Hankook Bid for Multistrada Fails, Others Still in the Hunt
The scramble to purchase a controlling stake in Indonesia’s second largest tire manufacturer Multistrada Arah Sarana PT continues, as Reuters reports that the company’s shareholders have rejected a bid from Hankook for a controlling stake. Yokohama and private equity investment firm TPG Capital are reported to be the other bidders, though a Hankook spokesperson told
Importer Pledges $1 Million Breast Cancer Donation
Singapore tiremaker Omni United said it will donate 25 cents to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for each Radar brand tire sold – and committed a minimum annual donation of $250,000.The company said its objective is to "increase both awareness and funds to support the efforts of BCRF, with the goal of raising $1 million
Pirelli Now ‘Boss’ With Mustang OE Fitment
Pirelli Tire North America has expanded its OE business with Ford with the new fitment on the upcoming 2012 Mustang Boss 302 and Boss 302 Laguna Seca models. The cars will be shod with P Zero and P Zero Corsa tires, respectively. Boss 302s will carry P Zeros in sizes 255/40ZR19 (front) and 285/35ZR19 (rear)
New Lambo Brings Addition to Pirelli PZero Road Range
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
Pirelli Displays ‘Green Heart,’ ‘Performing Soul’ in Frankfurt
Tyres & Accessories – Pirelli is promoting its ecological and performance credentials at the Frankfurt Motor Show, where its tyres are paired up with some of the leading lights in high-performance automotive engineering. The company has also stated that Dekra and TÜV tests have “confirm[ed] the success of Pirelli’s commitment to green performance, that is
Ferrari Models See Tires Recalled
Pirelli Tire North America has recalled some 19-inch P Zero Corsa tires that are fitted to two Ferrari models. The tires – size 285/35ZR19 – were manufactured between May 2007 and July 2009, and were OE on the Ferrari 430 Scuderia and 430 Scuderia Spider 16M. Owners of the cars have been contacted to explain
“Bangers for Cash” Slows Falling U.K. Car Sales
While it seems that nothing short of a miraculous jump in car sales would persuade some that the U.K. government’s scrappage scheme could be described as a success, June’s new car registrations have shown that there has at least been some positive impact from the action taken.
The Clock is Ticking
If you are not sure whether your stock is S-marked or not, you need to read this.
Supercars Get Pirelli Treatment
The Pirelli P Zero has received OE nods from supercar makers Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Aston Martin.
European New Car Market Continues Slump
JATO Dynamics, a provider of automotive data and intelligence, reported the European new car market fell by 7.8% (1,227,941 units) during 2008, recording a steady decline since May.