in three new 17.5” sizes, marking the first time Giti Tire’s latest truck and bus tyre technology has been available in smaller rims. Initially available in 215/75R17.5, it will be followed by the 235/75R17.5 and 245/70R17.5 in quarter four. The tyres are designed for regional and long-haul operations and deliver vastly … |
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