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Conti: 32% European OE Share in 2009
March 10, 2010
Despite what it describes as a "severely deteriorating market," Continental AG reports that over the last year its OE passenger car tire marketshare within the European Union remained unchanged.
With a production figure of 24.4 million units, Continental was able to maintain its OE marketshare of 32%, and new OE supplies have been arranged with, amongst others, Porsche, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz...
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Conti Gets OE Deal for Medium Duty Ram Trucks
March 05, 2010
Continental Tire the Americas will supply OE medium truck tires for the 2011 Dodge Ram medium-duty chassis cab trucks.
In a multi-year order, Chrysler Group said all new Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks will be equipped with Continental's HSR (steer) and HDR (drive) tires in size 225/70R19.5 Load Range G.
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New Lambo Brings Addition to Pirelli PZero Road Range
March 03, 2010
Those of you with around £180,000 stashed away in your piggy bank may wish to add Lamborghini’s new Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera to your new car shopping list.
And if your budget does stretch to this latest supercar from Sant’Agata Bolognese, your next set of wheels will come fitted with the finest Pirelli has to offer. In the countdown to the start of the International Motor...
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TPMS on Your Key Ring? It's Coming, Says TRW
February 25, 2010
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. has secured a production contract with a major Asian auto manufacturer for an integrated remote keyless entry that incorporates a direct TPMS receiver.
According to TRW, the new full-function key fob will look virtually like any other, except that it will incorporate tire temperature and inflation pressure signals sent from the transmitters located in the TPMS sensor...
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80.7 mpg VW Polo Really Turning Heads
February 22, 2010
Volkswagen has released its latest Polo BlueMotion, an 80.7 mpg fuel economy wonder.
Prices start at £14,445 on the road, but the main news is the fuel economy and its subsequent low emissions.
The new Polo BlueMotion features a new 1.2-litre TDI three-cylinder common rail diesel engine offering 75 PS, and 133 lbs. ft. (180 Nm) of torque available from 2,000 rpm. The new engine, combined...
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Tire Shortage Causing OEM Headaches in India
February 18, 2010
India’s Tata Motors reports its commercial vehicle production has been reduced by between 5% and 10% since January due to a shortage of radial tires and other key components. This disclosure follows one from Ashok Leyland, which was forced to decrease production by 20% for similar reasons.
“There is no one specific supplier that is leading to this shortfall,” Tata Motors president...
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Rinspeed Offers a New Definition of Commuter Car
February 17, 2010
Rinspeed, the company that created the Squba, a car that works underwater, has unveiled its latest concept vehicle; the UC?
Making its debut at Geneva, the UC? is all-electric, has two seats and a unique “train loading” system that allows the car to easily fix into a train carriage for longer, inter-city journeys. It's more than that, though – Rinspeed calls it a “new mobility...
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Goodyear's UHP Eagle Chosen for 2011 Mustang
February 11, 2010
The 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 with Optional Performance Package will ride on Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2 tires as standard fitment, the tiremaker announced.
“The new Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2 is positioned as a race-inspired, ultra-high performance dry traction tire for select super cars. With a left-side, right-side specific tread design, it offers superb dry traction and precise handling...
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Newest Eagle Flying With Newest Vette
February 05, 2010
Goodyear’s newest ultra-high performance tire – the Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2 – has been tapped as OE for the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
The new Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2 is “street-refined, but track-capable,” according to Bob Toth, Goodyear’s director of new products.
The tire features an asymmetric, directional tread design with large tread shoulder blocks...
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Michelin and Volvo Extend Partnership
January 29, 2010
Michelin and the Volvo Group have signed a contract extending the agreement that has made Michelin the Swedish automotive manufacturer’s main tire supplier since 2003.
The two companies will now work together on innovation projects. Under the contract signed on Jan. 25, Michelin will supply truck tires as OE for vehicles assembled by Volvo in North America, South America, Europe and, for...
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Navistar Selects Continental for Severe Service, Medium Duty Trucks
January 28, 2010
Continental truck tires are now standard on all International PayStar, WorkStar, and DuraStar severe service and medium duty vehicles, according to an announcement by Navistar International Corp. and Continental Tire North America, Inc.
"International truck customers count on their vehicles to provide heavy duty performance and maximum uptime, even in the most demanding conditions,” said...
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Battery Development Consortium Gets Funding
January 25, 2010
Nearly £1 million of funding has been awarded by the Technology Strategy Board, a government body, to a consortium led by advanced battery manufacturer Axeon.
The partners, which will match the funding, state they are developing new battery chemistries that will deliver high energy densities, thus making them ideal for use in plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs). The £2 million project aims...
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Bridgestone Ends Michelin's OE Streak on Citroen
January 21, 2010
At the start of 2008 it was stated that the upcoming launch of two new Citroen models, scheduled for release in the second half of 2009, would end more than seven decades of exclusive Michelin supply to the French manufacturer in Europe. This day has finally arrived – Bridgestone has announced OE supply on the 2010 C3 compact and the DS3, the first model in Citroen’s new premium DS line...
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Porsche is Germany's Most Reliable Car
January 19, 2010
Following VOSA’s decision to publish MOT test failure data last week, the BBC is reporting details of a similar report from German motor testing authority TUV that shows Porsche’s 911 as that country’s most reliable ride.
While VOSA was pushed into publishing the failure information for the first time after a Freedom of Information request made by the BBC, over in Deutschland...
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M-B Customers Getting a Grip on Winter - Tires
January 13, 2010
Mercedes-Benz is endorsing the benefits of cold weather tires in the U.K. through a program to promote the product through its retailers and official workshops.
As Mike Belk, managing director for customer service at Mercedes-Benz UK explains, “Mercedes-Benz is committed to safety, and the safety benefits of using the correct tire in adverse conditions are obvious, with years of evidence...
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Study Shows Strong Link Between OE Satisfaction and Replacement Sales
January 12, 2010
Results of the latest J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2009 Japan OE Tire Customer Satisfaction Index Study indicate that high levels of satisfaction in OE tires may well lead to a notable increase in brand loyalty for replacement tires.
The study results show that, on average, 74% of motorists in Japan are likely to stick with their vehicles’ OE tire brand when purchasing summer replacement tires...
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Toyota Selects Goodyear Tires for OE
January 11, 2010
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. scored two OE fitments on the 2011 Toyota Sienna minivan.
The Sienna SE will come standard with the Dunlop SP Sport 7000 in size P235/50R19.
The premium Sienna XLE will be fitted with the Goodyear Eagle RS-A in size P235/55R18.
Both minivan models will hit the market this February.
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Once Again, Bridgestone OE on Ferrari
January 08, 2010
Any niggling doubts you might hold as to whether there is space in your driveway for the Ferrari 458 Italia may be put to rest by Bridgestone’s announced supply of its new Potenza S-001 UHP tire as OE on the recently released Italian supercar.
“Bridgestone is privileged to have been selected by Ferrari as an official tire supplier partner for the exciting new 458 Italia,” said...
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ContiSeal Means Fewer Punctures for Passat Drivers
January 07, 2010
Volkswagen’s sports-oriented "R-Line" version of its Passat CC now leaves the factory fitted with tires featuring Continental’s ContiSeal technology.
The size 235/45R17 and 235/40R18 self-sealing ContiSportContact 3 tires featured on the Passat R-Line are capable of closing off punctures up to five millimeters in diameter, and thus Conti believes around 85% of all tire failures...
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Yokohama Teams With Toyota on OE Fitments
December 30, 2009
The 2010 Toyota Prius and the 2010 Toyota 4Runner are the latest additions to Yokohama Tire Corp.’s growing OE portfolio.
The third-generation Prius is sporting the Yokohama Avid S33D tire in size P195/65R15 89S, while the 4Runner is running on Geolandar G96B tires in size P245/60R20 107H.
The OE fitments cover the U.S. and Canadian markets, with the 4Runner fitment also available in Mexico.
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